Upcoming Training & Fun Match Entries Reminder

We decided to not have training this Sunday.  We will have it April 5 & 12 at Galloway Park in W. Plains.  Start time is 2:00.  We will be practicing for the fun match.


Reminder that the Fun Match is April 18th.  In order to make things a little less hectic we would appreciate it if you can send your entries in early.  Plus it will save you a few dollars. 

Download the Entry Form: MATCH ENTRY FORM (PDF)

AKC Obedience Class Levels

AKC Obedience  ClassLevels

Beginner Novice – Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Sit for Exam, Sit Stay, Recall

Pre-novice – Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Stay Sit or Down

Novice – Heel on leash, Figure 8 on leash, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Long sit (1 min), Long Down (3 min)

Graduate Novice – Heel on leash, Figure 8 off leash, Drop on Recall, Dumbell Recall, Recall over High Jump, Recall over Broad Jump, Long Down (3 min)

Pre-Open (off leash) – Heel, Figure 8, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve over High Jump, Broad Jump

Open A & B (off leash) – Heel, Figure 8, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve over High Jump, Broad Jump, Long sit (3 min), Long down (5 min)

Graduate Open – Signal Exercise, Scent Discrimination, Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand and Exam, Go Out, Directed Jump

Pre-Utility – Signal Exercise, Sending Article 1, Sending Article 2, Glove, Moving Stand and Exam, Directed Jumping

Utility A & B– Signal Exercise, Sending Article 1, Sending Article 2, Glove, Moving Stand and Exam, Directed Jumping

Versatility 1 – Stand for Exam, Recall, Drop on Recall, Broad Jump, Signal Exercise, Glove

A Break in the Weather for Training

I don't have a clue if this is the 1st or 3rd Sunday on the month but we are finally going to have some nice weather.  If you would like to get together at the park on Sunday at 2:00 give me a holler.  Those of you doing the drill team, maybe we can sneak a practice in with the dogs.  My number is 417-252-0349.  Let me know by Saturday night.  Hopefully by the weekend we'll all be able to get out.