Beginning Novice
The Session 5 (September) Beginning Novice class is FULL
All ring procedures for the AKC Obedience Novice class are practiced. Emphasis is on attention and reliability.
Admission Criteria: This is for dogs who have successfully completed Subnovice or can demonstrate that they can:
* Heel on leash with reasonable attention doing standard heel patterns including change of pace and all the turns and sit promptly at all halts.
* Respond promptly to all commands to sit, down, back, finish and come regardless of the position of the handler.
* Heel on leash in a 30 feet circle without food or toys.
* Maintain a solid stand stay on leash while being examined by another person without feet movement or change in position.
* Maintain a sit stay for 2 minutes and down stay for 3 minutes with mild distractions present.