Obedience Club of Chattanooga

OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/13/2025
End
02/17/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:	Stacey Whited
Day/Time:	Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

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.

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OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr)

Start
01/13/2025
End
02/17/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
8

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old

Instructor:	Jackie Starr
Assistants:	Amy Parks
Day/Time:	Mondays 6:30-7:30 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	8 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

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 continue your leadership skill development.

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 front and at the side, Down at the front and side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.

S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.

**If your dog has not completed the STAR Curriculum, please consider taking S.T.A.R. (if age appropriate).**

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OBC101 Beyond Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr)

Start
01/13/2025
End
02/17/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 7+ month old, Successful completion of OBC100 Beginner Obedience

Instructor:	Jackie Starr
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This class bridges the gap between obedience training and the skills necessary to live companionably with your canine as a family member. Beyond Beginner helps dog owners learn to apply Obedience concepts in real life. Beyond Beginner will include: Crate Games, Doorbell Manners, Environmental Cues, Beyond Wait skills, Preventing Resource Guarding, preparing for real life handling situations, Teaching a “Go to Bed” (or Place) command, using Attention Focus as a coping skill, training off limits areas in your home (like Utility rooms), managing a multiple dog household and so much more! This class will incorporate games for your dog to help master some skills and the class will also be information heavy. Be prepared to take notes.

Beyond Beginner may be taken at the same time as Intermediate as both classes build upon Beginner skills.

Equipment Needed: Leash, a Beginner trained dog, dog bowl, selection of high quality treats

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OBC310 Trial Prep / Distraction Proofing (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/13/2025
End
02/17/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC300 Advanced Obedience

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Mondays 8:00-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

Dueling Rings. Distractions including food, song and dance. Things that are both reasonable and unreasonable will happen to help the aspiring ring-master to overcome and over-train. If you are thinking about trialing live, this class will help you create a bomb-proof dog. (No dogs will be worked over threshold nor to failure and all dogs will work at their own level.) If you are not interested in trialing live, this could also be a wonderful exercise in dealing with distractions.

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OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/14/2025
End
02/18/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
8

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	8 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

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 continue your leadership skill development.

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 front and at the side, Down at the front and side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.

S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.

**If your dog has not completed the STAR Curriculum, please consider taking S.T.A.R. (if age appropriate).**

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OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/14/2025
End
02/18/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 10+ months old, Successful completion of OBC200 Intermediate Obedience

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

If you have taken Beginner Obedience and Intermediate, join this challenging and informative class to hone your skills and prepare you for the next level. We will play Beginner Obedience games, practice perfect CGC greetings, create flawless figure 8’s and lay a strong foundation for going off-leash with your obedience! We will go through Attention Focus in the Heel as a tool, Independent Down Stays (with duration), Stand for Exam, Wait-in-Motion, Sit-in-Motion, Down-in-Motion, and left and right side finish.

This class focuses on trouble-shooting the Beginner Obedience performance as well as task-analysis to focus on repairing incomplete commands and removing inadvertent body language and leash cues that are dragging your performance down. Designed as a team-building class, all members are invited to step up their game!

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OBC200 Intermediate Obedience (Magan Mabe)

Start
01/14/2025
End
02/18/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 7+ months old, Successful completion of OBC100 Beginner Obedience

Instructor:	Magan Mabe
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This course will continue building on the foundation of OCC’s Beginner class moving towards randomizing reward structure and differentiating between bribery vs rewards. Initial focus will be on transitioning perfect loose leash walking into the more formal Heel with the automatic Sit, emphasizing Halts and pace changes as well as directional turns. Integrating the process of helping your dog learn to generalize and hold longer commands, we will work on Attention Focus duration, Sit Stay durations, Down Stay durations, and the Stand (without Handler support) and work towards Handling in the Stand-Stay.

Included are the Intro into a Figure-8 exercise, perfecting the Finish, Long Line Recalls, the Greeting Exercise Game and other Learning Challenges for a fun learning experience. Heavy emphasis on preparing for the CGC-Exam, but challenging enough for the dog that has already earned his/her CGC!

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OBC210 Obedience Virtual Trialing (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/14/2025
End
02/18/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience, AND Instructor approval

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:	Renee Blanco
Day/Time:	Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

For those ready to title their dogs for Beginner Novice (BN-V) or Novice (CD-V), this class will pace you through the steps including how to set up an obedience trial map and strategies for successful submissions. We will begin recording in Week One. Bring your phone or other device to record your own runs. Copies of the AKC Obedience Maps and Virtual Trial Regulations will be provided.

Students will be permitted to repeat this class at regular cost as long as necessary to title if they continue to meet class requirements. This class does have a waiting list so Instructor approval is required to make sure that those that have been on the waiting list are enrolled first. Waiting list handler teams should remain enrolled in Super Advanced until they are accepted into this class to maintain their dog's readiness for trial.

