OB160 Ring Confidence for Obedience, Rally, and Agility

Laura Waudby (Faculty)

This class will focus on classical conditioning and basic operant conditioning techniques for creating a strong competition dog. you will learn how to introduce your dog to the competition ring and how to make it the best place in the world to be!

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Instructors

Laura Waudby

Laura Waudby (she/they) trains and competes in obedience, rally, and agility. She was halfway to her OTCH with her UDX corgi, Lance, before his uexpected early retirement. She also has championship titles in USDAA and UKI. By day...

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Gold

$260

Enrollment limit: 12

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos
Post general questions to discussion forum
Submit written assignments
Post dog specific questions
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Receive instructor feedback

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Silver

$130

Enrollment limit: 25

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos
Post general questions to discussion forum
Post dog specific questions (video only)
Post videos (up to 2)
Receive instructor feedback

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Bronze

$65

Enrollment limit: Unlimited

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Gold

$260

Enrollment limit: 12

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos
Post general questions to discussion forum
Submit written assignments
Post dog specific questions
Post videos (unlimited)
Receive instructor feedback

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Silver

$130

Enrollment limit: 25

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos
Post general questions to discussion forum
Post dog specific questions (video only)
Post videos (up to 2)
Receive instructor feedback

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

Bronze

$65

Enrollment limit: Unlimited

Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
Read all posted questions and answers
Watch all posted videos

Registration dates:

January 22, 2026 - February 15, 2026

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Learn from professionals with years of experience in canine behavior

Proven methods

Science-backed positive reinforcement techniques that actually work

Personalized approach

Programs tailored to your dog’s unique needs and personality

Engaging lessons

Keep training exciting with interactive exercises and games

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This course gave me an arsenal of tools to use in the upcoming months. I don't know how the instructor stayed on top of all of our homework but she did and then some. You will get the most out of this if you are not afraid to post your failures and risk looking foolish.

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I wasn't sure if an online format would really be "helpful enough" to learn something new, but I was very pleasantly surprised! Seeing the videos of the Gold level participants and reading the instructor feedback was VERY helpful! I had fun and learned several new things. I highly recommend these online classes!

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I've taken a number of classes by a number of instructors at FDSA. I appreciate how well they overlap, and that the message is often the same despite who's teaching.The FDSA online site is so great! Not complicated; it has been easy to use. I am really impressed with Denise's mission to bring into her Academy absolutely top-notch instructors! Plus, I really love the 3-tier options for her students! With these options, the online courses are affordable for everyone that is interested in improving their dog training skills and building the best relationship with their dog(s) -- whether they do, or plan on doing dog performance sports, or just want to spend time with their dog and have a well-trained dog ... a dog that is a wonderful representative to the community at-large....all achieved with positive training methods! The depth of knowledge that i am getting from the classes I am taking is invaluable. It has opened a door to training and overall learning for me that I wouldn't be able to get elsewhere. I am in a power wheelchair and finding transportation to classes is often difficult for me. These online classes have given me the guidance I've needed to stay focused and motivated to work with my dog.

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