REGISTRATION
You can register by printing off the “Obedience Refresher” Hamilton
Mountain Rotary Club
Registration/Donation Form
and faxing it
to confirm your registration. Payments can be made to the
Rotary
Club by cheque, Visa or Master Card.
All proceeds of the class fees are donated to
Hamilton Mountain Rotary
Club in support of the Hamilton Police Volunteer Search and
Rescue Dogs.
Please note: Tax receipts cannot be issued for
services.
Training Schedule
One Saturday Per Month
(click here to check for
dates)
- 11am -12pm Level 1,2,& 3
All classes will be conducted outdoors at Bronte Creek Provincial Park
in Oakville.
LEVEL I (Outdoor Refresher)
- Pre-requisite: CRDogs Level I
teaching
phase of instruction where dogs
were, taught with balanced training methods the obedience
commands of Sit, Down, Stand, Come, Stay, Heel with focus
and attention on the handler around real world distractions.
Behaviour problems such as jumping up, dog aggression,
excessive barking, dominance towards family members,
non-attention to handler, etc. are also reviewed.
"REAL WORLD
PROBLEMS....REAL WORLD SOLUTIONS"
- Pre-requisite:
CRDogs Level
II
-
This will review
the
training
phase of
instruction where the
dogs were taught using balanced training methods and are now
testedwith their new knowledge of the commands Sit, Down,
Stand, Come, Stay, Heel. Distance control in the stay
positions
is also expanded.
The food motivation has been removed in this level of
training
with balanced methods using correction and praise tempered
for each individual personality of dog. The dogs are put
into
more distracting situations in order that they may make
mistakes
so that they may learn how to perform correctly upon
command.
- Pre-requisite: CRDogs Level III
-
Review of the
proofing
phase of instruction where the dog is
now tested in off leash control in Sit, Down, Stand, Come, Stay,
Heel at long distances and extended time.
-
Balanced methods using both correction and praise is used to
motivate the dog and distractions are provided to test the dog
in its correct performance of the commands.
CLASS REMINDERS
-
Wear comfortable shoes (No high heels, dress shoes,
or boots).
-
Dress for the weather as the classes go on- rain or
shine.
-
Always bring enough food rewards in a belt pouch to
the session.
(eg.”Roll Over” meat brand)
- Do not feed
your dog before the session as we need him/her hungry
to perform the training properly.
-
Do not exercise your dog before class, as we want to
see him/her
at their peak energy level to do the work.
-
Do not let concerned neighbours, friends, strangers,
etc. play trainer
with your dog and give you wrong advice. We are here to give you
the right advice!
-
Please clean up after your dog as there are stiff
fines in the park for
those who do not.
-
Bring your family members to the session as they can
watch to cheer
you on!
-
No pictures, videotaping, or recording devices are
permitted during
classes.
-
Do not let your dog interfere with other dogs in the
class as some may
not be good with other dogs.
-
Do not let your dog run off lead as it is against the park rules.
Group Obedience
Training
Behaviour
Assessment
Private Obedience
Training
Obedience I
Obedience II
Obedience III
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