No open toed shoes or heels. Low or no heeled comfortable shoes are best — think workout gear for walking with your dog.

Beginner: These classes are designed for owners who have never trained or those who have casually trained a dog of any age. The series of classes covers the fundamentals of getting your dog's attention, sit & stay, down & stay, come when called, and walking on a loose leash. Individual behavior problems and training goals are discussed and addressed as class progresses. Practicing the exercises on a daily basis will provide you with the ability and confidence of reaching the goal of having a better behaved pet. Puppies must have received their final vaccinations and dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations. Since class sizes are limited, call to reserve a space in an upcoming class. Both you and your dog will be glad you did!

The cost for a 6-week series of classes is $155.

Current classes are on the calendar. Call the club (631-261-6554) for the latest information and to reserve your spot today.

PreRegistration Required. You do not need to be a member to take this class.

Classes are offered:

• Tuesdays 7:00 pm Instructor: Kathi Galotti

• Thursdays 10:00 am Instructor: Judy Duck and

• Thursdays 7:45pm Instructor: Kathi Galotti

What you should bring to class:

A buckle or martingale collar (limited slip lead style suggested). you may bring your dog into the building on a harness and switch collar for class.

A 6 ft leash and a shorter 4 ft leash. NO flexileads (retractable leashes) allowed

Soft, breakable treats - bring several differnt kinds - string cheese and meat cut into very small pieces work well.

A ‘bait bag’ - pocket or pouch that you can attaches to your clothing to hold treats

Novice: The pre-requisite for Novice is a Beginner Class or instructor’s evaluation. These classes are designed for the owner who would like better control of their dog's behavior. You will be taught how to increase the duration of the sit & down stay and how to increase the distance and distractions when you call your dog to come to you. You will learn more methods of keeping your dog's attention, changing pace and the beginning of off leash heeling. As always, this class can be taken to increase your working relationship with your dog or an introduction to dog obedience competitions. For the health and safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations.

Buy a prepaid voucher book 5 classes for $75

Novice classes are currently running on

• Monday evenings at 7:00 pm: Instructor Mike Kelly

• Tuesday at 11:00 am: Instructor Kathleen Burke

• Thursdays at 12:30 pm: Instructor Judy Duck

• Thursdays at 7:00 pm: Instructor Kathi Galotti

Open Skills: This class is a natural progression following the Novice class and is most beneficial for those who have completed the first level of dog obedience competition or can demonstrate the handler and dog team's ability to succeed in Novice exercises. During this class you will learn how to command your dog to jump and retrieve, as well as to increase the amount of off lead work. For the health and safety of your dog and others, dogs must be up-to-date with their rabies and health inoculations.

Open Classes are Ongoing:

• Mondays at 7;45 pm: Instructor Mike Kelly

• Tuesdays at 8:00 pm: Instructor Kit O’Donoghue

• Thursdays at 10:30 am: Instructor Judy Duck

Advanced Obedience Skills

For students who have gained mastery of the Novice level Obedience Skills or have attained a CD Title. Focus is on new skills that prepare dog and handler to move into Open and Utility including the Dumbbell, broad jump, high jump and signals. Introduction of utility skills when appropriate for individual students.  Students must commit to a "session" which is typically 6 classes, paid on or before the first class. Vouchers not accepted for this class. Tuesdays 11:30-12:30