JCM's 8 Week Basic Group Course is a complete Obedience program. What is generally divided into 3 separate courses labeled "Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced training," are combined into one all-inclusive package.
JCM's "Advanced Training" program refers to our polishing and competition level. Our 8 week Basic Training Course is a prerequisite for participation in this program.
MATERIAL COVERED IN THE 8 WEEK BASIC GROUP COURSE:
Obedience Commands: On Leash Heeling: The dog walks at the owner's left side, his neck even with the owners left leg maintaining slack in the leash at all times.
Sit Stay: The dog sits on command. After being given the stay command the dog will remain in the stay position until the owner returns and gives the release. The dog is expected to stay in place even when the owner is out of site.
Down Stay: The dog downs on command (voice & hand signal) either from the side or from in front. After being given the stay command, the dog stays in place until the owner returns and gives the release. The dog is expected to stay even when the owner is out of sight. The dog will learn to down from a distance of 50 feet or more.
Drop in Motion: This emergency down command is designed to teach the dog to stop and drop while moving. This life saving exercise is intended to be used when an off leash dog is running into danger (in front of a car).
Figure 8: The figure 8 command is a progression of the heeling exercise. It teaches the dog to focus on the owner as he makes tight turns in the shape of an 8. It also teaches the dog to adjust his speed from slow to fast in order to remain in heel position.
Recall: The recall, or "front" command is a formal request for the dog to come when called. The dog is taught to respond to the command without hesitation and sit in front of the owner awaiting the next command.
Finish: The finish exercise teaches the dog to return to heel position by walking to the right and around the owner. The dog then sits at the owner's left side in heel position.
Once the foundation is established with the on leash exercises, the owners and dogs then progress to off leash. Starting in the 5th week of class, off leash training continues through Graduation in week number 8.
Dogs are also taught how to keep and maintain slack in the leash when on a casual walk (not heeling or being trained).
This Website Updated: 2-8-2012
JCM's Obedience Training Program adheres to the regulations and standards set forth by the AKC (American Kennel Club).
