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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

Sport Sampler!
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
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 May 28th
Wednesdays 6:15 pm

​5
 weeks $150
Instructor: Naomi Smith

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Novice/Intermediate Tricks Class  
​This is a three week class!
For dogs 4 months old and older
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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 on June 16th  


Dates:  June 2nd, 9th and 16th
Mondays at 6:15 p.m.
3 weeks $90
Instructor:  Deb Mazjanis
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.
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!


Start date May 9th
Fridays @ 5:15 pm
5 weeks $150
Instructor : Merrillynn Hill

    AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy  ​​
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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 June 2nd
Mondays at 5pm
5 weeks $175
Instructor: Deb Mazjanis

Attention and Focus  ​
 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.  
 For dogs with their CGC or higher,
 those dogs 
working in competitive obedience or rally, or with permission.  

Start date May 9th
Fridays 4:00 PM
5 weeks $150
Merrillynn Hill Instructor

Come join us for this higher-level skills class. 
Dogs who are dog reactive must have approval of the instructor
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​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!
​Novice/Intermediate Rally - a day class ​
Starts June 3rd​
Tuesdays 9:30 am

5 weeks $150
​
 ​Instructor - Steve Hersey
​Novice Rally - an evening class!
Starts May 28th​
Wednesdays 5:00 pm

5 weeks $150
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 ​Instructor - Naomi Smith
​​​Advanced/Excellent Rally - a day class  ​
Rally continues for those working at the higher level​
Starts June 3rd
Tuesdays 11:00 AM
​5 weeks
 - $150
Instructor - Steve Hersey
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/Introduction to Open:  Heeling on lead, Stays, Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, etc.
Introduction to the dumbbell, jumps and targeting.
​Saturdays - 10:30 am
Enroll  anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Open/Utility:  Dumbbells, Gloves, High Jump, Broad Jump, Articles, and other exercise
​Saturdays- Noon
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Enroll anytime
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
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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
  Canine Conditioning  (pre-requisite or approved experience)

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!

Starts April 24th
Thursdays 7:15 PM 
5 weeks $150
​Instructor Dani Cyr

BEGINNERS CLASS
​ INTRODUCTION TO FITNESS

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. 


Starts April 24th
Thursdays 6:15 pm
5 weeks $150
​Instructor Dani Cyr



Nose Work
Interested in Nose Work?
Classes are offered at POC! Course content, helpful for
determining the proper course level for you and your dog, is included below.
Reach out to see which class is the best fit. Private lessons are also offered.
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.

Registration
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 me @ [email protected] with NW in the title of the email.
You will be sent a link to the class registration form.
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 April 29th​
Tuesdays 6:15 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Pam Hansen, CNWI

Sunday Class!​
​ Starts June 1st
Sundays 10:30 AM
5 weeks $150
Instructor - Ashley Dotter
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.
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Starts April 29th
Tuesdays 7:30 PM
5 weeks $150
Instructor: Pam Hansen


Sunday Class!​
​ Starts June 1st
Sundays 12:00 PM
5 weeks $150

Instructor - Ashley Dotter


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




[email protected]

Thank you to everyone who
has supported and continues to support 

Piscataqua Obedience Club
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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 Since  1973



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