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The High Desert Obedience Club (HiDOC) was formed in 1981, in Lancaster, California, by a small group of people all sharing the same interest...Dogs. Gradually the club became more organized and in January of 1986, the club received it's nonprofit incorporation status. From that small beginning to the present the club has grown by leaps and bounds. Promoting responsible dog ownership and educational programs, High Desert Obedience Club is a member of the American Dog Owners Association, California Federation of Dog Clubs and supports the Lancaster Animal Shelter.

We support the Morris Animal Foundation.
Click here to learn about this wonderful organization and donate if you can.

Does your dog know what to do if he encounters a rattlesnake? We can teach him to recognise the danger, alert you and avoid a deadly encounter. Come to our Rattlesnake Avoidance Clinic Saturday, March 28th and Sunday April 19th conducted by Singleton's Rattlesnake Avoidance Training.
Click here for more information.

OUR 2015 CLASSES ARE ABOUT TO BEGIN!

Our first session will start Monday, March 9th at Lancaster City Park.
Signups will start at 6:30pm.

Puppy Preschool and Novice Obedience are from 7pm to 8pm.

Please plan to be at the sign up tent at least one half hour before your class starts.

See below for our full schedule. Class offerings are subject to change so check back often.

You do NOT have to be a member of HiDOC to participate in classes.

HiDOC offers a year-round schedule of training classes for the general public and the competition minded providing the most up to date training methods in the Antelope Valley. Club members and trainers offer years of experience in proven methods of obedience training along with extensive knowledge of dealing with both pure and mixed breed dogs in solving typical behavior problems. Classes are designed for your dog's age & skill level from Puppy Preschool and Beginning Obedience through Competition Level Training.

OUR NEXT CLASS SESSION STARTS Monday, March 9th.

Sign ups will be from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.
Bring proof of Rabies, Parvo and Distemper shots.
(Rabies not required for puppies under 4 months)

Please plan to be at the sign up booth at least one half hour before your class starts.

Download and print your Class Application.

HiDOC Hotline: 661-266-7097

Class Dates: Dates are subject to change. Please call the club phone and listen to the message to make sure starting dates have not changed. Rain does cancel class.
Location of all classes: Lancaster City Park, 10th st. West and K-8. Thursday classes meet on the open grass area north of the children's playground.
Sign ups: begin half an hour before first scheduled class.

Discounts: Special discounts are offered for active military personnel, senior citizens, service dogs in training and dogs rescued from the Lancaster Shelter.
Vaccinations: For the protection of your dog, proof of Rabies, Parvo and Distemper required.

Puppy Preschool

Instructor: Mike McGrath
Cost: $70.00 for 8 week session
Prerequisite: Puppies 8 weeks to 5 months of age

Even Puppies can learn manners!

Introduction to Basic Obedience
Head Start for Good Doggie Manners and Social Skills
Tips on Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence

Upon successful completion of this class you will have earned the AKC STAR Puppy award

This is an 8 week class. Standard fee is $70.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday	3/9/15-5/11/14 (No class on 4/13 & 4/20 Due to Poppy Festival)	7-8pm	Baseball Field 5, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	5/7/15-6/25/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	7/9/15-8/27/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	9/10/15-10/29/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park

Beginning Novice

Instructor: Carole Kelly
Cost: $70.00 for 8 week session
Prerequisite: Dogs 6 months of age and older

If your dog is not coming to you, he should be coming to us!

Reward training techniques
Control of Dog On-Leash
Emphasis on Problem Solving & A Well Mannered Pet
Dogs under 12 months can earn the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy award

This is an 8 week class. Standard fee is $70.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

Monday	3/9/15-5/11/15 (No class on 4/21 & 4/28 Due to Poppy Festival)	7-8pm	Baseball Field 5, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	5/7/15-6/25/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	7/9/15-8/27/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	9/10/15-10/29/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park

Canine Good Citizen

Instructors: Michael and Sherry McGrath
Cost: $50.00 for 5 week session
Prerequisite: Dogs must have successfully completed HiDOC's Novice Obedience course, or have good obedience skills

Get recognition from the American Kennel Club for your dogs good manners at home and in the community!

CGC is now an AKC title!
Four weeks of instruction and practice of the ten required skills.
On the fifth week AKC approved evaluators will conduct the CGC test.
Class size is limited to eight students.

This is an 5 week class. Fee is $50.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

Thursday	5/21/15-6/18/15	6-7pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	7/19/15-8/6/15	6-7pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park

Beginners Open

Instructor: Shirley Indelicato
Cost: $70.00 for 5 week session
Prerequisite: Dogs must have reasonably solid Novice skills for this class.

Multiple Command tasks
Jumping & Retrieving
Competition Level Skills

This is a 5 week class. Fee is $70.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

Thursday	5/7/15-6/4/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area West of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	7/9/15-8/6/15	6-7pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	9/10/15-10/8/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park

Carting Class

Instructor: Kathy Jacobs
Cost: $70.00 for 5 week session
Prerequisite: Novice Obedience background

Every dog needs a job!

Introduction to Basic Carting
All dogs like to pull, so let's put it to good use. ...
You will learn the basics of carting

This is a FIVE WEEK class. Standard fee is $70.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Clicker Tricks

Instructor: Kyra Sundance
Cost: $60.00 for 5 week session
Prerequisite: None

Train your dog quickly and easily with clicker training. Positive reinforcement training methods strengthen your relationship with your dog as you work collaboratively in an encouraging, stress-free, and fear-free environment. The dog participates in the learning process with a positive attitude, and enjoys working and interacting with the trainer.

Kyra is the author of "101 Dog Tricks" and "The Dog Rules". Kyra and her dogs have performed on The Tonight Show, and Ellen.

This is a FIVE WEEK class. Fee is $60.00

A minimum of 6 students is necessary.

Upcoming Sessions:

Class dates are not set yet

AKC Rally

Instructor: Shirley Indelicato
Cost: $75.00 for 5 week session
Prerequisite: Dogs must have Novice skills

For more information on Rally, please visit: http://www.akc.org/ dic/ events/ obedience/ rally.cfm

This is a 5 week class. Fee is $75.00.

Upcoming Sessions:

Thursday	5/7/15-6/4/15	6-7pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	7/9/15-8/6/15	7-8pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park
Thursday	9/10/15-10/8/15	6-7pm	Open Grass Area North of Tot Lot, Lancaster City Park

Competition Novice Obedience

Instructor: Nancy Smith
Cost: $70.00 for 8 week session
Prerequisite: Dogs must have successfully completed HiDOC's Novice Obedience course, or the like, and have recommendation from the Novice Instructor. Enrollment is limited to 8

Learn AKC Rules & Regulations, Ring Exercises, Proper Ring Etiquette, and much more. Everything you need to feel comfortable the first time you set foot at an AKC Trial.

The Competition Novice Class is also available to those with solid skills who need to practice in a show ring setting.

$70.00 for a 8 week session or $10.00 per class, payable to the trainer at ringside.

Upcoming Sessions:

No classes are scheduled at this time

Download and print your Class Application.

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