Dog Obedience Training
Obedience Class Schedule
Sheryl Phelps, Instructor
Mondays • 8 week sessions
Leisure Center, Gym
Min/Max: 8/14
Session 1 September 8– October 27
R: $49/NR: $63
Beginning Obedience
7:00–8:00p #256061-1
Advanced Obedience
8:00–9:00p #256061-2
Rally/Intermediate Obedience
9:00–10:00p #256061-3
Session 2 November 3– December 22
R: $49/NR: $63
Beginning Obedience
7:00–8:00p #356061-4
Advanced Obedience
8:00–9:00p #356061-5
Rally/Intermediate Obedience
9:00–10:00p #356061-6
When registering, please use the owner’s information
for the participant’s name and birth date.
Include the dog’s name, in parenthesis.
All obedience classes use the Leisure Center
Service Door entrance, from the north parking lot.
• Owners must be at least 10 years old and accompanied by an adult for class.
• Dogs must successfully pass the previous level before advancing.
• Do not buy any equipment prior to the first class. Proper equipment will be
discussed and available at the first meeting.
Please bring to the first class:
1. Health information, rabies number, health certificate,
and date of last vet visit.
2. Paper towels and plastic bags.
3. Paper and pen.
4. Your dog.
Beginning Obedience
Must be at least 5 months old.
Tired of your dog dragging you down the street? Is he/she destructive?
Learn to enjoy your dog and get control! Basic obedience will be taught.
Your dog will learn to walk nicely at your side, stay when told, and
come when called. Problem solving will also be covered.
Rally/Intermediate
Learn Rally, the newest sport for your dog, following a set course of signs.
Novice level is all on-leash, and very positive for the dog. All participants
must already be able to do basic levels of obedience to attend this class.
Looking For a Great Dog Park?
Beck Lake is a Dog Friendly Area!
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County provides the
Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area, on N.E. River Road, north of
Central Road.
For forms, permit fees, directions, and related information,
please visit the Forest Preserve website: becklakedogs.org,
or call them at 708-771-1036.
NEW! Beck Lake Registration Rebate
The Des Plaines Park District is “tail wagging” happy to
provide a registration rebate to Des Plaines Park District
residents who sign their dog up for the Beck Lake Dog
Friendly Area. This is a safe, friendly environment where
owners can legally unleash their dogs in a controlled,
fenced-in area.
Current Registration Cycle: Oct. 2014–Sept. 2015
To obtain a Des Plaines Park District Registration Rebate,
simply complete the proper registration of your dog(s)
through the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and
provide proof of the paid registration to the Des Plaines
Park District Business Office, at 2222 Birch Street.
The rebate will be a Resident Household Credit, applied
to a resident’s Park District account. The credit can be
used for paying a recreation program fee, facility fee, or
facility rental fee. This new rebate program is designed to
introduce residents to the Beck Lake Dog Friendly Area
and will be honored for only one registration cycle.
Rebates: $25 for one dog registration.
$10 for second dog registration.
$10 for third dog registration.
Dog and Animal Ordinance Code section 8.04 (b)
Dogs on leash* and under control are permitted in Park District owned parks,
including general open space, non-athletic areas, pathways, and parking lots.
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