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

  • Tricks -  A three 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 January 26th​
  • 3 week class - $90 
  • Instructor Deb Mazjanis
Sport Sampler!  -  This class is full!
Curious about dog sports and not sure where to start?
In this 5 week class we will try out: 
  • Agility foundations -Rally Obedience
  • Tricks- Scent work​-Weight Pull
Each week we will trying something new.
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 January 21st
Wednesdays 6:30 PM

​5
 weeks $150
Instructor: Naomi Smith
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
 BEGINNERS CLASS
​ 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
Starting January 15th

5 weeks $150
​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 
Starting January 15th
5 weeks $150
​Instructor Dani Cyr


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.
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
​Starting January 16th

5 weeks $150
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
 Starts January 12th
​No class Jan 19th

Mondays at 5:00 PM
5 weeks $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis


Attention and Focus  -  This class is full!
 An Advanced Manners Class!   ​
This clicker class is for dog working their manners at a higher level.
Clicker, long distance and off leash work.
Students in the class will help determine additional work
 CGC required
  
Fridays 4:00 PM
Starting January 16tu
5 weeks $150
Merrillynn Hill Instructor

Come join us for this higher-level skills class. 

​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!

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.
​Saturdays - 10:30 am to 11:30 am  
Enroll  anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open:  Teaches open exercises, including introduces dumbbell and jump
​Saturdays- 11:45 am to 12:45 pm   
​
Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill

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


​

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/


Coming in February!
Mondays at 6:15 PM

5 weeks  $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis
Nose Work

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.
 Intro to 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.

​ Starts January 13th.  

Tuesdays @ 6:15 PM
5 weeks $150

Instructor - Pamela Hansen CNWI


 Starts January 11th.  
Sundays @ 9:00 AM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pamela Hansen CNWI


 Odor
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.
​

​​ Starts January 13th 
Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM
5 weeks $150

Instructor - Pamela Hansen  CNWI


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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