Santa Clara Dog Training Club

This course will guide you through all the basics to help you teach your dog the right skills from the beginning. You’ll learn about equipment, how to use commands, praise, and release to encourage good behavior, and even how to move your feet to communicate better with your dog. We’ll also cover how dogs learn and understand, plus teach your pup key skills like “sit,” “stay,” and walking nicely on a leash.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program: If your dog is under 12 months old, you’re in luck! This class gives you the foundation to test for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. Ask your instructor for all the details and let’s make your dog a star!

Prerequisite: Dog must be 16 weeks or older on the first day of class and not agressive. 

Click the following links for to help determine which obedience class is best for your goals and abilities: 

• Obedience class flow chart
• Obedience class descriptions

Equipment:

• All collars are acceptable, except no e-collars.  Your instructor recommends a flat or buckle collar
• 6 foot leash, NO retractable leashes
• Big towel (mat or bath rug preferred) for your dog to lay down  

Handler equipment:

• A treat bag or pockets to put your dog’s food in
• Plenty of food for your dog. It can be their daily food allowance and/or treats. The more variety the better! (NO treats that are oily, flaky, or crumbly)

        *TIP: have the food ready cut into pinky nail size bites.

• Water bowl and water for you & your dog
• Comfy shoes and clothing 

Cancellation/Refund Policy 

1. Cancellation of a class for any reason BEFORE the first class date of a session will be refunded minus our coursestorm and credit card fees (currently about $13)
2. There are NO REFUNDS for any cancellations AFTER the first class of a session.
3. There will be NO REFUNDS or pro-rating for any classes missed after the start date of the first class of any given session.
4. Transfers to a more skill appropriate class in the same session before or after the class start date may be possible with approval and subject to space availability. Please contact us.