OBEDIENCE

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Good Citizens 
'Hall Of Fame'

Honiton & District Canine Society First began obedience classes 35 years ago.
Obedience classes are held at the Mackerness Hall in Honiton town centre, on a monday evening, at the times stated below.

Jo , Jane and  Michelle, are trainers.

6.30 - 7.00
Puppy Playgroup. socialising and basic training begins from 12 weeks, (after vaccination course,) and covers all areas of training and advice is given on general care for dogs. Older friendly dogs, which have had no previous training, are also welcome in this class.

7.00 - 7.30
Puppy Playgroup. socialising and basic training begins from 12 weeks, (after vaccination course,) and covers all areas of training and advice is given on general care for dogs. Older friendly dogs, which have had no previous training, are also welcome in this class.

7.30 - 8.00
Bronze - for dogs which can sit, heel, down and recall with reasonable control.
Stays and waits are introduced into this class.Working towards the good citizen level

8.00 - 8.30
Silver - for dogs which can do all of above under control, and can also stay/wait off leads,
Working towards the good citizen level

8.30 - 9.00
Gold - for dogs competent in all of above, also work on retrieves, send a ways, distance control, and test recalls.
Working towards the good citizen level

27th October - Good Citizens
29th November - Christmas meal at White Hart Inn, Wilmington
15th December - 'Doggy' Party  at Mackarness Hall.



HDCS only uses reward methods of training, using treats, toys and praise.
We regularly have in - house tests for handlers wishing to do so, as well as the Kennel Club Good Citizen awards, Puppy,Bronze, Silver and Gold.


For more info please email Honitonobedience@hotmail.co.uk
Or tel: Jo on 01404 41833


some of the participants of the 2007 sponsored dog walk