POC CLASSES!
We offer both family dog & competition classes
Classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise noted.
Piscataquaobedience.info@gmail.com
Class fees are non-refundable.
Please email us if you are unable to attend your session
so we can discuss options.
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!
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!
Intro to Rally -an evening class
Want to do more with your dog and build on the skills learned in beginner class? This class is a great way to incorporate and reinforce the basic skills of attention, sitting, heeling, and recalls. The goal will be to build a stronger bond as a team while learning more about the AKC companion sport of Rally. This class is meant for beginners with limited or no experience in competitive rally/obedience. This course will cover Novice signs and the general procedures of getting started in earning titles. Open to mixed and pure breed dogs.
Mondays 6 pm starting Nov 6
5 weeks - $135
Instructor – Jennifer Bourque
Want to do more with your dog and build on the skills learned in beginner class? This class is a great way to incorporate and reinforce the basic skills of attention, sitting, heeling, and recalls. The goal will be to build a stronger bond as a team while learning more about the AKC companion sport of Rally. This class is meant for beginners with limited or no experience in competitive rally/obedience. This course will cover Novice signs and the general procedures of getting started in earning titles. Open to mixed and pure breed dogs.
Mondays 6 pm starting Nov 6
5 weeks - $135
Instructor – Jennifer Bourque
Advanced/Excellent Rally - a day class
Rally continues for those working at the higher level
Tuesday 11:00 AM
Staring October 17th
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Rally continues for those working at the higher level
Tuesday 11:00 AM
Staring October 17th
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Walk With Me
This class focuses on polite walking on leash (not formal heeling) and
while the majority of the class will be polite walking, stays, downs and
other behaviors will also be reviewed.
Saturday 3 PM
November 18th
No class 11/25
4 weeks $135
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy = this class is full!
For Puppies 8 weeks through 6 months
Get your puppy off to a great start! Learn essential skills that
highlight the importance of proper dog socialization, training, physical
activity, along with dog ownership responsibility. Learn the basics like down,
sit, stand. walking on a loose leash, and coming when called. At the end of
this session, you will have the opportunity to earn your AKC S.T.A.R.
puppy certificate.
https://images.akc.org/pdf/starpuppy/brochure.pdf
Thursdays 5:00 PM
5 weeks $160
Starts November 16th
No class Nov.23
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
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 Noon
4 week session - 1hr 10 min $135
Starts November 18th
No class 11/25
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open Training for Rally - an evening class
This class uses a punch card, enrollment is ongoing.
Open training session Monday from 7:15-8:15 pm starting Sept 11th. These 1 hr slots allows those with previous Rally class experience to collaboratively practice to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group, a course can be arranged or individual signs etc. Slots will be limited to 6 teams to ensure there is adequate time for each person to participate.
Mondays 7:15 , Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
This class uses a punch card, enrollment is ongoing.
Open training session Monday from 7:15-8:15 pm starting Sept 11th. These 1 hr slots allows those with previous Rally class experience to collaboratively practice to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group, a course can be arranged or individual signs etc. Slots will be limited to 6 teams to ensure there is adequate time for each person to participate.
Mondays 7:15 , Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
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
4 weeks $108
Starts September 9th
No class 11/25
Instructor: - Merrillynn Hill
An introductory competition obedience day class !
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. All exercises are conducted with dog on leash except for 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 (start) learn to walk at heel 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 through AKC Canine Partners.
Tuesday 12:30 Pm
Staring October 17th
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Competition Obedience Evening Classes
Join any time - contact us for more information
Please also see our Partnership Young Dog class under Saturday classes
And our Beginner Novice Obedience class above
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/Introduction to Open: Heeling on lead, Stays, Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, etc.
Introduction to the dumbbell, jumps and targeting.
Wednesdays - 6:35 pm
Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open/Utility: Dumbbells, Gloves, High Jump, Broad Jump, Articles, and other exercise
Wednesdays - 7:35 pm
Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. All exercises are conducted with dog on leash except for 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 (start) learn to walk at heel 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 through AKC Canine Partners.
Tuesday 12:30 Pm
Staring October 17th
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Competition Obedience Evening Classes
Join any time - contact us for more information
Please also see our Partnership Young Dog class under Saturday classes
And our Beginner Novice Obedience class above
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/Introduction to Open: Heeling on lead, Stays, Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, etc.
Introduction to the dumbbell, jumps and targeting.
Wednesdays - 6:35 pm
Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open/Utility: Dumbbells, Gloves, High Jump, Broad Jump, Articles, and other exercise
Wednesdays - 7:35 pm
Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Intro to Fitness - this class is full
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 6:15 pm
5 week $135
Starts October 26th
Instructor - Dani Cyr
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 6:15 pm
5 week $135
Starts October 26th
Instructor - Dani Cyr
Novice/Intermediate Rally - a day class This class is full!
Tuesday 9:30 am
Staring October 17th
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Intro to Nosework - Open to all dogs This class is 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.
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 Dogs in season and wearing diapers may take the class.
Dogs work one at a time from their owners vehicle.
Tuesdays 6:15 PM
Starts October 17th
weeks, $135
Instructor - Pam Hansen
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.
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 Dogs in season and wearing diapers may take the class.
Dogs work one at a time from their owners vehicle.
Tuesdays 6:15 PM
Starts October 17th
weeks, $135
Instructor - Pam Hansen
Manners - This class is full!
For dogs 7 months and up
Manners! Is your dog in need of some help?
We'll cover come when called, walking on leash and listening and
then we add distractions to increase your dog's ability to focus on you.
Working in a group situation makes your dog a better dog!
Fridays @ 5:15 pm
5 week $135
Starts October 20th
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Odor Level Two This class is full!
Since there is always something new to learn or work on, in this class dogs and handler will continue to
build confidence and trust as a team. Some topics will include leash handling skills,
when to support their dog or when to give space as well as dog body language. We will also work on
odor obedience and a solid alert than you can completely trust. There will also be time to work on
some individual skills that the handler finds challenging.
All dogs must have passed their Odor Recognition Test and are working on paired or odor only challenges..
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM
Starts October 17th
5 weeks $135
Instructor: Pam Hansen
Since there is always something new to learn or work on, in this class dogs and handler will continue to
build confidence and trust as a team. Some topics will include leash handling skills,
when to support their dog or when to give space as well as dog body language. We will also work on
odor obedience and a solid alert than you can completely trust. There will also be time to work on
some individual skills that the handler finds challenging.
All dogs must have passed their Odor Recognition Test and are working on paired or odor only challenges..
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM
Starts October 17th
5 weeks $135
Instructor: Pam Hansen
Attention and Focus This class is full!
An Advanced Manners Class!
This 4 week, day class is for dog working their manners at a higher level. Long distance stays,
off leash work, and lots of distractions will be used. The class will be inside/outside
as the weather permits. Attention and Focus is appropriate for dogs with their CGC or higher,
those dogs working in competitive obedience or rally, or with permission.
Come join us for this higher-level skills class! Limited to 4 students.
Fridays, 3:00 PM
Starts
4 weeks , $135
Merrillynn Hill Instructor
An Advanced Manners Class!
This 4 week, day class is for dog working their manners at a higher level. Long distance stays,
off leash work, and lots of distractions will be used. The class will be inside/outside
as the weather permits. Attention and Focus is appropriate for dogs with their CGC or higher,
those dogs working in competitive obedience or rally, or with permission.
Come join us for this higher-level skills class! Limited to 4 students.
Fridays, 3:00 PM
Starts
4 weeks , $135
Merrillynn Hill Instructor
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
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
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