Monday at 6:30 pm - (Next class starts Monday, January 5, 2026)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 McKaneIf you have questions about this class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com...

Wednesdays at 7:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, December 3, 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 equivalentInstructor: Barbara SiegelDue to the upcoming holidays, there will be no classes on the Eve of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days.  Classes will be held on the following dates:12/3/2512/10/2512/17/251/7/261/14/261/21/26If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com...

Mondays at 3:00 p.m. Next session starts Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.Combination of course work combined with handling skills for teams that are ready to compete or are already competing. Pre-requisite-  Advanced Beginners it permission from the instructor If you have questions about this class contact: Barbara.siegel2@gmail.com...

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 NoviceWeek 2: Open Week 3: UtilityYou 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-membersPLEASE NOTE - This class does not change the regular ODTCW monthly weekend run-thrus.Instructor: Laurie CafaroIf you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com...

Wednesdays at 9:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, December 3, 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 equivalentDue to the upcoming holidays, there will be no classes on the Eve of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days.  Classes will be held on the following dates:12/3/2512/10/2512/17/251/7/261/14/261/21/26Instructor: Barbara Siegel  If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com...

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. (Starting Wednesday, November 5, 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: $60Instructor: Laurie CafaroIf you have questions about this class, contact Laurie at LaurieC@odtcw.com...

Mondays at 4:00 p.m. Next session starts Monday, November 24, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.Young dogs 5 months and up will learn movement in wobble boards, teters, introduction to contact equipment, jump work foundation skills. No prerequisite.If you have questions about this class contact: Barbara.siegel2@gmail.com...

Mondays at 7:30pm - (Next class starts Monday, January 5, 2026) Instructor Frank McKaneTuesdays at 6:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, January 6, 2026) Instructor Frank McKaneClass 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 McKaneIf you have questions about Mon/Tues class, contact Frank at FrankM@odtcw.com...

Wednesdays at 8:15 pm (Starting Wednesday, December 3, 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 SiegelDue to the upcoming holidays, there will be no classes on the Eve of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days.  Classes will be held on the following dates:12/3/2512/10/2512/17/251/7/261/14/261/21/26If you have questions about this class, contact Barbara at: barbara.siegel2@gmail.com...

Tuesdays at 7:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, January 6, 2026)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...

Tuesdays at 8:00pm - (Next class starts Tuesday, January 6, 2026)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...

Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. (Starts: Wednesday, November 5, 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...

Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m.  (Begins:  Wednesday, November 5, 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...

Thursdays at 12:00pm - (Begins Thursday, November 6, 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....

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. (Starting Thursday, November 6, 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 CostanzaIf you have questions about this class, contact Mindy at MindyC@odtcw.com...

Thursdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pmAvailable 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#/...

Wednesdays from 12:00pm - 2:00pmTry out a variety of AKC courses.No Online Registration Available, Drop In Only.ODTCW Members $10 Non-ODTCW Members: $15If you have questions about this class, contact classes@odtcw.com...