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POC CLASSES!
We offer both family dog & competition classes
Classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise noted.


Piscataquaobedience.info@gmail.com
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Class registrations are non-refundable.
Please email us if you are unable to attend your sessions
so we can discuss options.





AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy  
​For Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months
Get your puppy off to a wonderful start!
  Learn the basics like down, sit, 
stand, walking on a loose leash
& coming when called.
 Socialization is part of the  class.

https://images.akc.org/pdf/starpuppy/brochure.pdf
Saturdays at noon,  5 week session

Starting February 18th   65 minute classes, - $160
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Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
 
Puppy Plus 
Ages 5 -9 months
​Make your pup the best family dog!  This class continues skill
development that you learned from a previous class or home
training.  Leash walking, stays, leave it, and other good behavior
are reinforced with distractions and outside training (weather dependent)
.
​Pups should know sit and down, and should have begun leash walking
Saturdays  2:30 Pm, 5 week session

starting February 18th  $135
Instructor:  Merrillynn Hill

​Partnership Young Dogs   ​​
Partnership - A competition training class!
Rear end awareness, working away from
the handler, targeting, 
weaving, focusing while other dogs play.
This class will make you and your dog better for any dog sport!
Age 5 months - 2 years, younger? ask us!

Saturdays 10:30am 5 week session
starts February 18th,
 $135
​Instructor: - Merrillynn Hill
Intro to Fitness 
​​Whether you and your dog enjoy hiking, agility, swimming or walks
in the park, your dog will benefit from this class.  You'll learn the
stretches and exercises that will help keep your dog healthy, limber and
strong all life long.  Dogs will work the entire hour and will leave the class tired!
 
This is for all adult dogs including seniors.
**This is not a rehab class**
​Thursdays , 7:15 pm 5 week session
Starts January 12th
- $135
Instructor - Dani Cyr


AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) 
For dogs 7 months and up
We'll review and practice the 10 items on the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. 
This includes: Sitting politely for petting, Walking on a loose leash through a
crowd, as well as supervised separation among others.  There will also be an
option to take the CGC test  To learn more about the CGC

https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Fridays at 3:00 PM, 5 week session
Starts January 27th
, 65 minutes $160
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
New class -Beginner Novice Obedience   . 
Beginner Novice is an optional titling Obedience class. All exercises are conducted with dog
on leash with the exception of the recall. The Heel on Leash pattern is established
with Rally signs,and handlers are allowed to give one verbal encouragement.

In the Beginner Novice class your dog will learn to walk nicely on a leash, act mannerly
while being petted, performing a stay and coming when called.
ALL dogs, including mixed-breeds, are eligible to compete in AKC Obedience trials
Tuesdays at 12:30 PM, 5 weeks session
​ Stts arJanuary 10,  $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
  • Tricks !  Full
  • ​Pushing, pulling, scent work, agility, targeting and many more 
  • ​behaviors. We can even check off items to earn a new title!  Join
  • us and try something fun with your dog. Dogs work the entire class. 
  • ​Dogs one year and older. 
  • Thursday 6:00 pm, 5 week session
  • starting Jan 12 - $135
  • ​Instructor - Dani Cyr
Rally Obedience
​Based on obedience training, Rally is a fun sport for you and your dog.
Learn to navigate a course with your dog and perform exercises at stops
along the way such as sit, down, turns and jumps. Works towards
making you and your dog a team A great class for any sized dog!

Click here to see what Rally Obedience is all about!
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Novice/Intermediate Rally  
Tuesdays 9:30 AM
Staring  Jan 10th Full
​ 5 weeks -$135
Instructor - Steve Hersey   

​Mondays 6:45 pm  Full
  Starting Jan 9th,​ 5 weeks -$135
Instructor - Staci Stanley  

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​​Advanced/Excellent Rally 
Rally continues for those working at the higher level​
Tuesday 11:00 AM
Staring  Jan 10th
​5 weeks - $135
​Instructor - Steve Hersey


Mondays 5:30 pm Full
Starting January 9th, ​5 weeks - $135
​Instructor - Staci Stanley
  
Foundations for Nosework Full​
In this class you and your dog will learn the basics of Nosework.
Nosework is a dog sport where your dog uses the power of their nose,
with the hunting skills your dog already has, to find treats.  
Treats (high value rewards) are used until the dog learns the 
hunting game.  Ultimately, with this strong foundation, in a
 follow on class your dog will move on to finding target odor and
more challenging hides.  This is a class for all dogs - shy dogs 
learn to build confidence, reactive dogs learn to hunt 
without any other dogs present, senior dogs can still play, and 
young dogs learn to focus.  During the search the handler does
very little other than follow the dog and reinforce the dog at the 
very moment the dog finds the treat. In fact, the less the handler
does, the better.  This is the dog's game and they love it!

Dogs will learn to search in boxes and will progress to searching
high and low around barriers.  All training occurs inside the training
facility.  Dogs in season and wearing diapers may take the class.  
Dogs work one at a time from their owners vehicle.

Sundays  5 pm, 5 week session
Starting  January 15 - $135
Instructor - Pam Hansen



  Competition Obedience Classes

Join any time - contact us for more information

POC's competitive obedience classes help handlers and their dogs develop
the skills needed to trial at all levels of obedience and in multiple venues -AKC,
UKC, CDSP, etc.  Not everyone in these classes competes, but all of us enjoy
training our dogs. Contact us if you would like to enroll or watch
a class.  These classes use a punch card, enrollment is ongoing.  

Novice:  Heeling on lead, Stays, Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, etc.

Open/Utility:  Dumbbells, Gloves, High Jump, Broad Jump, Articles, etc.


Novice ​
​Wednesdays - 6:30 pm
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill



Open - Utility
​Wednesdays - 7:30 pm
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
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POC Offers several specialized classes.
Check back so see when they are available or send us an email.

 

They may include (but aren't limited to):
Really Reliable Recalls & Super Solid Stays
Walk With Me
​Manners Refresher
AKC Canine Good Citizen


Questions?
Piscataquaobedience.info@gmail.com


​
 Come Join Us!
Send an email and we'll send you the registration information
​and confirm the class is available


Piscataquaobedience.info@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who
has supported and continues to support POC.

Piscataqua Obedience Club
&
The POC Board
Lee Friess, Betsi Greene, Pam Hansen, Judy Coen, Laura Jepson,
Wanda Jesonis, Monica Viel Weiss, Naomi Smith


If your dog is sick (coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge) leave him/her home.
Do not come to class if you or someone you have close contact with is ill.
Masks are not required but you are more than welcome to wear one.


While waiting for your class do not crowd the entrance.
Allow the class before you to exit before entering the building.
 

Mailing address:
Piscataqua Obedience Club
4 Coffin Lane,
​Berwick, Maine 03901
You can also reach us at Piscataquaobedience.info@gmail.com
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