COKC Classes

Kindergarten Puppy Training

This class is for puppies from three to six months of age. The objective is to socialize the puppy with people and other dogs. The class also involves some very basic obedience and an introduction to puppy agility equipment.

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Pre-novice

This class is open to any dog over the age of six months, who has little or no training. The objective in this class is to produce a well mannered pet.

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Novice

This class is open to any dog that has successfully completed pre-novice. The final exercises necessary for competing in official C.K.C. events at the novice level will be taught.

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Spit and Polish

This class is open to any dog who has completed the novice of training. The class will perfect all of the novice exercises, and prepare handlers to compete in C.K.C. trials.

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Open

This class is open to any dog who has completed novice training. New exercises will be introduced, including the high jump, broad jump, retrieve, drop on recall, and out of sight sits and downs.

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Advanced Open

This class is for any dog who has completed the open class. All open exercises will be polished and handlers prepared for C.K.C. open trials.

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Utility

This is the most advanced level of obedience training. Dogs must have completed the open training.

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Conformation/Handling

This class is for those wishing to compete in the conformation show ring. Instruction includes patterns and gaiting, stacking, and baiting.

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Flyball

This class is for dogs who have never learned the sport of flyball. The class is open to pure and crossbred dogs, club members, and non-club members. All dogs must pass a basic obedience test prior to entering the class. After completion of the class, the handler and dog may wish to join the Flyball team, at which time they must join COKC.

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Agility

This class is designed to introduce the dog and handler to the sport of agility. Pure or crossbred dogs are eligible. All dogs must pass a basic obedience test prior to entering the class. All levels of agility are now offered.

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Graduation

A graduation fun match is held following each session of classes. all class members, and members working toward their club titles are encouraged to attend. Judging is generally done by club members, with an occasional guest judge. Rosettes are awarded to the high scoring dogs. Pure and crossbred dogs, registered and non-registered dogs are eligible to attend.

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