Advanced Obedience Course

When

Wednesdays, 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Starting 30th October 2024 (6-week course)

Where

Kensworth Village Hall, Kensworth, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3RL

About The Class

The Advanced Obedience Course is the pinnacle of our training awards, designed to further challenge and refine the skills of both dog and handler. This course builds upon the Gold award, introducing complex exercises that test the highest levels of obedience and control. The course includes:

Heel Free at Normal Pace (With Sit and Down Positions)

The dog will walk at heel off-lead, maintaining a close position to the handler's leg. The dog will be required to perform sit and down commands while walking. The handler must not touch or lure the dog.

Recall in Straight Line to Heel (From Sit or Down Position)

The dog will be recalled from a sit or down position while the handler walks away. Both will continue forward together until commanded to halt.

Recall and Finish (From Sit or Down Position)

The dog will be recalled from a sit or down position to the handler, sit in front, and then go to heel, following the judge's commands.

Send Away, Drop & Recall

The dog will be sent to a designated spot, dropped, and then recalled to heel while the handler walks. There should be no obstacles in the dog's path.

Retrieve Handler’s Article and Finish

The dog will retrieve an article thrown by the handler, return it, and sit in front. Upon command, the dog will then move to heel.

Handler’s Scent on Cloth

The dog will find a cloth marked with the handler’s scent from a set of six cloths. The dog must locate the correct cloth within three minutes and return it to the handler.

Stays

Two stay exercises will be performed:

Sit Stay in Sight (2 Minutes): The dog must remain in a sit position.

Down Stay Out of Sight (3 Minutes): The dog must remain in a down position, allowing minor positional changes but not getting up.

Distance Control (Down Only)

The dog, starting in a sit position, must move into a down position from a distance of 10 to 20 paces on command.

Prices

The Dog Training Club Members: £55

Non-Members: £80

On Completion

Upon completing this course, you will be awarded an official certificate and medal from The Dog Training Club - The National Dog Training Scheme.

Eligibility

Dogs must have completed the Gold Course before progressing to this course. All bookings must be made online in advance. No bookings can be made or accepted on the night of the class. Please note that all course fees are non-refundable.