Our mission is to train you how to train your dog as part of a club who truly cares about each other and our dogs. We offer classes for puppies and dogs of all ages; this includes Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, Scent Work, Enrichment, and even Reactivity. We also offer advanced classes and support for the serious dog competitor and special seminars throughout the year.
Preparing for class is as important as the training itself. See below for information about pricing, attendance and details on what to bring to class. |
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| PRICING Most of our classes meet for 1-1.5 hours, 1 day/week for 6 weeks at a total cost of $90-$95. Some specialty classes, like reactivity classes, may cost more. You must be a member of the club to take classes at OCC. Annual memberships run January-December and are $25 for individuals or $35 for families living in the same household. Once you become a member, check out our PACK Plus program for special benefits like discount pricing on courses and early registration! |
ATTENDANCE POLICY You must attend at least 4 out of the 6 classes to be eligible for class completion. Instructors will log your attendance and distribute certificates upon completion of both the attendance requirement and the end of course assessment. |
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| ATTIRE Wear comfortable clothing and athletic-type non-skid shoes; no sandals, flip-flops, boots or high heels. Dog training is a physical activity that requires a lot of moving around, though we can offer suggestions for those who need a different approach. If you don't have a treat bag, consider wearing loose-fitting pants with easy access pockets to store your treats; no zip-lock or plastic baggies please. |
EQUIPMENT
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| FEEDING & TREATS Class can be a stressful and confusing place for your dog, and high-value food is an excellent way to help them stay focused. Motivating with treats works best when your dog isn't full so if your dog is scheduled to have a meal before class, make it a small one. Your dog should be neither full nor hungry when you arrive for class. Bring several different types of soft treats broken into pea-sized bits. Treats should be something special that your dog only gets during training sessions, preferably with few or no chemicals added. Try several before the first class and see what your dog likes best. Popular choices include Wellness Core (available at Petco and PetSmart), Grizzly Salmon treats, Dried Lamb Lung, or even freeze-dried shrimp (cat treats). We do not recommend kibble, biscuits, or anything crunchy or extra chewy that will take the dog too long to consume. In general, crunchy treats (or extra-large treats) don't work well in class. We will familiarize you with the Club's reference material on treats during Orientation; and your instructor will give you some treat guidance in your first class. |
Proof of vaccination must be provided on or before your first day of classes. You may send vaccine records or address questions to vaccinerecords@occdogtraining.org (allow at least two days for vaccine record processing) or bring paper copies to your first class.
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Still have questions? Don't worry, we have you covered. Feel free to email questions to info@occdogtraining.org or give us a call at the number below and one of our members will be happy to help. |