General Information/Location
Current classes are happening at
Wells Park
1153 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92021
OR
Cottonwood County Park
2139 Wind River Road
El Cajon, CA 92019
PLEASE CHECK THE CLASS DESCRIPTION FOR LOCATION
Scroll down for class descriptions/schedules/sign up instructions/applications
PROOF OF RABIES IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
EXCEPT FOR PUPPIES UNDER FOUR MONTHS OF AGE ATTENDING PUPPY CLASSES
ABOCI classes DO NOT use choke collars, prong collars, retractable leashes, or any type of electronic training devices
PER PARK RULES, WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO ACCEPT CASH.
PLEASE PAY USING ON-LINE TOOL OR A CHECK.
There is no fee for using Zeffy - you can make a donation to them or not, as you choose.
Basic Obedience with Brandy
Dogs ages 6 months and up
ABSOLUTELY NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS!!
Introduction to basic obedience and what we will cover in the 4 weeks.
Importance of daily activity and engagement, etc.
Three things to always remember:
- reward the behavior you want
- Ignore or redirect the behavior you don’t want.
- Don’t repeat the cue.
Reward based/“clicker” training, including techniques such as luring.
Sit, stay, look, touch, down, leave it, loose leash, lure, recall and redirection.
Things to bring with you:
Treat bag with treats, poop bags, water bowl with water and a 6 ft leash with a buckle or martingale collar or a harness (no prong collars or choke collars).
Class Outline:
Week 1: Engagement, recovery/counterconditioning, lures and markers
Week 2: Recall, sit down, touch.
Week 3: Stay, leave it, problem solving for good dog behaviors.
Week 4: Leash walking, review, introduction to AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Class information
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PARTICIPANTS.
THIS CLASS IS AT:
COTTONWOOD COUNTY PARK
2139 WIND RIVER ROAD
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA 92019
This is a 4-week class
Start date September 30, 2024, 5:30 PM
$60 for members, $80 for nonmembers
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class.
Please download the application
Bring application and proof of rabies to first class.
Questions:
Contact Brandy at fluencydog@gmail.com
Individual Drop-in Conformation with Lenny
Prerequisites:
Dog must be at least four months old, walks with collar and leash, no harnesses.
Conformation syllabus
The best handlers look like they are doing nothing at all in the ring.
That’s because their dog is well trained giving the appearance of doing it naturally. This class with teach you the fundamental skills how to show your pup to their best advantage while further developing a greater bond with your dog.
*What you’ll learn in the Conformation Handling skills for the Show Ring.
Ring procedure
Hand stacking
Free stacking
Baiting
Giving attention/handler focus
Proper gaiting
Comfort with a hands-on exam
These classes tend to run very small so you and your dog will get a lot of personal attention from an experienced conformation handler.
CLASS INFORMATION
THIS CLASS IS AT:
WELLS PARK
1153 E. MADISON AVENUE
EL CAJON, CA 92021
This is a drop-in class, pay as you go.
First Tuesday each month at 6:00 PM
NEW COST BREAK:
The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members.
Pups and older dogs welcome.
In this drop-in style conformation class you and your dog will practice the skills needed for the show ring. These classes tend to run very small so you will get a lot of personal attention.
If you’re new to the show ring, don’t worry, we’ll help get you and your pup started out right. We will practice key elements of gaiting, stacking and hands-on examination.
PLEASE SIGN UP BY 4:00 ON THE DAY OF CLASS SO THE INSTRUCTOR KNOWS WHETHER OR NOT TO COME OUT.
Click here to pay for this class.
Please download the application
Bring application and proof of rabies to the first class.
CGC Class with Kyle
Canine Good Citizen Class
During the 4 week class you and your dog will learn how to perform the ten behaviors required to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
The required behaviors are as follows:
1. Accepting a friendly stranger. The evaluator will approach you and your dog, shake your hand.
2. Sitting politely for petting. The evaluator will pet your dog. The dog should be accepting and not show shyness or resentment.
3. Appearance and grooming. The evaluator will inspect your dog, lightly brush, examine both ears and both front feet.
4. Out for a walk. You take your dog for a short walk which includes right turn left turn, about turn and stop.
5. Walking through a crowd. You will walk your dog close to several people. Your dog can show interest but may not jump up.
6. Sit and down on command-stay in place. You show your dog can do a sit and a down, select one of those positions, leave your dog and go to the end of a 20 foot line. You will return to your dog.
7. Coming when called. Your dog will do a sit or down stays, you will walk 10 feet away then call your dog to you.
8. Reaction to another dog. You and your dog approach another handler and their dog. The handlers will shake hands, exchange pleasantries and move on. Dogs can show casual interest.
