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.
Baby Puppy Class
(for puppies 8 weeks to 18 weeks of age at start of class)
No Prerequisite.
Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
7 week class
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for "humans" only.
Goals: introduce the puppies to novel experiences and obstacles, practice leash walking, and provide basic training ideas. Discuss crate training, house training, testing for your pup and making vet visits and grooming a good experience for puppies and people alike.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
(for puppies 8 weeks to 18 weeks of age at start of class)
No Prerequisite.
Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
7 week class
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for "humans" only.
Goals: introduce the puppies to novel experiences and obstacles, practice leash walking, and provide basic training ideas. Discuss crate training, house training, testing for your pup and making vet visits and grooming a good experience for puppies and people alike.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
FULL Tuesdays 11 am - 11:45pm Becky and Fred Eichler
July 16- August 27. 2024
July 16- August 27. 2024
Mondays 7 pm - 7:45pm Wendy Grome and Debbie Lehter
September 23-- November 4, 2024
September 23-- November 4, 2024
Puppy Kindergarten
(for puppies between 19 weeks and 12 months at start of class)
No Prerequisite
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
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
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
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
FULL Saturdays 10:00 am - 10:45 am Alicia Williams
July 13 -- August 24, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
July 13 -- August 24, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
FULL Saturdays 11:00 am - 11:45 am Alicia Williams
July 13 -- August 24, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
July 13 -- August 24, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
Mondays 7pm - 7:45pm Marcella Pennington
July 8 -- August 26, 2024. no class: July 22
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
July 8 -- August 26, 2024. no class: July 22
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
Tuesdays 11am -11:45am Carol Stephenson
September 10 - October 22, 2024
September 10 - October 22, 2024
Basic Training for the Adult Dog
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
No Prerequisite
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 is equivalent to Puppy Kindergarten but for the older dog who is 12+ months with little to no prior formal training. The dog may be a rescue, a loved family pet that needs some manners work, or an older dog who needs a refresher.
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)
No Prerequisite
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 is equivalent to Puppy Kindergarten but for the older dog who is 12+ months with little to no prior formal training. The dog may be a rescue, a loved family pet that needs some manners work, or an older dog who needs a refresher.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
FULL Mondays 7:00- 7:45 pm Linda Jenkins
July 8 - August 19, 2024
July 8 - August 19, 2024
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
- Playing Games with Owner Established Rules
- 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 6pm - 6:45pm Emily Smagola
June 17 - July 29, 2024
June 17 - July 29, 2024
FULL Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Angela Sexton
September 9 - November 4, 2024 No class: 9/23 and 10/21
September 9 - November 4, 2024 No class: 9/23 and 10/21
Learn to Train
Dogs must be 6 months or older at start of class.
Dogs do not attend first class.
One dog per handler.
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
There will be a small supply fee (<$10) for training items you get to keep.
This class teaches the building blocks of training. Learn how to break down each behavior into small components to shape what you want. While your dog will learn some "tricks," the focus will be on learning to identify the steps to create a training language with your dog. Handlers will work with their dogs to shape a polished and consistent finished behavior.
Dogs must be 6 months or older at start of class.
Dogs do not attend first class.
One dog per handler.
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
There will be a small supply fee (<$10) for training items you get to keep.
This class teaches the building blocks of training. Learn how to break down each behavior into small components to shape what you want. While your dog will learn some "tricks," the focus will be on learning to identify the steps to create a training language with your dog. Handlers will work with their dogs to shape a polished and consistent finished behavior.
FULL Fridays 6pm - 6:45pm Lesa Scheifele
July 26 - September 27, 2024 No class: August 9, August 30, September 13
July 26 - September 27, 2024 No class: August 9, August 30, September 13
Novice Trick Dog
Dogs attend all classes.
One dog per handler.
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
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 20 fun tricks. We will cover foundational training techniques such as chaining, shaping, and capturing..Example tricks include sit pretty, leg weaves, rollover, hoop jump, and spin in a circle!
Dogs attend all classes.
One dog per handler.
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
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 20 fun tricks. We will cover foundational training techniques such as chaining, shaping, and capturing..Example tricks include sit pretty, leg weaves, rollover, hoop jump, and spin in a circle!
Mondays 6pm - 6:45pm Alicia Williams
September 9 - September 30, 2024
September 9 - September 30, 2024
Intermediate Trick Dog
Dogs attend all classes.
One dog per handler.
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog 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 20 fun tricks. We will cover foundational training techniques such as chaining, shaping, and capturing. Example tricks include wave goodbye, weave through your legs, ring a doorbell, jump through your circled arms and say your prayers.
Dogs attend all classes.
One dog per handler.
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog 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 20 fun tricks. We will cover foundational training techniques such as chaining, shaping, and capturing. Example tricks include wave goodbye, weave through your legs, ring a doorbell, jump through your circled arms and say your prayers.
Mondays 6pm - 6:45pm Alicia Williams
October 14 - November 4, 2024
October 14 - November 4, 2024