Santa Clara Dog Training Club

The AKC Utility class is the most challenging level of obedience, requiring precision, focus, and a strong bond between dog and handler. 

Key training areas include:

• Signal exercise - The dog learns to respond to only hand signals to stand, stay, down, sit, and come
• Scent discrimination - finds the handler's scent among the articles and returns the correct scent article
• Directed retrieve - follow a hand signal to retrieve an item and return it to the handler
• Moving stand and exam - the dog heels, stands, and stays while the handler moves away
• Directed jump - the dog is sent to the opposite end of the ring, commanded to sit and then directed to one of two jumps

AKC Utility (UD, UDX) titles are hard to achieve. We offer the level of training with experienced instructors that you need to make it happen.

Price:  $150 + 2.50 registration fee for 7 week session, classes are held on Tuesdays. 

Prerequisite: Must have Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title and prior instructor recommendation before registering for this class, no exceptions.

What to bring to class: Scent articles & gloves - available from J &J dog supply, Max 200, or Training Reasures.  Flat, martingale, or slip collar, 6 foot leash, long retractable flexi leash, high value treats, treat pouch, water, crate (we recommend a collapsible one) so your dog is safely put up during rotations.  No e-collars. 

Cancellation & Refunds: Cancellations made the day before the first class of a session are eligible for a refund, minus processing fees (currently about $13). No refunds, credits, or prorated fees are available once a session has started, including for missed classes.

Registration is limited to one handler per dog. Any additional registrations for the same dog will be canceled and refunded, minus fees.