Advanced Obedience
We teach and encourage positive training methods using treats, toys, and verbal praise as rewards. All instructors are volunteers and have earned at least one AKC Obedience Title with their dog. All instructors complete a hands-on apprenticeship program and participate in continuing education.
Please check the website for updated class availability BEFORE submitting your enrollment paperwork.
Winter Session 2019
$75 tuition includes ten, one hour classes.*
*Member pricing $55, or $40 with voucher
Continuation of Beginners class with the emphasis being more on preparation for showing your dog in AKC & UKC Obedience competitions. Novice classes are required to move into agility classes as they continue building a solid foundation for your dog to stay when required and to work off lead.
Dog must be six months or older, successful completion of TDTC Beginners, Junior Handlers or Advanced Beginners.
Your dog will:
- Reinforce the skills learned in Beginners
- Learn to stand for exam
- Learn the Figure Eight
- Learn the Finish
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Monday 10:00 am | Instructor: Jerry Mabry | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 7/10 Slots Filled |
Monday 5:45 pm | Instructor: Stacy Withrow | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | FULL |
Monday 8:15 pm | Instructor: Chris Medlock | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | FULL |
Tuesday 10:00 am | Instructor: Kathy Gray | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | FULL |
Tuesday 7:00 pm | Instructor: Sally Poindexter | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | FULL |
Tuesday 8:15 pm | Instructor: Barbara Casto | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 9/10 Slots Filled |
Continuation of Novice I class with an emphasis on preparation for coming in AKC & UKC Obedience competitions. Novice classes are required to move into agility class as they continue building a solid foundation for your dog to stay when required and work off lead.
Dog must be six months or older
Successful completion of TDTC Novice I required
Your dog will learn:
- To work with you off-lead
- Reinforcement of skills learned in Novice I
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Monday 11:00 am | Instructor: Jerry Mabry | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 6/10 Slots Filled |
Monday 7:00 pm | Instructor: Mike DeLorey | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 3/10 Slots Filled |
Wednesday 10:00 am Path to Show |
Instructor: Sue Shockley | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | FULL |
Wednesday 7:00 pm | Instructor: Dovie Ryan | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | FULL |
Thursday 6:00 pm | Instructor: Sharon Casey | January 10, 2019 | March 14, 2019 | 7/10 Slots Filled |
Thursday 7:00 pm | Instructor: Sharon Casey | January 10, 2019 | March 14, 2019 | FULL |
This class introduces the dumbbell, retrieve on flat, and the drop.
Successfully completed the Novice II evaluation or previously earned at least one leg of a CD or U-CD title.
10 week course, one hour per week.
Open Level I requires the signature of your Novice II Instructor.
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Open Level I Monday 7:00 pm |
Instructor: Laura Morris | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | FULL |
Open Level II Monday 8:15 pm |
Instructor: Mike DeLorey | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 4/6 Slots Filled |
Open Level III Tuesday 7:00 pm |
Instructor: Stacy Withrow | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 5/6 Slots Filled |
Open Level II &III Wednesday 11:15 am |
Instructor: Cathy Simon | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | FULL |
This course prepares the handler and their dog for competition in Rally Obedience.
Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Novice I is required prior to entering this class.
10 week course, one hour per week.
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Beginner Rally Monday 11:30 pm |
Instructor: Lynda Portiss | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | FULL |
Beginner Rally Wednesday 6:45 pm |
Instructor: Chris & Cheryl Medlock | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | 6/10 Slots Filled |
Advanced Rally Monday 11:30 am |
Instructor: Chris Hatchett | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 7/10 Slots Filled |
Advanced Rally Tuesday 8:15 pm |
Instructor: Mike DeLorey | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 6/12 Slots Filled |
Advanced Rally Wednesday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Cheryl Medlock | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | FULL |
Excellent Rally Tuesday 10:00 am |
Instructor: Dovie Ryan | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 6/10 Slots Filled |
Excellent Rally Wednesday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Chris Medlock | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | FULL |
This class prepares you for showing your dog in Utility Obedience.
Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Open Level III or dog has earned one leg of a CDX or U-CDX. 10 week course, one hour per week.
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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UDX Monday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Patti Emmons | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 1/5 Slots Filled |
Beginner Utility Tuesday 6:00 pm |
Instructor: | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | FULL |
Advanced Utility Wednesday 11:00 am |
Instructor: Sue Young | January 9, 2019 | March 13, 2019 | 2/5 Slots Filled |
This class prepares you for showing your dog in Nosework.
Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Novice I. 10 week course, one hour per week.
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Beginner Monday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Debra Hnath | January 7, 2019 | March 11, 2019 | 8/10 Slots Filled |
Intermediate Tuesday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Debra Hnath | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 5/10 Slots Filled |
Advanced Tuesday 11:30 am |
Instructor: Dovie Ryan & Kathy Gray | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 13/18 Slots Filled |
Advanced Tuesday 5:45 pm |
Instructor: Kathy Gray | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 6/10 Slots Filled |
Advanced Tuesday 7:00 pm |
Instructor: Kathy Gray | January 8, 2019 | March 12, 2019 | 6/10 Slots Filled |
This class includes training & testing for AKC’s Trick Dog Titles. The main focus of the class will be Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced level tricks to allow teams to work at their individual level. Dogs must be under control on leash with a flat or martingale collar. Prior completion of the Canine Good Citizen title is helpful, but not required. We will use a variety of props to perform tricks. This class is all about having fun with your dog.
Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Beginner Obedience. 10-week course, one hour per week.
Your dog will learn:
- Shaping/Luring/Capturing
- How to use Props, Targeting, etc.
- Handlers will be allowed to choose tricks that match the skill level of their dogs.
Day & Time | Instructor(s) | Start Date | End Date | Openings |
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Thursday 3:00 pm | Instructor: Jeanne Diver & Johnnie Hart | January 10, 2019 | March 14, 2019 | CANCELLED |