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Events & Workshops
(descriptions below)
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ABC OBEDIENCE DOG TRAINING & PET SUPPLIES, LLC
2458 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437 (203)458-ABCD (2223) abcobedience.com |
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Classes 45 minutes. Size limit likely 5 dogs, will vary based on covid safety issues. Limit 1-2 people per dog. Bring masks, assume required for now. Non-refundable pre-paid registration required (refunds ok if health reasons). Please call to register AT LEAST 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE!
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Class/Event |
weeks |
date |
time |
fee |
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Nail Clipping |
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First Sunday of ea month (postponed if holiday) |
11 am-1 pm |
$15 |
J |
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| * |
Attention/Leash Work |
4 weeks |
Saturday, September 21, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$140 |
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(skip 9/28) 2 abc, 2 in public |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, July 13, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Monday, July 29, 2024 |
5:00 PM |
$85 |
R |
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| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, August 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$85 |
R |
or 6:30 |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, September 7, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, December 7, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$85 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$85 |
R |
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Come When Called |
5 weeks |
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$175 |
R |
open to all, no pre-req |
| * |
Intermediate, Mon |
every Mon ea month |
weekly unless holiday or weather/illness cancellation |
2:00 PM |
$85-$125 ($25 ea) |
R |
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| * |
Intermediate, Wed |
every Wed ea month |
weekly unless holiday or weather/illness cancellation |
6:30 PM |
$85-$125 ($25 ea) |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, June 15, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, June 27, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, July 14, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, July 27, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, August 4, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, August 10, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, August 17, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, August 24, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, September 8, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, September 14, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, September 26, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, October 6, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, October 31, 2024 |
6:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
Halloween! |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, November 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, November 9, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, November 21, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, December 1, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, December 14, 2024 |
12:15 PM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, December 19, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Rally Obedience |
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TBA |
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call if interest |
| * |
Recall |
3 weeks |
Monday, July 29, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$85 |
R |
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Therapy Dog/CGC |
6 weeks |
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$150 |
R |
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Descriptions: (note: all classes described may not be currently offered)
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Class |
Descriptions |
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Attention/Leash Work |
Get your dog to pay attention to you, even with distractions! Stop leash pulling. First 2 weeks at ABC, last two out in public. |
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Beg II |
Beginner II. After Beginner group or equivalent. Learn new skills & get more distance, duration & distraction. Assumes basic stays and heeling skills. Recommended before Intermediate if possible |
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Come When Called |
Open to all! This one has no pre-requisite of doing our previous classes. Start from square one and focus exclusively on having a dog that returns to you when called - really! |
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CGC |
Canine Good Citizen. Prep for CGC Test, Basic skills some insurance/landlords use as proof of training. www.akc.org for more info. We will offer a test at some point. |
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Intermediate |
Variety class, something new each week. More advanced skills, fun for human and dog. After mastery of Beginner skills, minimum solid stay and heeling. |
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Manners |
Focus on manners (basically anything that can embarrass you in front of others, LOL). Polite greetings, Behaving during meals, respecting doorways, car behavior, watching neighbors quietly, ets (leash work not part of the class) |
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Obs |
Obstacle classes. Mini agility, need no experience. Any age dog. Use energy/bond. Tunnel, poles, mini A-frame, tire-jump and more. New dogs taught in class (or do mini private first) |
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Rally Obedience |
A fun new AKC show competition (open to mixed breeds too) that allows you to earn titles in a course style sport with obedience skills. First level is on leash! A great way to explore dog sports and maybe even prep for competition obedience. |
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Recall |
Learn to have a dog that REALLY comes when called, the FIRST time, EVERY time. Even with distractions. Requires ABC previous training. |
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Nail Clipping |
First Sunday of month, unless holiday. 11 am-1 pm. $15. 1st come/1st serve, by left to right parking til we arrive & give numbers. Details: web, fbook or call. If you arrive before us, parking info: https://abcobedience.com/images/nailparking.jpg |
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Tricks |
Learn 3 new tricks. Choices include spin, take a bow, bang (play dead), back, paw, wave, giddy up & more. |
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Therapy Dog Prep |
Get you and your dog ready to do therapy dog work such as visiting in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. Buld on basics - loose leash walking, stays, leave it and more. Info on therapy dog organizations and test materials. Great training and skills for control and reliability. |
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Traveling Class
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Traveling = with distractions! Train your dog in new, public places. Often the town green (call for details). Fun, challenging and often involves ice cream or a snack for the humans somewhere afterwards (optional), which is even more practice for your dogs. |
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Walk This Way |
Focus on walking with a loose leash, get verbal control, not physical. Enjoy your summer walks and keep your arm in the socket and the pressure off your dog. |
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P * = PREREQUISITE |
Prerequisite: ABC Obedience Beginner level skills or equivalent with approval. |
Please call to register. 203-458-2223 (leave message anytime or reach us during office hours Thurs 3-6 pm).
- All classes are 45 minutes,
- Class size limits likely 4-6 people, will vary based on ongoing pandemic safety issues.
- Limit 1-2 people per dog.
- Please bring masks. Currently masks are required, subject to change based on Covid rates, instructor discretion and class agreement.
- Non-refundable pre-paid registration required (exceptions made for health reasons if needed).
- Overflow classes may be added as needed.
- NEW! Phone-tag assist: AFTER we have either spoken or returned your call ACKNOWLDEGING YOUR SPACE IN CLASS, if you cannot reach us to pay by phone (office hours are weird and limited, we know), you can now complete payment here: https://abcobedience.com/eventspay.shtml
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