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Classes

Training Class Information

PFOC conducts 6-week dog training classes on Monday evenings from September through April. Classes are held outdoors at a Phoenix city park. We offer Obedience classes that range from Kindergarten Puppy Training through Utility show training. We also offer classes in Rally and Conformation.The cost of a 6-week session is $60 except Open and Utility ring procedure which will be $40. You must be at least 16 years of age to register for a class.

Classes
               Offered

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Kindergarten Puppy Training

This class is for puppies up to 4 months old (the puppy must have had 2 puppy shots). The class includes introduction to basic commands such as heel, sit, down and stay. It also teaches basic maintenance skills such as grooming, teeth brushing and toenail cutting. PFOC is offering training in the American Kennel Club's STAR Puppy Program which emphasizes Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsible ownership.

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Basic Beginning

You will learn to teach your dog to sit, down, stay, heel, come and leave it. The main focus is to have a well-behaved family pet.

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Age Groups:

  • Puppy Beginning for puppies 5 to 6 months of age.

  • Young Beginning for puppies 7 to 10 months of age.

  • Adult Beginning for dogs over 10 months of age.

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Advanced Beginning

This class follows Basic Beginning. New exercises introduce you to the beginning level of obedience competition.

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Pre-Novice

This class emphasizes fine-tuning basic obedience exercises that will be encountered in obedience competition.

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Novice

This class is for handlers making final preparations for showing in the Novice obedience class. Approval is necessary to enroll.

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Open Ring Procedure

Ring procedure is offered for dogs who have earned at least 2 Novice obedience legs. The purpose is to prepare dogs and handlers for showing in the Open class. Only club members are eligible to participate.

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Utility Ring Procedure

Ring procedure is offered for dogs who have earned at least 2 Open obedience legs. The purpose is to prepare dogs and handlers for showing in the Utility class. Only club members are eligible to participate.

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Rally

This class prepares dogs and handlers to enter AKC Rally trials.

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Conformation Show Training

This class prepares handlers to show their dog in conformation classes at dog shows.

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Pictures of our training session

Class Times

Puppy Kindergarten: 7 pm

Puppy Beginning: 7 pm

Young Beginning: 7 pm

Adult Beginning: 7 pm & 8:15 pm

Advanced Beginning: 7 pm

  • Pre-Novice:  7 pm and 8:15 pm

  • Novice: 7 pm and 8:15 pm

Utility & Open Ring Procedure: 7 pm

Rally: 8:15 pm​

Conformation Show Training: 7 pm

Get in touch

Location

Encanto Park, Pheonix

12th Avenue & W, Encanto Blvd.

Contact info

Contact: 623-979-6831

Email: pfoctrainingline@gmail.com

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