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What is levels training?
Levels training offers a unique and flexable option for attending group classes. Everyone starts at level 1, which is held at the same time every week. You attend that level until you have passed the criteria to move up to level 2 and so on through level 5.
No need to worry if you miss a class as you can jump right back in where you left off. Because each class is held at least once a week, you will have no worry about missing anything.
Below is an outline of each level and the requirements to pass that level. At the end of all 5 levels, your dog will be ready to pass the Canine Good Citizen test.
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Schedule:
New Class Orientation
Thursday, May 1st @ 6:30
or
Monday, May 19th @ 8pm
Registraion is required.
Class cost
$199 for 3 months - unlimited attendance
or
$160 for 8 classes - must be used within 3 months
Basic Skills Levels Chart
Foundation
Behaviors
Expanded Behaviors
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
CGC Test Item #
Attention
comply with 1 cue
comply with 1
cue
comply with 1
cue
comply with 1
cue
comply with 1
cue
Recall
inside
20', mild distractions
outisde
20'
outside
30', major distractions
will
come out of play group or 50'
7
Leash
Walking
dog can be
tethered and will keep a slack leash - no added distractions
walking
around training room w/ other dogs present but they are not moving, dog will
not engage (or will respond when attention is asked for)
outside,
environmental distractions
outside,
major dist, 50 feet, auto sit when stopped, around obstacles (leash over
shoulder or in pocket)
addition
of moving dogs, wheelchair, walker, etc,
CGC & Delta requirements, leash must remain loose
4,
5, 8
Sit
comply with 1
cue
10
seconds, verbal release
6
Wait
@ Doors
dog will wait
with door open for release, same side of door as person, up to 10 seconds
dog
will automatically sit at approach to door, will wait 10 seconds inside or
out, person on either side of door
person
may go in and out door and dog will wait for release or may self release when
the door is closed
Greeting
Behavior
owner may approach and dog will
not jump on them
"stranger"
may approach w/o dog jumping on them
"stranger"
may pet dog w/o dog jumping on them
other
dogs may approach w/o dog jumping
1,
2, 8
Stay
1
Minute
1
minute, before agility obstacles, owner movement distraction
6
Stand
comply with 1
cue
5
seconds, verbal release
10
seconds
Stay
15
seconds, owner moves 5 feet away
Down
comply with 1
cue
10
seconds, verbal release
6
Stay
1
Minute
3
minutes, owner can move 20 feet away
3
minutes, dogs walking around, owner 5 feet away
6
Leave it
dog will stay
away from treat in hand for 5 seconds
dog
will stay away from treat in open hand or on surface for 5 seconds
dog
will stay away from treat in open hand or on surface for 10 seconds
dog
will comply when told to "leave it" while on walk - non food items
(low value toy)
will
stay away from any item, high value toy and food items used for testing
Handling
dog will
tolerate handling by owner
dog
will tolerate handling by "stranger"
2
& 3
Tricks
owner will teach dog a trick of
instructors choosing
Dog
will do one trick, may be lured (spin or shake)
Dog
will do one trick, may be lured (touch target or ring bell)
Dog
will do one trick, may be lured (roll over, sit pretty)
Dog
will do one trick, may be lured (weave legs, bang)
Right Finish
comply
with hand signal and/or verbal cue, 2 cues
Left Finish
comply
with hand signal and/or verbal cue, 2 cues
Send Away
dog
will do tunnel or table from 4 feet (could also do sit or drop w/o obstacle)
Go to mat
dog
will get on mat and lay down, 10 seconds duration, 2 cue
send
from 5 feet away, lay down and stay for 30 seconds
Tunnel
no
requirement
Table
no
requirement