November AKC Fit Dog Walk
Piscatagua Obedience Club is proud to be a FIT DOG Club!
The goal of a FIT DOG Club is to promote health and fitness for dogs and their owners, meet new people, and have fun. Piscataqua Obedience Club will focus on 4 fitness walks per year at different locations. In the fitness walks dogs and owners may participate at their own individual skill level. You can walk a mile or three!
You will also receive paperwork that can go towards your Fit Dog title.
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Trail: Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Location: Freeport, ME
Time: 9 a.m.
Distance: Can vary depending upon your preference.
Cost: $10
Click here to register.
Click here to register for this Fit Dog Walk.
Once registered you will receive information regarding the start location and directions to the site.
Piscatagua Obedience Club is proud to be a FIT DOG Club!
The goal of a FIT DOG Club is to promote health and fitness for dogs and their owners, meet new people, and have fun. Piscataqua Obedience Club will focus on 4 fitness walks per year at different locations. In the fitness walks dogs and owners may participate at their own individual skill level. You can walk a mile or three!
You will also receive paperwork that can go towards your Fit Dog title.
When: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Trail: Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Location: Freeport, ME
Time: 9 a.m.
Distance: Can vary depending upon your preference.
Cost: $10
Click here to register.
Click here to register for this Fit Dog Walk.
Once registered you will receive information regarding the start location and directions to the site.
Really Reliable Recalls & Super Steady Stays
This 3 week class covers Reliable Recalls and Steady Stays
Pups from 6 months to 16 years can benefit from this class!
If you want your dog to always come when you call, this
is the class for you (and them!) Your dog will learn to come
to you in any situation!
Games and play along with consistent training will
motivate your pup while homework will
help you polish your pup's performance!
Starts August 8th
Fridays 5:30 pm
3 weeks $90
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
This 3 week class covers Reliable Recalls and Steady Stays
Pups from 6 months to 16 years can benefit from this class!
If you want your dog to always come when you call, this
is the class for you (and them!) Your dog will learn to come
to you in any situation!
Games and play along with consistent training will
motivate your pup while homework will
help you polish your pup's performance!
Starts August 8th
Fridays 5:30 pm
3 weeks $90
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA)
CGC Advanced is offered sporadically throughout the year so don’t miss this
opportunity.
Take your AKC CGC skills to the next level.
For dogs that have successfully completed the CGC class, this class reinforces the
behaviors covered in that class: coming when called, walking on leash,
staying, and listening, all while working with real-life distractions. The class will meet
at off-site venues to include stores, parks and other public spaces.
The additional distractions make your dog more reliable and a better citizen!
Starts
Mondays at 5:00 pm
5 weeks $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
CGC Advanced is offered sporadically throughout the year so don’t miss this
opportunity.
Take your AKC CGC skills to the next level.
For dogs that have successfully completed the CGC class, this class reinforces the
behaviors covered in that class: coming when called, walking on leash,
staying, and listening, all while working with real-life distractions. The class will meet
at off-site venues to include stores, parks and other public spaces.
The additional distractions make your dog more reliable and a better citizen!
Starts
Mondays at 5:00 pm
5 weeks $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
Sport Sampler!
Curious about dog sports and not sure where to start?
In this 5 week class we will try out:
Get your toes wet in each sport to see what you and your dog enjoy
before you sign up for a five week class in a particular sport.
No matter the sport, we will be having fun, building focus,
and inspiring teamwork in your canine companion.
Starts May 28th
Wednesdays 6:15 pm
5 weeks $150
Instructor: Naomi Smith
Curious about dog sports and not sure where to start?
In this 5 week class we will try out:
- Agility foundations
- Rally Obedience
- Tricks
- Scentwork
- Weight Pull
Get your toes wet in each sport to see what you and your dog enjoy
before you sign up for a five week class in a particular sport.
No matter the sport, we will be having fun, building focus,
and inspiring teamwork in your canine companion.
