Obedience: Puppy, Beginner, Advanced - Registration and class info below!

Posted on Aug. 15, 2024 by Admin

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2024 TRAINING SESSION DATES (8 weeks per session):

  • Jan. 5 - March 1, 2024 (Winter Session)
  • March 15 - May 10, 2024 (Spring Session)
  • May 31 - Aug. 2, 2024 (Summer Session); no classes on July 5 and July 19
  • Aug. 23 - Oct. 11 (Fall 1 Session); no class Oct. 18
  • Oct. 25 - Dec. 20 (Fall 2 Session); no class Nov. 29

    CLASS FEES:

    Each Session is 8 classes:
    Members $125 / Non-members $150

    LOCATION:

    Our training classes are held at:
    Animal Inn Training School
    8633 34th St N
    Lake Elmo, MN 55042
    Link to Map

    REGISTRATION:

    Training Sign Up: click here to register

    Email questions to: training@gsdcmsp.org.

    CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND TIMES:

    Puppy Obedience and Socialization Class: 
    The Puppy Obedience and Socialization class is designed for puppies between 8 weeks and 6 months of age. It is designed to teach the basic behaviors that make your dog a better member of the family and the community.

    Puppy Obedience 7:00 - 7:45 pm

    Beginner Obedience Class: 
    The Beginner Obedience class is designed for dogs and puppies at least 6 months of age. This is a block of 8 weekly lessons focused on teaching the handler/dog basic exercises of heeling, sits, stays, downs, recalls, stand for examination, and finishes. No previous training is required to participate in this class, but previous puppy socialization and basic leash training is desirable. Mandatory training equipment – 6ft. leash - leather preferred, slip collar or prong collar. Collars are available for purchase on site.

    Beginner Obedience 6:00 - 6:45 pm

    Intermediate/Novice Class:
    This class takes what was learned in beginner obedience and moves forward with more advanced handling techniques. New activities are also introduced but the emphasis is placed on perfecting each exercise prior to moving on - assuring the student’s and dog’s success. Mandatory training equipment – 6ft. leash - leather preferred, slip collar or prong collar. Collars are available for purchase on site.

    Intermediate/Novice Obedience 8:00 - 8:45 pm

    Questions? Email us at training@gsdcmsp.org.

    This will be a fun time for you and your GSD to bond and learn valuable skills! Join the fun and sign up today; class size is limited!



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