Classes

Unless noted otherwise, classes run for 6 Weeks. Class size will be strictly limited.

CLASS FEES:

STAR Puppy/Family Manners/Manners and More Classes are $140 for non-members and $130 for ODTCW club members

ALL OTHER 1-hr class fees are $140 for non-members and $120 for ODTCW club members and are non-refundable/non-transferable after first week of classes.

Note: Fees already include 6.35% CT Sales Tax do not add to class fee.
Schedule subject to change.

Classes canceled due to inclement weather are at the discretion of the instructors, and should be made at least 4 hours prior to class start. Students will be contacted by instructors via email and/or telephone whenever possible if the decision is made to cancel classes. Cancellations will also be posted on our Facebook page.

Click the Title of a Class to Register:

AKC Star Puppy

AKC Star Puppy

Monday at 6:30 pm - (Next class starts April 7, 2025)

For puppies 10 weeks up to 12 months old, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. Students learn practical skills such as sit, down, come when called, dealing with strangers. Get information on all your puppy-raising questions like housetraining, chewing, etc. . AKC S.T.A.R. puppy test given at the end of the course. (FMI go to www.akc.org/starpuppy).

Instructor: Frank McKane


If you have questions about this class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com



Advanced Beginner Agility

Wednesdays at 8:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

Dogs have been introduced to most/all of the equipment and are comfortable with them, though not necessarily at full height depending on age and ability of the individual dog. The Seesaw may still need assistance and weave poles are still a work in progress. Dogs should be able to stay with the handler for short sequences off leash. This class will develop equipment fluency, handling and teamwork and continue to work on longer sequences.

Prerequisite: Foundation/Beginner Agility class or equivalent

Instructor: Barbara Siegel


No class Wednesday, April 16, 2025  

If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com




Agility Handling Skills & Drills

Mondays at 3:00 p.m. (Starting Monday, March 31, 2025)

Prerequisite: Advanced Foundations or equivalent

Concentration will be on handling and using Front, Rear, Blind crosses as well as backside jumps. 


No class Monday, April 14, 2025  


If you have questions about this class contact: Barbara.siegel2@gmail.com

Coached Run Thru's

WEEKLY COACHED RUN THRU'S -
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (Starting Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025)

ODTCW is offering an opportunity for handlers to practice and improve their skills at these "Coached Run-Thru" classes. Each week students can participate in specific level obedience run-thru for both AKC and CDSP.

Classes will cycle as follows:
Week 1: Beginner/Starter Novice and Novice
Week 2: Open 
Week 3: Utility

You must register for each week on SignUp Genius.

Check calendar for specific run thru level.

It will be an ongoing class so every 3 weeks the cycle restarts. The weekly sessions run for two hours with both feedback and troubleshooting provided.  

Note: No class on Tuesday, March 11, 2025

$27 per week members/$38 per week non-members

PLEASE NOTE - This class does not change the regular ODTCW monthly weekend run-thrus.


Instructor: Laurie Cafaro


If you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com


Pre-Register

Foundation/Beginner Agility

Wednesdays at 7:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

Foundation classes cover the introduction of the variety of agility equipment to the dogs. This includes short and simple sequences where handling is also addressed. Obedience skills as needed are covered, sit stays and recalls being the most important. By the end of the session dogs should be confidently performing most of the equipment at some level.

Prerequisite:  Canine Good Citizen (CGC) or equivalent


Instructor: Barbara Siegel  


No class Wednesday, April 16, 2025. 


If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com

Jr Handlers - Family Manners After School Program

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. (Starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

This class is for handlers ages 8 through 17 and dogs at least 6 months of age.
Learn handling skills, teach your dog basic commands and increase the bond with your dog.
Join us for this fun 6 week course! Be sure to bring lots of small, soft treats to use during training.

Special Pricing for this Junior Handlers class: $60

Instructor: Laurie Cafaro

If you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com

Agility Contacts and Weaves

Mondays at 4:00 p.m. (Starting Monday, March 31, 2025)

Dogs need to be able to navigate contact equipment and have had some exposure to weave poles. Class will provide detail instructions for contacts, weave pole entrances, and speed thru channel weaves. 

No class on Monday, April 14, 2025  

If you have questions about this class contact: Barbara.siegel2@gmail.com


Prerequisite: Foundation/Beginner Agility class or equivalent

Family Manners (Beginner Level I)

Mondays at 7:30pm - (Next class starts Monday, April 7, 2025) Instructor Frank McKane

Tuesdays at 6:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, April 8, 2025) Instructor Frank McKane

Class is for dogs over 6 months of age who have little or no training or puppy class graduates. Students use positive reinforcement methods to teach basic commands (sit, down, stay, etc.). Curriculum includes segments on leash pulling, barking and correcting basic household problems

For the convenience of our students we offer two 6 week sessions.  Choose your session above.