Starts May 28th
Wednesdays 6:15 pm
5 weeks $150
Instructor: Naomi Smith
Novice/Intermediate Tricks Class
For dogs 4 months old and older
Want to learn some new tricks to show off with your dog? Performing tricks with your dog is a fun and engaging way to bond together. In this class you will learn how to teach your dog some new and fun tricks to keep them mentally stimulated. The class will offer an array of opportunities for you to try their paw at basic obedience, scent work, targeting, agility, and more! At the end of the session
you will have the opportunity to test for your AKC Novice and/or Intermediate Trick Dog title!
There is an additional $15 fee for Tricks evaluations which will occur right after
the last class
Mondays at 6:15 p.m.
Instructor:
- Tricks - This is a 3 week class!
- Have fun with your pup while earning a title!
- Your dog will come home tired from this very active class.
- Tricks include opening doors, putting away toys, hide & seek
- and other multi-step behaviors. Learn to shape your dog’s
- actions for retrieving, holding, carrying, and pivoting!
- Deb will work with each team individually.
- All levels from Beginner to Advanced!
- Mondays 6:15 pm
- Starting June 2nd
- 3 week class - $90
- Instructor Deb Mazjanis
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/
Starts April 14th
No class 4/21
Mondays 6:15 pm
5 weeks, $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
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/
Starts April 14th
No class 4/21
Mondays 6:15 pm
5 weeks, $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
Beginners Class! Intro to Fitness!
Starts January 9th
Thursdays 7:15 pm
5 weeks $150
Instructor Dani Cyr
Starts January 9th
Thursdays 7:15 pm
5 weeks $150
Instructor Dani Cyr
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/
Starts January 6th
Mondays 6:15 pm
No class 1/20
5 weeks, $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
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/
Starts January 6th
Mondays 6:15 pm
No class 1/20
5 weeks, $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
Really Reliable Recalls & Super Steady Stays This class is full!
This 3 week class covers Reliable Recalls and Steady Stays
Pups from 6 months to 16 years can benefit from this class!
If you want your dog to always come when you call, this
is the class for you (and them!)
Games and play will motivate your pup while homework will
help you polish your pup's performance!
Starts November 30th
Saturdays @ noon
3 weeks $90
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Puppy Plus
A 4 week class for pups with previous training
Continue your pup's skill development! Leash walking, Stays, Leave it,
and other good behaviors are reinforced with distractions and outside
training (weather permitting)
Ages 7 through 11 months, younger if the pup has completed POC's A.K.C
Star Puppy or another group's puppy class.
Saturdays 10 AM
Starting July 13th - 4 weeks
4 weeks - $110
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
A 4 week class for pups with previous training
Continue your pup's skill development! Leash walking, Stays, Leave it,
and other good behaviors are reinforced with distractions and outside
training (weather permitting)
Ages 7 through 11 months, younger if the pup has completed POC's A.K.C
Star Puppy or another group's puppy class.
Saturdays 10 AM
Starting July 13th - 4 weeks
4 weeks - $110
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Partnership Young Dogs
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 10:30 am
4 weeks $110
June 1,15,22,29
(no class 6/8)
Instructor: - Merrillynn Hill
Open Training for Rally
Come practice full courses to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group,
a course can be arranged or individual signs design etc. Slot limited to 6 teams to
ensure there is adequate time for each person.
Mondays 6:00 PM - Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120 (punches must be used within 1 year)
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
Come practice full courses to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group,
a course can be arranged or individual signs design etc. Slot limited to 6 teams to
ensure there is adequate time for each person.
Mondays 6:00 PM - Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120 (punches must be used within 1 year)
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
An introductory competition obedience day class !
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. In this structured class all exercises are conducted on leash except for the recall. Praise is encourage! 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. This class is also great practice for your dog's manners
Tuesdays 12:30 pm - A day class!
Starting May 21st
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. In this structured class all exercises are conducted on leash except for the recall. Praise is encourage! 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. This class is also great practice for your dog's manners
Tuesdays 12:30 pm - A day class!
Starting May 21st
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Novice/Intermediate Rally - Evening class!
Mondays 6:00 PM
Starting April 29th - 4 weeks!
4 week class - $110
Instructor: Jennifer Bourque
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
Saturday @ 2:00 pm
Starting January 13th
5 weeks, $135
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
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
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
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.
