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    <title>Obedience Club of Chattanooga upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:22:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (10/19/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (10/19/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (10/20/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (10/21/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (10/25/2026)</title>
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (10/26/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (10/26/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (10/27/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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  &lt;/tbody&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</guid>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (10/28/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (11/01/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (11/02/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (11/02/2026)</title>
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (11/03/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (11/04/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (11/08/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (11/09/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (11/09/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (11/10/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</guid>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (11/11/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (11/15/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (11/16/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (11/16/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (11/17/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</guid>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (11/18/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (11/22/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2026 23:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay) (11/23/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Zoe Floyd&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844976</guid>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2026 23:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Dawn Pape) (11/23/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Dawn Pape&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Mondays 6:30-7:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6844991</guid>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay) (11/24/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Demaree Clay&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;LaRhonda Stoker&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845004</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory) (11/25/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructor:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Julia Gregory&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Wednesdays 7:30-8:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;10 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This class is for puppies 5 months to 1 year. It is designed to get new puppy owners and their puppies off to a great start by socializing your puppy with other puppies, by training you how to best communicate with your puppy, by teaching you about the amount of exercise and activity your puppy needs, and by teaching you how to be a responsible puppy owner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845020</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr) (11/29/2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405"&gt;&lt;font color="#091405" style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;font color="#ED1C24"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Instructors:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Jackie Starr&lt;/td&gt;
    &lt;/tr&gt;

    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Assistants:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Day/Time:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top"&gt;Sundays 2:00-3:00PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)&lt;/td&gt;
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    &lt;tr&gt;
      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align="right"&gt;Capacity:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" width="" height="" align=""&gt;8 handler/dog pairs&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;" align="left"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 15px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="left"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Semester: 2026-S5&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td valign="top" align="center"&gt;Track: Obedience&lt;/td&gt;

      &lt;td style="" valign="top" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Type: Class&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 22px;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</link>
      <guid>https://occdogtraining.org/event-6845044</guid>
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