During class sessions any dog who is not in the ring with his handler and/or the instructor must be in a crate. The “next dog up” may be out of crate, but out of “dog leaving ring” flow
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- Classes consist of one 45 minute session per week for 3, 4 or 7 weeks.
- Pre-Registration and payment for a class is required with exception of Drop-In Conformation Classes.
- It is first come first registered. Register early as classes fill quickly! Use the Online Class Registration button above to complete your registration.
- Receipt of payment does NOT guarantee a slot in the class.
- You will be notified regarding registration status. If the class is filled before the registrar receives your registration, you will be refunded in full. Check your spam/Junk folders as some email providers put our emails in those folders.
- We do not create wait lists. Registering for a "future class" that is not on the schedule will result in a full refund.
- Additions to the class schedules are posted on Fridays.
- Some classes now have pre-requisites. Any questions, request for exemption (training elsewhere, etc.), please contact the Training Director at td.ccdtc@gmail.com
Class Fees:
- Fees cover all the classes
- 7 Week Classes for Non-members: $120
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Nonmembers: $70
- Additional 7 Week classes (for same dog) in the same calendar year: $105
- First class for rescue dog within 6 months of adoption: $100 (Proof of adoption required with registration form or first day of class.)
- 7 Week Classes for Members: $30
- 3 - 4 Week Classes for Members: $20
Refund Policy:
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
If you register for a class and are unable to attend the session, please contact the appropriate registrar:
Agility: Susan Pfeffer
Scent Detection: Rob Galbraith
All other classes: Page Belland
A transfer to another class may be possible, limited to class space available. Refunds/transfers will be given with at least three days notification prior to the start of the class.
Cancellation Notice:
If a class must be cancelled because of inclement weather or other emergency, your instructor will contact you. You can also check the CCDTC home page for last minute cancellations. Allowances will be made in the schedule for make-up classes.
Puppy Trick Dog
7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
Puppies up to One Year Old
Dogs attend all classes
No prerequisites
This class is a fun addition to training your puppy! No prerequisites for this class. You and your puppy will learn approximately 10 fun tricks in this 4 week session. Tricks include ring a bell, leg weaves, paws up, spin in circle and bow.
Novice Trick Dog
7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
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!
7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
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!
IntermediateTrick Dog
7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog or equivalent
This is a fantastic class for dogs that have taken the Novice Trick Dog class, or those that already know a few tricks. Based on instructor/tester availability dogs may have the opportunity to test for the AKC TKI title at the end of class.
7 weeks - limited to 8 dogs
Prerequisites: Novice Trick Dog or equivalent
This is a fantastic class for dogs that have taken the Novice Trick Dog class, or those that already know a few tricks. Based on instructor/tester availability dogs may have the opportunity to test for the AKC TKI title at the end of class.
Trick Dog Photo Class
4 weeks
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisites: a decent "stay" and basic manners, no class requirement
Make your dog a model!
This class teaches the basic skills required to pose your dog for the perfect shot and explores fun poses to put on social media.
We will discuss and practice hand-posing and freezing your dog in place, as well as luring and shaping.
There will be photo opportunities during class as well. Mostly, we will just do a lot of cute tricks!
4 weeks
Dogs attend all classes
Prerequisites: a decent "stay" and basic manners, no class requirement
Make your dog a model!
This class teaches the basic skills required to pose your dog for the perfect shot and explores fun poses to put on social media.
We will discuss and practice hand-posing and freezing your dog in place, as well as luring and shaping.
There will be photo opportunities during class as well. Mostly, we will just do a lot of cute tricks!