"A well trained dog is a happy dog" 
Obedience Training results in a canine companion who is fun to live with and with whom you will develop a Special Bond.

The Obedience Club of Asheville sponsors four training sessions per year. These classes fill up early. We assign space on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended that applications be submitted early for up coming sessions.

All dogs must be current on vaccinations as recommended by their veterinarian. No handler may be under the age of 12 without prior approval of the training director.

OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Puppy  -  (4-7 months): Begin basic obedience such as sit, come, down. We’ll provide lots of information for the handler, lots of learning and socializing

 

Adolescent  - A class for handlers and dogs to learn skills that will make your pet easier to live with. Skills like sit, stay, down, come, and controlled walking on a leash. All exercises necessary for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test will be taught.

 

Adult - This class will strengthen the skills learned in beginners as well as add new ones, including the introduction of AKC Novice exercises.  

 

Pre-Novice - For the dog and handler who are interested in showing their dogs in competition. This class will begin to form your handling and obedience skills as required in the show ring.     

 

CLASS SCHEDULE 2010

 

Winter Session: January 14 - March 4, 2010
Puppy & Adolescent class 6:00-7:00 PM
Adult & Novice class 7:00-8:00 PM

 

Spring Session: April 8 - May 27, 2010
Puppy & Adolescent class 6:00-7:00 PM
Adult & Novice class 7:00-8:00 PM

 

Summer Session: July 1 - August 19, 2010
Puppy & Adolescent class 6:00-7:00 PM
Adult & Novice class 7:00-8:00 PM

 

Fall Session: September 23 - November 11, 2010
Puppy & Adolescent class 6:00-7:00 PM
Adult & Novice class 7:00-8:00 PM

 

COST

Regular eight week class session / $80.00
Rescue and Adoption dogs receive a refund of $15.00 if they attend a minimum of six classes.

 

APPLICATION

To receive an application we will need the following information:

Your name, Your address, Your telephone number.

 

Please email that information to OCA4info@aol.com or leave a message on our answering machine at (828) 251-1114. Please speak slowly and clearly.

 

The application and other important information, including dog/handler requirements will be sent to you.

 

Before returning the application and payment, please be aware that because your registration holds open a spot which could otherwise be given to another interested dog owner, no refunds will be given beginning 21 days before the first class.

 

CLASS CANCELLATION

In the event that a class is cancelled, a notification will be put on the Home Page of this web site, approximately 3 hours before the beginning of class. Also, a recorded message will be left on the club answering machine: (828) 251-1114. An additional class will be added to the session.

 

WHERE

Classes are held at the U.S. Army Reserve Center, 224 Louisiana Avenue just off of Patton Avenue.

 

Click the MAP button in the left column to bring up a map with written directions.