SANDY MEADOW FARM
DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
342 UNION STREET
WESTFIELD, MA  01085
PHONE: 413 - 572 - 4936                                                 FAX 413 - 572 - 0354 
www.sandymeadowfarm.com                                 email:K9TrainMa@aol.com

 
 
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS: Is your dog a good citizen? Can he behave mannerly around new dogs, in a crowd of people, or when someone wants to pet him?  Would you like him to?  The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is a certification program designed to reward dogs who show good manners at home and in the community.  The Canine Good Citizen class meets for 6 consecutive weeks at a cost of $180.00, followed by a final week dedicated to administering the certification test to interested participants.  Dogs entering this class must display a working knowledge of sit, down, stay, come when called, settle down, and leave it. Dogs must be people and dog friendly and be comfortable with physical handling.
The next 6 week session(s) will begin:

  • Monday, March 4, 2024 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with Missy (FULL)

 
This class will be filled with 5 dogs, so send back your form early!   Dog and handler should arrive at the first class with a 6 foot lead, training collar, treats, treat pouch, and appropriate grooming tool. Payment of $175.00 will be expected at the first class.

RALLY OBEDIENCE CLASS:

Learn about Rally obedience and get ready to earn titles with your dog! Or just come enjoy working your dog in a venue that builds teamwork and communication.  Rally obedience is a sport that lets you and your dog navigate a predesigned course filled with signs indicating various exercises and skills. This is a fun way to  build a better relationship with  your dog whether you have a desire to compete or not. Prerequisite is successful completion of a better manners course (or equivalent) with good leash skills. This course is 6 weeks long and will be limited to 5 working teams. Cost for this class is $180.00

Next Available Class Date:

  • TBD


 
INTERMEDIATE CLASS (6 weeks)  :  We will reinforce many already existing commands including sit, down, stay, stand, come, and front, as taught in the basic class, as well as introduce many new ones, including ( but not limited to) : Heel with focused attention, hand signals, stay test exercises, footwork, distraction training, get  back commands, in motion stand and down, and stand for exam.  Handlers who are considering doing competition obedience or rally obedience will also be introduced to some of the required elements and techniques necessary to prepare for competition. 
 
     * Monday, June 3, 2024 from 6:30 - 7:15 pm with Missy

This class will be filled with 6 dogs, so send back your form early!   Dog and handler must arrive at the first class with a 6 foot lead, training collar, treats, treat pouch, and optional motivational toy. Payment of $180.00 will be expected at the first class.
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DOG NAME:  ________________  OWNER NAME_____________________________
 
BREED:_________________    ADDRESS__________________________________
 
AGE:  ____SEX:   ____ NEUT?  Yes  No         ________________________________
 
HOME PHONE:   __________________  WORK/CELL PHONE: __________________
 
CLASS CHOICE:    INTERMEDIATE                             DATE/TIME: _______________

      (circle one)        RALLY OBEDIENCE                       DATE/TIME:________________


                               CANINE GOOD CITIZEN                DATE/TIME: _______________
 
                     EMAIL ADDRESS:  ________________________________________
       

 Previous training experience – where/what classes: ___________________________________________
 
Is your dog social with unfamiliar dogs and people:    YES        NO
 
Any concerns your dog displays that we should be aware of?  ______________________________________