Instructor: Frank McKane


If you have questions about Mon/Tues class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com



Agility Intermediate 1

Wednesdays at 9:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

Dogs should be fluent most equipment, may still need work on weaves but the dog should be working in channel weaves and full height contacts.  Dogs must be able to work short sequences-off-leash and have a reliable recall.   This is a “pre-competition” level class, regardless of whether they plan on competing or not. This class will continue to build teamwork and enable handlers to develop basic handling and course strategy skills.

Pre-requisite Advanced Beginner Agility.

Instructor: Barbara Siegel

No class Wednesday, April 16, 2025  

If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com

Manners & More (Beginner Level II)

Tuesdays at 7:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

In this lively, energetic class students train their dogs to cope with "real-world" situations, such as outside distractions, strangers and other dogs.

This course will consist of 5 classes.  In week 6, at conclusion of this course, students will take AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test.

In order to pass the CGC Test, your dog will be required to complete 10 tasks.  Before registering for this class, view the video below so that you know what to expect.  If you don't believe your dog will be able to "master" these tasks in 5 weeks, consider signing up for our Family Manners class to refine some basic skills before attempting this class.  

Click here to view video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iJfwaZkNwE

*Prerequisite: Completion of (Beginner Level I) course or equivalent.

If you have questions about this class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com

Foundations for Hunting/Field Dogs

Tuesdays at 8:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, April 8, 2025)

This course is designed for dog owners interested in field sports such as hunting/hunt tests and other outdoor activities (hiking, backpacking, tracking). Dogs learn basic whistle commands, directional hand signals, fetch-on-command.

Curriculum is flexible to train dogs of all skill levels.


*Prerequisite: Completion of Family Manners (Beginner Level I) course or equivalent.

If you have questions about this class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com

AKC Beginner Novice and CDSP Starter Novice

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (Starts: Wednesday, April 2, 2025)

This class is for handlers and dogs that have achieved the skills in both Family Manners I and II and two (or equivalent), and want to continue with on lead work. Exercises will include: heeling, foot work, recalls, figure 8’s, stays and more. 

Prerequisite CGC or equivalent obedience training.


If you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com

AKC Novice & CDSP Novice

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.  (Begins:  Wednesday, April 2, 2025) 

This class is for people who have been "bit by the obedience bug" and would like to start their journey with obedience competition. 
Emphasis will be on Attention, Heeling, Recalls and Stays. All the novice exercises (both AKC and CDSP) will be covered.  Come and have fun,  build teamwork with your dog, and learn good handling skills. 

Prerequisite CGC or equivalent obedience training.

If you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com


Rx For Heeling

Thursdays at 12:00pm - (Begins Thursday, March 20, 2025)  

Communication is a key to training your dog. Heeling will be broken down into parts. Topics to be covered include: Learning how to make body language and cues clear to your dog. Keeping your dog's focus. Understanding what heel means for both you and your dog. Diagnosing if you are aiding your dog to the point of lack of performance. The use of food in training. We will also work on transitioning to off leash heeling. This class is designed to make you think.

If you have questions about this class, contact Mindy at MindyC@odtcw.com


*Prerequisite:  COMPETITION NOVICE OR ABOVE.

Class is full

Utility

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. (Starting Thursday, March 20, 2025)

This class will teach and refine the Utility exercises for competition. We will work on signals, scent discrimination, directed retrieve for gloves, moving stand and go outs/directed jumping. Fronts and finishes will also be addressed. Dogs must be trained through the Open level and have a reliable retrieve. Students will provide their own articles and gloves.


Instructor: Mindy Costanza


If you have questions about this class, contact Mindy at MindyC@odtcw.com

Class is full

Club Night

Thursdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Available for club members only.

 (NOVICE/OPEN/UTILITY)

Only Obedience/Rally unless everyone in attendance agrees otherwise.

  • Everyone must sign in.
  • Return all equipment to its original place, turn-down heat, and lock door when last person leaves.


Registration available on Signup Genius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA9AD22A6F9C61-43043009-odtcw#/

Class is full

Drop-In Rally

Wednesdays from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Try out a variety of AKC courses.


No Online Registration Available, Drop In Only.

If you have questions about this class, contact classes@odtcw.com




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Classes are held at ODTCW, 11 Robinson Lane, Oxford, CT.
AGGRESSIVE DOGS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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