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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.
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.
4 week class
Dogs attend all classes.
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.
4 week class
Dogs attend all classes.
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 Mondays 7:00pm--7:45pm Wendy Grome
July 20--August 10, 2026
July 20--August 10, 2026
Mondays 7:00pm--7:45pm Wendy Grome
September 28--October 19, 2026
September 28--October 19, 2026
Wednesdays 11:00am--11:45am Carol Stephenson
October 14--November 4, 2026
October 14--November 4, 2026
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.
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.
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
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
FULL 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.
FULL Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / CGC evaluator
June 23--August 11, 2026 No Class: 7/21/26
This is a Star Puppy class
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Tuesdays 3:00pm -3:45pm Patty Brintzenhoff / Mary Barnes
September 15 --October 27, 2026
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Tuesdays 3:00pm -3:45pm Patty Brintzenhoff / Mary Barnes
September 15 --October 27, 2026
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Mondays 6pm -6:45pm Kristen Dailey
September 21--November 2, 2026
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
Mondays 6pm -6:45pm Kristen Dailey
September 21--November 2, 2026
7 week class
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
FULL Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Julia Temple
October 5--November 17, 2026
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
FULL Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Julia Temple
October 5--November 17, 2026
6 week class
Dogs attend all classes
FULL Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / CGC evaluator
October 20--December 1, 2026 No Class: November 17
This is a Star Puppy class
Dogs attend all classes
FULL Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / CGC evaluator
October 20--December 1, 2026 No Class: November 17
This is a Star Puppy class
Basic Training for the Adult Dog
Limit of 6 dogs.
No Prerequisite
One dog per handler.
For dogs with little or no training.
Dogs must be 12 months or older by start of class.
NO Reactive Dogs allowed in this class.
If you need information on CCDTC classes for Reactive Dogs, please contact Training Director, Rhoda Ezell : [email protected]
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
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.
Limit of 6 dogs.
No Prerequisite
One dog per handler.
For dogs with little or no training.
Dogs must be 12 months or older by start of class.
NO Reactive Dogs allowed in this class.
If you need information on CCDTC classes for Reactive Dogs, please contact Training Director, Rhoda Ezell : [email protected]
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
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.
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
FULL Mondays 7:00--7:45pm Linda Jenkins
August 3-- September 21, 2026 No class September 7 (Labor Day)
FULL Mondays 7:00--7:45pm Linda Jenkins
August 3-- September 21, 2026 No class September 7 (Labor Day)
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.
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
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.
The first class is for humans only. Dogs do not attend.
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.
Mondays 6:00 -6:45 pm Alicia Williams / AKC Evaluator
August 24--October 12, 2026 No class: 9/7 Labor Day
August 24--October 12, 2026 No class: 9/7 Labor Day
Competition Obedience & Rally
Prerequisite: Dogs should be competition ready for beginning Rally and Obedience trials.
6 week class.
One dog per handler.
Note: Dogs attend all classes.
This class is for the person considering showing their dog in Obedience or Rally trials. The focus will be on polishing heeling skills and fronts / finishes for competition in Rally and Obedience all levels. Class will help with skills to help improve trialing techniques.
Rules and guidelines to help with trialing will be covered.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
Prerequisite: Dogs should be competition ready for beginning Rally and Obedience trials.
6 week class.
One dog per handler.
Note: Dogs attend all classes.
This class is for the person considering showing their dog in Obedience or Rally trials. The focus will be on polishing heeling skills and fronts / finishes for competition in Rally and Obedience all levels. Class will help with skills to help improve trialing techniques.
Rules and guidelines to help with trialing will be covered.
Vaccinations: CCDTC does not require any specific vaccination protocol. Rabies is not required in the county until 6 months of age.
Wednesdays 10:30am -11:15am Amy Schlanser
July 8--August 12, 2026
July 8--August 12, 2026
Wednesdays 10:30am -11:15am Amy Schlanser
September 2--October 7, 2026
September 2--October 7, 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