Training

When training with SABDTC we organise people into various groups and skill levels. Below we list the various classes we have at SABDTC.

Introduction class

When you first start training, you will be in four-week introduction class. You will start with an Orientation session, where you will learn the principles of reward-based training and work to get your dog paying attention to you.

It can be hard work sometimes, but it is well worth the effort to have a well-behaved family pet or even a competion obedience winner!

After you complete the four weeks, you will move up to our beginners class (blue class).

Blue Class
 
  • Introduction to training
  • Handlers are shown how to teach the sit, down and stand exercises to their dogs
  • Introduction to loose lead walking and heeling.
 
For Promotion
 Handlers should demonstrate a knowledge of sit, stand and drop.
Green Class
 
  • Higher standards are expected, dogs should be able to keep their attention on you
  • Stays are introduced
  • Sits, drops and stands should now be quick and straight
  • Heeling should be showing to be more precise
 
For Promotion
 Handlers should demonstrate a reasonable level of control.
White Class
  • Recalls (come exercise) are introduced
  • Heeling should be on a loose lead
  • Sits should be automatic
  • Stays should be stable
  • Recalls should be good
 
For Promotion

Dogs should work on loose lead.
Automatic sit, drop, stand on one command.
Stays on-lead but should remain stable for approximately 30 seconds
Yellow Class
 
  • Starting to work off-lead for recalls and stays
  • Start working on the retrieve
  • Start working on jumps
 
For Promotion
 Dog should work to Community Companion Dog (CCD) trial level
Red Class
 
  • Novice trialing class
 
See more about competition obedience
Brown Class
 
  • Open work
  • Utility Dog (UD) work

 

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