Basic dog training canine certificate program for dogs six months and older takes approximately 12 weeks.   In order to receive the certificate, clients need to pass a test given here modeled after the AKC Novice Companion Dog test.

Exercises that are covered in this are attention, loose leash walking, heel, sit, down, stay, recall, stand, and place.   Client's must pass test given by instructor in order to earn a certificate of completion of Mannerly Mutts basic training course. 

Example of heeling both on and off leash with slow, normal and fast pace.   Auto sits are also required. (you really do need to know both, even though they look exactly the same, communication becomes different to the dog, though off leash may be taught in an advanced class if the e-collar is not the tool of choice, depending on the skill level and commitment level of owner/handler):

Heeling in figure eight pattern with auto sits required:

Example of a stand (and no, he has not just been standing there for that second, but until he is released from the command):

Examples of recall with front:

Examples of finish after recall:

Example of sit stay (required 1 minute until release in Novice competition):

Example of down stay (required 3 minutes until release in Novice competition):

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