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Welcome to the Obedience Club of Chattanooga!


Obedience Courses 

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When does the next semester begin? When do early and regular registration open? 

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Semester Calendar


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Upcoming Obedience Courses

  • OBC070 Puppy Preschool (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/20/2025
    • 11/24/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 4

    Prerequisites: 2-6 month old dogs or permission of instructor


     Instructors:  Demaree Clay and Abigail Baker 
     Assistants:  Zoe Floyd 
     Day/Time:  Mondays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  10 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    Raising a puppy isn't easy but you are not alone. Join our experts as they take you through socialization, potty training, play-biting, and how to prevent fears and phobias! Each class is action packed with information and activities - and as if that isn't enough, puppy play rounds out your evening creating a tired puppy while you learn to shape fair and appropriate play! Class is 90 minutes and includes handouts and one-on-one assistance, if you need it. We're here to help! Join us for a great learning experience.

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  • OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Stephanie Prahl)

    • 10/20/2025
    • 11/24/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 0

    Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old


     Instructor:  Stephanie Prahl
     Assistants:  Dawn Pape
     Day/Time:  Mondays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  8 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development. 


    Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.


    S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.  






      

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  • OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 11/25/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 5

    Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old


     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Dawn Pape and LaRhonda Stoker 
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  12 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.

    Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.

    S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.


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  • OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 11/25/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 2

    Prerequisites: Dogs 10+ months old, Successful completion of OBC200 Intermediate Obedience


     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Stephanie Prahl 
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  10 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    If you have taken Beginner Obedience and Intermediate, join this challenging and informative class to hone your skills and prepare you for the next level. We will play Beginner Obedience games, practice perfect CGC greetings, create flawless figure 8’s and lay a strong foundation for going off-leash with your obedience! We will go through Attention Focus in the Heel as a tool, Independent Down Stays (with duration), Stand for Exam, Wait-in-Motion, Sit-in-Motion, Down-in-Motion, and left and right side finish.

    This class focuses on trouble-shooting the Beginner Obedience performance as well as task-analysis to focus on repairing incomplete commands and removing inadvertent body language and leash cues that are dragging your performance down. Designed as a team-building class, all members are invited to step up their game!


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  • OBC200 Intermediate Obedience (Dee Heartfield)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 12/02/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 0

    Prerequisites: Dogs 7+ months old, Successful completion of OBC100 Beginner Obedience


     Instructor:  Dee Heartfield
     Assistants:  Abigail Baker 
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  8 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This course will continue building on the foundation of OCC’s Beginner class moving towards randomizing reward structure and differentiating between bribery vs rewards. Initial focus will be on transitioning perfect loose leash walking into the more formal Heel with the automatic Sit, emphasizing Halts and pace changes as well as directional turns. Integrating the process of helping your dog learn to generalize and hold longer commands, we will work on Attention Focus duration, Sit Stay durations, Down Stay durations, and the Stand (without Handler support) and work towards Handling in the Stand-Stay.

    Included are the Intro into a Figure-8 exercise, perfecting the Finish, Long Line Recalls, the Greeting Exercise Game and other Learning Challenges for a fun learning experience. Heavy emphasis on preparing for the CGC-Exam, but challenging enough for the dog that has already earned his/her CGC!

    NOTE: This class will not meet November 25th. 

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  • OBC400 Super Advanced Obedience (Renee Blanco)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 11/25/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 6

    Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC300 Advanced Obedience, Passed OBT110 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test


     Instructor:  Renee Blanco
     Assistants:  Demaree Clay
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  6 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This course is designed with the Obedience Competitor in mind and will focus primarily on preparation for Companion Dog Trials. All candidates will be working primarily off-leash and must have off-leash concepts mastered. The class will set up and practice specifically for trials covering, registration, treat reduction and all concepts necessary to create well-mannered competitors. Weekly class goals will depend on the skill of the student competitors and may vary from class to class.

    SKILLS REQUIRED: Super Advanced candidates must be able to demonstrate positive control of their dogs with and without the leash. The handler must be able to hold the dog’s Attention Focus for 3 minutes in the presence of distractions with the minimal use of treats; 3 minute SIT STAY away from the dog; 3 minute DOWN STAY without the presence of the handler; must be able to demonstrate a proper return and a RECALL off-leash without a long line. Strong Leave It and Wait are a must, as are STAND, FINISH, FIGURE-8 and HEEL (in an off-leash environment).

    Candidates who are still mastering off-leash concepts but who demonstrate good skills in ADVANCED are welcome as long as their dog does not pose a significant risk to the dogs that are already completely off-leash. Training Tabs may be utilized. Long Lines may be used. Please bring your own.

    Dogs at this level should already possess the Canine Good Citizen Urban award.


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  • OBC210 Obedience Virtual BN-V (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 11/25/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 2

    Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience, AND Instructor approval


     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Renee Blanco
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  4 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    For those ready to title their dogs for Beginner Novice (BN-V), this class will pace you through the steps including how to set up an obedience trial map and strategies for successful submissions. We will begin recording in Week One. Bring your phone or other device to record your own runs. Copies of the AKC Obedience Maps and Virtual Trial Regulations will be provided.

    Students will be permitted to repeat this class at regular cost (no discounts) if necessary to achieve this title if they continue to meet class requirements. This class does have a waiting list so Instructor approval is required to repeat to make sure that those that are on the waiting list are enrolled before repeating teams can be enrolled. Waiting list handler teams should remain enrolled in Advanced Obedience until they are accepted into this class to maintain their dog's readiness for trialing.

    Bring your sense of humor and good sportsmanship attitude because the Virtual Trialers are a supportive team that wants to enjoy the virtual trialing experience!


