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POC CLASSES!
We offer both family dog & competition classes
Classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise noted.
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Email to enroll: [email protected]​
For Nosework specific instruction are in the class description

Class fees are non-refundable..Please email us if you are unable to attend your session
so we can discuss options

Skills
 Walk with me and Reliable recalls
This 3-week class focuses on polite
walking on leash, reliable recalls and stays.
Previous Manners, AKC Star Puppy dog class or
permission of the instructor required. 

Fridays 5:45 PM 
Starting July 10th
3 weeks $100

Merrillynn Hill Instructor


Tricks -  Novice/Intermediate
  • For dogs 4 months old and older
  • Want to learn some new tricks to show off with your dog? 
  • 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 the week after the last class.
  • Mondays 5:00 PM
  • Starting August 3rd (no class the 10th)​
  • 3 week class - $100
  • Instructor Deb Mazjanis
Intro to Novice Fetch - A New Class!
For dogs at least 6 months or older who can fetch.

Have a dog who loves to fetch?
AKC Fetch is a fun AKC Family Dog program
Where dogs can earn four levels of AKC titles by demonstrating retrieving skills.
In this introductory course dogs will learn the basic format and rules of Novice Fetch 
They will also will participate in run-throughs where they can apply those skills
This will have them confident in entering a Novice Fetch Trial
or have their handlers just simply have fun with their dogs.
Mondays @ 6:15 PM

Starting August 3rd (no class 8/10)
4 Weeks $120 
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis


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​Rally Obedience -Interested in Rally?
​​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!
And reach out to POC!

​Novice/Intermediate Rally - a day class
dogs need to be familiar with heel position
email us if you have questions about learning heel ​​
Tuesdays 9:30 AM
Starting 6/23

5 weeks $150
​
 ​Instructor - Steve Hersey
​Advanced Rally - a day class   ​
​Rally continues for those working at a higher level
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Tuesdays 11:00 AM
​Starting 6/23

5 weeks $150
​
 ​Instructor - Steve Hersey 





Fitness Classes

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 class tired!
This is for all adult dogs including seniors
 
​ FITNESS FOUNDATIONS -   ​​
introduces the foundation and beginner behaviors of canine fitness.
We teach in a circuit of 6 behaviors/exercises and teams will work on
engagement, motivation, targeting, and observation skills.
Teams will work simultaneously, at each station. This class is appropriate
for all beginner dogs, puppies to seniors, and beginner owners/handlers
wanting to learn how to keep their companion fit and enriched.
This class is for healthy/sound dogs only and
is not intended for rehab or injury recovery. 

Thursdays 6:00 PM
July 9,16,23
5 weeks $100
​Instructor Dani Cyr

 Canine Conditioning   
For advanced Fitness students
This class is for teams that have already established communication of
the foundation fitness movements and are looking for a program to practice
and learn new exercise ideas.   We modify exercises to the teams' needs.
Dogs should be able to stay engaged with the handler in an actively
moving 6 team class.  This class is for healthy/sounds dogs only and is not
intended for rehab or injury recovery!

Thursdays 7:15 PM 
July 9,16,23
5 weeks $100
​Instructor Dani Cyr



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. 
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Novice:  Heeling on lead, Stays, Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, etc.
​Saturdays - 10:30 am to 11:30 am  
Enroll  anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open:    Open exercises, including introduces dumbbell and jumps
​Saturdays- 11:45 am to 12:45 pm   
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Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill

Utility:   Utility exercises and reviews Open exercises
​Saturdays- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm   
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Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill


​
Manners  This class is full! 
Next class will be after Labor day, please email us if interested
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​​​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.
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 @ 5:45 PM
​Starting May 29th
5 weeks $150
Instructor : Merrillynn Hill


AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
​
Next class will be after Labor day, please email us if interested​
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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-cit


Mondays at 6:15 PM
Starting June 15th
(No class July 6th)
5 weeks  $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis

 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Next class will be after Labor Day
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For Puppies 8 weeks through 6 months
Get your puppy off to a great start!  Learn essential skills that
highlight dog socialization, training, physical
activity, along with dog ownership responsibility. Training includes 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
Mondays at 5:00 PM
Starting June 15th
​(No class July 6th)

5 weeks $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
Nose Work
​​In this class you and your dog will learn the basics of K9 Nose Work. Nose Work is a
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 dogs game and they love it! Dogs will learn to search in
boxes and will progress to searching interiors, exteriors and vehicles.




Nose Work is taught by a NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI). The
instructor has Elite Championships with three dogs in NACSW. The instructor trials with
her own dogs and continues to expand her knowledge by attending
Nose Work seminars and workshops throughout the year. Private lesson are also available.

Dogs work one at a time from their owner’s vehicle.
Dogs in season wearing diapers may take NW classes.
Dogs who are dog reactive may take class.
Dogs who are people reactive may not join the class.

To register for class, contact 
[email protected]​ with NW in the title of the email.

Current students are given first preference in each new session.
2nd
​ Starts June 2nd ​
Tuesdays @ 6:15 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pamela Hansen CNWI


​  Starts June 2nd - This class is full
Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pamela Hansen  CNWI

 Starts June 3rd   

@6:00 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pamela Hansen CNWI

 Starts June 3rd 

@7:15 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pamela Hansen CNWI
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Nose Work
​​In this class you and your dog will learn the basics of K9 Nose Work. Nose Work is a
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 dogs game and they love it! Dogs will learn to search in
boxes and will progress to searching interiors, exteriors and vehicles.




In this class dogs and handlers will continue to build confidence and trust as a team.
Topics will include when to support your dog as well as dog body language. We will also
work on leash handling skills, odor obedience and a solid alert that you can trust. There
will also be time to work on specific skills that an individual handler finds challenging.
All dogs must be working on paired, or odor only challenges.
The class focus is on teams that have passed their Odor Recognition Test.
Trainer’s permission is required to join this class.
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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


If your dog is sick (coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge) leave him/her home

While waiting for your class, please don't crowd the entrance.
Allow the class before you to exit before entering the building.
 
 Policy for returned checks 
1. Bounced Check Fee – A returned check will incur a $50 fee to cover bank charges and administrative costs.
2. Immediate Payment Required – The handler must repay the original amount plus the bounced check fee within 10 days. 
3. Future Payments – If the handler sends a second bounced check, the handler must pay for all future classes, or events, using cash or money order.  No further checks will be accepted.
4.  Non-Payment Consequences – If payment is not received within 10 days, the handler will be restricted from participating in classes/events until their balance is settled.

Mailing address:
Piscataqua Obedience Club
4 Coffin Lane,
​Berwick, Maine 03901
You can also reach us at 
[email protected]​
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