Santa Clara Dog Training Club

This class is designed for dog owners who want to prepare their dog for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) required behaviors or those looking to enhance their dog's obedience skills. Key training areas include longer stays, duration attention, focused heeling, ignoring distractions, emergency stop, and rock-solid recall. Food rewards are used initially, but students will also learn how to transition away from food rewards by incorporating engagement and play into training.

Ask your instructor for more information about the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program and about testing for the AKC CGC certificate.

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner class or equivalent skill level. 

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

• Obedience class flow chart
• Obedience class descriptions

Equipment:

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

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.