OBEDIENCE
Obedience is without a doubt the largest division of ACODC. Classes are offered from basics in Level 1 to
Advanced Obedience in Level 6 all the way up to Trial Standard.
Class Timings:
9am - 9.45am: Classes 1-3
10am - 10.45am: Classes 4-6
Please arrive ahead of time so that classes can start on time.
The obedience Syllabus used at the ACODC aims to train you and your dog to be able to perform various obedience exercises. In the later classes, the exercises are similar to what is required in an obedience trial; CCD level at ACODC Class 5 and CD level at ACODC Class 6. Many of our volunteer instructors have trialled at one time or another and are a valuable source of information and tips. For more information on what is judged at an obedience trial, please refer to the rules published at the ANKC site (ANKC Obedience Rules).
Beginner Class
Loose lead walking
Introduction to heeling
Sit
Right about turn
Sit Stay
Fun recall
Class One
Loose lead walking
Heeling
Sit
Sit Stay
Stand
Fun Recall
Left and Right turns
Left and Right about turns
Class Two
Heeling
Stand
Stand Stay
Down from sit position
Recall on Lead
Recall Finish
Group sit stay
Class Three
Heeling on lead
Stand stay on lead
Recall (with lead on ground if dog is stable)
Down on the move
Recall finish (with lead on ground if dog is stable)
Group sit stay at end of lead or lead on ground if dog is stable
Group down stay at end of lead or lead on ground if dog is stable
Class Four
Heeling on lead
Stand for exam
Recall off lead – short distance up to 5 metres
Figure 8
Recall finish off lead
Group sit stay – short distance up to 5 metres
Group down stay – short distance up to 5 metres
Class Five
Heeling on lead
Heel free (and limited off lead)
Stand stay off lead
Figure 8 (limited off lead)
Recall off lead
Change of position
Group sit stay off lead
Group down stay off lead
Class Six
Heel on lead
Stand for exam off lead
Heel free
Stand stay off lead
Recall off lead
Change of position
Group sit stay off lead
Group down stay off lead