Basic Obedience

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Please see our "Our Tests" page to see what your dog will learn in this class!

** See our Current Class Schedule for class start dates and times or see below for more details. Class start dates for all of 2013 are posted under our Yorba Linda Basic Class details. All of our basic classes, including our stream-lined classes, begin on the posted Yorba Linda class start dates. **

Sirius K9 Academy Basic Group Obedience Classes run 7 or 6 weeks in length and are held in Yorba Linda, Costa Mesa, South OC, or Stanton.

Prerequisite: You must sign up for this class on our website under "Sign Up For A Class", pay a deposit of $50. per dog to reserve a spot and be added to the class roster, and submit your dog's vaccination records via email or fax before the end of the work day the Wednesday prior to the class start date. Please also include the rescue or shelter paperwork if you are wanting to receive that discount in your email or fax to us. You may pay the deposit via our website under "Make A Payment", by mail, or over the phone. The balance is due on the first day of class and the deposit will be applied to the class fee. Contact Caroline at 714-296-9714 or via email at Caroline@siriusk9training.com for more class details.

This class is great for dogs of all ages! We have many dogs that start the class behaving aggressively towards other dogs or that are extremely timid / fearful / shy due to a lack of socialization or improper socialization, traumatic experiences, or just poor genetics, but by the end of the last class improve so dramatically that it is remarkable! (This happens in every class!)

If you are not sure where your dog fits in because you have done prior professional training with your dog elsewhere, please put your dog through our Basic Obedience Test as specified at a neutral outdoor location (away from the non-distracting comforts of your home) to test and judge your dog's skills properly and accurately. If your dog can do all of the exercises without a correction as indicated, then you may schedule an evaluation with us so that we can move you onto our Intermediate Group Obedience class. If your dog cannot pass our Basic test as specified, then you would start there. Basic Obedience Test and Certification

This may help you decide which class to attend. Here is a comparison of our 7 week and 6 week courses:

The obvious difference is that our basic classes in Yorba Linda are 7 weeks in length while our stream-lined satellite classes are 6 weeks in length.
The 7 week course has a minimum of 2 instructors and can have as many as 3 or 4, while the stream-lined course has one instructor. (Important note: The 7 week classes have a maximum of 12 dogs and the 6 week classes have a maximum of 8 dogs.)
Discounts are not elgible for the 6 week course (except for our multiple dog discount.)
Our stream-lined class locations take a while to fill, so class start dates are dependent on having enough dogs to begin a new class. Whereas, with our 7 week Yorba Linda classes, the start dates are set for the entire year in advance and will always begin on the specified dates (every 8 weeks.)
Class group photos as well as individual "mug shot" style photos of each dog are taken during class and a hard copy of both is provided to each handler on the final day of class during the 7 week course. A group class photo is taken on the final day of class of our 6 week course and is emailed to each handler after graduation.
** Both classes administer the same exam on the final day which all handlers must pass with their dogs in order to recieve their certificate.

We recommend that dogs be at least 4 months old when starting this class and have completed all vaccinations. If your dog is younger than 4 months old, we recommend that you sign up for our Puppy Manners class.

WE EDUCATE YOU on how to train your dog properly by using both positive and negative consequences together CORRECTLY! We encourage the use of toys and treats to motivate your dog and make it FUN! We have many references and have really great feedback about our basic classes!

Please note: The first day of class is a 3 hour orientation. Dogs do not attend the first class. We encourage the entire family to attend the orientation as it is extremely insightful and educational. Anyone wanting to handle a dog in class must attend the orientation. We will teach you how to get your dog's respect! We especially encourage women to handle the dog in class, as it is very common for women to have a harder time getting the dog's respect. (We will tell you why this happens at the orientation!)

Class Dates: Our next Basic Group Classes begin soon! Our classes are limited in size. Please check our schedules page for start dates.

The 3 hour Basic Class Orientation is held in Yorba Linda once every 8 weeks at 10am and is mandatory for those wanting to attend one of our basic group classes, including our South OC, Stanton, & Costa Mesa stream-lined basic classes. (You can not attend any of our basic classes without first attending an Orientation in Yorba Linda first.)

The Basic Class Orientation is also open to those who just want to be educated further about dogs in general. It is a wonderful class for those who want to expand their knowledge, improve their handling and leadership skills, fix issues they are having at home, and who want to develop a better understanding of their dog, as well as a stronger bond, and build more trust with their own dog. You can attend just the Basic Class Orientation without joining the basic class for $50.

Please note: If you would like to only attend the orientation but do not want to participate in one of the basic classes, you must still sign up for the Basic Class Orientation and pay for the class in advance in order to reserve your spot. Please put in the comment section that you are just wanting to attend the orientation.

