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 e-mail questions or inquiries to spotteddogs731@aol.com.

Length: 10 weeks, 1 hour per week
Age of Dog: 6 months of age by the start date of class.
Age of Handler: 8 and up

You will need a properly fitted collar and a six-foot leash; both are available for purchase the first week of classes with the dog for proper fitting or throughout the session.

2026 Advanced Obedience Classes

$90 tuition includes ten (10), one (1) hour classes.
Member Pricing $65 (or $50 with voucher)

Please read the following in its entirety

  1. Updated enrollment information and enrollment form are available on the website.
  2. Class size will be limited to between eight (8) to ten (10) students.
  3. Classes will be 60 minutes in length.
  4. You may either mail your enrollment form or drop it in the mail slot at the club.

Enrollment Packet

Please download and print the attached Summer 2026 enrollment paperwork for submission.

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. This course focuses reinforcing the skills learned in Beginners, learn to stand for exam, learn the figure eight, and learn the finish.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older, and successful completion of TDTC Beginners Obedience class.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Mondays @ 9:45 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Dan Stahl June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 2 / 10
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Barb Casto June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 0 / 10
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Cathy Hall June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 3 / 10
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Shirley Schillinger June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 2 / 8
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Barb Casto June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 0 / 8
Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
George Gennardo June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 0 / 8

Continuation of Novice I class with an emphasis on preparation for coming in AKC & UKC Obedience competitions. Successful complete of a Novice II class is required to move into agility classes.  Novice II classes are also encouraged while taking agility classes as they continue building a solid foundation for your dog to stay when required and work off lead. The focus of this course will be reinforcing behaviors learned in Novice I and getting your dog to work while off-lead.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older and successful completion of TDTC Novice I required.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Mondays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Dan Stahl June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 4 / 10
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Barbara Casto June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 2 / 10
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Dan Stahl June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 2 / 10
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Meredith Butcher June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 1 / 10
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Gisella Klindera June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 7 / 10
Show Skills-Instructor approval needed
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Sue Shockley June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 Full
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Meredith Butcher June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 6 / 10

These courses introduce introduces the dumbbell, retrieve on flat, and the drop.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Novice II evaluation or previously earned at least one leg of a CD or UCD title. Priority is given to those who have earned at least one leg on a CD or UCD. Signature of Novice II instructor is required.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Laura Morris June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 Full
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Johnnie Hart June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 Full
Open II/III
Wednesdays @ 9:45 am
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Cathy Simon June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 Full
Open
Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Laura Morris June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 Full

This course prepares the handler and their dog for competition in Rally Obedience.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Novice I is required prior to entering this class.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Sundays @ 6:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Linda Williams June 21, 2026 August 23, 2026 1 / 10
Advanced Rally
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Linda Williams June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 2 / 10
Excellent Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Chris Medlock June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 4 / 10
Master Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Chris Medlock June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 5 / 8
Advanced Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Cheryl Medlock June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 5 / 10
Beginning Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Elaine Simpson June 24, 2026 August 26, 2026 3 / 9
Advanced Rally
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Dovie Ryan/Lynda Portiss June 25, 2026 August 27, 2026 10 / 15

This class prepares you for showing your dog in Utility Obedience.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Open Level III or dog has earned one leg of a CDX or UCDX.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Intermediate Utility
Mondays @ 4:30 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Patti Emmons June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 Full
UDX
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Patti Emmons June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 Full
Beginning Utility
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
Last updated on May 21st, 2026.
Dovie Ryan June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 Full

This class prepares you for showing your dog in Scent Work.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Novice I.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Intermediate/Advanced
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Kathy Gray/Linda Williams
Assisted by Liz Beezley
June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 7 / 14
Intermediate
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Elaine Simpson
Assisted by Sherry Thompson
June 22, 2026 August 24, 2026 3 / 8
Beginning
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Debra Hnath June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 3 / 8
Advanced
Tuesdays @ 9:30 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Kathy Gray/Dovie Ryan
Assisted by Darlene Davis
June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 9 / 15
Elite
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Kathy Gray June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 5 / 8
Elite
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Kathy Gray
Assisted by Jeri Hajek & Sue Blankenship
June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 16 / 18

This class includes training & testing for AKC’s Trick Dog Titles. The main focus of the class will be Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Performer level tricks allowing teams to work at their individual team’s 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.

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of Beginner Obedience.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
Jeanne Diver
Assisted by Melanie O'Rorke
June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 8 / 10

Would you like to teach your dogs foundational skills for future fitness programs? Fit Dog One is designed to inspire handlers to engage in fitness-related activities with their dogs while helping to minimize the risk of injury.

The class introduces dogs to various exercise types, including cardio, flexibility, balance, and strength training, as well as mental fitness and confidence-building exercises. Each class includes a warm-up exercise, a cardio component, two or more strength exercises, and a cool down. Teaching any new skill to a dog will enhance their mental fitness, and navigating new equipment will boost their confidence and body awareness skills.

