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Obedience Classes
You
must be registered, have completed the online waiver found under Forms, and have paid in advance in order to participate in any class. No day of class show ups are allowed.
All classes are held at the Cheviot Hills
Recreation Center, on Motor Ave near Pico Blvd, in West Los Angeles.
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Please see our Frequently
Asked Questions page for additional information on Obedience and Conformation
Classes. If you still have questions after visiting the FAQ page
and reviewing the class schedules page, please email us at: obedience@wlaotc.com. If you would like know more about the trainers, please click on their names in the table below. A short bio is provided. NOTE:
Start dates are not guaranteed and may change due to weather and circumstances
beyond our control. If a start date must change, the new date will be posted
here on the Club web site. Please check the start dates for your
classes before attending the first class.
Regular and
Rally Obedience Classes |
Puppy Manners
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Saturdays
9 am - 10 am |
July 8, 2023
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Robin |
6 weeks
$135 |
Socialize your new puppy in a safe and fun setting. This class will introduce you and your dog to basic obedience commands, leash training and proper behavior around other dogs and people. The class also covers responsible pet ownership and managing puppy behaviors such as chewing, digging and jumping.
Open to puppies 3 months to 6 months old. (Dogs 5 months or up can enroll in a Novice obedience class without prior puppy training.)
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Wednesdays
4 pm - 5 pm |
June 14, 2023
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Tawn |
Novice Obedience
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Mondays
5 pm - 6 pm |
June 5, 2023
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Tawn |
6 weeks
$155 |
Dogs 5 months and
older.
No previous training required.
Registrations will not be accepted for
dogs under 5 months old.
Learn how to train your dog in basic obedience using positive reinforcement. |
Tuesdays
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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June 6, 2023

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Saturdays
10 am -
11 am |
July 8, 2023

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Robin |
Saturdays
11 am - 12 noon
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July 8, 2023

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Susan |
Intermediate Novice |
Saturdays
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
July 8, 2023

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Robin |
6 weeks
$155 |
Successful completion
of a WLAOTC Novice Obedience class, or permission of the trainer.
This class builds on Novice class training, increasing focus and control, and improving the skills needed for a happy, well behaved pet. We will also cover the exercises for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Whether or not you are considering going on to train for one (or more) of the many dog activities available today, this class is the next step in building a better relationship with your canine partner. |
Saturdays
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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July 8, 2023
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Tuesdays
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
June 6, 2023
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Tawn |
Wednesdays
5pm - 6pm |
July 12, 2023

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Advanced Novice Obedience
Waitlist Open |
Mondays 6pm - 7pm |
June 5, 2023
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Tawn
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8 weeks
$175 |
Successful completion
of a WLAOTC Intermediate Novice Obedience Class or permission of the trainer. Dogs
must be solid in most Novice Obedience Exercises.
This class focuses on developing focus and skills
for the obedience ring. Students who do not plan to compete in obedience are welcome. |
Tuesdays
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
June 13, 2023
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Saturdays
11 am - Noon
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June 3, 2023

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Robin |
Competition Prep
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Wednesdays
6pm - 7pm |
June 21, 2023
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Tawn |
8 weeks
$175 |
Successful completion
of a WLAOTC Advanced Novice Obedience Class with permission of the trainer. Dogs
must be solid in Novice Obedience Exercises.
It aims to improve or perfect
performance in Novice exercises and develop the attention needed for
competition. Students who do not plan to compete in Obedience are
welcome. |
Open/Utility
Obedience
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Mondays
8 pm - 9 pm |
June 19, 2023 - Requires 4 full time students
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Tawn |
8 weeks
$155 |
Advanced competitive obedience training emphasizing the exercises
required for CDX (Open) and UD (Utility). Permission of the trainer is mandatory.
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Beginning and Intermediate Rally Obedience
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Tuesdays 12:15 pm - 1pm |
Requires 5 fulltime dogs.
July 25, 2023 |
Robyn |
8 weeks
$165
Drop-in *see below |
Learn how to navigate Rally courses for competition in AKC,
ASCA and UKC obedience trials. In this fun sport, handlers are allowed to talk to and encourage their dogs
while following instruction signs in the obedience ring.
New handlers and their
dogs should be familiar with basic obedience commands, and dogs should be under handler's control.
Intermediate students will be accommodated with more challenging signs, and will have the option to run their dogs off leash. |
Wednesdays
7pm - 8pm
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Starts with 5 fulltime dogs - schedule date will be added when this occurs. Entry adds you to waitlist |
Rally Obedience
Advanced, Excellent and Master
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Wednesdays
7pm - 8pm |
June 21, 2023
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Tawn |
8 weeks
$165
Drop-in *see below |
Continuing training for handlers and dogs competing for Rally Advanced, Excellent and Master titles. Now included are the exercises to compete at the Rally Master level or continue on to the RACH title. Open to all dog/handler teams who have earned a Rally Novice title, or with permission of the instructor. |
Feisty Fido |
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If you are interested in training for your Feisty Fido, please email us at obedience@wlaotc.com |
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N/A
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Trainers will recommend alternatives for dogs deemed too reactive or agressive to participate in one of our group classes. |
* Drop ins REQUIRE approval of trainer before class and signed waivers. Drop-in fee is $30. Email obedience@wlaotc.com for questions.
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Conformation Classes
All classes are held at the Cheviot Hills
Recreation Center, on Motor Ave near Pico Blvd, in West Los Angeles.
Yahoo
Map to Classes | Training
Class Map - within park (166k .pdf)
Start dates may change
if classes are cancelled because of the weather. If a start date must
change, the new date will be posted here on the Club web site.
You
must be registered, have completed the online waivers under Forms, and have paid in advance in order to participate in the
Conformation class. No day of class show ups are allowed unless
arrangements have been made with the Obedience Director in advance. Please
email us at: obedience@wlaotc.com if
you have any questions.
Class |
Time |
Class Start Date
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Trainer |
Fee |
Requirements and Purpose |
Conformation
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Mondays
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
June 12, 2023

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Tawn |
6 weeks $130
Drop Ins allowed |
This class is for both novice and experienced handlers and their unaltered, purebred dogs. It teaches the basics of the conformation ring as well as the skills needed to be competitive at dog shows. Students will learn how to show their dogs and practice in a show-like environment. |
* Drop ins REQUIRE approval of trainer before class and online waivers. Drop-in fee is $30. Email obedience@wlaotc.com for questions.
Obedience Classes
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