Introduction to Utility Obedience 2026 Session 5

Introduction to Utility Obedience 

2026 Session 5

• Seven Week Class: $120 Non-Member / $100 Associate Member / $80 Full Member
• Mondays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• Classes start on Auf 31, 2026
• Registration for Full Members opens Aug 10, 2026
• Registration for Associate Members opens Aug 14, 2026
• Registration for Non-Members opens Aug 17, 2026
• Registration closes Aug 21, 2026  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
• Assistant Instructor: 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

For the competitor just starting to train for Utility Obedience.  This class will cover how to teach your dog the exercises for AKC Utility Obedience Competition.  The class will cover the basics of Utility ring procedure. Handlers will learn how to start your dog for scent articles, directed retrieve, hand signals without voice commands, directed jumping including a go out across a 40 ft ring and the moving stand.   Dogs must have good off leash control and know how to heel both on and off leash with distractions.    

Prerequisite:  You must have earned a minimum of 1 leg towards your AKC Companion Dog Excellent Title (CDX). 

Required Equipment for the class

       1 set of articles consisting of 2 of the following sets, 6 leather articles, 6 metal articles or 6 wood articles.

        3 white gloves  

A Dog Crate is required at all classes

Dogs must be crated when not in the ring