Training Classes

Class Orientation Meetings

Orientation meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 108 Battle Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. Attendance is required to enroll in classes.

August 3, 2020
September 7, 2020
October 5, 2020
November 2, 2020

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PUPPY CLASSES

Puppy Kindergarten

$50.00, 4 weeks
August: Thursdays at 6 p.m.

For beginner dogs (puppies must have had their first two rounds of puppy shots AND be at least three months old). The course is designed to answer questions you may have regarding such topics as grooming, housebreaking, problem behaviors, etc. We teach socialization of the puppy with people and dogs, and introduce some of the basic obedience principles such as walking the dog on a leash, sit, lay down and come when called. No special equipment is needed; you may use your own collar and leash.

If you want to pre-register and prepay, use the buttons below. First click the pre-register button and fill out the form. Then come back to this page and use the PayPal button to pre-pay. Print both the registration and the PayPal receipt and bring them to orientation.

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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class

$70.00, 6 weeks

No August Classes

An enhanced puppy class for dog up to 12 months old. The syllabus is set by the American Kennel Club, who offers a completion certificate at the end of class. This class teaches you how to best communicate with your puppy. Your dog will have an opportunity to socialize with other dogs. You will get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including house-training, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called.

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BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS SERIES

“Good Dog!” Class

$50.00: 4 weeks

No August Classes

For dogs over six months old.
This class is designed to teach your dog the basic skills needed to be a good house dog. We’ll teach you how to train your dog to meet fundamental expectations around the house. Topics will include but are not limited to:

basic training principles
greeting visitors
door protocols
walking on leash
crate training
handling the dog for veterinary and grooming visits
car training
place training (also known as “Go to your bed!”)

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Beginner I Class

$100.00*: 6 weeks,
includes training collar and 6-foot leash.
For dogs over 6 months old.
August: Sundays at 2 p.m.

This class covers the basics of obedience training for the home and for the competition ring. It teaches the foundation for all obedience training: Heel on leash with pace changes and turns; automatic sits; stays for sit, down and stand; and come when called, and leave it.
The dog will be fitted for the correct size training collar at the beginning of the first class, and you will receive a 6′ leash.

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Beginner II Class

$50: 6 weeks including graduation
For dogs who have successfully completed Beginner I class.
August; Thursdays at 7 p.m.

In Beginner II class, you will polish the skills learned thus far, using more advanced techniques for training basic obedience. The goal of Beginner II is to prepare you for AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. At the completion of Beginner II, you will have the opportunity to take the Canine Good Citizen test (and earn an AKC title!)

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AKC Canine Good Citizen

$70.00: 6 weeks

The syllabus for this class is set by the American Kennel Club, who offers a completion certificate at the end of class. The class teaches ten essential skills for a friendly, well-behaved dog.

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FUN CLASSES

l advanced classes require successful completion of the Basic Obedience Series or instructor approval. Advanced classes are offered a few times a year, based on instructor availability.

Classes offered may include:
Tricks Class
Teach your dog fun tricks like spin, roll over, shake, etc.

Kids Class
Working with children on training the family pet

Attention
Techniques on how to keep your dog focused on you during training and (possibly) competition.

AKC Obedience Classes

Introduction to Obedience Competition Seminar
Offered every spring. Learn what to expect (and what’s expected of you) for an AKC obedience trial, including how to register.

Beginner Novice Class
$50; 6 weeks
For the dog and handler working toward the AKC’s Beginner Novice title.

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Novice Class
This course is designed to “polish” the dog and owner to compete in American Kennel Club licensed obedience trials. The dog and handler will learn to master the lessons learned in the Beginner class with a goal of ultimately being able to perform such exercises on and off lead. The AKC rules and proper ring procedure are also a part of this course.

Rally Classes (Novice, Advanced and Excellent)
$50.00, four weeks
These classes also are offered less frequently, and are taught for the purpose of preparing the dog and handler to compete in the American Kennel Club’s Rally events. There are four one-hour classes in each of the three title categories and the cost is $50.00 for each (Novice, Advanced and Excellent).

Advanced Obedience Classes (Open, Utility)
These classes are offered less frequently, as need arises. Again these classes are taught for the purpose of preparing the dog and handler to compete in the American Kennel Club licensed trials. Exercises include teaching the dog to retrieve and jump, pick up articles scented by their owners, directional retrieves and jumps and working with hand signals only.

Conformation
Refining your dog training skills to apply to the conformation ring.

Discounts

Military: Receive 10% off all classes with a valid military ID
Rescue: Receive 50% off any ONE class if your dog is a rescue with adoption papers from one of our local rescue organizations
Repeat a Class: Receive 50% off any class repeated within three months
Family: Receive 10% off if multiple handlers from the same family enroll in the same class
Active Club Members: Receive 50% off all classes
DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE COMBINED

To Register for Classes

Orientation seminar (without your dog) is held the first Monday of each month, except December, at 7:00 p.m., regardless if it is a holiday or not. You MUST attend the orientation to enroll for any class. While you can, pre-register online, we cannot enroll you online or over the telephone. You MUST attend Orientation. Please be prepared to have your dog’s shot record and payment in hand at that time. We do not want to take up valuable class time at the first class! Due to the training area size, we must limit the class size, therefore “drop ins” will not be assured of a spot in class. Most classes are held in the evening, but the exact time and day are determined by the instructor who will be teaching the class.

You will be expected to pay for class at orientation. We do not accept credit cards, but either cash, check or PayPal are welcome. Please make checks payable to Red River Obedience Training Club, Inc. or RROTC, Inc.

Do bring your dog’s shot records with you. Vaccinations should be current. Dog over 6 months old must have completed standard vaccinations including rabies, and puppies should have at least the first two rounds of puppy shots.
Do bring proof of adoption, if you adopted your dog from a parish or county animal shelter, in order to receive the Beginners class at half price.
Do NOT bring your dog to the orientation. This time is designated for filling out the application for class enrollment, providing you with information regarding the club’s rules, and what is to be expected for your class. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you have.

Every dog should have basic obedience training. All of the exercises taught have practical value in everyday life. Almost anyone who is willing to spend about fifteen minutes a day everyday with his dog, attend the weekly classes and observe the three P’s of obedience training (Patience, Practice, Persistence) can train a dog.

Obedience training doesn’t solve all behavioral problems but it is the foundation on which to work. Training your dog to be a good neighbor, a good family member and a best friend is the best thing besides love that you can provide for your dog. It opens up a line of communication between you and your canine friend that will enrich, and last throughout, the relationship . It will establish the social hierarchy between you and your pet as well as make him more confident.

Our classes provide the training necessary to earn obedience titles such as Companion Dog (CD), Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), Utility Dog (UD) and Utility Dog Excellent (UDX). In addition to traditional obedience training we sometimes offer “specialty” classes as interest arises. Specialty classes include those such as “Attention Games”, “Tricks Workshop” and “Polishing” classes (to prepare for competition).

Our instructors are members dedicated to the obedience training of dogs. They donate their time and are qualified with obedience titles on their own dogs. They are required to attend obedience seminars in order to gain new and different training skills.

All classes are held at our training facility at 108 Battle St.
*Class fees subject to change as equipment prices vary.