Class Descriptions

All breeds welcome — pure bred or mixed breed — from Puppy Kindergarten through Competition Obedience

Ages 8–16 Weeks

Puppy Kindergarten AKC S.T.A.R.

Follows the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program — fun, socialization, and basic training skills for puppies. S.T.A.R. stands for Socializing, Training, Activity and Responsibility. Focuses on puppy behavior issues and learning skills for both you and your puppy.

S.T.A.R. Puppy Testing and Certification is offered at the end of six classes. This class runs continuously.

Duration: 6 classes, 1 hour each Fee: $250 Enrollment: Continuous

All dogs — Rabies vaccination required

Beginner Most Popular

Teaches your dog to come reliably when called, walk politely on a loose leash, heel by your side, pay attention to you, stop nuisance behaviors, and learn the classic sit-down-stay.

We offer two Beginner classes each six-week period. A current Rabies vaccination is required.

Duration: 6 classes, 1 hour each Fee: $250 Enrollment: Every 6 weeks

Builds on Beginner skills

Intermediate

Provides an opportunity to work on the skills learned in Beginner to achieve better precision and improve attention. Longer stays, faster recalls, and hand signals are taught using a fun and positive approach.

This is also where Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog exercises are taught. Successful completion of Intermediate prepares you to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title.

Duration: 6 classes, 1 hour each Fee: $250 Enrollment: Continuous

Intermediate skills required — PDTC Members preferred

Advanced

For dogs who have completed Intermediate or are proficient in Intermediate skills as determined by the instructor. Two tracks (Advanced 1 and Advanced 2) meet for 45 minutes each. PDTC Training Members are given preference. Advanced prepares you to test for the AKC Community Canine (CGCA) title.

Advanced 1

For trainees new to Advanced, non-PDTC Training Members, or those not wishing to train in Advanced 2. AKC Beginner Novice exercises are taught here.

Advanced 2

For trainees with at least one year in Advanced 1, proficient in ALL Advanced 1 exercises.

Duration: 45 min per class Fee: $250 Enrollment: Continuous

PDTC Members preferred

Rally

Teaches you how to read and perform AKC Rally signs. Each week a new group of signs is broken down according to AKC regulations. You and your dog will practice as a group, and at the end of each class a mini run will be set up with the signs used during class.

This class runs continuously. PDTC Training Members are given preference.

Duration: 6 classes, 1 hour each Fee: $250 Enrollment: Continuous

Specialized — Contact registrar before paying

Reactive Dog Class

For dogs that react to other dogs, people, or distractions. Small class sizes, structured environment, and proven techniques. All breeds and ages welcome, from Beginners to Advanced.

Complete the Training Application but do not pay until the instructor contacts you and approves your dog for the class.

Duration: 6 classes, 1 hour each Fee: $350 (after approval) Enrollment: Continuous — see calendar

Instructor permission required

Competition Obedience

Covers all AKC exercises across three tracks. Class sizes are limited. Permission of the instructor is required to participate. PDTC Training Members are given enrollment preference.

Novice — Heeling on and off leash (including Figure 8), Sit and Stand for Examination, Recalls/Finishes, and Sit/Down Stays.
Open — Heeling off leash (Figure 8), Command Discrimination, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on the flat and over the high jump, Broad Jump, Stand for Examination. Dog must be reliable off leash.
Utility — Signals, Scent Discrimination, Directed Retrieve, Moving Stand, and Directed Jumping. Dog must be reliable off leash with a solid retrieve.

Enrollment: Continuous, by permission Fee: $250

Ready to enroll? Questions about which class is right for your dog?