Basic Obedience Test and Certification

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Coming Soon! Video of the Basic obedience test!

To complete Sirius K9 Academy’s Basic Obedience level (and receive a certificate), your dog must be able to perform the following exercises using only ONE voice command (hand signals are not permitted and you can not point, snap your fingers, repeat commands, or bend over.) No corrections (verbal or with the leash) are allowed during the test. Treats & toys are permitted as a reward AFTER completion of ALL the exercises (not during.) Treat aprons can not be worn during the test and no toys are allowed on the handler during the test. The 5' - 6' leash must remain loose the entire time during the test. During the heeling part of the exam, the end of the leash will be in your pocket or over your shoulder (you can not hold the leash.) Training collars are permitted during the basic exam.

To pass the Basic Level Certification, your dog must be able to perform the following exercises:

• Sit, down, & sit from a down at your side (in heel position.)
• Sit, down, & sit from a down in front of you at the end of the leash in place (without moving forward towards the handler.)
• Complete a one minute sit stay at your side (loose leash.)
• Complete a three minute down stay at your side (loose leash.)
• Heel at your side (will include two sharp left, right, and about turns) and your dog must automatically sit when you stop walking. (you can not tell them to sit.)
• Formal recall from 15' with a auto sit in front of you or return into heel position with a auto sit.