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Dogs and handlers, who have earned their Basic Obedience Certificate by graduating from Grade 5 of S.A.O.D.C.'s syllabus, are encouraged to continue their training into the next level of expertise in the 'Community Companion Dog' class.

Community Companion Dog (CCD)

The CCD class (working toward a Community Companion Dog title) is the first level of competition obedience which requires your dog to perform the following exercises: heel on lead, stand for examination, recall and stays.
The focus of the CCD class is not only to help you get your dog to a level where you can consider entering him or her in a trial but to also provide you with an understanding of how trials are conducted. Those of you who wish to continue and consolidate your dogs training but have no intention of trialling are also more than welcome to join this class.

The CCD class is held on both Tuesday morning and evening training sessions.

Participation in the CCD class is optional and experienced dogs and handlers may elect to directly enter the Novice class (second level of competition obedience). The club's instructors are there to help you to determine realistic goals for your individual circumstances and work with you to achieve them.

Companion Dog (CD)
The focus of the ‘Novice’ class is to help you work toward gaining your dogs Companion Dog title (CD). This requires your dog to perform the following: heel off lead, stand free for examination, recall, either retrieve dumbbell or change position (stand to down) and stays.

This class is held on both Tuesday morning and evening training sessions.

Open and Utility (CDX & UD)
Classes (third and fourth level of competition obedience) are held on Tuesday evening training sessions only.

*Advanced Obedience*

	Dogs and handlers, who have earned their Basic Obedience Certificate by graduating from Grade 5 of S.A.O.D.C.'s syllabus, are encouraged to continue their training into the next level of expertise in the 'Community Companion Dog' class. Community Companion Dog (CCD) The CCD class (working toward a Community Companion Dog title) is the first level of competition obedience which requires your dog to perform the following exercises: heel on lead, stand for examination, recall and stays. The focus of the CCD class is not only to help you get your dog to a level where you can consider entering him or her in a trial but to also provide you with an understanding of how trials are conducted. Those of you who wish to continue and consolidate your dogs training but have no intention of trialling are also more than welcome to join this class. The CCD class is held on both Tuesday morning and evening training sessions. Participation in the CCD class is optional and experienced dogs and handlers may elect to directly enter the Novice class (second level of competition obedience). The club's instructors are there to help you to determine realistic goals for your individual circumstances and work with you to achieve them. Companion Dog (CD) The focus of the ‘Novice’ class is to help you work toward gaining your dogs Companion Dog title (CD). This requires your dog to perform the following: heel off lead, stand free for examination, recall, either retrieve dumbbell or change position (stand to down) and stays. This class is held on both Tuesday morning and evening training sessions. Open and Utility (CDX & UD) Classes (third and fourth level of competition obedience) are held on Tuesday evening training sessions only.
	On Tuesday mornings, a 'non-trialing Novice' class is also offered for those who wish only to further socialise and multi-skill their dogs and themselves in the supportive environment of the club, without the usual emphasis on more formal exercises. This class is run along democratic lines by a very experienced and imaginative instructor, and they always always seem to be having a great time, undertaking a variety of exercises and experiences, but not losing sight of the skills gained in earlier grades.
	A similar non-competition class is also held on Tuesday evenings when the demand warrants it.

	Members joining from other clubs, or who have reached the equivalent level of achievement to our Basic Obedience Certificate, may ask to be assessed by the Chief Instructor re their eligibility for any of these classes. Trophies There are annual awards to recognise our members' cumulative success in competition throughout the year in Obedience and Agility . The club provides the opportunity for members competing in trials to receive club trophies in obedience, agility and jumping. These trophies are presented at the end of the trialing year, which for S.A.O.D.C. is from the 1st of December to the the 30th November the following year. Details regarding the eligibility to compete for these trophies and applications forms when applicable are available at the club registration desk. Please keep the club informed of your successes.