This event tests a dog’s ability to follow commands with precision and reliability. Dogs perform tasks like sitting, staying, and heeling, with scoring based on accuracy and responsiveness. It demonstrates training, discipline, and the bond between dog and handler.
Obedience Events
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 All DayObedience Try-it
Obedience Try-it
Hosted By: Paws 4 Obedience Event Type: Try it
Step into the ring and test yourself in a beginner novice level competitive obedience trial. Ask us questions and have the opportunity to be walked through the trialing sequence.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 10:30 AMHandler Bootcamp
Handler Bootcamp
Hosted By: Paws 4 Obedience Event Type: Obedience Event Duration: 2 hours
Come learn how to be the best version of yourself for you dog. The other end of the leash is just as, if not more important than your pup! During this interactive workshop we dive into how our dogs think, how we can be better for them, communication skills, and general behaviors that every dog owner wants to understand fully.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 10:30 AMREALITY Group Class
REALITY Group Class
Hosted By: Paws 4 Obedience Event Type: Group Class Event Duration: 1 Hour
Reality is a class for anyone to join that will cover basic foundations of obedience in a realistic situation, teaching a public skills and drill while going over a typical group class structure in a motivating community environment.
All proceeds for events and certifications go to Washington County Correctional Canine Training Program.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 12:00 PM, 1:00 PMCompetition Obedience – All Levels
Competition Obedience – All Levels
Hosted By: Heel Dog Training Academy Event Type: Demonstration Event Duration: 1 Hour
This demonstration will give a brief description of what is competition obedience and the different levels and titles a handler and dog can obtain. The different levels will be demonstrated from the beginning level to the high competition levels of Open and Utility. There will be opportunities to ask questions throughout the demonstrations.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 1:30 PMHandler Bootcamp
Handler Bootcamp
Hosted By: Paws 4 Obedience Event Type: Obedience Event Duration: 2 hours
Come learn how to be the best version of yourself for you dog. The other end of the leash is just as, if not more important than your pup! During this interactive workshop we dive into how our dogs think, how we can be better for them, communication skills, and general behaviors that every dog owner wants to understand fully.