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Every dog should have basic obedience. It is an integral part of responsible dog ownership. Simply stated, obedience training is teaching a dog good manners and to be a good “citizen”. All of the exercises taught have practical value in everyday life; they are not just tricks. Almost anyone who is willing to spend about fifteen minutes a day everyday with his dog, attend the weekly classes and observe the three P’s of obedience training (Patience, Practice, Persistence) can train a dog.
Our instructors are members dedicated to the obedience training of dogs. They donate their time and are qualified with obedience titles on their own dogs. They are required to attend obedience seminars in order to gain new and different training skills.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
An orientation seminar is held the first Monday of each month, except December, at 7:00 p.m., regardless if it is a holiday or not. Most classes are held in the evening, but the exact time and day are determined by the instructor who will be teaching the class. You MUST attend the orientation to register for any class; we cannot enroll you over the telephone.
Please do not bring your dog to the orientation. This time is designated for filling out the application for class enrollment, providing you with information regarding the club’s rules and what is to be expected of the class you have signed up for. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Please DO bring your dog’s shot records with you. Vaccinations should be current and puppies should have at least the first two rounds of puppy shots.
If you adopted your dog from a parish or county animal shelter, please bring proof of adoption in order to receive the Beginners class at half price. This class fee INCLUDES a training collar and 6' leash.
You will be expected to pay for the class at the orientation. We do not accept credit cards, but either cash or check are welcome. Please make checks payable to Red River Obedience Training Club, Inc. or RROTC, Inc.
FEES*:
Puppy Kindergarten -- $40.00 -- for dogs under 6 months old (puppies must have had their first two rounds of puppy shots AND be at least three months old). It is a four-week course, one hour per week. The course is designed to answer questions you may have regarding such topics as grooming, housebreaking, problem behaviors, etc. We teach socialization of the puppy with people and dogs, and introduce some of the obedience principles such as walking the dog on a leash, sit, lay down and come when called. No special equipment is needed; you may use your own collar and leash.
Beginners Class -- $90.00 -- for dogs over 6 months old. It is a 10-week course, including orientation, lasting at least one hour per week. This fee includes a training collar and 6’ leash. The dogs will be fitted for the correct size training collar at the beginning of the first class, and you will receive the 6’ leash at that time as well. This class teaches the foundation for all obedience training: Heel on leash with pace changes and turns; Automatic sits; Stays for sit, down and stand; and Come when called.
Novice Class -- $75.00 -- This class is offered several times throughout the year. The ten-week course is designed to “polish” the dog and owner to compete in American Kennel Club licensed obedience trials. The dog and handler will learn to master the lessons learned in the Beginner class with a goal of ultimately being able to perform such exercises on and off lead. The AKC rules and proper ring procedure are also a part of this course.
Advanced Classes (Open, Utility)-- These classes are offered less frequently, as need arises. Again these classes are taught for the purpose of preparing the dog and handler to compete in the American Kennel Club licensed trials. Exercises include teaching the dog to retrieve and jump, pick up articles scented by their owners, directional retrieves and jumps and working with hand signals only. These classes are $75.00.
Rally Classes (Novice, Advanced and Excellent) These classes also are offered less frequently, and are taught for the purpose of preparing the dog and handler to compete in the American Kennel Club's Rally events. There are four one-hour classes in each of the three title categories and the cost is $50.00 for each (Novice, Advanced and Excellent).
*Class fees subject to change as equipment prices vary. Current prices effective April 1, 2006
Red River Obedience Training Club
1213 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Phone: (318) 221-9429
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