Pre- Open/ Open Obedience
2026 Session 1
Seven Week Class $120 non member /$100 Associate Member/$80 Full member Mondays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Classes start on January 5, 2026 Registration for Members opens Dec 8, 2025 Registration for Members opens Dec 12, 2025 Registration for Non-Members opens Dec 15, 2025 Registration closes December 19, 2025 after which NO registrations will be accepted No Refunds or changes after registration closes except where provided by Policy 15 "Refunds" Instructor : Joanne Brettschneider email jpstraining@aol.com Cindy Froman email: papicav@gmail.com To register scroll to the lower left corner and select the register button. If the register button is not found select the add to waitlist button, the class is full we will do our best to find an opening if possible. If you have any trouble registering contact the Training Director Betsy Powers at betsyp2014@gmail.com
Class Description This class will focus on the exercises required for AKC Open Obedience Competition. The class will cover the basics for proper execution of each of the exercises. For those dogs that do not have a retrieve this is the class for you. In this class you will teach your dog 2 different jumps the high jump and the broad jump. For the more experienced teams they will work on proofing exercises and polishing up their performance for the ring. All dogs must have good off leash control and be capable to heel both on and off leash with distractions. Items covered in the class will be learning the drop on recall, position changes, retrieving and the jumps. Varying degrees of distractions and ring pressure bases on the teams level of experience will be utilized. Prerequisite: You must have earned a minimum of 1 leg towards your AKC Companion Dog Title. A Dog Crate is required at all classes ‘Dogs must be crated when not in the ring.
Class Description This class will focus on the exercises required for AKC Open Obedience Competition. The class will cover the basics for proper execution of each of the exercises. For those dogs that do not have a retrieve this is the class for you. In this class you will teach your dog 2 different jumps the high jump and the broad jump. For the more experienced teams they will work on proofing exercises and polishing up their performance for the ring. All dogs must have good off leash control and be capable to heel both on and off leash with distractions. Items covered in the class will be learning the drop on recall, position changes, retrieving and the jumps. Varying degrees of distractions and ring pressure bases on the teams level of experience will be utilized.
Prerequisite: You must have earned a minimum of 1 leg towards your AKC Companion Dog Title.
A Dog Crate is required at all classes
‘Dogs must be crated when not in the ring.
Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association
Office: 352-369-5551
Email: MADTABoard@gmail.com
Address
6600 NW 3rd Place Ocala, FL 34482
