POC CLASSES!
We offer both family dog & competition classes
Classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise noted.
[email protected]
Class fees are non-refundable.
Please email us if you are unable to attend your session
so we can discuss options.
Our next session of classes will be in July.
Please contact us now to reserve a spot.
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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/
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Starting July 20th - 4 weeks
4 weeks, $160
Each class 1 hr 10 min
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
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/
Saturdays 10:00 AM
Starting July 20th - 4 weeks
4 weeks, $160
Each class 1 hr 10 min
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Manners
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!
Friday 5:15 pm
Starting July 19th - 4 weeks
4 week $135
Each class 1 hour and 10 minutes
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
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!
Friday 5:15 pm
Starting July 19th - 4 weeks
4 week $135
Each class 1 hour and 10 minutes
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
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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
Tuesdays 5:00 PM
Starting July 23 - 5 weeks
No class August 6th
5 weeks $160
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
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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 6:15 pm
4 week $110
Starting July 25th - 4 week class
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
4 week $110
Starting July 25th - 4 week class
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!
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!
Novice/Intermediate Rally - a day class This class is full!
Tuesdays 9:30 am
Starting July 9th - 4 weeks
4 week class - $110
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Tuesdays 9:30 am
Starting July 9th - 4 weeks
4 week class - $110
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Advanced/Excellent Rally - a day class
Rally continues for those working at the higher level
Tuesdays 11:00 AM
Starting July 9th - 4 weeks
4 week class - $110
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Rally continues for those working at the higher level
Tuesdays 11:00 AM
Starting July 9th - 4 weeks
4 week class - $110
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
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 Nose Work - Open to all dogs This class is full!
In this class you and your dog will learn the basics of Nose work.
Nose Work 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
Starting July 23 + 4 weeks
4 weeks, $110
Instructor - Pam Hansen
In this class you and your dog will learn the basics of Nose work.
Nose Work 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
Starting July 23 + 4 weeks
4 weeks, $110
Instructor - Pam Hansen
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
Starting July 23 - 4 weeks
4 weeks $110
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
Starting July 23 - 4 weeks
4 weeks $110
Instructor: Pam Hansen
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
Attention and Focus This class is full!
An Advanced Manners Class!
This clicker class is for dog working their manners at a higher level. Use of the clicker, long distance and
off leash work will be addressed with lots of distractions. 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 5 students.
Fridays, 3:35 PM
Starting July 19th
4 weeks , $130
Merrillynn Hill Instructor
An Advanced Manners Class!
This clicker class is for dog working their manners at a higher level. Use of the clicker, long distance and
off leash work will be addressed with lots of distractions. 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 5 students.
Fridays, 3:35 PM
Starting July 19th
4 weeks , $130
Merrillynn Hill Instructor
Questions?
[email protected]
Come Join Us!
Send an email and we'll send you the registration information
and confirm the class is available
[email protected]
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,
Wanda Jesonis, Monica Viel Weiss, Naomi Smith
[email protected]
Come Join Us!
Send an email and we'll send you the registration information
and confirm the class is available
[email protected]
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,
Wanda Jesonis, Monica Viel Weiss, Naomi Smith