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  • OBC211 Obedience Virtual CD-V (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/21/2025
    • 11/25/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 3

    Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience, AND Instructor approval


     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Renee Blanco
     Day/Time:  Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  4 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class

    For those ready to title their dogs for Novice (CD-V), this class will pace you through the steps including how to set up an obedience trial map and strategies for successful submissions. We will begin recording in Week One. Bring your phone or other device to record your own runs. Copies of the AKC Obedience Maps and Virtual Trial Regulations will be provided.

    Students will be permitted to repeat this class at regular cost (no discounts) if necessary to achieve this title if they continue to meet class requirements. This class does have a waiting list so Instructor approval is required to repeat to make sure that those that are on the waiting list are enrolled before repeating teams can be enrolled. Waiting list handler teams should remain enrolled in Advanced Obedience until they are accepted into this class to maintain their dog's readiness for trialing.

    Bring your sense of humor and good sportsmanship attitude because the Virtual Trialers are a supportive team that wants to enjoy the virtual trialing experience!

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  • ENS137 Canine Body Language (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/23/2025
    • 12/04/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 16


     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Jackie Starr
     Day/Time:  Thursdays 6:15-7:45 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  25 handlers


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience   Type: Seminar

    Is your dog talking to you and you don't know how to listen?  By popular demand we are offering the canine Body Language class again!  Learn 30 of the most used canine 250 catalogued body signals and what each means.  Learn stand-alone signals and signal clusters for a greater understanding of the varied and subtle communication of your companion.  This interactive classroom experience with handouts and slides is a "quick start" language program. Please note: This class is for people only (no dogs).

    NOTE: This class will not meet November 27th. 





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  • ENS139 Canine Body Language 2 (Demaree Clay)

    • 10/23/2025
    • 12/04/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 8

    Prerequisites: ENS137 Canine Body Language 

     Instructor:  Demaree Clay
     Assistants:  Jackie Starr
     Day/Time:  Thursdays 8:00-9:30 PM (6 sessions at 90 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  15 handlers


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience   Type: Seminar

    If you have taken ENS137 Canine Body Language more than once, it is time to hone your skills with something harder.  Let's do short videos and discuss while we categorize our over 100+ library of video shorts collected just for discussion.  Lively conversations guaranteed.  Are you up for this fast-moving video experience? 

    This class is for people only (no dogs).

    NOTE: This class will not meet November 27th. 




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  • OBC200 Intermediate Obedience (Magan Mabe)

    • 10/26/2025
    • 11/30/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Front Ring (enter through front door)
    • 6

    Prerequisites: Dogs 7+ months old, Successful completion of OBC100 Beginner Obedience


     Instructor:  Magan Mabe
     Assistants:  Zoe Floyd 
     Day/Time:  Sundays 1:30-2:30PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  10 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This course will continue building on the foundation of OCC’s Beginner class moving towards randomizing reward structure and differentiating between bribery vs rewards. Initial focus will be on transitioning perfect loose leash walking into the more formal Heel with the automatic Sit, emphasizing Halts and pace changes as well as directional turns. Integrating the process of helping your dog learn to generalize and hold longer commands, we will work on Attention Focus duration, Sit Stay durations, Down Stay durations, and the Stand (without Handler support) and work towards Handling in the Stand-Stay.

    Included are the Intro into a Figure-8 exercise, perfecting the Finish, Long Line Recalls, the Greeting Exercise Game and other Learning Challenges for a fun learning experience. Heavy emphasis on preparing for the CGC-Exam, but challenging enough for the dog that has already earned his/her CGC!


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  • OBC100 Beginner Obedience (Jackie Starr)

    • 10/26/2025
    • 11/30/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 4

    Prerequisites: Dogs 6+ month old


     Instructor:  Jackie Starr
     Assistants: 
     Day/Time:  Sundays 1:30-2:30 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  8 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This class is for dogs at least 6 months of age. The class will focus on establishing basic behaviors and good training habits for a lifetime of learning, utilizing the separation of the 3Ds (Distraction, Duration and Distance) for learning clarity with a strong emphasis on the “Timing of the Mark” and how treats are used within established science for maximum efficacy. This is an excellent class to begin your leadership skill development.


    Beginner is an ideal class for preparing to obtain your CGC. Exercises include: Attention Focus, refining Loose Leash Walking (and getting ready for the next step of leash walking), Sit at the side, Down at the side, Stay, Leave It (food and objects), Wait, Handling / Sit for Exam, Stand, plus games to create a solid foundation for Come.


    S.T.A.R. graduates will find that this class builds upon their excellent skills and yet challenging and informative.

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  • OBC300 Advanced Obedience (Jackie Starr)

    • 10/26/2025
    • 11/30/2025
    • 6 sessions
    • Back Ring (enter through side door)
    • 1

    Prerequisites: Dogs 12+ months old, Successful completion of OBC201 Beyond Intermediate Obedience


     Instructor:  Jackie Starr
     Assistants:  Zoe Floyd 
     Day/Time:  Sundays 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (6 sessions at 60 minutes/session)
    Capacity:  8 handler/dog pairs


     Semester: 2025-S5 Track: Obedience  Type: Class


    This course is the continuation of the Obedience relationship with the addition of advanced concepts of established commands including: long-line assisted Sit- and Down-Stays with distance, long distance Attention Focus, Heel-free with automatic Sit, off-leash Figure-8s, working in crowds for a tighter Heel, off-leash Stand for Exam, Rock Solid recalls with a formal approach and working up to Sit- and Down-Stays with the Handlers leaving the ring.

    This class takes it to the edge using the simple scientific concepts introduced in the Beginner and Intermediate(s) classes. Are you ready?


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