Vallejo Dog Training Club
Pet Dog Class Information
Learn new skills with your dog using positive reinforcement methods that are fun for people and dogs of all ages! Students train in person once a week and get a clicker, links to download a Puppy Preschool or Beginning Manners Manual as well as email, text and phone help as needed.
Download Before You Get Your Puppy & After You Get Your Puppy the 2 FREE e-books by Dr Ian Dunbar. Both are "must reads" for dog people and will jump start your training.
Download Before You Get Your Puppy & After You Get Your Puppy the 2 FREE e-books by Dr Ian Dunbar. Both are "must reads" for dog people and will jump start your training.
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How to register for our in person pet dog classes
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PUPPY Preschool $175
45 min a week for 4 weeks at VDTC Taught by Trish Iriye For puppies 5 mo and under only. Puppy Preschool is a structured on leash class that provides learning and socialization for pups who have been seen by a local vet and had at least one round of puppy shots. We offer safe and fun exposure to people and other pups while practicing foundation behaviors like attention/ focus, puppy handling, come, sit, down, hand target and more. SAT 9am Jan 4 2025 SAT 9am April 5 2025 SAT 9am Sept 6 2025 Trish also offers ongoing Tues eve puppy class at Pet Food Express |
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BEGINNING MANNERS A Indoor Training $200
Save $50 when you enroll in Manners A & B together 1 hour a week for 4 weeks at VDTC Taught by Trish Iriye Positive reinforcement group class for non reactive dogs of all ages with proof of age appropriate vaccines. This one hour class meets indoors once a week for 4 weeks. Dogs learn how to focus on you in a group environment while practicing basic skills including sit, down, stay, hand target, leave it, and great recall games. Manners B starts the following week (week 5) for 4 weeks of real world practice and new skills at different Benicia parks. Class fees are refundable up to one week before class start. SAT 10a Jan 4 2025 THURS 6p Feb 13 2025 SAT 10a April 5 2025 THURS 6p May 8 2025 SAT 10a Sept 6 2025 Trish also offers Manners A classes at Pet Food Express |
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BEGINNING MANNERS B Out on the Town $200
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at public Benicia locations for real world training Taught by Trish Iriye Beginning Manners B is the second half of the Beginning Manners course and expands on the foundation skills taught in session A. Practice putting basic skills to work in real life "out with your dog" scenarios at different Benicia parks and walking areas. Grads of Manners AB and VDTC members can join us at any B walk for outdoor practice for free. Check VDTC Calendar for where we'll be. Week 1- Behind Benicia Yacht Club Week 2- 9th St Alvarez Park Week 3- Benicia Marina East 5th St side Turnbull Park Week 4- GRADUATION Behind Benicia Yacht Club SAT 10a Feb 1-March 1 2025 (skip 4/15) TUES 6p Feb 11-March 4 2025 THURS 6p March 13-April 3 2025 TUES 6p April 8-29 2025 SAT 10a May 3-31 2025 (skip 5/24) THURS 6p June 5-26 2025 TUES 6p June 17-July7 2025 TUES 6p Aug 12-Sept 1 2025 SAT 10a Oct 4-25 2025 |
What we are doing to keep Pet Dog Class students safe from airborne illness
- All state and local guidelines are followed.
- The VDTC facility is only open for students and members, not the general public.
- Instructors and assistants are vaccinated & boosted.
- Classes will be working outdoors for portions of the class time to reduce indoor time.
- VDTC warehouse roll up door and exterior doors will be open for airflow.
- Students will be notified in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.
- If class is postponed it will be rescheduled or prorated refunds will be given if unable to attend new dates.