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 Fall 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 September 1st, 2026.
Dan Stahl September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on September 6th, 2026.
Barb Casto September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Cathy Hall September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 8 / 10
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Last updated on September 6th, 2026.
Shirley Schillinger September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 7 / 8
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on September 6th, 2026.
Barbara Casto September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 7 / 8
Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on September 6th, 2026.
George Gennardo September 17, 2026 November 19, 2026 5 / 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 September 1st, 2026.
Dan Stahl September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Barbara Casto September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 8 / 10
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Gisella Klindera September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Dan Stahl September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Show Skills-Instructor approval needed
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Sue Shockley September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on August 28th, 2026.
Meredith Butcher September 17, 2026 November 19, 2026 Full
Heeling-must have instructor approval
Thursdays @ 11:00 am
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Johnnie Hart September 17, 2026 November 19, 2026 3 / 5

These courses introduce 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 August 15th, 2026.
Laura Morris September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Johnnie Hart September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full
Open II/III
Wednesdays @ 9:45 am
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Cathy Simon September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Open
Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Laura Morris September 17, 2026 November 19, 2026 Full
Saturdays @ 12:30 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Laura Morris September 19, 2026 November 19, 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 September 1st, 2026.
Linda Williams September 13, 2026 November 15, 2026 8 / 10
Advanced Rally
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Linda Williams September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 4 / 10
Excellent Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Chris Medlock September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 5 / 10
Master Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Chris Medlock September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Advanced Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Cheryl Medlock September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 Full
Beginning Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Elaine Simpson September 16, 2026 November 18, 2026 6 / 9
Advanced Rally
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Dovie Ryan September 17, 2026 November 19, 2026 Full

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 August 15th, 2026.
Patti Emmons September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
UDX
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Patti Emmons September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
Utility
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Dovie Ryan September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full
Tuesdays @ 3:00 pm
Last updated on August 15th, 2026.
Dovie Ryan September 15, 2026 November 17, 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 September 1st, 2026.
Kathy Gray/Linda Williams
Assisted by Liz Beezley
September 14, 2026 November 16, 2026 Full
Beginning
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Debra Hnath September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full
Advanced
Tuesdays @ 9:30 am
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Kathy Gray/Dovie Ryan
Assisted by Darlene Davis
September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 10 / 15
Elite
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Last updated on August 27th, 2026.
Kathy Gray September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 6 / 8
Elite
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am
Last updated on September 6th, 2026.
Kathy Gray
Assisted by Jeri Hajek & Sue Blankenship
September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full
Intermediate
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Last updated on September 1st, 2026.
Elaine Simpson
Assisted by Sherry Thompson
November 16, 2026 September 14, 2026 Full

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 August 27th, 2026.
Jeanne Diver
Assisted by Melanie O'Rorke
September 15, 2026 November 17, 2026 Full

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 September 1st, 2026.
MELANIE O'RORKE September 15, 2026 October 20, 2026 4 / 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: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Barb Casto

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/06/26
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Cathy Hall

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: 8 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am
Shirley Schillinger

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: 7 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/06/26
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Barbara Casto

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: 7 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/06/26
Thursdays @ 5:45 pm
George Gennardo

Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: 5 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/06/26
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: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Barbara Casto

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: 8 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Gisella Klindera

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Dan Stahl

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Show Skills-Instructor approval needed
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Sue Shockley

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Thursdays @ 7:00 pm
Meredith Butcher

Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/28/26
Heeling-must have instructor approval
Thursdays @ 11:00 am
Johnnie Hart

Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: 3 / 5
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
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: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Johnnie Hart

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Open II/III
Wednesdays @ 9:45 am
Cathy Simon

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Open
Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Laura Morris

Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Saturdays @ 12:30 pm
Laura Morris

Start Date: September 19, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
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: September 13, 2026
End Date: November 15, 2026
Class Status: 8 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Advanced Rally
Tuesdays @ 8:15 pm
Linda Williams

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: 4 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Excellent Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Chris Medlock

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: 5 / 10
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Master Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Chris Medlock

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Advanced Rally
Wednesdays @ 5:45 pm
Cheryl Medlock

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Beginning Rally
Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm
Elaine Simpson

Start Date: September 16, 2026
End Date: November 18, 2026
Class Status: 6 / 9
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Advanced Rally
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Dovie Ryan

Start Date: September 17, 2026
End Date: November 19, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
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: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
UDX
Mondays @ 5:45 pm
Patti Emmons

Start Date: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Utility
Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm
Dovie Ryan

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
Tuesdays @ 3:00 pm
Dovie Ryan

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/15/26
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: September 14, 2026
End Date: November 16, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Beginning
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm
Debra Hnath

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Advanced
Tuesdays @ 9:30 am
Kathy Gray/Dovie Ryan

Assisted by Darlene Davis
Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: 10 / 15
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
Elite
Tuesdays @ 5:45 pm
Kathy Gray

Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: 6 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26
Elite
Tuesdays @ 11:30 am
Kathy Gray

Assisted by Jeri Hajek & Sue Blankenship
Start Date: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/06/26
Intermediate
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
Elaine Simpson

Assisted by Sherry Thompson
Start Date: November 16, 2026
End Date: September 14, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26
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: September 15, 2026
End Date: November 17, 2026
Class Status: Full
Dog attends first class.
As of 08/27/26

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: September 15, 2026
End Date: October 20, 2026
Class Status: 4 / 8
Dog attends first class.
As of 09/01/26