Canine Good Citizen Class
The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. This certificate is not a title, but rather a symbol that the team passed the requirements of the program, and is therefore a Good Citizen.
On week six a Certified CGC evaluator will be there to administer the AKC CGC test for each student in the class.
Skills Taught: Calmly accepting grooming, Calmly accepting handling of paws, Politely greeting a stranger, Politely greeting a person walking a dog, Walking on a loose leash without the aid of a training collar, Walking on a loose leash through a moving crowd, Sitting for a manual examination, Sit, Down, Stay, Calm reactions to real-life distractions, and Out of sight stays.
Next session starts: April 7, 2015
Time: 8:00-8:45
Session: 6 weeks (CGC test on Week 6)
FEE: $95.00
Instructor: Cindy Strumph
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
On week six a Certified CGC evaluator will be there to administer the AKC CGC test for each student in the class.
Skills Taught: Calmly accepting grooming, Calmly accepting handling of paws, Politely greeting a stranger, Politely greeting a person walking a dog, Walking on a loose leash without the aid of a training collar, Walking on a loose leash through a moving crowd, Sitting for a manual examination, Sit, Down, Stay, Calm reactions to real-life distractions, and Out of sight stays.
Next session starts: April 7, 2015
Time: 8:00-8:45
Session: 6 weeks (CGC test on Week 6)
FEE: $95.00
Instructor: Cindy Strumph
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Upcoming Trials...Spectators are always welcome!
Please visit and see us show off our dogs!! (but please leave your dog at home). Most trials are free, with a possible small parking fee. |
Rally Obedience
Looking for a fun sport to share with your dog? Rally-O combines elements of obedience training, freestyle, and agility. In this introduction course you will first learn the basic side-steps, pivots, and finishes, and then try them out while navigating a series of obedience signs.
Starts April 30, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 8:45
Session: 6 WEEKS
FEE: $85.00
Instructor: Nicki Taylor
Class size limited: 6
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Looking for a fun sport to share with your dog? Rally-O combines elements of obedience training, freestyle, and agility. In this introduction course you will first learn the basic side-steps, pivots, and finishes, and then try them out while navigating a series of obedience signs.
Starts April 30, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 8:45
Session: 6 WEEKS
FEE: $85.00
Instructor: Nicki Taylor
Class size limited: 6
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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EXERCISES
1. Heel Figure Eight 40 points 2. Stand for Examination-40pts 3. Heel Free-40 points 4. Recall-40 points 5. Stay Sit or Down-40 points Maximum Total Score-200 pts NOTE: There are no Group (Long Sit/Long Down) exercises in the Pre-Novice class. |
Pre-Novice
Building off the behaviors learned in 101 & 102. This class will focus on the elements of the AKC Pre-Novice Class. A great class to continue working and building a bond with your dog even if you don't plan to compete in the future. Pre-Novice Prerequisite: Beginners 101 or Permission from instructor. Next Session - Pre-Novice Starts: Next Session TBA Time: 7:00 - 7:45 Session: 6 WEEKS FEE: $85.00 Instructor: Patricia Aube REGISTRATION INFORMATION AKC 2013 Section 2: Pre-Novice Exercises and Scores. The exercises, maximum scores and order of judging in the Pre-Novice class. |
FUNdamentals of Competitive Obedience!
Don't shy away from the word "competitive!" This class will be a great building block for those looking to learn some more advanced skills for fun, polish what you have learned or are planning to compete someday. Novice, Beginner Novice and Rally will be covered.
