Obedience & Rally - Focus & Heeling Dog Training
with Amanda Gardner
$140
If you're interested in fine-tuning your Focus & Heeling skills and learning new skills for AKC Obedience or AKC Rally competition, this class will focus on all the skills necessary in both sports. Focus & Heeling will not focus on specific ring exercises but instead on the handling aspects needed in dog sports.
Emphasis will be on:
- Heeling: keeping your dog in position and making footwork adjustments to communicate with your dog
- Attention: working to keep the focus on you and minimize distractions
- Motivating your dog: refreshing skill and improving engagement
- Deliver rewards: Use of treat position, a positive tone of voice, and body language as a reward for your dog
- Setting yourself up for success with ring presence and preparation
This class can be taken on its own or concurrently with another class such as AKC Rally Novice, Intermediate & Advanced or AKC Novice Obedience.
Price: $140 + 2.50 registration fee for 7 week session, classes are held on Tuesdays.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 6 months of age prior to the start of first class. Completion of at least one Intermediate Obedience class or CGC title.
What to bring to class: Flat, martingale, or slip collar, 6 foot leash, high value treats, treat pouch, and water. No e-collars or retractable leashes
Cancellation & Refunds:
Cancellations made the day before the first class of a session are eligible for a refund, minus processing fees (currently about $13). No refunds, credits, or prorated fees are available once a session has started, including for missed classes.
Registration is limited to one handler per dog. Any additional handler registrations for the same dog will be canceled and refunded, minus fees.
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Amanda - 5 PM: Apr 21 - Jun 2nd, 2026
Tue for 7 weeks from 5:00 - 5:50 pmRegistration unavailable
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, Gate C, Fiesta
(408) 236-2001
344 Old Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95111
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Room: Fiesta Section 2