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​
PUPPY Preschool $150
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at VDTC
Taught by Trish Iriye
For puppies 6 mo and under only.  Puppy Preschool is a structured class that provides learning and socialization for pups who have had at least one round of puppy shots.  This class is an on leash class, not just a playgroup.  We offer safe and fun exposure to different people and other pups while practicing foundation behaviors like attention/ focus, puppy handling, come, sit, down, hand target and more. 
SAT 9 am Jan 8, 2022-Sat Jan 29, 2022
​​BEGINNING MANNERS A $150
Save $25 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 not refundable after start of class.
SAT 10am Jan 8, 2022-Sat Jan 29, 2022
THURS 6pm Feb 10- March 3, 2022
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.
Week 1- Behind Benicia Yacht Club
Week 2- 9th St Alvarez Park
Week 3- Benicia Marina East 5th St side Turnbull Park
​Week 4- GRDUATION Behind Benicia Yacht Club
​THURS 6pm Nov 4- Dec 2, 2021 (no class Thanksgiving 11/25)
SAT 10 am Feb 5-Feb 26, 2022
​THURS 6pm March 10- March 31, 2022 ​​
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