Vallejo Dog Training Club
Pet Dog Class Information
Classes are scheduled to resume July 1, 2020. Please check back for details about class start dates.

Class fees are not refundable once the class has begun. Dogs that are reactive or fearful may get a partial refund of unattended classes if they are unsuited to our group class environment. Because class fees are not refundable once your class starts, do not enroll until you are certain that the class will suit your needs. Visitors are welcome. Questions? Email vdtctrainers@gmail.com or call 707-567-7027 to come and watch a class (without your dog) to make sure it is the right kind of class for you.
FREE CLASS: Intro to Dog Training - NO DOGS
Most Tuesdays at 8:15 pm as shown on the VDTC Calendar. Taught by Trish Iriye Join us to learn how we use positive reinforcement to train dogs in our lively and fun group classes. No need to register, just come by (without your dog) to see how much fun positive reinforcement dog training at VDTC can be! |
PUPPY PLAY & LEARN ($100/4 weeks with additional weeks at $25 drop in) Wednesdays at 5:30p at Pet Food Express as shown on the VDTC Calendar. Taught by Trish Iriye Jump into an ongoing puppy class or get your name on a list to start one! Pups need to be between 8-16 weeks to start class, have a clean bill of health from a local Veterinarian and had at least one round of puppy vaccines at least one week before they come to class. This fun play and training class will help pups grow up to become well socialized, friendly family pets. We need at least 5 puppies to offer this class, call 707-567-7027 to put your 8-16 week old pup on our list. Register here: Puppy Play at Pet Food Express, Benicia Registration Form |
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BEGINNING MANNERS A ($125/4 weeks or $200 Manners A/B combo/8 weeks)
Tuesdays or Thursdays 7pm Taught by Trish Iriye Learn how to use positive consequences to teach and improve desired behaviors. Basic skills include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, leave it and recall games. The first class is a people only orientation to our dog training methods. Dogs join us week 2. Manners A $125/4 weeks or save $50 when you enroll in the full Manners A & B package $200/8 weeks. To register return the Class Registration Form We will email or phone you to confirm you are enrolled then bring payment to your first class. Class fees are not refundable once the class has begun. Dogs that are reactive or fearful may get a partial refund of unattended classes if they are unsuited to our group class environment. Because class fees are not refundable once your class starts, do not enroll until you are certain that the class will suit your needs. Visitors are welcome. Questions? Email vdtctrainers@gmail.com or call 707-567-7027 to come and watch a class (without your dog) to make sure it is the right kind of class for you. |
NO Manners Classes in July & August
Tues SEPT 1, 2020 Manners A 7pm Tues 9/1 no dogs, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 continues to Manners B starting on 9/29
Tues OCT 27, 2020 Manners A 7pm Tues 10/27 no dogs, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 no Manners B continuation
Tues SEPT 1, 2020 Manners A 7pm Tues 9/1 no dogs, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 continues to Manners B starting on 9/29
Tues OCT 27, 2020 Manners A 7pm Tues 10/27 no dogs, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 no Manners B continuation
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BEGINNING MANNERS B ($125 /4 weeks or included in $200 A/B combo 8 weeks)
Tuesdays or Thursdays 7pm Taught by Trish Iriye Manners B is a continuation of the Manners program for dogs who have successfully attended Manners A classes. Dogs attend 4 weeks of classes where we build on Manners A skills to improve impulse control and reliability. Manners B includes wait at doors, leave it, go to mat, up and off, jump and more loose leash walking. Graduates of Manners B are prepped to go onto Canine Good Citizen class or begin more specialized training. To register return the Class Registration Form We will email or phone you to confirm you are enrolled then bring payment to your first class. Questions? Email vdtctrainers@gmail.com or call 707-567-7027 |
NO Manners Classes in July & August
Thurs SEPT 3, 2020 Manners B 7pm Thurs 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Tues SEPT 29, 2020 Manners B 7pm Tues 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20
Thurs OCT 29, 2020 Manners B 7pm Thurs 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
Thurs SEPT 3, 2020 Manners B 7pm Thurs 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Tues SEPT 29, 2020 Manners B 7pm Tues 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20
Thurs OCT 29, 2020 Manners B 7pm Thurs 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) ($150/6 weeks w/ CGC test on week 6)
Tuesdays or Thursdays 6pm Taught by Trish Iriye CGC is an official AKC title and passing the Canine Good Citizen test is considered the ground work for therapy dogs. Graduates of our Manners classes will refine their training through exercises designed to strengthen and improve a dog's real life manners. Each week we work on the skills needed to pass the CGC test on week 6. Learn more about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. To register return the Class Registration Form We will email or phone you to confirm you are enrolled then bring payment to your first class. Questions? Email vdtctrainers@gmail.com or call 707-567-7027 |
Thurs OCT 1, 2020 CGC 6pm Thurs 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5
Meet at 6pm at VDTC on 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
Meet at 5:30pm for real world training at Benicia Marina (behind the Benicia Yacht Club) on 10/22, 10/29
Testing will be at VDTC on 11/5
Meet at 6pm at VDTC on 10/1, 10/8, 10/15
Meet at 5:30pm for real world training at Benicia Marina (behind the Benicia Yacht Club) on 10/22, 10/29
Testing will be at VDTC on 11/5