prerequisites: Pre-Novice or instructor approval
Next Session Starts September 11, 2012
REGISTRATIONS DUE BY September 4, 2012
Time: 8:00 - 8:45
Session: 6 Weeks
FEE: $85.00
Nicki Taylor
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
prerequisites: Pre-Novice or instructor approval
Next Session Starts September 11, 2012
REGISTRATIONS DUE BY September 4, 2012
Time: 8:00 - 8:45
Session: 6 Weeks
FEE: $85.00
Nicki Taylor
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Advanced Competition Obedience Novice, Open & Utility More information coming soon! |
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PRE-NOVICE
Intro to Competitive Obedience This obedience program reinforces what your dog has learned in the Beginner Class! This course covers heeling, off lead recalls, timed sit and down stays at a distance. You will learn basic obedience such as:
* Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience or Instructor approval (no exceptions) Next session starts September 4, 2012 Time: 7 - 7:45 Session: 6 weeks (repeat until ready to move up) FEE: $85 REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
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Rally-Assisted Run-Thru's (Nested Course)
It aims to bring a fun new challenge to pet dog owners while improving basic obedience skills. Rally will help reinforce existing handling skills and assisting in developing new levels of obedience and control. You and your dog will be weaving through cones, back stepping in unison, turning in circles, and getting familiar with the different signs. Whether you are here to have fun or to start competing in trials, this class offers a great opportunity to work with your dog and have a great time doing so! Great class for those getting started in rally or looking to polish your rally skills! Run-thru format (at least 2) with instruction. Nested, multi level courses! Next Session Starts: June 5, 2012 Time: 7:30 Session: 3 Weeks (Pre-Registration Required! Limit 8) FEE: $42.50 REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
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Tricks for Treats!Kick off the summer with a fun TRICKS class! Learn the foundations of trick training! Shake, roll over, leg weave, "say your prayers" and more!
Next Session Starts: June 5, 2012 Time: 6:00 Session: 3 Weeks (Pre-Registration Required! Limit 8) FEE: $42.50 REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
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Competition Rally Run Thrus
Practice, practice, practice! Starts: TBA Time: Session: FEE: $10 per dog (at least 2 runs) REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
AKC Novice, Open & Utility obedience routines only
Rally will follow obedience. Estimated start time between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.
*Time permitting, we will offer only one routine per dog in
Open & Utility depending on number of entries.
Limited crating available! Two large rings!
Delicious homemade food and drinks will be available!
This is an AKC event – No pinch collars please!
Directions: From Turnpike Exit 48 go straight thru first light, at second light turn right
on Route 25. Follow into Westbrook. At Dunkin’ Donuts turn left on Stroudwater Street.
Go thru one light. Armory is on left across from Westbrook High School.
FMI: Claire Marx, 207-892-3118 or email cmarx29707@aol.com
In case of inclement weather, check socdogs.com
or call 854-DOGS for notice of Cancellation.
Rally will follow obedience. Estimated start time between 1:00 and 2:00 pm.
*Time permitting, we will offer only one routine per dog in
Open & Utility depending on number of entries.
Limited crating available! Two large rings!
Delicious homemade food and drinks will be available!
This is an AKC event – No pinch collars please!
Directions: From Turnpike Exit 48 go straight thru first light, at second light turn right
on Route 25. Follow into Westbrook. At Dunkin’ Donuts turn left on Stroudwater Street.
Go thru one light. Armory is on left across from Westbrook High School.
FMI: Claire Marx, 207-892-3118 or email cmarx29707@aol.com
In case of inclement weather, check socdogs.com
or call 854-DOGS for notice of Cancellation.
SOC CLUB PICNIC!Sunday - July 24th
Lunch is at Noon Meeting at 2:00 Location: Ed McLean's House 65 Babbidge Road | Falmouth, ME SOC will provide Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Members are asked to bring Salads, Sides, Snacks and Desserts. You may find a list of what members are bringing here on this google document: SOC 2011 Picnic Food List |
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RALLY RUN-THRUS
Rally Run-thrus will be a full course with critique as necessary for all levels, Novice, Advanced and Excellent and also answer any questions someone might have about how to do a particular sign." Participants must be at the Armory signed in for run-thrus no later than 8:30pm. Drop in fee of $10 a nite for 3 run-thrus. No prior registration required. Starts on June 21, 2011 Session: 6 weeks Time: 7:30 Fee: $10 per night per dog |