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Our Pet Training Class Description & Information

Our Objectives

These classes are designed to assist handlers in learning how to teach their dogs to be well-behaved pets and friends. We're committed to giving you and your dog the knowledge you need to build a strong and enduring bond.

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Brown Color Dog

Puppy Training - Age 9 Weeks - 6 Months

These classes are suitable for pups aged 9 weeks to 6 months. Puppies learn to sit, down, walk on a leash and other skills.  Instructional lectures are included in this training class.


Class size: 12 

Socialized Pet Obedience Test (SPOT)

This training class is for dogs that have completed a beginner class successfully. This session focuses on having fun and communicating with the dog, as well as improving fundamental obedience skills and learning and polishing the abilities required to pass the UKC Socialized Pet Obedience Test (SPOT). Dogs will be evaluated for the SPOT exam at the end of this class by a UKC accredited evaluator.


Class Limit: 10 

Backyard Agility - Age > 1 Year

This training session is not for dogs under the age of one year, and all dogs must have successfully completed a Beginning Obedience class. Teams practice agility in their own backyard. Teach your dog new entertaining abilities and be creative with making your own equipment out of household items. It's all good fun!


Class Limit: 10 

Beginning – Age > 7 Months

This class is for dogs aged 7 months and up. This session is intended to teach you how to educate your dog in basic obedience skills such as sit, down, come, stay, walk on a loose leash, and so on and review and enhance what they already know. Socializing your dog in a classroom setting is an extra bonus.


Class size: 12 

Beyond Beginning

We will build on the Beginning curriculum by teaching new canine behaviors via games and play, as well as traditional training methods. Improve your communication skills and your bond with your dog. The class size is limited to ten people.

CGC/A – For Dogs Who Completed Beginning class

This class is for dogs who have successfully completed Beginning class. It focuses on enjoyment and incentive, communication and strengthening basic abilities, and testing the dog's skills in a natural setting. Instead of being tested in a ring, the "walks through crowd" test item will have the dog walk through a genuine crowd at a dog show, on a busy sidewalk, at a training club, or at a local park. Dogs who pass the test are eligible for the AKC's "CGC" or "CGCA" titles. To receive the CGC and/or  CGCA title, the dog must


1. Be registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number) and

2. Complete the Canine Good Citizen award/title procedure OR

3. Already hold a Canine Good Citizen award/title.


This class is for both CGC and CGCA participants.


Class limit: 10

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Competitive Obedience Classes

These lessons are intended to teach the handler and dog the abilities required to compete in obedience shows.


Class Limit: 8

Competitive Games For Dogs

Competitive Games

A class that teaches, tests, promotes drive and ensures pleasurable training for both you and your canine partner. Learn games based on all of the OB exercises, including stand stays and group stays. For all skill levels.


Class Limit: 8

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Rally

This is a newer obedience activity in which the dog and handler navigate a series of stations (signs) in numbered sequence. Each symbol denotes a distinct behavioral talent. This program will educate you and your dog on how to traverse a course effectively. Rally is divided into three levels (novice, advanced, and excellent), and students from various levels may be placed in the same class. Several registries sponsor rally competitions. 


Class Limit: 10

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Nosework

This workshop will teach you the basics of nosework. The dog will be taught to detect and identify scents such as birch and anise, which are frequent Nosework scents. Your dog must have completed a Beginning Class or have authorization from a KDTC Training Director.  Please bring a crate, water, and various treats as we watch each other and share.


Class Size:  8

Dogs with owner in training

Nosework II

This workshop will teach you how to interpret your dog's nose and how to reinforce your dog's indication, motivation, and handling abilities. To participate, you must first complete the Beginning Nosework lesson, and individual work will be done with each dog. All dogs are welcome — this is an excellent sport for reactive or shy dogs.


Class Size: 8

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