The following applies to all DTCDC classes:

Cost — $110.00 for a 6-week session.

Duration — Classes meet once a week for one hour for 6 weeks.

Equipment — Buckle collar (instructors will discuss other types of training collars and help make collar selection best suited to handler/dog). Six-foot leash (of cotton web, nylon web, or leather is recommended and 1/2 or 5/8 inch width is easiest to handle). No chain leashes or harnesses. Halti type head collars are permissible.

Treats — Hot dogs sliced into penny-sized thin portions, Bil-Jac (frozen dog food), Rollover (or other sausage shaped rolls available at pet stores) sliced or cubed, chunk or string cheese cubed or sliced into thin portions, cheerios, toys, or anything that will turn your dog on!

Clothing — Wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes or other rubber-soled shoes. Thongs, loose fitting sandals or hard soled boots are not recommended.  High heels are not allowed as they can damage the surface of the training floor.  Only flat-soled shoes are allowed on the training floor for safety reasons.

Spectators — Spectators are welcome, but noise level must be kept to a minimum. For their safety, children accompanying students to class should remain seated in the spectator area while class is in progress.

Facilities — Cold drinks are available for purchase. Our building is climate controlled with restroom facilities.

Puppy Class:
Our Puppy Class is for pups 9 weeks through 5 months of age at the beginning of class. The puppy owner will use positive methods to teach the puppy good manners and build a bond of love and respect. The pup is socialized with other puppies and people and taught exercises to build confidence when meeting new situations and objects. They will learn to come when called, sit, lie down, stand, and not pull on the leash while walking, and to settle and be touched and examined by both the owner and a stranger. The instructor leads discussions on Home Training Problems, Socialization, Grooming, Crate Training, and other subjects to help the puppy’s family become responsible pet owners. Puppies are also taught the meaning of “Off/Leave it”. Instructions for teaching some tricks are included to give the puppy and handler additional “training fun” and let the dog “show off”.
“Authorized AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Training Provider”

Beginner Class:

Our Beginner Class is for dogs six months and older. Students learn how to become benevolent leaders and teach their dogs exercises including attention, loose leash walking, sit, down, stand, come when called, stay, door and gate manners and an introduction to tricks. Handler and dog team typically remain at the Beginner lever until they have mastered the skills needed to move into the Foundation Skills class.

Intermediate:

Intermediate is for students who wish to continue working with their dogs, develop better teamwork and impulse control as well as to start training for competitive obedience/rally or to earn AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) tiles. Admission is restricted to those who have satisfactorily completed a Beginner class and received recommendation from the Instructor to attend OR have approval of the Training Director. Dogs will remain in this class until they have received approval from the Intermediate Instructor to move into the Novice Polish or Novice Rally.  Canine Good Citizen tests are often scheduled following the last week of class for an additional fee of $10 for members and $20 for non-members.

Advanced Classes:

For additional information about our advanced obedience classes please contact the Training Director. Click on  ”Contact Us ” and make your selection

A) Novice Polish Obedience is for handlers who wish to train their dogs for competitive obedience or those who just want to continue training beyond the Foundation Skills class.   The class is intended to prepare dogs/handlers for competition in AKC Beginner Novice and Novice or equivalent classes.  Admission is limited to those dogs that have:

1) Received recommendation from the Foundation Skills Instructor

2) Received a recommendation from the Training Director

B) Beginner and Advanced Open and Utility classes are available for those who wish to compete in the sport of Obedience beyond the Companion Dog (CD) level. Contact the Training Director regarding these classes.

C) Novice Rally (Limited Classes)is for dogs that have completed the Foundation Skills class and received approval from the Instructor to attend or have the approval of the Training Director.  Dogs will remain in this class until they have earned the Novice Rally title from the AKC, ASCA, UKC or equivalent

D) Advanced Rally (Limited Classes) Will prepare the handler/dog for competing for Rally titles beyond Novice. Admission is restricted to dogs that have received the Novice Rally title in AKC, ASCA, UKC or equivalent

E) Masters Rally (Limited Class)is for dogs preparing to compete in Rally at the Masters level

F) Conformation Class is for handlers who want to show their dogs in conformation. Students will

work on stacking, gating, handler’s stride, transitions, down and back, ring patterns and placements, conditioning, and ring strategy. Come learn to be an owner handler in the ring

New Opportunities:

A) Beginner Nosework:

Want a fun class that doesn’t require a lot of prior training? Nosework is a new sport where dogs are trained to find specific odors in various elements. Sniffing is one of the greatest joys in a dog’s life, yet we rarely allow them to do it.  This class is a great confidence builder for dogs, offers an outlet for older and retired dogs, and provides mental stimulation for ALL dogs. Dogs will become proficient on their first target odor and will learn how to be “odor obedient” even in the face of distractions.  The class is run seminar style where all dogs are crated when it is not their turn to work so owners will need to bring their dog’s crate.

If your dog has a working nose and LOVES food, come join us!!!  Whether you plan to compete, or just want to have fun with your dog – Nosework fits the bill. A Beginner class is a prerequisite and Foundation Skills is recommended.

B) Advanced Nosework

This class focuses on preparing handlers/dogs to compete in the sport of nosework.  Your dog is a candidate for this class if:

1) Your dog has been recommended by the Beginner Nosework Instructor.

2) Your dog has earned Nosework titles in any level in UKC, NASCW, PSD, AKC or equivalent.

3) Your dog is tested and recommended by the DTCDC Advanced Nosework Instructor

The Instructors will set up unique courses each week for teams to run and work on all elements (weather permitted for exteriors and vehicles).  The class will concentrate on the introduction of distraction odors, blank rooms, detailing, advanced handling techniques, and extended searches.  The class is run seminar style where all dogs are crated when it is not their turn to work so owners will need to bring their dogs crate.

If you are serious about competing, then this is the class for you

C) Master Nosework :

 

This class is for dogs working at the UKC Superior, Masters, and Elite or equivalent levels of nosework. Your dog is a candidate for this class if:

1) Your dog has achieved a UKC NN or AKC Scent-work Novice or equivalent, is actively pursuing a UKC SN or AKC Scent-work Excellent or equivalent, and is capable of at least UKC Superior level or AKC Scent-work Excellent searches in all elements.

2) Your dog is tested and recommended by the DTCDC Masters Nosework Instructor

The Instructors will set up unique courses each week for teams to run and work on all four elements (weather permitted for exteriors and vehicles).  The class will concentrate on larger and more complex search areas, blank areas, difficult distractions, and higher level handling techniques to earn the upper level titles.

The class is run seminar style where all dogs are crated when it is not their turn to work so owners will need to bring their dogs crate. In addition, all students will be expected to participate by helping set out and take up search items and contribute item for searches as needed.

D) Trick Dog Class

Students will learn the skills needed to teach tricks suitable for earning the new AKC Trick Dog titles. Foundation Skills class or approval by the Training Director is required and space is limited.

 

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Females In Estrus: 
Females in estrus (heat cycle) will not be allowed to attend classes.
The handler is welcome to observe class without the dog during this time.

AGGRESSIVE DOG POLICY :
IF A DOG IS DETERMINED TO BE AGGRESSIVE OR A
DANGER IN CLASS IT WILL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR
A MUZZLE IN ORDER TO CONTINUE CLASSES. IF THE
DOG CONTINUES TO BE A DISRUPTION IT WILL BE
ASKED TO LEAVE.

DTCDC IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE FACILITY:
ANY PERSONS FOUND OR SUSPECTED TO BE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WILL BE ASKED TO
LEAVE THE TRAINING FLOOR IMMEDIATELY.

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