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The following applies to all DTCDC classes:

Cost -- $70 for your dog's first 8-week session in a DTCDC class $60 for any subsequent 8-week session in a DTCDC class with the same dog.

Duration -- Classes meet once a week for one hour for 8 weeks.

Equipment -- Buckle collar (instructors will discuss other types of training collars and help make collar selection best suited to handler/dog). Six-foot leash (of cotton web, nylon web, or leather is recommended and 1/2 or 5/8 inch width is easiest to handle). No chain leashes or harnesses. Halti type head collars are permissible.

Treats -- Hot dogs sliced into penny-sized thin portions, Bil-Jac (frozen dog food), Rollover (or other sausage shaped rolls available at pet stores) sliced or cubed, chunk or string cheese cubed or sliced into thin portions, cheerios, toys, or anything that will turn your dog on!

Clothing -- Wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes or other rubber-soled shoes. Thongs, loose fitting sandals or hard soled boots are not recommended.

Spectators -- Spectators are welcome, but noise level must be kept to a minimum. For their safety, children accompanying students to class should remain seated in the spectator area while class is in progress.

Facilities - Cold drinks are available for purchase. Our building is climate controlled with restroom facilities.

Puppy Class
Our Puppy Class is for pups 9 weeks through 5 months old. The puppy owner learns how to use positive methods to teach the puppy good manners and to build a bond of love and respect. The pup is socialized with other puppies and people and taught exercises to help them gain confidence when meeting new situations and objects. The puppy will learn to come when called, sit, lie down, stand, and not pull on the leash while walking. They are also taught to settle down, be touched and be examined by both the owner and a stranger. The instructor leads discussions on Jumping Up, Home Training Problems, Nutrition, Grooming, Crate Training, Spay/Neutering and other subjects to help the puppy's family become responsible pet owners. Puppies are also taught the meaning of "Off", to remove themselves from furniture, etc. Instructions for teaching some tricks (roll over, etc.) are included to give the puppy and handler additional "training fun" and to let the dog "show off". A Training Handbook is issued to each student.

Beginner Class
Our Beginner Class is for dogs six months and older. Students learn how to become benevolent leaders of the "pack" and to teach their dogs exercises that will help them to become well-mannered family pets. Beginner Class exercises include: attention, controlled walking in heel position, automatic sit, circle right, circle left, about turn, fast pace, slow pace, fast recalls using a recall chute, walking among a crowd, sit, down, stand, sit-stay, down-stay, stand for examination and an introduction to tricks. A Training Handbook is issued to each student.

Advanced Classes
For information about our advanced obedience classes please contact the Training Director . Click on " Contact Us " and make your selection.

Intermediate Class
The Intermediate Class is for students who wish to start training for competitive obedience as well as those who wish to continue to work with their dogs, learn new exercises and gain more control over their dogs. Dogs need to be able to sit, stand and down by verbal commands and be under reasonable control. There is no separate "orientation" for Intermediate Class. Please go to " Contact Us" and contact the Training Director. Your email will be forwarded to the Intermediate Class instructor.