Classes

Our classes are organized for the purpose of “Teaching You to Train And Gain Control of Your  Dog”.

Classes are listed below and are for all breeds of dogs – purebred and mixed breed dogs. We offer Kindergarten Puppy Training, Beginning Basic Obedience, Competition Obedience and Rally classes.

All of the following obedience dog training classes are held each Tuesday evening at the National Guard Armory in Anderson, IN. The Armory is located at 125 S Scatterfield Road.
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Cost for 5 (five) weeks of classes are $60.00 for the five weeks. Classes are open to all breeds of dogs - pure bred and mixed breed dogs. Class Enrollment Form

We start classes every five weeks. You may pre-enroll by visiting the Indiana National Guard Armory any Tuesday evening between the hours of 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. And you may enroll on the first night of classes. See dates below.

For your convenience, you may want to download, print, fill out and send us the AOTC Training Class Enrollment Form along with your check before classes begin or bring it with you on the night classes begin. View and print General Instructions for the Puppy and Basic Classes.

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Enroll and start dates for Kindergarten Puppy Class (KPT) and
AKC Star Puppy Classes and Beginner's Basic Class are:

May 4, 2010
June 8, 2010
July 12, 2010
August 17, 2010
September 21, 2010
October 26, 2010
November 16, 2010

Classes to start in 2011 weather permitting.  Call 765-734-1107 or e-mail pattysample@comcast.net

January 4, 2011

Tuesday Night Training Schedule
2010
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

                                                                            We love our dogs.

• January 5, 12, 19, 26
• February 2, 9, 16, 23
• March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• April 6, 13, 20, 27
• May 4, 11, 18, 25
• June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• July 6, 13, 20, 27
• August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
• September 7, 14, 21, 28
• October 5, 12, 19, 26
• November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• December 7

• 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Utility Class and Open Class
• 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Kindergarten Puppy Training Class
• 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm Beginners Basic Obedience Training Class
• 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm Novice Class & Rally Class

In the event of severe weather we may cancel classes. If you have a question about cancellations or simply want to verify that a class has been cancelled, call 765-734-1107. We will also post cancelled classes on the home page of our website too, when possible.

We also offer classes for individuals who are interested in competing in AKC Events to obtain AKC Titles on their dog. We have several instructors who have many years of experience in training, showing, and titling their dogs in Obedience Events and the newest AKC Companion Event "Rally". Some of our AOTC members also belong to the Anderson Kennel Club and show in AKC Conformation Events and have tilted their dogs through to their AKC Championship. Several of our members are AKC Approved Obedience and Rally Judges.

Kindergarten Puppy TrainingClass and AKC Star Puppy Classes
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Date and Time:	Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	$60.00 for five weeks 6th night for AKC Star Puppy Testing for those completing the class. AOTC Class Enrollment Form
Qualifications:	Puppies 5 months or younger. Must be current on shots.
What is Covered:	Socialization Housebreaking Behavior problems Control - teaching puppy to walk on a leash Control - teaching puppy stationery exercises - sit, down, and stand General Health Care
What to Bring:	Puppies are required to be current on their shots.  Bring the most current shot/health record from your veterinarian when enrolling. Equipment you will need for the KPT classes are: leather leash, and buckle collar. No flexi-leads will be used in class and are not recommended to bring puppy to or from class. Small blanket or rug. It is okay to bring your pets favorite treat or toy to class. In hot weather you will want to bring drinking water for your puppy. View and print general instructions for this class
After the Classes:	After completing the classes, you will be eligible to take the AKC Star Puppy Test on the 6th week.

Beginner's Basic Class		View a larger image.
Date and Time:	Tuesdays, 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	$60.00 for five weeks AOTC Class Enrollment Form
Who Qualifies:	Dogs who are 5 months of age or older. Must be current on shots.
What is Covered:	Beginning Basic Obedience consists of all obedience exercises. Heel and Sit ( dog learns to walk at your side and sit when you stop), Sit Stay, Down Stay, Stand Stay (teaches the dog to sit, down or stand in place), Recall (teaching the dog to come when called), Any behavior problems an owner may be having with their dog, and   Responsible Dog Ownership.
What to Bring:	Bring your most current shot/health record from your veterinarian when enrolling. Dogs are required to be current on their shots.  Leather leash and a properly fitted chain training collar. To fit your dog with a chain collar measure around the widest part of the dogs head (which is usually around the ears) and add 1 to 2 inches to the measurement. For your convenience, we have Handmade leather leashes and chain training collars for sale. View and print general instructions for this class

Novice Obedience Class
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Date and Time:	Tuesdays 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	Membership in Club
What is Covered:	Basic Obedience Exercises
Who Qualifies:	Members who have completed the Beginner's Basic Obedience Class.

Open Obedience Class
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Date and Time:	Tuesdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	Membership in Club
What is Covered:	Open Exercises
Who Qualifies:	Members and dogs who have earned their CD title.

Utility Obedience Class
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Date and Time:	Tuesdays 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	Membership in Club
What is Covered:	Utility Exercises
Who Qualifies:	Members and dogswho have who have earned their CDX title.

Rally Class		From AKC Newsletter Read More about Rally.
Date and Time:	Tuesdays 8:15 to 9:15 pm
Where Held:	National Guard Armory
Cost:	Membership
What is Covered:	Obedience Exercises
Who Qualifies:	Members working with their dogs in their appropriate level.

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