What is Obedience?

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Obedience training ranges from very basic training, such as teaching a dog to reliably respond to basic commands such as “sit,” “down,” “come,” and “stay,” to highlevel competition to Kennel Club rules.

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The KC Good Citizen Scheme is open to all dogs, pedigree or Crossbreed, whether Kennel Club registered or not. It provides a quality standard of training for dogs. 

 

Dog owners of any fitness level and/or disability can take part. The Scheme is non-competitive and emphasis is placed on the standard of achievement. There are four levels of courses from Puppy Foundation, to Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. 

 

Can myself and my dog do it?

As long as your dog is non reactive and has a good recall, then, Yes! Young or old, large or small you and your dog can participate in this exciting, fun activity!

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Obedience Venues and Classes.

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We currently run training out of three Island venues.  Please contact the relevant trainers, detailed below, to book your place.  Unfortunately we cannot accommodate handlers and dogs who have not booked as space is limited in classes to best serve our membership. Please note that if you have a new puppy, you should start training and socialisation as soon as he/she is ready to mix with other dogs after vaccination.

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Interested? You are invited to contact us to arrange a trial session.

 

 

Arreton Community Centre, Arreton

Good Citizen (Bronze, Silver & Gold) Obedience Classes

 

1 - 2pm - Puppy Foundation Course

2 - 3pm - Diamond

3 - 4pm - Gold

4 - 5pm - Bronze

5 - 6pm - Silver 

 

Every Tuesday afternoon at Arreton Community Centre.

 

For more information please telephone Michelle Wearn - 01983 533900 or email michewearn.iwdts@gmail.com

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Shorwell Village Hall Russell Road, Shorwell PO30 3JT (from 1st April 2019)

Good Citizen (Bronze, Silver & Gold) Obedience Classes

 

Every Monday night (Except the 2nd Monday of each Month) we run five consecutive obedience classes as follows;

Puppy Class  6.00 - 6.30

Puppy Class  6.30 - 7.00

Beginners Class  7.00 - 7.45

Intermediate Class  7.45 - 8.30

Advanced Class  8.45 - 9.30

 

For more information please telephone Judy Mackenzie 01983 730419

 

 

Wroxall Community Centre, Wroxall

Every Tuesday night, obedience training :-

Puppies  6.00 - 7.00

For more information please contact  

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Every Wednesday night, obedience training :-

Beginners  6.00 - 7.00

Intermediate 7.00 - 8.00

Advanced  8.00 - 9.00 

 

For more information please contact :-

Tuesday evening - Michelle Wearn, tel 01983 533900 or email michewearn.iwdts@gmail.com

Wednesday evening - Carla Wiltshire, tel 07506 728035 or email carlawiltshire85@aol.com 

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Or, phone the IWDTS Secretary, Vikky - 01983 861266