Please review the class descriptions and prerequisites below.  Click on the registration link to be taken to the registration page for that class. 

Pet/Intro Obedience Classes

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

Description: This is a basic socialization and early obedience class for puppies up to 12 months old. At the completion of the program, your puppy can earn an AKC S.T.A.R. puppy certificate. Skills such as sit, down, come, and controlled walking on a leash will be taught. Other puppy behaviors we practice are handling the puppy, socialization with other people and puppies etc. Puppies do not have to be registered with AKC nor do they need to be purebred. Beginner obedience, Canine Good Citizen preparation, Pre-Agility are all reasonable next steps following this S.T.A.R. Puppy class.

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Beginner Obedience/Rally 1

Description: This is a basic class for handlers and dogs to learn skills needed for everyday life. Skills such as sit, down, come, and controlled walking on a leash will be covered. The class is intended for graduates of our STAR Puppy program or for adult dogs that are just getting started. This class prepares teams for many of our more advanced obedience classes. Recommended for dogs 7 months and older. 

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Beginner Obedience/Rally 2

Description: This class is the next class for those who have completed the Beginner Obedience/Rally Class 1. We will focus on the skills needed for advancing to Beginner Obedience and Rally Classes. Skills covered will be beginning heeling with patterns for obedience and rally, sit and down stays, recalls fronts and finishes.
Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Obedience/Rally or instructor approval.

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CGC Test Prep

Description: ​This class will teach you to train your dog for the 10 specific behaviors required by the AKC for the Canine Good Citizen certification.  Please note:  This is  for dogs with some previous obedience training.  Your dog should be able to walk alongside you on leash, know some basic commands such as sit, down, stay and come.  We'll help you with the rest.  

Click here to register → CGC Test Prep on Tuesdays @ 7:00pm with Donna Craig

Therapy Work Prep

Description:  We will teach to the 13 specific behaviors required by Therapy Dogs International for the TDI certification. Test requirements can be found at www.tdi-dog.org. Class prerequisites are AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification and / or CDTC (or similar) Beginner Obedience class. Dogs who do not meet these prerequisites will require instructor approval.

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Controlled Walking

Description: Does your dog drag you on a walk, pull you through doorways, lunge at other animals, jerk you off your feet?  Three 30 minute sessions will teach how to take back control on your walk.  6 teams only.  This class is 30 minutes long, starts April 11th, and lasts 3 weeks.

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Improving Your Recall

Description: Does your dog come every time you call?  If he/she doesn't, do you know what to do?  This class will show you how to follow through should your dog "ignore" your come command.  Dogs taking this class should already have a reward based recall.  We will challenge their understanding of coming when called.  This class is 30 minutes long, starts March 21st, and lasts 3 weeks. 

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Tricks

Description:  This class will teach various tricks using luring as well as shaping to allow dog/handler teams to have fun in a low stress environment, improve their training skills, and learn tricks to prepare for AKC Tricks Title testing.

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Competition Obedience Classes

Rally Novice

Description: This class is for students who have basic obedience exercises such as sit, heel, front, finish right and left.  Rally AKC rules and regulations will be introduced.  One Novice Rally course will be set up each week along with an exercise practice ring.  Students will receive practice and coaching in reading signs and running courses.  We'll cover everything you need to enter your first AKC Rally Competition. 

Click here to register →  Rally Novice on Tuesdays @ 5:45pm with Bonnie Conrad

Rally Intermediate/Advanced

Description: This class is designed to provide experience in running AKC Intermediate/Advanced level courses. Students will receive practice and coaching in a run-through format. Prerequisites: This class is open to students who have completed Rally Novice.

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Rally Excellent/Master

Description: This class is designed to provide experience in running Excellent and Master Rally courses.  The class will have two rings – one with an Excellent course and one with a Master course.  Students will receive practice opportunities and coaching in reading and executing the exercises as they run the courses. The participants should have completed at least 2 Rally Advanced legs or have permission of the instructor.  

Click here to register →  Rally Excellent/Master on Wednesdays @ 7pm with Jeannie and Jon Strong

Competition Beginner Novice

Description: This class prepares handler/dog teams to compete for the Beginner Novice Title (BN). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash while following signs, Figure Eight, Sit for Exam, Sit- Stay walk around the ring, and Recall.  Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to heel on leash, sit, stay, and recall, or instructor’s approval.

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Competition Novice

Description: This class prepares hander/dog teams to compete for the Novice Title (CD). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash and Figure Eight, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Sit Stay-Get Your Leash, and Group Exercise (Sit and Down). Prerequisites: Completion of the BN Title, or dogs must be able to heel on and off leash, sit, stay, recall, control dog off leash, or instructor’s approval.