Fit Dog One uses positive reinforcement methods and is open to all dogs who have completed an obedience training class or puppies who have completed puppy kindergarten. The course runs for six weeks and ends with a skills assessment to determine if the dog is ready to move to Level Two, as well as a one-mile walk. Both the course and the walk will count as points towards the AKC’s Fit Dog Titles.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginner Obedience or Puppy Kindergarten.

Day & Time Instructor Start Date End Date Slots Filled
Fit Dog
Tuesdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on May 30th, 2026.
MELANIE O'RORKE June 23, 2026 August 25, 2026 1 / 8

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. This course focuses reinforcing the skills learned in Beginners, learn to stand for exam, learn the figure eight, and learn the finish.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older, and successful completion of TDTC Beginners Obedience class.

Class Information
Mondays @ 9:45 am
Dan Stahl

Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: 2 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Barb Casto

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 0 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Cathy Hall

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 3 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Shirley Schillinger

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 2 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Barb Casto

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 0 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
George Gennardo

Start Date: June 25, 2026
End Date: August 27, 2026
Class Status: 0 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
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. The focus of this course will be reinforcing behaviors learned in Novice I and getting your dog to work while off-lead.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older and successful completion of TDTC Novice I required.

Class Information
Mondays @ 11:00 am
Dan Stahl

Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: 4 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Barbara Casto

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 2 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Dan Stahl

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 2 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Meredith Butcher

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 1 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Gisella Klindera

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 7 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Show Skills-Instructor approval needed
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Sue Shockley

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Meredith Butcher

Start Date: June 25, 2026
End Date: August 27, 2026
Class Status: 6 / 10
As of 05/30/26
These courses introduce introduces the dumbbell, retrieve on flat, and the drop.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Novice II evaluation or previously earned at least one leg of a CD or UCD title. Priority is given to those who have earned at least one leg on a CD or UCD. Signature of Novice II instructor is required.

Class Information
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Laura Morris

Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Johnnie Hart

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
Open II/III
Wednesdays @ 9:45 am
Cathy Simon

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
Open
Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Laura Morris

Start Date: June 25, 2026
End Date: August 27, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
This course prepares the handler and their dog for competition in Rally Obedience.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Novice I is required prior to entering this class.

Class Information
Sundays @ 6:00 pm
Linda Williams

Start Date: June 21, 2026
End Date: August 23, 2026
Class Status: 1 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Advanced Rally
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Linda Williams

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 2 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Excellent Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Chris Medlock

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 4 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Master Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Chris Medlock

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 5 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Advanced Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Cheryl Medlock

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 5 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Beginning Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Elaine Simpson

Start Date: June 24, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Class Status: 3 / 9
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Advanced Rally
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Dovie Ryan/Lynda Portiss

Start Date: June 25, 2026
End Date: August 27, 2026
Class Status: 10 / 15
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
This class prepares you for showing your dog in Utility Obedience.

Prerequisite: 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.

Class Information
Intermediate Utility
Mondays @ 4:30 pm
Patti Emmons

Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
UDX
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Patti Emmons

Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
Beginning Utility
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
Dovie Ryan

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/21/26
This class prepares you for showing your dog in Scent Work.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Novice I.

Class Information
Intermediate/Advanced
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Kathy Gray/Linda Williams

Assisted by Liz Beezley
Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: 7 / 14
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Intermediate
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Elaine Simpson

Assisted by Sherry Thompson
Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: August 24, 2026
Class Status: 3 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Beginning
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Debra Hnath

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 3 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Advanced
Tuesdays @ 9:30 am
Kathy Gray/Dovie Ryan

Assisted by Darlene Davis
Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 9 / 15
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Elite
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Kathy Gray

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 5 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
Elite
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am
Kathy Gray

Assisted by Jeri Hajek & Sue Blankenship
Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 16 / 18
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26
This class includes training & testing for AKC’s Trick Dog Titles. The main focus of the class will be Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Performer level tricks allowing teams to work at their individual team’s 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.

Prerequisite: Dog must be six months or older. Successful completion of Beginner Obedience.

Class Information
Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm
Jeanne Diver

Assisted by Melanie O'Rorke
Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 8 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26

Would you like to teach your dogs foundational skills for future fitness programs? Fit Dog One is designed to inspire handlers to engage in fitness-related activities with their dogs while helping to minimize the risk of injury.

The class introduces dogs to various exercise types, including cardio, flexibility, balance, and strength training, as well as mental fitness and confidence-building exercises. Each class includes a warm-up exercise, a cardio component, two or more strength exercises, and a cool down. Teaching any new skill to a dog will enhance their mental fitness, and navigating new equipment will boost their confidence and body awareness skills.

Fit Dog One uses positive reinforcement methods and is open to all dogs who have completed an obedience training class or puppies who have completed puppy kindergarten. The course runs for six weeks and ends with a skills assessment to determine if the dog is ready to move to Level Two, as well as a one-mile walk. Both the course and the walk will count as points towards the AKC’s Fit Dog Titles.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginner Obedience or Puppy Kindergarten.

Class Information
Fit Dog
Tuesdays @ 11:00 am
MELANIE O'RORKE

Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 25, 2026
Class Status: 1 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 05/30/26