Bridging 1

Eligibility

Dogs older than 5 months of age that have not received training before.

What is covered in the class?

• Loose leash walking: 10 – 15 paces. The dog does not have to be strictly in the heel position but should not be pulling on the leash and will walk past a few distractions.
• Fun recall: Call the dog to the front (done on lead)
• Play retrieve: The dog fetch any article or toy or take it from the handler’s hand.
• Different positions: (sit, down and stand)
• Sit or down stay with the handler not more than 2 paces in front or next to dog for 15 seconds
• Social skills: Dog must allow a person other than the handler to approach, and to examine the paws, teeth and ears.
• Trick: Lift left and right paw. The handler works on his/her own trick throughout the term.
  

Bridging 2

Eligibility

Dogs that have completed the Puppy class or Bridging 1 class the term before.

What is covered in the class?

• Heelwork: Handler and dog forward in a straight line – 15 paces and circle right or left
• Fun retrieve: The dog retrieves any article and returns to the handler willingly.
• Different positions: (sit, down and stand)
• Recall: Come in recall to the end of the leash. Recall on command to front and sit for 2 – 3 secs.
• Stays: 20 seconds SIT stay and 30 seconds DOWN stay with the handler standing in front of his/her dog
• Tricks: Lift left and right paw and bow. The handler works on his/her own trick throughout the
• term.