Dog obedience classes offered by Laconia Adult Ed begin at Woodland Heights school gym on Monday, September 27

LACONIA — Laconia Adult Education will be offering 8-week Dog Obedience classes at the Woodland Heights Elementary school gym from 6:30 — 7:30 p.m. for Beginners and 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. for Intermediates starting on Monday, September 27.

No dog is too young, too small, or too old to enter the Beginner class. Dogs will learn to walk beside you on the leash without pulling, come when called, sit, lie down, stand, and stay where you command it to stay. Owners will also learn how to communicate with their pets.

The Advanced class is designed for dogs who are ready to begin training off a leash, learning verbal and hand signals. Your dog will learn to interact with other dogs, but pay attention to your instructions. This class also prepares pet handlers and their dogs to enter the obedience trials and show rings.

Both classes will be taught by John and Carolyn Bancroft. Dogs must be current with rabies and distempter shots. Documentation must be provided prior to registration.

To register, call the Adult Edoffice at 524-5712.