Class Information
SPRING 2025 Obedience Classes Start March 11.
Classes are offered by the Club with training by various club members from basic obedience to competitive rally. Our instructors will walk you through the basics of dog training and train you to train your dog. All of our instructors are volunteers and happy to help with any questions you may have whether it be related to training, behaviors, or your dog’s health and wellbeing. The classes we offer range in difficulty and are open to all breeds and mixes. A copy of vaccination records is required at registration. Classes are taught using a variety of treats, praise and corrections where needed. Our Classes are a balanced approach to training leaning towards the positive reinforcements
Scheduled Spring Classes
STAR Puppy – This class is for puppies 4 – 12 months old and teaches you how to best communicate with your puppy. Classes are aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Title. You’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called as well as basic obedience. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to our Basic Classes and The AKC Canine Good Citizens Program. Puppies that complete STAR Puppy are eligible to submit form to AKC for a fee and receive the official STAR Puppy Title from AKC. Class includes Training Collar, Leash and Training Apron. Tuesday nights @ 6:30 PM
Basic Class –This class is for dogs 8 months and older. In Class you and your dog will learn the fundamentals of obedience and prepare for The AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation. Class material covers sit, down, come, basic walking on a leash, stay and works on basic manners with your dog. Class includes Training Collar, Leash and Training Apron Tuesday nights @ 7:30 PM
BOTH STAR and Basic Classes include a Collar, Leash, and Training Bag.
Intermediate Class - This class is the next step after the Basic Class. Is your goal to pass The AKC Canine Good Citizen and you need a little more work? Did your dog pass The AKC Canine Good Citizen and you want to work towards Passing The AKC Canine Good Citizen Advanced and Urban? For this class you should have taken our Basic class. Class includes One AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation
Advanced Class - This class is our ONLY class not aimed at The AKC Canine Good Citizen. For this class your dog should have a good understanding of basic obedience. This class will focus on advanced obedience skills such as heeling, attention, stays with distractions and much much more.
Intermediate and Advanced Classes DO not include a Collar, Leash, and Training Bag. They are available for an additional fee.
Agility – This class is an introduction to agility. Dogs over 1 year old. These classes will start after Obedience Classes are completed. Dogs should have gone through one of our obedience classes to be eligible for our Agility Class.
Rally – Interested in competing in Rally? This class will help prepare you. Must have taken Basic class. If interested let your instructor know. This class will begin once the Advanced class is complete. Anyone interested in this class should have been through a basic class.
Trick Dog – Trick dog seminars will be held at various times. If interested let your instructor know. DATE/TIME TBD based on Interest
Class Registation
Class registration is ONLY Online. Classes fill quickly - Don't Delay.
To register Online, Click Here.
Classes are $95, Advanced $80. There are NO REFUNDS once you have registered for class.
Only one person is allowed to handle dog during class. Family Members may come and watch but the same handler should bring the dog to class.
First Night of STAR Puppy and Basic Class - This class is Required Attendance on Tuesday, March 11 at 7:00 pm WITHOUT your Dog. It is held in the rear parking lot of the Citizens Healthplex, 9406 Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria, TX 77904.
Bring a copy , that we can keep, of your dog's Vaccination records.
Bring your dogs neck measurements. DO NOT Bring your dog.
Classes are once a week for 7 weeks, with the possibility of weather delays.
First Night of Intermediate and Advance Class - Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 pm WITH your Dog. It is held in the rear parking lot of the Citizens Healthplex, 9406 Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria, TX 77904.
All classes are held in the rear parking lot of the Citizens Healthplex, 9406 Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria, TX 77904.
Handlers under 18 Junior handlers are welcome in our classes. They MUST be able to control the dog they are handling. A parent or sibling over 18 must attend with the junior handler and be at the side of class ready to help if needed. Only one handler per dog.