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Events & Workshops
(descriptions below)
| 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 (subject to change at instructor's discretion if ok with class). Non-refundable pre-paid registration required (ok refunds for health reasons if needed). Please call to register AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE! |
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Class/Event |
weeks |
date |
time |
fee |
by |
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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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| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, February 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, March 2, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Monday, March 11, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, April 6, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
Beginner II |
3 weeks |
Saturday, June 1, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$75 |
J |
also 11 am |
| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Thursday, March 28, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Monday, April 8, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
CGC |
3 weeks |
Thursday, May 23, 2024 |
7:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
|
| * |
Intermediate, Mon |
each Mon per month |
weekly unless holiday or weather/illness cancellation |
2:00 PM |
$75-$125 ($25 ea) |
R |
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| * |
Intermediate, Wed |
each Wed per month |
weekly unless holiday or weather/illness cancellation |
6:30 PM |
$75-$125 ($25 ea) |
R |
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| - |
Ob & Ob (Obstacles & Obedience |
1 day |
Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
7:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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| - |
Ob & Ob (Obstacles & Obedience |
1 day |
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, January 7, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, January 14, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, January 21, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, January 27, 2024 |
5:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, February 4, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, February 18, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, February 25, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, March 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, March 10, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, March 16, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, March 24, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Monday, February 12, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
|
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
|
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Thursday, March 21, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, April 7, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Monday, April 8, 2024 |
5:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
|
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, April 14, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
|
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, April 21, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
5:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, May 5, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Saturday, May 11, 2024 |
5:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
|
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, May 19, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 |
5:30 PM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, June 2, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
R |
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Obstacles |
1 day |
Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
$25 |
J |
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| * |
Rally |
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TBA |
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| * |
Recall |
3 weeks |
Monday, February 19, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
Recall |
3 weeks |
Thursday, March 28, 2024 |
7:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
Recall |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
Therapy Dog |
3 weeks |
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 |
7:30 PM |
$75 |
R |
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| * |
Therapy Dog |
3 weeks |
Monday, May 13, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$75 |
R |
Skip 5/27 Mem Day |
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Traveling/Real World |
1 day |
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
6:30 PM |
$30 |
R |
Glfd |
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Tricks |
1 day |
Thursday, February 1, 2024 |
6:00 PM |
$25 |
R |
|
| * |
Walk This Way |
3 weeks |
Saturday, May 4, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
$85 |
R |
wk 1 at ABC, then off site |
Descriptions: (note: all classes described may not be currently offered)
| P |
Class |
Description |
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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 |
| * |
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. |
| * |
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. |
| * |
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) |
| * |
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. |
| * |
Recall |
Learn to have a dog that REALLY comes when called, the FIRST time, EVERY time. Even with distractions. |
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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. |
| * |
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. |
| * |
Traveling Class
/Real Life |
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. |
| * |
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. |
| * |
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 and Sunday 11 am to 1 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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