Description of Classes

Family Dog Training Center offers a large variety of classes for all types and ages of dogs.  All of our classes are open to ALL purebred and Mixed Breed dogs.  Dogs do not have to be spayed or neutered to enroll in our classes. 

Our average class size is 6-8 dogs, much smaller than many local training facilities where some classes are 15 - 20 dogs!  We prefer to keep our classes smaller so that each student and dog gets individual attention and assistance, yet there are still everyday distractions so that we can help you acclimate your dog to life!

We also encourage the whole family to attend classes!  This allows us see your family dynamics, which in turn helps us help YOU understand your dog's needs and for you to achieve your goals.

Not sure which class would be the best fit for your dog?  Click on the links below to read more about each type of class, or contact us at .  We also welcome observers in our classes (without your dog please).  Contact the office for more details.

Puppy Manners & Home Obedience Classes

Puppy Manners - For puppies under 5 months of age when class begins &/or toy breeds under 6 months. (Please note that this age range is flexible, depending on the puppy's size, confidence level, mental maturity, etc.  Class includes socialization, introduction to obedience commands & puppy agility obstacles.

Beginning Home Obedience - For dogs over 5 months of age. (Please note that this age range is flexible, depending on the puppy's size, confidence level, mental maturity, etc. If you are uncertain as to whether or not this is the best class for your puppy, email us.) Lots of work on basic obedience & control, including controlled walking, sit, down & stand stay, come, sit for greeting, go to a rug & lie down. For dogs with little or no formal training.

Advanced Home Obedience - For dogs over 6 months of age who have successfully completed Beginning Home Obedience with Family Dog or with instructor permission.  Dogs must be rock solid around distractions. Drop on recall & stays out of sight are introduced.

CGC, Rally, & Therapy Dog Classes

CGC Prep & Off Leash - For dogs who have successfully completed Advanced Home Obedience. Class continues to practice basic exercises plus off-leash control. Graduates of this class will be prepared to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, which is open to all breeds & mixes, regardless of pedigree.

Rally - For dogs over 6 months of age who have successfully completed Beginning Home Obedience and/or Advanced Home Obedience with Family Dog. Dogs must be rock solid around distractions. Rally is the fun new sport that combines aspects of agility and obedience.

Therapy Dog - There is nothing like the feeling you experience when you see your dog bring joy, love and happiness to a child or adult in need. This class is for dogs who have successfully completed the CGC class or with instructor permission.

Agility, Flyball, & other Dog Sports Classes

Agility - Beginning Agility students must have trained their dog through at least Advanced Home Obedience with Family Dog or with instructor permission.

Flyball - For dogs over 6 months of age who have successfully completed Beginning Home Obedience and/or Advanced Home Obedience with Family Dog.

Tracking - For dogs who have successfully completed Beginning Home Obedience with Family Dog or with instructor permission.

Tricks & Games - For dogs who have successfully completed Beginning Home Obedience with Family Dog or with instructor permission.

Competition Obedience Classes

Beginning Competition Obedience classes are open to all dogs and all breeds over 6 months of age or with instructor permission.  Higher level Competition Obedience classes - with instructor permission.

Breed Ring Classes

Breed Ring classes are open to all dogs and all breeds over 6 months of age or with instructor permission.