In Scent Work, dogs may continue to trial at a level after earning a title for the class while also trialing at a more advanced level of the same element at the same trial. For example, a dog that earns the Scent Work Container Novice (SCN) title and then earns 7 additional qualifying legs in … Read more
The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County takes the health and safety of our students, members and exhibitors very seriously. All classes through the end of April are cancelled. We are in the process of providing refunds, pro-rated refunds for classes currently in session and full refunds for upcoming classes that have not yet … Read more
The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County takes the health and safety of our students, members and exhibitors very seriously. At this time we are cancelling all current classes and classes scheduled to start during the remaining weeks of March. We will provide refunds, pro-rated refunds for classes currently in session and full refunds … Read more
The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County takes the health and safety of our students, members and exhibitors very seriously. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Palm Beach County. We disinfect our building on a regular basis. We will ask our instructors to maintain as much separation between students as possible. We … Read more
Check out the Urban CGC video, which features three members of Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County. We are proud of Marti, Mary, and Catherine, and of course Lark, Vera, and Sophie.
1 – Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below. 2 – Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk. People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc). 3 – Appropriate reaction to city … Read more
Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner: sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or, if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack … Read more
You can teach your dog to do many different things, but there are a few general guidelines that will help make sure your training goes well. The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Director Mary Burch offers the top tips for effectively training your four-legged friend. Do reward behaviors you like. Observe carefully when training … Read more
Early experiences between the ages of 12 and 16 weeks are crucial to a puppy’s emotional development. Puppies need to meet dogs they have never met; people of all age and ethnicities; and environmental challenges, like automatic doors at shopping plazas, dust blowers, and the loud activity of an outdoor cafe. Ideas for Places to … Read more
Dog parks may offer communities terrific opportunities to exercise their dogs. Well-exercised dogs usually have fewer behavioral issues related to boredom and inactivity than dogs who stay home and sleep all day. That said, poorly managed dog parks may present problems to dogs and their owners. Be sure to evaluate the dog park you are … Read more
