Publisher's Synopsis
In Open Obedience, you will be preparing for competition obedience trials to earn a Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title. Once again, there are several different exercises that your dog must perform. The judge is watching for how well your dog has learned the commands, how well he or she watches you and responds, and how solid he or she is each time. Going to training classes should always be a happy, exciting adventure for both you and your dog. This journal is intended to help make training as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. The first page for each week is designed to cover the class itself. There is a place to record the goals for that training, what was done or learned during the class, and what you are to work on for the following week. The remaining six days allow you to determine what your goal is for that day's practice, what you actually achieve, and any questions or concerns you may wish to bring up at the next class. Also included is a course planner where you can list the information about each class: date, time, location, and so forth. There is a checklist where you can make notes on what you need to get and what to take to classes. The first page of each week is designed to cover the class itself. There is a place to record the goals for that training, what was done or learned during the class, and what you are to work on for the following week. The remaining six days allow you to determine what your goal is for each day's practice, what you actually achieve, and any questions or concerns you may wish to bring up at the next class. Owning a dog is a wonderful adventure. Our dog is a family member, a companion, a protector, a playmate, a best friend. Dogs give us unconditional love, entertainment, company, protection. Among the things we give them are food and water, a safe and comfortable place to live, proper veterinary care, and good training. Proper training permits your dog to be a good citizen and makes life easier and happier for both of you.
