Open

After completing Novice training. Open introduces the second level of obedience competition. Time is spent polishing heeling; heeling and attention is the foundation for all obedience training. Exercises taught include

• the drop on recall
• retrieving the dumbbell on the flat and
• retrieving the dumbbell over a high jump
• the broad jump
• out of sight sit-and down-stays

This class is often taught in two sections on different days

• Beginning Open as an introduction to the Open exercise
• Open as a polishing class once the Open exercise can be performed.

Most dogs find the Open exercise more fun and exciting since they involve jumping, retrieving. and other natural dog activities.

See Class Schedule for day/time of this class.