Dog Training;  in Manchester, Cheshire and Tameside with Dawe's Paws
Novice Class

This class is open to any dog/bitch who has not done obedience before or who has advanced from a puppy class.
Recall with Sit – This is where your dog sits and waits while you walk away. You then face your dog and call your dog towards you and ask them to sit in front of you.
Recall to Heel – This is where your dog sit and waits, whilst you walk a few paces away. Facing away from your dog you then call them into a walking heal next to you.
Sit Stay on and off lead – Your ask you dog to sit and tell them to stay, you then walk a few paces away. Your dog should not move or lie down in this time and then you return to your dog. This will be done for 1 minute.
Down Stay on and off lead – You place your dog in the down and tell them to stay, you then walk a few paces away. Your dog should not move during this time. You will then return to your dog. This will be done for 2 minutes.
Heelwork – This is where your dog walks by your side in a controlled manner e.g. no pulling by you or your dog, no jumping. They should also be looking and waiting for your next command.
Left and Right Turns – This is a 90° turn when doing heel work in the direction stated. 
Left and Right About Turns – This is a 180° turn when doing heel work in the direction stated.
Leave – This is where your dog either lets go of something he already has or leaves something alone he was going to pick up/take.
Basic Retrieve – This is where your dog brings back something which you have thrown and gives it to you. 
Watch – This is where you ask your dog to watch you e.g. he is looking around the room not paying attention, you give the command for watch and he looks at you ready to learn/work.

If we have time we will cover other things such as tricks, go to your bed etc...