Friday 3:30 PM
June 17th
3 weeks $85
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Heeling Seminar
This seminar focuses on formal heeling skills for obedience and rally.
Cone work, rear end awareness, in line heeling and other skills will
be addressed. This seminar will improve your scores and make you
more comfortable heeling.
Saturday April 1st $60
10:30 - noon
Limit of 7 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
This seminar focuses on formal heeling skills for obedience and rally.
Cone work, rear end awareness, in line heeling and other skills will
be addressed. This seminar will improve your scores and make you
more comfortable heeling.
Saturday April 1st $60
10:30 - noon
Limit of 7 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
Open Obedience (CDX) Problem Solving
This 2 hour seminar will address any handler or dog issues with
open obedience exercises. Jumping, dumbbell work, retrieves, command
discrimination, drop on recall - the exercises will
depend on the participants. Bring your concerns and improve your performance !
Saturday April 1st $75
1 - 3PM
Limit of 5 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
This 2 hour seminar will address any handler or dog issues with
open obedience exercises. Jumping, dumbbell work, retrieves, command
discrimination, drop on recall - the exercises will
depend on the participants. Bring your concerns and improve your performance !
Saturday April 1st $75
1 - 3PM
Limit of 5 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
Puppy Plus
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
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
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
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Out and About
This class practices manners in public settings, such as
a mall, park or downtown area.
Dogs must have a CGC certificate or permission of the
instructor to participate.
Saturdays
2:30 PM
This class practices manners in public settings, such as
a mall, park or downtown area.
Dogs must have a CGC certificate or permission of the
instructor to participate.
Saturdays
2:30 PM
Manners Refresher - a 3 week class
For ages 9 months and older
Does your teenage dog think he's all grown up and no longer needs to behave?
Does your older dog need a refresher?
This class requires that your dog know the sit and down commands and have
and have an understanding of stay.
The class focuses on issues that most dogs need - polite leashed walking,
manners around other dogs and people, and most of all listening to you!
Your specific questions will be addressed by the instructor.
This class is not for reactive dogs.
Please email us if you have a reactive dog.
3 weeks
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
For ages 9 months and older
Does your teenage dog think he's all grown up and no longer needs to behave?
Does your older dog need a refresher?
This class requires that your dog know the sit and down commands and have
and have an understanding of stay.
The class focuses on issues that most dogs need - polite leashed walking,
manners around other dogs and people, and most of all listening to you!
Your specific questions will be addressed by the instructor.
This class is not for reactive dogs.
Please email us if you have a reactive dog.
3 weeks
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
For dogs 6 months and older
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 5:15
Starting Oct 29th
$150 -5 weeks , 65 minutes
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Puppy Manners 2
For Pups 7 months or younger
Prerequisite Puppy Class or prior training
Take the skills you started learning with your puppy to the next level with Puppy 2.
In this 5 week class you can continue to strengthen the basic commands such
as come when called, stays, and leash manners.We will also focus on various
attention exercises to help you and your puppy as they approach adolescence.
This is all done in a positive environment that will allow you to build the best
possible relationship.Come and help your pup continue to learn to be a great
family member and companion. We can help you address any problem areas
and have fun doing it!
Monday 6:45 pm
$135 5 weeks
Instructor: Staci Stanley
For Pups 7 months or younger
Prerequisite Puppy Class or prior training
Take the skills you started learning with your puppy to the next level with Puppy 2.
In this 5 week class you can continue to strengthen the basic commands such
as come when called, stays, and leash manners.We will also focus on various
attention exercises to help you and your puppy as they approach adolescence.
This is all done in a positive environment that will allow you to build the best
possible relationship.Come and help your pup continue to learn to be a great
family member and companion. We can help you address any problem areas
and have fun doing it!
Monday 6:45 pm
$135 5 weeks
Instructor: Staci Stanley
- Tricks
- Have fun with your pup while earning a title! Your dog will come home tired from the
- this very active class. Tricks include opening doors, putting away toys, hide & seek
- and other multi-step behaviors. Learn to shape your dog’s actions for retrieving,
- holding, carrying, and pivoting! Dani will work with each team individually.
- Beginner thru intermediate!