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OBEDIENCE CLASS POLICIES

Registration Information

• All Classes are in 1 hour sessions.
• Pre-registration and payment is required.
• All classes are limited in size in order to provide individual attention to each student and are filled on a First-Come-First-Served basis.
• NO REFUNDS will be made after the first night of class.
• If a class does not meet the minimum number of students by one week before the starting date, the class may be canceled or re-scheduled.
• Applicants shall be liable to SOTC for a fee of $40.00 in the event a check is returned for non-payment.

General Class Policies

• Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early for your class. This will enable you to have time to walk your dog and check in with your instructor.
• Do not feed your dog during the 4 hours before class. Feed your dog after class.
• Bring some dry dog kibble or other tiny treats (no bigger than a cheerio) such as hot dogs, or string cheese and a cheerful attitude to class with you each week.

Collar and Leads

All Puppy and Beginner Levels I & II classes require dogs to be trained on buckle, martingale or head-halter collars and a 4 - 6 foot leash. Harnesses are allowed only at the instructor's discretion. No chain, prong or similar type collars are allowed. No flexi or retractable leads are allowed. Your instructor will help you choose which type of collar & leash will work best in training your dog. Various collars and leads are available at class for a reasonable price.

All classes above Beginner II have the instructor's discretion about types of collars. Check with the information listed in the class schedule web page for the policy for specific classes.

Training

Our classes are taught using positive training methods, including "lure and reward" training. We do not allow harsh corrections or rough handling.

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Dogs that are in heat, sick or injured

If your dog is in heat, DO NOT bring her to class. However, you should attend the classes so that the lessons may be practiced at home. This policy also applies to injured and ill dogs.

Aggressive Dogs

Any dog that is vicious, uncontrollable, or overly disturbs the class will be dismissed; or at the discretion of the instructor, the owner may be asked to muzzle the dog or work the dog in a separate area in the ring. We will make every effort to help you get your dog under control. However, we cannot accept the liability of aggression. If necessary, the handler and dog may be referred to an animal behaviorist.

Junior Handlers

We will only accept Junior Handlers age 10 & older. Each Junior Handler is required to have a responsible adult present. If it is determined that the size or temperament of the dog makes it difficult for the Junior Handler to control the dog, the accompanying adult will be asked to handle the dog.

Dog Walking Area

Make sure your dog is walked before each class to prevent accidents. Each owner is responsible for cleaning up after his dog. Please be sure to use the grassy areas adjacent to the parking lot for dog walking. Do not use the agility-training field outside of the building. Please be considerate of others and do not use the grassy area in front of the building.