Upcoming Obedience Courses

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• OBC300 Advanced Obedience (Jackie Starr)

  • Start
    10/26/2025
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  • End
    12/07/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Back Ring (enter through side door)
  • Spaces left
    2

  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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• ENS137 Canine Body Language (Demaree Clay)

  • Start
    10/30/2025
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  • End
    12/11/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Front Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    15

  
  

  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)

  • Start
    10/30/2025
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  • End
    12/11/2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Front Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    5

  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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• OBT110 Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing

  • When
    01/11/2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Front & Back Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Evaluator:	Demaree Clay
  Assistants:	Stephanie Prahl
  Capacity:	4 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Track: Obedience

  Type: Test

  The CGC Program is a two-part program that is designed to:

  1. Teach responsible dog ownership to owners
  2. Certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities

  Dogs who pass the CGC test have demonstrated they are under good control and are safe around people and other dogs. The purpose of the CGC Program is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog, can be a respected member of the community because it has been trained to be well behaved in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.

  For more information, please visit the AKC website.

  CGC, CGCA, TKN, and TKI testing are typically scheduled together in a single session. If the test you are interested in is full please continue to register for that test and join the waitlist. Capacities between the tests in a single session may be adjusted to accommodate the specific tests people have registered for.

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• OBT111 Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) Testing

  • When
    01/11/2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Front & Back Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Prerequisites: Registered or listed with AKC, already have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award/title on record

  
  

  Evaluator:	Demaree Clay
  Assistants:	Stephanie Prahl
  Capacity:	4 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Track: Obedience

  Type: Test

  AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record.

  For more information, please visit the AKC website.

  CGC, CGCA, TKN, and TKI testing are typically scheduled together in a single session. If the test you are interested in is full please continue to register for that test and join the waitlist. Capacities between the tests in a single session may be adjusted to accommodate the specific tests people have registered for.
  

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• OBT120 AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN) Testing

  • When
    01/11/2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Front & Back Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Evaluator:	Demaree Clay
  Assistants:	Stephanie Prahl
  Capacity:	4 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Track: Obedience

  Type: Test

  AKC Trick Dog is one of AKC’s most popular training programs because trick training is fun for both dogs and their trainers.

  Tricks are behaviors that are designed to entertain others. AKC Trick Dog ranges from very simple novice tricks such as teaching your dog to get in a box on cue, to complex tricks that are several behaviors chained together in one exciting sequence. The Novice Trick Dog test confirms demonstration of at least 10 novice skills. 

  For more information, please visit the AKC website.

  CGC, CGCA, TKN, and TKI testing are typically scheduled together in a single session. If the test you are interested in is full please continue to register for that test and join the waitlist. Capacities between the tests in a single session may be adjusted to accommodate the specific tests people have registered for.
  

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• OBT121 AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI) Testing

  • When
    01/11/2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Front & Back Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Prerequisites: OBT120 AKC Novice Trick Dog Title (TKN)

  
  

  Evaluator:	Demaree Clay
  Assistants:	Stephanie Prahl
  Capacity:	4 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Track: Obedience

  Type: Test

  AKC Trick Dog is one of AKC’s most popular training programs because trick training is fun for both dogs and their trainers.

  Tricks are behaviors that are designed to entertain others. AKC Trick Dog ranges from very simple novice tricks such as teaching your dog to get in a box on cue, to complex tricks that are several behaviors chained together in one exciting sequence. The Intermediate Trick Dog test confirms demonstration of at least 10 intermediate skills. 

  For more information, please visit the AKC website.

  CGC, CGCA, TKN, and TKI testing are typically scheduled together in a single session. If the test you are interested in is full please continue to register for that test and join the waitlist. Capacities between the tests in a single session may be adjusted to accommodate the specific tests people have registered for.

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• OBT100 Obedience Placement Testing

  • When
    01/11/2026
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    3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Front & Back Ring (enter through front door)
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Prerequisite: No previous classes taken at OCC 

  Evaluator:	Demaree Clay
  Assistants:
  Capacity:	4 handler/dog pairs

  
  

  Track: Obedience

  Type: Test

  Placement Test: Find Your Dog’s Perfect Class Match!

  Brand new to the club but your dog already has some training experience elsewhere? That’s what our Placement Test is for! Our evaluator will walk you and your dog through a few simple exercises to gauge their current training level, focus, and confidence, and help determine which OCC class is the best fit.

  Why take a Placement Test?

  • Ensures your dog is in the right class for their skill level

  • Sets you both up for success and fun

  • Saves time and frustration (no jumping ahead or getting stuck behind!)

  It’s not about passing or failing—it’s about finding the perfect spot so you and your furry friend can make the most of your training journey. 

  Contact the Training Director at training@occdogtraining.org for registration. 

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