Introduction to novice exercises and foundation work for advanced exercises. May be repeated until dogs are ready for formal Novice work. Novice Prepares dogs and handlers for competition in the AKC Novice Obedience class to work toward the Companion Dog title. Open Prepares dogs and handlers for competition in the AKC Open Obedience class to work toward the Companion Dog Excellent title. Utility Prepares dogs and handlers for competition in the AKC Utility Obedience class to work toward the Utility Dog title.
Attention Teaches the dog to focus on the handler in preparation for competitive obedience work.