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Payment is due on the first day of class. (Please see below for class pricing.)
** We proudly offer many discounts, including for dogs adopted from a rescue organization or shelter, current law enforcement, fire, & military personnel, current Sirius K9 Training personal protection dogs, guide/service dogs, for returning clients, and multiple dog discounts.
Note: Only one discount per dog.

This class covers the following commands:

Informal heeling (dog stays with you on a loose leash - no more pulling!)

Formal heeling (dog stays at your left or right side all on its own - the dog's head is even with your legs. (Includes: left, right, and about turns)

Automatic sit (the dog will automatically sit when you stop walking without being given a command to sit)

Sit / down / & sit from a down (at your side and at the end of the leash in front of you in place)

Sit and down stay with heavy distractions

A "recess" command (to reward and release your dog from obedience training)

Informal recall (reinforces the dog's name for when it is off leash)

Formal recall (the dog must come to you and sit directly in front of you from a minimum of 15')

Wait (so the dog does not bolt out the door, crate, or gate, and waits to be given the command to eat, etc)

Common behavior issues such as digging, chewing, mouthing/biting, house/potty training, jumping, greeting skills/manners, body language, safety in public places when with your dog and how to protect/defend yourself from loose dogs, etc.)

And much much more!

This is MUCH more than just an obedience class!!!! You will learn a LOT!

~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (YORBA LINDA) - (7 week / 16 hour course)
(WEDNESDAYS 6:00 pm / SUNDAYS 9:00 am) With over-flow classes as needed at 11:30am & 2pm. (Over-flow class times will be assigned based on sign-up / deposit date.) Held in Yorba Linda.
Instructors: Caroline Haldeman, Mary-Lou Halliday-Campbell, John Endlich and Mary Ann Loomis. (This course has a minimum of two and as many as four instructors per class!)

New classes for 2013 begin on: (The following dates below are the Orientation/First Class dates for ALL of our Basic Obedience classes.) Orientations are at 10am in Yorba Linda.

SUNDAY = June 9th, July 28th, September 15th, November 3rd,

Please note: The first YL Wednesday class is on the above posted Sunday class start dates. We combine all of our classes for the first class which is an orientation. After attending the Sunday YL orientation, if you signed up for the YL Wednesday class, you will then attend the remaining classes on the following Wednesday evenings, or on the following Sunday mornings, or at the stream-lined basic class location you chose. (Class size maximum is 12 dogs for our YL classes and 8 dogs for our stream-lined classes.) Dogs do NOT attend the first class. The first class is approximately 3 hours long and the following classes with your dog will average 2 hours each. Cost: $200.00 ** ($50.00 Discount for two or more dogs from the same household. / $35.00 Discount for dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue. / $25.00 Discount for current Sirius personal protection dogs, returning clients, service dogs in training, current law enforcement, fire, and military personnel!) Please note: Only one discount per dog.

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~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (COSTA MESA) - (6 week stream-lined course) (Satellite Location) (TUESDAYS at 6:30pm) Held at an outdoor location near the OC Fairgrounds.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
(Class start dates coincide with our Yorba Linda class start dates. Start dates are dependent on enough dogs signing up.) Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size maximum is 8! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is approximately 3 hours long and is held at our Yorba Linda facility without dogs. The following classes with the dogs will be held in Costa Mesa. (Class #2 - #6 average 2 hours each.)
Cost: $175.00 (No discounts given for this class.)

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~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (STANTON) - (6 week stream-lined course) (Satellite location) (SUNDAYS at 5:30pm) Held outside in Stanton.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
(Class start dates coincide with our Yorba Linda class start dates. Start dates are dependent on enough dogs signing up.) Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size maximum is 8! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is approximately 2 ½ - 3 hours long and is held at our Yorba Linda facility without dogs. The following classes with the dogs will be held in Irvine. (Class #2 - #6 average 2 hours each.)
Cost: $175.00 (No discounts given for this class.)

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~ BASIC GROUP OBEDIENCE (SOUTH OC) - (6 week stream-lined course) (Satellite location) (SUNDAYS at 11:30am) Held outside in south Irvine near the Laguna Hills border.
Instructor: Caroline Haldeman.
(Class start dates coincide with our Yorba Linda class start dates. Start dates are dependent on enough dogs signing up.) Dogs should be a minimum of 4 months old. Class size maximum is 8! Dogs do not come to the first class. The first class is approximately 3 hours long and is held in Yorba Linda without dogs. The following classes with the dogs will be held in Irvine. (Class #2 - #6 averages 2 hours each.)
Cost: $175.00 (No discounts given for this class.)