**new obedience class begins April 15, 2008**

 

Visitors are welcome to come and observe training classes any Tuesday between 6-7:30 PM. You may also bring your dog for socialization or evaluation. We train at 6620 Southpoint Drive, near J Turner Butler Blvd and I-95, in Jacksonville, Florida. Click on this link for directions to the training site or this link for a map.

Advanced Training

We hold advanced training class every Tuesday at 6pm, which is open to all club members. We train for AKC Obedience and Rally. The level of training varies depending on the experience of dogs and handlers attending. Periodically, we have handling classes for those showing in the conformation ring.  Please email: GSDCNFL@gmail.com for more information. 

Beginning Obedience Schedule: 

We hold three 12-week all-breed beginning obedience classes each year that are open to the public. The classes generally begin on the 3rd Tuesday of January, April and July.  Beginning classes start at  7pm.  Classes consist of 8 weeks of basic obedience (all positive reinforcement) and 4 weeks preparing for and taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. Cost of the classes is $80 for the 12-week class.

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation generally begins mid- March, mid-June and mid-September.  Cost is $25 for the 4 weeks. Anyone who has a dog that has had enough training to qualify for the CGC is welcome to come for the test alone.  Cost for the CGC test alone is $15.00.   The CGC tests are given on the 1st Tuesday of April, July and October and are Pass/Fail tests. 

Because of rainout days, the class start dates or the dates of the CGC test can vary.  PLEASE CONTACT US TO VERIFY.

REMEMBER:  Always bring water for your dog - especially in the summer months.  In hot weather, we take many water breaks for dogs and handlers.

What you Need to Do

You can sign up for class on the first night of class. Try to come early.

Because of the type of training involved, it is very hard to catch up if you miss the first class.  Please try to be at the first class.  If you really cannot make it please contact Penny to arrange to meet with you early before the start of the second class. 

  • Bring a copy of your dog's shot record to the first class (IMPORTANT).
  • Have a good buckle collar that fits and a head halter for a very strong puller or aggressive dog, along with a six-foot leash. No chain leashes please and we do not use choke collars for clicker training.
  • Bring water and a water dish for your dog, especially in hot weather.
  • Wear active clothing and tie shoes for training. Ladies, please don’t wear skirts, flats, sandals or heels - and NO purses (use a fanny pack if necessary)
  • Bring lots of treats and a treat pouch to hold them. (These need to be your dog's most favorite treats).  Also, bring his favorite toy to use as a reward. 
  • Bring your dog and plan to have a good time!

Directions to Training Site click on this link

For more training info, please contact:   

Penny Evancic (904)710-0393  euclido  @  hotmail.com (remove spaces) or go to  http://puppytrain.com  for more training info.