Bring your sense of humor and good sportsmanship attitude because the Virtual Trialers are a supportive team that wants to enjoy the virtual trialing experience!

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OBC400 Super Advanced Obedience (Renee Blanco)

Start
01/14/2025
End
02/18/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC300 Advanced Obedience, Passed OBT110 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test

Instructor:	Renee Blanco
Assistants:	Demaree Clay
Day/Time:	Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This course is designed with the Obedience Competitor in mind and will focus primarily on preparation for Companion Dog Trials. All candidates will be working primarily off-leash and must have off-leash concepts mastered. The class will set up and practice specifically for trials covering, registration, treat reduction and all concepts necessary to create well-mannered competitors. Weekly class goals will depend on the skill of the student competitors and may vary from class to class.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Super Advanced candidates must be able to demonstrate positive control of their dogs with and without the leash. The handler must be able to hold the dog’s Attention Focus for 3 minutes in the presence of distractions with the minimal use of treats; 3 minute SIT STAY away from the dog; 3 minute DOWN STAY without the presence of the handler; must be able to demonstrate a proper return and a RECALL off-leash without a long line. Strong Leave It and Wait are a must, as are STAND, FINISH, FIGURE-8 and HEEL (in an off-leash environment).

Candidates who are still mastering off-leash concepts but who demonstrate good skills in ADVANCED are welcome as long as their dog does not pose a significant risk to the dogs that are already completely off-leash. Training Tabs may be utilized. Long Lines may be used. Please bring your own.

Dogs at this level should already possess the Canine Good Citizen Urban award.

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OBC080 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Julia Gregory)

Start
01/15/2025
End
02/19/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: 5-12 month old dogs or permission of instructor

Instructor:	Julia Gregory
Assistants:	Diana Thompson
Day/Time:	Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

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.

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OBC300 Advanced Obedience (Jackie Starr)

Start
01/16/2025
End
02/20/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience

Instructor:	Jackie Starr
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This course is the continuation of the Obedience relationship with the addition of advanced concepts of established commands including: long-line assisted Sit- and Down-Stays with distance, long distance Attention Focus, Heel-free with automatic Sit, off-leash Figure-8s, working in crowds for a tighter Heel, off-leash Stand for Exam, Rock Solid recalls with a formal approach and working up to Sit- and Down-Stays with the Handlers leaving the ring.

This class takes it to the edge using the simple scientific concepts introduced in the Beginner and Intermediate(s) classes. Are you ready?

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OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Genn Singleton)

Start
01/19/2025
End
02/23/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Back Ring (enter through side door)
Spaces left
8

Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old

Instructor:	Genn Singleton
Assistants:
Day/Time:	Sundays 1:30-2:30 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	8 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

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 continue your leadership skill development.

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 front and at the side, Down at the front and side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.

S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.

**If your dog has not completed the STAR Curriculum, please consider taking S.T.A.R. (if age appropriate).**

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OBC200 Intermediate Obedience (Magan Mabe)

Start
01/19/2025
End
02/23/2025
Schedule
6 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: Dogs 7+ months old, Successful completion of OBC100 Beginner Obedience

Instructor:	Magan Mabe
Assistants:	Dee Heartfield
Day/Time:	Sundays 3:15-4:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This course will continue building on the foundation of OCC’s Beginner class moving towards randomizing reward structure and differentiating between bribery vs rewards. Initial focus will be on transitioning perfect loose leash walking into the more formal Heel with the automatic Sit, emphasizing Halts and pace changes as well as directional turns. Integrating the process of helping your dog learn to generalize and hold longer commands, we will work on Attention Focus duration, Sit Stay durations, Down Stay durations, and the Stand (without Handler support) and work towards Handling in the Stand-Stay.

Included are the Intro into a Figure-8 exercise, perfecting the Finish, Long Line Recalls, the Greeting Exercise Game and other Learning Challenges for a fun learning experience. Heavy emphasis on preparing for the CGC-Exam, but challenging enough for the dog that has already earned his/her CGC!

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OBC090 Therapeutic Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay)

Start
01/27/2025
End
02/10/2025
Schedule
3 sessions
Location
Front Ring (enter through front door)
Spaces left
10

Prerequisites: 1+ year old dogs and instructor invitation

Instructor:	Demaree Clay
Assistants:	Stacey Whited
Day/Time:	Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (3 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
Capacity:	10 handler/dog pairs

Semester: 2025-S1

Track: Obedience

Type: Class

This class is by Instructor invite only for weeks 3, 4, and 5 of Puppy Preschool. It is for dogs 1 yr old and over who are having issues with shyness. It is part of the Puppy Preschool learning curriculum and we are offering it to older dogs who may need some reassurance and stress relief guidance. Instructors will provide a registration key to register.

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