1.      Collar (ie: choke collar, prong collar, martingale, head Halti or Gentle Leader or anything else you are currently using). Your training collar is what you will come into the training building with, on your dog. If you do not have any of the training collars listed above, Carolina Canine College has a variety of collars for sale for your convenience.

2.   Six-foot, lightweight lead. NO chain leads or flexi leads (retractable lead). For your convenience, collars & leashes are available for purchase.

3.      Favorite Toy: This toy is to be used only for class and training time at home.  Never let it lay around the house for your dog to chew at their leisure.

4.      Fanny Pack, bait pouch, or a smock with pockets or any other device, so you are able to access treats conveniently.

5.      Treats: Something special that is NOT given on an ordinary day. Some of my favorites are Bill Jack or Polka Dog.  Some other ideas are chicken hot dogs, string cheese, chicken dark meat, and any leftover dinner meat from the night before. You don’t have to go out and make a special purchase for your treats; think about things that you may already have in your refrigerator. Try to bring a variety of treats so your dog does not become bored with one. NO hard crunchy biscuits or bones. It’s best if your pieces of treats are cut to small pieces, about the size of a pencil eraser. Be sure you bring enough to last an hour. If you have extra just store it in your refrigerator at home. Use it for homework.

6.      DO NOT feed your dog dinner the night of class or if he/she must eat, feed him/her very little. We need hungry dogs.

7.      All dogs MUST HAVE CURRENT RABIES VACCINE in order to take any classes.

8.      If your dog has a bite history (bite requiring a dog or person to seek medical attention) Carolina Canine College may not be appropriate venue for you and your dog. We will be happy to recommend someone in the area to help you with these issues. Just give us a call (843) 999-0294.