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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 6pm -- 6:45pm Wendy Grome
January 13-- March 3, 2025 No Class: 2/24/25
January 13-- March 3, 2025 No Class: 2/24/25
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 Mondays 7pm - 7:45pm Lisa Kirk / Colleen Fox
January 13 --February 24, 2025.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
January 13 --February 24, 2025.
This is a STAR PUPPY class.
FULL Saturdays 11am -11:45am Carol Stephenson
February 8 - April 5, 2025 No class: March 1, March 22
February 8 - April 5, 2025 No class: March 1, March 22
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 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
Saturdays 10am -10:45am Alicia Williams
March 29- May 17, 2025 No class: April 19
March 29- May 17, 2025 No class: April 19
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.
FULL Fridays 7:00 pm--8:00pm Mary Hufford
December 6, 2024 - February 7, 2025 No class: December 27, January 24, January 31
December 6, 2024 - February 7, 2025 No class: December 27, January 24, January 31
6 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class. Extended class time -- Sign up for 7 week class.
Fridays 7:00 pm--8:00pm Mary Hufford
March 7-- April 25, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4, 4/18
Fridays 7:00 pm--8:00pm Mary Hufford
March 7-- April 25, 2025 No class: 3/21, 4/4, 4/18
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 Angela Sexton
January 20 - February 17, 2025 No class: February 10
January 20 - February 17, 2025 No class: February 10
Advanced Trick Dog
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisite: Requires Trick Dog Novice & Intermediate or permission of instructor.
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Advanced 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 backward circles around you, hide your head, leg weaves and put your toys away!
4 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class.
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisite: Requires Trick Dog Novice & Intermediate or permission of instructor.
This class will prepare your dog to earn the AKC Advanced 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 backward circles around you, hide your head, leg weaves and put your toys away!
FULL Mondays 6pm -6:45pm Alicia Williams
March 17- April 7, 2025
March 17- April 7, 2025
Targeting
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisites: One obedience class or permission of instructor
Target training is a foundation skill for an unlimited range of more advanced behaviors. Learn how to use targets to clearly communicate criteria, add distance, improve precision and save training time. Some examples include: a rear paw target for backing up, a front paw target for a moving stand and a pivot platform.
7 weeks - Limit of 6 dogs per class
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisites: One obedience class or permission of instructor
Target training is a foundation skill for an unlimited range of more advanced behaviors. Learn how to use targets to clearly communicate criteria, add distance, improve precision and save training time. Some examples include: a rear paw target for backing up, a front paw target for a moving stand and a pivot platform.
Mondays 6pm -6:45pm
Alicia Williams April 21- June 2, 2025
Alicia Williams April 21- June 2, 2025