Vallejo Dog Training Club
Pet Dog Class Information
Our pet dog classes offer dogs the opportunity to learn new skills in a group environment using science based positive reinforcement methods that are fun for people and dogs of all ages!   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 new dog owners & adopters.

​What we are doing to keep students safer from COVID in 2021
  • State and local guidelines are followed.
  • Masks are required for the unvaccinated.
  • The VDTC facility is open for students and members only, not the general public.
  • 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.
  • Common areas are sprayed with Rescue, a veterinary antiviral disinfectant after each use.
  • Students will be notified in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.
How to register for VDTC pet dog classes​
​​BEGINNING MANNERS A $150
Save $50 when you enroll in Manners A & B together
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at VDTC
Taught by Trish Iriye
Learn how to use positive consequences to teach and improve desired behaviors. Manners A skills include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, leave it, and great recall games.
10 am SAT Sept 18-Oct 9, 2021 SOLD OUT
6pm THURS Oct 7-Oct 28, 2021
More Manners at VDTC will start in Jan 2022
See Doggy Detail for Trish's other class offerings
BEGINNING MANNERS B $150
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.
​SAT 10 am Oct 16-Nov 6, 2021
​THURS 6pm Nov 4- Dec 2, 2021 (no class Thanksgiving 11/25)
PUPPY MANNERS A $150
Save $50 when you enroll in Puppy Manners A & B together
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at VDTC
Taught by Trish Iriye
For puppies 6 mo and under only. Socialization & training games for pups. Puppy Manners A skills include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, leave it, and recall. 
​SAT 9 am Sept 18-Oct 9, 2021- SOLD OUT
More Manners at VDTC will start in Jan 2022
See Doggy Detail for Trish's other class offerings
PUPPY MANNERS B $150
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at various Benicia locations for real world training
Taught by Trish Iriye
Puppy Manners B is the second half of the Puppy Manners course and expands on the foundation skills taught in session A, meeting at Benicia's waterfront parks.
​SAT 9am Oct 16-Nov 4, 2021
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) $150
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at various Benicia locations for real world training
Taught by Trish Iriye
​Graduates of our Manners classes will refine their training through exercises designed to strengthen and improve a dog's real life manners and qualify them to pass the CGC Test.
Each week we’ll review and practice the 10 items for the CGC test.
1) Polite Greeting
2) Sit for Petting
3) Tolerate Handling for Grooming
4) Walk on a Loose Leash
5) Sit and Down on Cue
6) Stay and Recall
7) Reaction to Distractions
8) Walk Thru a Crowd
​9) Meeting a Friendly Person with a Dog
10) 3 Minute Separation from Owner

Week 1 Benicia Marina behind Yacht Club
Week 2 Gazebo at City Park (1st & Military, Benicia)
Week 3 Pet Food Express Southampton Shopping Center
Week 4 Benicia Marina walk to Farmers Market
THURS 6pm Sept 9-Sept 30.2021