Click here to register → Competition Novice on Mondays @ 8:15pm with Liz Petko

Open Competition

Description: Whether your goal is to qualify in Open or it's to win the class, understanding the exercises and how to teach them is a great place to start. Even if you already have a CDX, this class will be great for filling holes in your foundation and will teach your dog the precision and work ethic necessary to achieve a UDX or OTCh. This class will prioritize breaking down the exercises into manageable pieces. As your dog's understanding and proficiency improves, we will start sequencing these elements together into the exercises. This class can be entered in combination with the Utility class with one dog or with multiple dogs. Prerequisite: Dogs must be under control around other dogs on and off leash. Dogs must be able to eat treats and/or play with toys (or the handler) in a busy class environment. The dogs need to be capable of left pivots with the handler (moving with the handler in heel position without being lured or corrected in position). This class is for people who want to compete in competition obedience. We will use platforms so your dog will get the most out of class if they are comfortable sitting on a platform. Needed equipment: a platform fitted to your dog's width and a properly sized dumbbell.

Click here to register → Open Competition on Mondays @ 5:45pm with Mariah Hinds

Open Obedience

Description: For those teams that are presently competing in Open Obedience, have completed their Novice title, or are successfully competing in Novice Obedience. All teams should have foundation skills for Open. Additional classes needed: Novice Prep &/or Ring Ready Prep or instructor approval. Students must have Novice Obedience title.

Click here to register → Open Obedience on Wednesdays @ 5:30pm with Carol Collins-Clapp

Utility Competition

Description: Whether your goal is to qualify in Utility or it's to win the class, understanding the exercises and how to teach them is a great place to start. Even if you already have a UD, this class will be great for filling holes in your foundation and will teach your dog the precision and work ethic necessary to achieve a UDX or OTCh. This class will prioritize breaking down the exercises into manageable pieces. As your dog's understanding and proficiency improves, we will start sequencing these elements together into the exercises. This class can be entered in combination with the Open class with one dog or with multiple dogs. Prerequisite: Dogs must have a CDX or have instructor approval. Dogs must be under control around other dogs on and off leash. Dogs must be able to eat treats and/or play with toys (or the handler) in a busy class environment. The dogs need to be capable of left pivots with the handler (moving with the handler in heel position without being lured or corrected in position). This class is for people who want to compete in competition obedience. We will use platforms so your dog will get the most out of class if they are comfortable sitting on a surface. Needed equipment: a platform fitted to your dog's width, 3 white gloves, and either a set of articles or flat coasters in at least two materials (6 of each material- wood, metal or leather). 

Click here to register → Utility Competition on Mondays @ 7pm with Mariah Hinds

Intro to Utility

Description: For those teams that are competing in Open or who have completed their CDX title. If you have questions on the appropriateness of this class, please feel free to call the instructor @ 704-724-7802.

Click here to register → Intro to Utility on Wednesdays @ 4:15pm with Carol Collins-Clapp 

Agility Classes

Pre-Agility

Description: This class will cover introduction to clicker training, targeting, "baby" obstacle familiarization, focus, on and off switches, and groundwork. Dogs should know sit and down-stay for at least 10 seconds and come when called. This class is held indoors.

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Agility 1 - Groundwork

Description:  This class is designed to follow pre-agility and is taught outside in a more distracting environment. Having a dog that offers behaviors is an advantage for training in agility. You will learn the technique for using this approach as well as teaching the dog how to jump, increasing focus, and basic handling. You will also learn the techniques for developing drive lines, beginning contact skills on a plank, developing independent object confidence, weave poles, and 2 X 2 entries. Dogs must reliably come when called and must work off leash around other dogs without visiting. Prerequisites: Pre agility or instructor approval.

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Agility - All Level Handling

Description: We set up a course or handling exercise each week and practice different handling techniques to build or reinforce dog/handler communication and confidence.  Dogs will work one at a time. Prerequisite skills:  Dogs should be able to perform all obstacles in sequences of at least 4 obstacles and have solid stays and recalls.

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Open Ring for Club Members

Description:  This "class" is for CDTC members who want to practice with their dogs in a ring.  No instructor is present and other members may also be signed up for use of that ring at the same time. Registration is required and it is the responsibility of the members signed up to work out a rotation to allow everyone to use the ring. This is not open to non-club members. 

Click here to register → Open Ring on Mondays @ 8:15pm

Click here to register →  Open Ring on Wednesdays @ 7:00pm  

Click here to register →  Open Ring on Wednesdays @ 8:15pm