9. Reaction to distractions. Dogs are presented with a variety of distractions and cannot panic or show aggression.
10. Supervised separation. The handler leaves the dog with the evaluator and goes out of sight for 3 minutes.
If there is interest, and time allows, we can work on an additional 5 behaviors that would qualify for a Novice Trick Dog Title (TKN). The TKN can be earned in conjunction with the CGC.
INFORMATION
Start date: Augut 3, 2024
9:30 AM
Four week class with testing on the fifth week, projected August 31, 2024
Class is $60 for members, $80 for nonmembers
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class.
Please download the application
Bring application with proof of rabies to the first class.
If time allows, dogs who do not attend class could be tested on the test date at a cost of $15. Must register two weeks in advance. If this class is full, there will be no time for testing other dogs.
AKC STAR Puppy Class with Brandy
Puppies 12 weeks to 10 months.
ABSOLUTELY NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS!!
REQUIREMENTS
Age-appropriate vaccinations will be required. A current health exam by a veterinarian with confirmation that the puppy is healthy enough to participate is also required. You must have owned the puppy for at least two weeks.
E-mail Laurie for questions about the class or requirements: best4pets.laurie@gmail.com
Please bring the following to the first class:
1. Application, vet clearance and proof of rabies, if appropriate.
2. A chair, lots of treats and/or toys, poop bags, collar/harness, and leash to each session.
3. Your puppy.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:
Owner behaviors:
1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
Puppy behaviors:
7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
Pre-canine Good Citizen® Test Behaviors:
12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)
The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.
Class information
This is a 6-week class
Start date : June 26, 2024
Wednesday, 11:00 AM to Noon
Last class: August 7, 2024
(NO CLASS ON JULY 10, 2024)
This course offers testing for AKC STAR puppy certification on the last day of class. Puppies with no interest in certification are also welcome. To qualify for testing, the puppy must be registered with AKC (either purebred or AKC canine partner), and must attend all six classes.
Class is limited to 8 students. If the class is full, please e-mail aboci.info@gmail.com.
$60 for members, $80 for nonmembers
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class.
Please download the application
Bring application, vet clearance and proof of rabies (if puppy is 4 months old or older) to first class.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS, E-MAIL Brandy at fluencydog@gmail.com
Trick Class with Kyle
ABSOLUTELY NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS!!
From the instructor, Kyle:
Tricks can be a fun way to perk up a dogs interest in learning something new. This class will focus on teaching your dog fun tricks and can help create a closer bond with your furry friend.
You can earn AKC titles or participate just for fun.
What we will strive for:
-Tricks all start with basics... *Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Stand
-Dogs will learn what comes next after the basics as part of a routine for learning tricks.
-A variety of new commands and trick behaviors will be presented that fulfill the requirements for the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title.
-The fourth week will be testing for Novice and Intermediate Trick Titles.
If you are testing for Intermediate Trick Title without taking the class, you must bring your previous Novice test sheet as previous tricks cannot be repeated.
Class information
This is a 4-week class
START DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
This course offers testing for Novice Trick Title (TKN) on the last day of class. Testing for Intermediate Trick Title can be done but you must bring your previous test sheet and cannot duplicate any tricks.
Class is limited to 6 students. If the class is full, please e-mail aboci.info@gmail.com.
$60 for members, $80 for nonmembers
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class.
Please download the application
Bring application and proof of rabies to first class.
Novice Rally with Kathy
Novice Rally is appropriate for dogs and handlers who can perform basic obedience skills, e.g. sit, stay, and walk on a leash. You will learn 42 novice level movements such as call fronts, turns, pace changes, spirals, and serpentines as well as moving and stationary exercises. These exercises are performed with your dog on leash. I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the Novice signs on the AKC website before class. The most important lessons you will learn are positive reinforcement and having fun with your best friend.
Tips:
Soft collars only
Treats and Treats
Clean up after your dog – potty before coming into the class area
Dogs must be crate trained, sit on command and walk on leash.
ABSOLUTELY NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS!!
Class information
This is a 4-week class,
Start date TO BE ANNOUNCED
Classes are Thursday, 1:30-2:30 PM
This class is limited to 4-6 students.
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class
When space is available, Kathy allows a drop-in for graduates of novice rally - $10, pay at time of attendance
For more questions, e-mail
Please download the application
Bring application with proof of rabies to first class.
Novice Rally Practice Course with Kathy
NOVICE RALLY PRACTICE COURSE
February 15, 1pm-3pm
$10 Alumni of Kathy's Rally Class
$15 Non-Alumni
5 to 10 entries will be accepted. Everyone will run through the course twice and possibly a third run depending on time.
The course will be one of AKC's authorized virtual courses; as such the course is designed and approved by AKC. We will not video for titles.
ABSOLUTELY NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS!!
Class information
This is a one-time event,
DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
This class is limited to 5-10 students.
Click here to reserve a space and pay for the class
For more questions, e-mail
Please download the application
Bring application with proof of rabies to class.
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