Required Equipment

Required equipment for the Basic Obedience Class consists of :

A 6 foot leather leash,
A metal choke collar
A 10 foot cotton "web" leash.

All equipment should be purchased
from a quality pet shop rather than a food or variety store.

Your dog must be WEARING his choke collar and leash when you bring him into class.

LEATHER LEASH: The leash must be 6 feet long and should be made of a good quality flexible leather no more than 3/4 inches wide. Quality leashes are either braided on each end or both stitched and braided. Leashes which are only riveted without additional reinforcement are not acceptable. Nylon leashes (6 feet long) are acceptable but are more abrasive to the handler's hands

CHOKE COLLAR: The choke collar should be approximately 2 inches larger than the diameter of your dog's neck. To measure your dog for a choke collar, run a piece of string around your dog's neck and add two inches to the length. Then choose the collar closest to this length.

10 FOOT LEASH:
The 10 foot cotton web leash is available in various colors at most pet shops. Please do not get a leash longer than 10 feet. These leashes are also available in a nylon version which is slightly more expensive and is also more abrasive to the handler's hands. You will need this leash by the 5th week of class.

Advanced Level
Required Equipment

Fun Level 1 Equipment

6 Foot Leather Leash
10 Foot Cotton Web Leash
Chain Choke Collar
6 Inch Collar "Tab"
(This is a 6" piece of cotton clothesline which is attached to the action ring of your dogs collar to provide an easy "handle" for off-leash work)
25 Foot Cotton Web Leash
(You may substitute a 25 foot piece of cotton clothesline with a leash clip attached to the end)

Note:
Diagrams for the construction of Jumps and Agility Obstacles and Descriptive drawings of the Signal Exercise are posted in Printed copies will be available in class.

Fun Level 2 Equipment

6 Foot Leather Leash
10 Foot Cotton Web Leash
Chain Choke Collar
6 Inch Collar "Tab"
(This is a 6" piece of cotton clothesline which is attached to the action ring of your dogs collar to provide an easy "handle" for off-leash work)
A Hula Hoop
(Get one without the Shoop-shoop ball)
A Wooden or Plastic Dumbbell or 8" piece of wooden dowel rod
Small to medium size paper bags (6-8 bags)
A small leather key chain holder

Note:
Diagrams for the construction of Jumps and Agility Obstacles and Descriptive drawings of the Signal Exercise are posted in Printed copies will be available in class.

Fun Level 3 Equipment

6 Foot Leather Leash
10 Foot Cotton Web Leash
Chain Choke Collar
6 Inch Collar "Tab"
"Report" article
(This can be a wooden, plastic, canvas or rubber dumbbell or 8" piece of wooden dowel rod)
"Retrieve article"
(This can be a wooden, plastic, canvas or rubber dumbbell or 8" piece of wooden dowel rod)

Note:
Diagrams for the construction of Jumps and Agility Obstacles and Descriptive drawings of the Signal Exercise are posted in Printed copies will be available in class.

Pi2 Squared Equipment

Pi2 Squared Equipment varies based upon your class level (Pi2 3, Pi2 4, Pi2 Junior, Pi2 Senior)
Pi2 Equipment needs will change from semester to semester
Please consult your "curriculum" handout for specific equipment needs.
Equipment needs for the current Pi2 sessions will be posted in this area each session.