Classes

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VIRTUAL Training Services

Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who knows about dogs!

And that's why we have Virtual Training Services at OYRDTC.
Contact us to set up a convenient time to talk (or Facetime) with one of our experienced instructors.

  • See our Application page for contact information
  • Cost: $30 an hour - payment via Venmo or check

Club members can use this service at NO CHARGE -
see Club Membership for more details!

Old York Road Dog Training Club

IN PERSON Training classes

Who should handle the dog? YOU!

Our club and our classes are designed to give you the tools you need to train your dog. Dogs learn at their own speed, and often what they learn depends on their handler. It is imperative that you know your dog and that he or she understands your style of communication and expectations. We stress consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement in all our classes!

Puppy Kindergarten (KPT):

We welcome all dogs to our classes!

A KPT candidate must be at least 8 weeks old and should be no older than 4 months. Establishing a relationship between you and your puppy is the goal of the class. We will help you and your puppy to learn how to communicate with each other and to behave socially. We will introduce you and your puppy to some basic commands while working on good socialization with various items, people and other dogs.

Class time also is used to discuss problems you may incur during this period of adjustment and learning to live with your new puppy.

Our KPT classes are starting all the time with a rolling admission, so don't think you have to wait for the next session to start! Please note that children MUST remain quiet and stay seated during class if they have been approved to attend.

Our instructors can test for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program if you feel your puppy is ready at the end of the session.

Mondays at 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Cost : $140 for 6 weeks
Club Members : $115

Graduating to a Beginner Class is expected after 6 weeks of Puppy Kindergarten instruction.
We allow KPT students to miss 2 nights of class but require moving on to a Beginner Class after 8 weeks.

NOTE: DROP INS ARE NOT ALLOWED - YOU MUST CONTACT US PRIOR TO ATTENDING CLASS TO ENSURE WE HAVE SPACE.

Beginner Class

To attend our Beginner Class, your dog must be over 4 months old.
Our Beginner Class is designed to help formulate a solid foundation of basic skills for your dog.

You and your dog will learn the basics of sit, down, come, loose leash heeling and stay. We will also review training tips for housebreaking, nutrition, exercise and communication. Please note that children MUST remain quiet and stay seated during class if they have been approved to attend.

Note: Class size is limited to 6-8 dogs and your application and payment must be received prior to the start of the session to reserve a spot on our roster!

Upon completing the Beginner Class and demonstrating that you and your dog have made satisfactory progress, you will be awarded a certificate of completion and are eligible to move to the Intermediate Class.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing is available if you feel your dog is ready to be evaluated.

Monday 7:00 - 7:45 PM 
Tuesday 8:00 - 8:45 PM 

A new session usually begins the first Monday or Tuesday of every other month and runs for 7 weeks.
Cost : $175
Club Members : $115

Session Start Dates:

Monday, September 9th at 7 PM

Tuesday, October 1st at 8 PM

Monday, November 4th at 7 PM

Intermediate / Rally

Our Intermediate Class continues to the next level with developing the basic commands from the Beginner Class. The curriculum is designed to work towards off leash heeling, reliable recalls and steady stays as well as introducing students to other competition exercises. Whether you're just working on getting your dog to demonstrate good canine behavior, competition or therapy work - we can help! Our Rally Class is designed for our intermediate level students who can drop in any time or attend every week. Rally is a dog sport based on Obedience training.  You and your dog move through a series of signs using much of what you have learned in our Beginner and Intermediate Classes.

If you have not taken our Beginner Class, we require an evaluation prior to signing up for our Intermediate Class.

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program will be reviewed and the elements for certification will be taught.

Several of our instructors are AKC approved testers for CGC certification!

CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday:Intermediate1:00-1:45PM
 Intermediate8:00-8:45PM
      
Tuesday:Intermediate10:00-10:45AM
 Rally11:00-11:45AM
 Intermediate6:00-6:45PM
 Rally or Intermediate7:00-7:45PM
      
Wednesday:

Intro to Intermediate

6:00-6:45PM
 Intermediate7:00-7:45PM
      
Thursday:Intermediate6:00-6:45PM
 Intro to Intermediate7:00-7:45PM

Cost for Non Members:  $175.00 for 7 weeks

Club Membership Info

Anyone who has completed one full session (Puppy KPT, Beginner, or Intermediate) is eligible to apply for club membership. Once becoming a club member, our KPT and Beginner’s classes are offered at a discount. Additionally, members are also invited to participate in several social events throughout the year.

If you do not choose to become a member, you and your dog are still welcome to participate in classes for as long as you like.

The club holds several events each year for the members and their dogs. We host a summer picnic with games, prizes, food and beverages plus a large dose of fun. In December, we host our Annual Holiday Party with a pet Pollyanna and a visit from "Santa Paws". Yearly we have our Annual Meet & Greet Awards Banquet currently being held in February and our Fall Fest in October to elect a new Board. This is a great time for all members to gather and recognize those that have earned titles or milestones in the past year.

Additionally we do not limit the number of intermediate classes club members can take so if you want to train on Mondays - Thursday - GO FOR IT!!

The best reason to join is that you will have the opportunity to make new friends who share common goals, to exchange challenges and successes and to learn how to build a committed lifetime relationship with your dog. All members will receive a copy of our Club Rules and complementary OYRDTC logo bandana too!

Old York Road Dog Training Club supports charitable organizations in the surrounding community.

Annual Membership Fee $50

  • Club membership is due annually in January or at the time you join the club.
  • Intermediate training fees are collected 2x a year – in January and in July.

Training Fees
Prorated Training fee structure – depends on when you start!

January / February / March $50 $145 $195
April / May / June $50 $75 $125
July / August / September $50 $145 $195
October / November / December - $100 $100

Note : Members who allow their membership to lapse more than 2 years, upon reapplication to the club will be considered a 'new' member. Therefore they will be required to take 1 paying class before being eligible to becoming a member again.