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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
Note: 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
Note: 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 Tuesdays 7pm-7:45pm Wendy Grome
February 10-March 3, 2026
February 10-March 3, 2026
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 6pm -6:45pm Patricia Brintzenhoff
January 6--March 10, 2026 No Class: January 20, January 27, February 3
January 6--March 10, 2026 No Class: January 20, January 27, February 3
Mondays 10am -10:45am Becky Eichler / Fred Eichler
February 2--March 17, 2026
February 2--March 17, 2026
FULL Mondays 7pm -7:45pm Jayme Smith / Kilee Evans
February 23--April 6, 2026
February 23--April 6, 2026
FULL Tuesdays 7pm -7:45pm Alicia Williams
March 24--May 12, 2026 No Class: 3/31/26
This is a Star Puppy class
March 24--May 12, 2026 No Class: 3/31/26
This is a Star Puppy class
Reactive Dog Class
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
6 weeks - One hour classes.
Due to the special skills taught in this class, all handlers will pay $120.00.
There will be no member discounts for this class
These classes are designed for dogs who struggle with reactivity.
Dogs may have issues barking, lunging, jumping, over excitement or difficulty focusing.
Using the techniques inspired by Control Unleashed, handlers will learn to build dog's confidence, increase focus, and improve emotional regulation in a safe and structured environment.
The goal is to help dogs who get overwhelmed or overstimulated around triggers and provide
the tools to manage reactivity and promote calmer, more controlled behavior.
Please note. There are TWO sessions. One is for Human Reactive dogs and the other is for Dog Reactive dogs.
Please sign up for the session that is appropriate for your dog.
(for dogs 12 months and older at start of class)
6 weeks - One hour classes.
Due to the special skills taught in this class, all handlers will pay $120.00.
There will be no member discounts for this class
These classes are designed for dogs who struggle with reactivity.
Dogs may have issues barking, lunging, jumping, over excitement or difficulty focusing.
Using the techniques inspired by Control Unleashed, handlers will learn to build dog's confidence, increase focus, and improve emotional regulation in a safe and structured environment.
The goal is to help dogs who get overwhelmed or overstimulated around triggers and provide
the tools to manage reactivity and promote calmer, more controlled behavior.
Please note. There are TWO sessions. One is for Human Reactive dogs and the other is for Dog Reactive dogs.
Please sign up for the session that is appropriate for your dog.
The 6:00 session is for Human Reactive dogs.
Fridays 6:00 -7:00pm. Rachel Witzel /Rachel Novak
February 13--April 3, 2026 No class: 2/27 and 3/13
Fridays 6:00 -7:00pm. Rachel Witzel /Rachel Novak
February 13--April 3, 2026 No class: 2/27 and 3/13
The 7:30 session is for Dog Reactive dogs.
FULL Fridays 7:30 -8:30pm. Rachel Witzel /Rachel Novak
February 13--April 3, 2026 No class: 2/27 and 3/13
FULL Fridays 7:30 -8:30pm. Rachel Witzel /Rachel Novak
February 13--April 3, 2026 No class: 2/27 and 3/13
Competition Obedience & Rally
Prerequisite: Dogs should be competition ready for beginning Rally and Obedience trials.
7 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.
7 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
February 25--April 8, 2026
February 25--April 8, 2026