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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.
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 Mondays 7 pm - 7:45pm Wendy Grome and Debbie Lehter
September 23-- November 4, 2024
September 23-- November 4, 2024
4- Week Session. Dogs attend all classes.
Wednesdays 6 pm - 6:45pm Holly Kopcha
October 15-- November 6, 2024
Wednesdays 6 pm - 6:45pm Holly Kopcha
October 15-- November 6, 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 Tuesdays 11am -11:45am Carol Stephenson
September 10 - October 22, 2024
September 10 - October 22, 2024
FULL Wednesdays 6pm - 6:45pm Colleen Fox
September 25 -- November 6, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
September 25 -- November 6, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
Saturdays 10am -10:45am Alicia Williams
October 5 - November 23, 2024 No class: 11/2
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
October 5 - November 23, 2024 No class: 11/2
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
FULL Mondays 7pm - 7:45pm Marcella Pennington
November 4 -- December 16, 2024.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
November 4 -- December 16, 2024.
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
- 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 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
FULL Saturdays 11am -11:45am Carol Stephenson
September 7 - October 26, 2024 No class: 9/28
September 7 - October 26, 2024 No class: 9/28
Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Angela Sexton
November 11, 2024 - January 6, 2025 No class: 11/18 and 12/16
November 11, 2024 - January 6, 2025 No class: 11/18 and 12/16
Basic Training for the Adult Dog
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
No Prerequisite
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.
6 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class. Extended class time -- Sign up for 7 week class.
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
No Prerequisite
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.
6 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class. Extended class time -- Sign up for 7 week class.
Fridays 7:15 pm--8:15pm Mary Hufford
October 4 - November 22, 2024 No class: October 11 and November 1
October 4 - November 22, 2024 No class: October 11 and November 1
Fridays 7:00 pm--8:00pm Mary Hufford
December 6, 2024 - January 17, 2025 No class: December 27
December 6, 2024 - January 17, 2025 No class: December 27
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
6 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class. Extended class time -- Sign up for 7 week class.
Fridays 6pm - 7:00pm Lesa Scheifele
October 4 - November 15, 2024 No class: November 1
Fridays 6pm - 7:00pm Lesa Scheifele
October 4 - November 15, 2024 No class: November 1
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!
FULL 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.
FULL Mondays 6pm - 6:45pm Alicia Williams
October 14 - November 4, 2024
October 14 - November 4, 2024
Circle Walking. Loose Leash walking with your dog.
Dogs should be one year or older.
Prerequisite
Dogs must have taken one Obedience class.
4 weeks - Limit of 4 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
This class introduces the Circle method of Loose Leash walking based on the Fenzi method of training.
This method teaches your dog not to pull while leash walking.
The small class size will give each handler lots of opportunities to practice in class and in outdoor venues.
Dogs should be one year or older.
Prerequisite
Dogs must have taken one Obedience class.
4 weeks - Limit of 4 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: 1st week of class is Orientation and is for “humans” only.
This class introduces the Circle method of Loose Leash walking based on the Fenzi method of training.
This method teaches your dog not to pull while leash walking.
The small class size will give each handler lots of opportunities to practice in class and in outdoor venues.
FULL Wednesdays 6pm -6:45pm Rhoda Ezell
September 18 - October 9, 2024
September 18 - October 9, 2024
Heeling Class
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
One dog per handler.
Note: Dogs attend all classes.
This class is for any level of training and is adapted to all classes including Rally, Agility, & Obedience. Heeling is the beginning of a wonderful relationship between you and your dog. Come to class to learn the 'Secrets of 'Heeling'.
Mondays 8pm -8:45pm Amy Schlanser
October 28 - November 25, 2024
October 28 - November 25, 2024