Open
The Session 4 (August 2024) Open class is NOT OFFERED
All the standard exercises for the AKC Obedience Open class are practiced. Dogs should be able to do simple retrieves and jumping for entry into class. Emphasis is on reliability regardless of distractions.
Admission Criteria: All the standard exercises for the Open class are practiced. Emphasis is on reliability regardless of distractions. Dog must have successfully completed the Beginning Open class or have instructor's permission.
- Reliably do all the Novice exercises off leash.
- Retrieve a thrown dumbbell 10 feet without distractions.
- Do a moving drop on recall without distractions.
- Jump over a high jump holding a dumbbell and return to the handler.
- Jump over a broad jump without distractions.
- Do an out of sight long sit and down for at least 1 minute.