| Nancy & Cindy believe in having well behaved dogs that learn from positive reinforcement. No harsh methods are used in our training program. |


| CANINE INSTITUTE OF TRAINING CLASS SCHEDULE |




| NOVICE RING PREP This advanced class is for handlers and dogs who are training to compete in shows to earn obedience and Rally-O titles. All Novice ring exercises are taught with an emphasis on handling techniques, attention, ring etiquette and ring practice. All three levels of Rally-O are taught using the signs and courses. The Beginning class is a prerequisite, or by instructor approval. |
| BEGINNING CLASS PUPPY CLASS This class is for dogs 3 mos of age and older. This class teaches you how to train your dog the basic obedience commands. Sit, down, stay, come, sit for exam, fronts, finishes, heeling and more, are taught. Socialization skills are a big part of this class. Having a well behaved dog in public is very important. House manner lessons are given, plus behavioral problems and solutions are a part of the class. This class is taught using methods to prepare a dog for any type of competition or a dog that will be a companion pet. This class will also prepare your dog to be a service or therapy dog. |

| CINDY GRAY'S "COURAGE" HEELING |

| CINDY GRAY "HOPE" RALLY-O |

| OPEN/UTILITY RING PREP Open class is for handlers and dogs who are training to compete for advanced obedience titles. All open exercises are taught. Once a dog is ready to learn utility exercises, those are brought in also. These two advanced classes require off leash work. It is open to dogs who have already earned their companion dog titles or by instructor approval. |
| NANCY HEWITT "CHASE" |
| UTILITY GO OUT EXERCISE |
| OPEN BROAD JUMP EXERCISE |
| THERE ARE SEVERAL VENUES IN WHICH TO EARN YOUR OBEDIENCE TITLES. SOME ARE: AKC, UKC, AND ASCA, TO NAME A FEW. EVEN MIXED BREED DOGS CAN EARN PERFORMANCE TITLES THROUGH "AMBOR", THE AMERICAN MIXED BREED OBEDIENCE REGISTRATION. |



