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Lorien Labradors offers several levels of obedience classes, from beginners to advanced. Click for more info:

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN: Puppy Kindergarten is open to all puppies 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age. This class is a 4 week basic socializaion and manners class designed to build confidence and social skills in young puppies. Course content will includeinstruction on: Crate training, Housebreaking, lead breaking, introduction to stairs and simple obstacles, attention and manners.

FAMILY PET/ BEGINNERS OBEDIENCE: This class is open to all dogs and puppies 4 months of age and older. YES, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. There is no upper age limit for this class. This is a 5-6 week class. Course content will include instruction on the basic obedience commands of Heel, Sit, Down, Stay and Come. Attention will be stressed. This class is designed for basic control of a family pet and is for persons not interested in competitive obedience.

NOVICE: A slightly more advanced class for those interested in preparing for competitive obedience, or simply reinforcing and proofing the exercices learned in the Family Pet/Beginners class. This is an 8 week class for dogs and puppies 4 months of age and older. No upper age limit. Course content will be instruction on the basic obedience commands of Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Finish and Stand for Exam. Emphasis will be on steadiness and attention.

OPEN: A class designed only for those interested in competitive obedience. Successful completion of the Novice class is a pre-requestite. Course content will include instruction in Heeling off lead, directed jumping, retrieving and the down on recall.