Beginners Obedience

BEGINNERS OBEDIENCE CLASSES – FALL 2026

Classes begin the week of September 14, 2026.

Your dog must be 24 weeks old or older for small breeds by September 14th (born on or before March 23, 2026) OR 22 weeks old or older for large breeds (born on or before April 6, 2026).

ENROLLMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED.  ENROLLMENTS MAY NOW BE SUBMITTED BY E-MAIL to expedite processing.  STUDENTS REPEATING BEGINNERS WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY.

E-mail confirmations are currently being sent out and should be completed by Sunday evening, September 6th.  Please be sure to check your spam/junk folders if you do not receive your confirmation in your inbox before contacting me at tdtc.beginners@gmail.com.  No phone confirmations will be made.

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 tdtc.beginners@gmail.com.

Length: 10 weeks, 1 hour per week
Age of Dog: 24 weeks old or older for small breed dogs OR 22 weeks or older for large breed dogs by the start date of class.
Age of Handler: 8 and up

Session begins with a one-hour orientation (without dogs). 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. You will be evaluated on the 10th week. All dogs will graduate, receive a certificate, and are invited to attend our graduation party.

After successfully passing this course, you may continue training in a Novice I class.

You may also apply for Associate Membership after successfully completing a Beginners obedience or higher class.