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Note: We will offer AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing on a regular basis.
The following three links, regarding the importance of puppy socialization at an early age, address why CCDTC strongly supports allowing puppies in classes as early as 8 weeks of age.
Current classes are listed. New classes post on Fridays.
Puppy Kindergarten
(for puppies between 19 weeks and 12 months at start of class)
No Prerequisite
Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
7 week class
The first class is for humans only; dogs do not attend.
Goals: Get your puppy off to a good start with a great foundation. These obedience classes are designed especially for puppies 5 - 12 months of age. Socialization and basic skills are emphasized, helping you train your dog to have good manners, while still having fun. Many of the classes will offer the AKC STAR Puppy Program.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
If class is noted as a Star Puppy Class (https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/), Star Puppy Testing will be done at last class
(for puppies between 19 weeks and 12 months at start of class)
No Prerequisite
Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
7 week class
The first class is for humans only; dogs do not attend.
Goals: Get your puppy off to a good start with a great foundation. These obedience classes are designed especially for puppies 5 - 12 months of age. Socialization and basic skills are emphasized, helping you train your dog to have good manners, while still having fun. Many of the classes will offer the AKC STAR Puppy Program.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
If class is noted as a Star Puppy Class (https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/), Star Puppy Testing will be done at last class
6 week class
Dogs attend all classes
Tuesdays 2:45pm -3:30pm Patty Brintzenhoff
April 28--June 2, 2026
Dogs attend all classes
Tuesdays 2:45pm -3:30pm Patty Brintzenhoff
April 28--June 2, 2026
6 week class
Dogs attend all classes.
FULL Wednesdays 10:30am--11:15am Carol Stephenson
May 20--June 24, 2026
Dogs attend all classes.
FULL Wednesdays 10:30am--11:15am Carol Stephenson
May 20--June 24, 2026
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Angela Sexton / CGC Evaluator
June 15--July 27, 2026
This is a Star Puppy class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Angela Sexton / CGC Evaluator
June 15--July 27, 2026
This is a Star Puppy class
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / CGC evaluator
June 23--August 11, 2026 No Class: 7/21/26
This is a Star Puppy class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / CGC evaluator
June 23--August 11, 2026 No Class: 7/21/26
This is a Star Puppy class
Family Pet Manners 1
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten or Instructor/Training Director approval
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
This class will work on the following essential life skills.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten or Instructor/Training Director approval
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
This class will work on the following essential life skills.
- Sit and Wait at the Door
- Sit and Wait to be Petted
- Down and Stay
- Stand and Wait
- Intro to Recall
- Leave It
- Intro to Loose-Leash Walking
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
FULL Mondays 7pm - 7:45pm Linda Jenkins
April 13-June 1, 2026 No class May 25 (Memorial Day)
April 13-June 1, 2026 No class May 25 (Memorial Day)
6 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Dogs attend all classes.
Tuesdays 2:45pm -3:30pm Patty Brintzenhoff
June 23 --August 4, 2026 No class: 7/14
One dog per handler.
Dogs attend all classes.
Tuesdays 2:45pm -3:30pm Patty Brintzenhoff
June 23 --August 4, 2026 No class: 7/14
CGC TEST PREP CLASS
4 Weeks - Limit of 10 handlers
Class is taught by certified CGC evaluators.
Dogs attend all classes
Are you interested in taking and passing the Canine Good Citizen test?
For students who already know the basic commands and want to
improve commands to meet the CGC test standards.
All ten test items will be covered in class.
CGC test will be held at CCDTC the last week of class
Day of test: May 23
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
4 Weeks - Limit of 10 handlers
Class is taught by certified CGC evaluators.
Dogs attend all classes
Are you interested in taking and passing the Canine Good Citizen test?
For students who already know the basic commands and want to
improve commands to meet the CGC test standards.
All ten test items will be covered in class.
CGC test will be held at CCDTC the last week of class
Day of test: May 23
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm. Colleen Fox CGC Evaluator
May 2- May 23, 2026
May 2- May 23, 2026
Novice Trick Dog
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: One obedience class, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Novice Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include sit pretty, leg weaves, rollover, hoop jump, and spin in a circle!
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: One obedience class, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Novice Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include sit pretty, leg weaves, rollover, hoop jump, and spin in a circle!
FULL Mondays 7pm - 7:45pm Angela Sexton
May 4---June 1, 2026 No class: May 25
May 4---June 1, 2026 No class: May 25
Intermediate Trick Dog
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog title, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include wave goodbye, sit pretty, head down, roll over, and push a sound button!
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog title, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include wave goodbye, sit pretty, head down, roll over, and push a sound button!
FULL Mondays 6pm - 6:45pm Alicia Williams
June 15---July 6, 2026
June 15---July 6, 2026
Advanced Trick Dog
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Trick Dog title, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Advanced Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include bow, say your prayers, backward circles around you, pivot on a disc, play dead and cover your eyes!
4 weeks - Limited to 6 handlers
Dogs attend all classes.
Prerequisites: Intermediate Trick Dog title, or instructor approval
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Advanced Trick Dog title. During this class, you and your dog will learn approximately 10 fun tricks. Example tricks include bow, say your prayers, backward circles around you, pivot on a disc, play dead and cover your eyes!
Mondays 6pm - 6:45pm Alicia Williams
July 20---August 10, 2026
July 20---August 10, 2026