Competition Obedience

At TNT we teach CKC/AKC competition obedience from pre-novice through to the highest level – Utility. Our students earn multiple titles and awards at obedience trials through-out the year. Our class enviroment is fun! Come and learn how to be unpredictable in your training, we do not pattern train at TNT! Proofing and distraction training is covered so that dogs are familiar with it and thus can concentrate better at the trials.

Training curriculum are based on TNT’s own, Janice Gunn’s proven training methods. Below you will find a listing of our competition classes and below that you will find descriptions of what each level teaches.  You need to start at the beginning level and work your way up through the ranks to utility.

Competition training is a HOBBY and a great on going activity to do with your dog.   To be successful at competition you must build a working relationship with your dog which in my opinion is extremely worthwhile and rewarding.    TNT Training has monthly student update newsletters and also an annual awards party.  We like to ensure that all our competition students get to know each other and we have a “club” type atmosphere where we all support each other.

Janice Gunn heeling with OTCH labrador Remi

NEW CLASS INFO

Length: 5 Weeks – 1 hour class
Class Size: Max. 6-8 per class (depending on the building)
Price: $180 + GST

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COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

          • 2 students max. allowed at class per dog (one person per dog preferred at our Indoor Fall/winter classes)
          • Masks are mandatory at all Indoor Classes.   Please come prepared.  Masks will be available for a small fee for those that don’t have one.

F.A.Q.

Group classes are not appropriate for dogs that are fearful, anxious,  bark/lunge  at other dogs, people or are overexcited by them.   We suggest you seek out private training to get this under control prior to a group class.  We do not offer private lessons at TNT.  

Competition Class Schedule

NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 Family Day

Instructor Class Day Time Dates (Start date in bold)
Lâle Aksu  Novice Thursdays 10:00 am Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2021  NEW CLASS!
FULL CLASSES
Lâle Asku Pre-Novice Thursdays 10:00 am Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, & Feb 4, 2021 – FULL
Lori Little Pre-Novice Sundays 6:00 pm Jan 24, 31,Feb 7, 21 & 28, 2021  NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 – Family Day – FULL
Lori Little Novice Sundays 1:00 pm Jan 24, 31,Feb 7, 21 & 28, 2021  NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 – Family Day – FULL
Lori Little Novice Sundays 2:15 pm Jan 24, 31,Feb 7, 21 & 28, 2021  NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 – Family Day – FULL
Lori Little Open Sundays 3:30 pm Jan 24, 31,Feb 7, 21 & 28, 2021  NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 – Family Day – FULL
Lori Little Open/Utility Sundays 4:45 pm Jan 24, 31,Feb 7, 21 & 28, 2021  NOTE: No Class Feb 14, 2021 – Family Day – FULL

In Progress Classes

These classes are no longer open for registration.
We leave them posted so students can check dates and times.

Class Instructor Day Time Dates
No Classes In Progress

What is involved in  Competition Obedience?

3 legs are required to earn a CD – CDX & Utility titles. This means the dog and handler must compete in the ring 3 times under at least two different judges

A perfect score is 200, A minimum score of 170 must be achieved to qualify & earn a leg. Dogs must qualify in each exercise, and will not earn a leg if they fail any of the required exercises.

In standard classes there are three levels of competition: Novice in which the dog and handler compete towards their Companion Dog Title (CD), Open in which the dog and handler work towards their Companion Dog Excellent Title (CDX) and finally Utility which when complete gives them the Utility title (UD). The title for each level must be earned before the dog and handler pair can compete in the next level.

Levels in Competition Obedience

Pre-Novice

This is the entry level to competition obedience. Unlike the more advanced levels of competition this level is scored with a simple pass/fail.

The Pre-Novice exercises are:

  • Heel on Leash
  • Figure 8
  • Sit for Examination
  • Recall
  • Long Sit

Novice – Companion Dog Title (CD)

On average, it takes approx. 1-2 years to train a dog to a competitive CD level

The CD exercises are:

  • Heel on Leash
  • Heel off Leash
  • Recall

  • Stand for Examination

  • Long Sit
  • Long Down 

Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)

The CDX exercises are:

  • Heel Free
  • Drop on Recall
  • Retrieve on Flat
  • Retrieve Over High Jump
  • Broad Jump 
  • Long Sit & Down with handler out of sight (3 minutes)