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.
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How to register for VDTC pet dog classes
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PUPPY Preschool
45 min a week for 4 weeks at VDTC Taught by Trish Iriye For puppies 6 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. See Trish's other puppy class dates at purchase link SAT 9am SEPT 9- SEPT 30,2023 $150 2024 SAT 9am JAN 13-FEB 3, 2024 $175 THURS 5pm FEB 8-29, 2024 $175 SAT 9am MAR 9-MAR 30, 2024 $175 THURS 5pm APR 11-MAY 2, 2024 $175 VDTC SUMMER BREAK SAT 9am SEPT 7-28, 2024 $175 THURS 6pm OCT 3-24 $175 |
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BEGINNING MANNERS A Indoor Training
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. See Trish's other Manners classes at purchase link SAT 10am SEPT 9- SEPT 30,2023 $150 2024 classes: SAT 10am JAN 13-FEB 3, 2024 $175 THURS 6pm FEB 8-FEB 29, 2024 $175 SAT 10am MAR 9-MAR 30, 2024 $175 (1 week off between A & B) THURS 6pm APR 11-MAY 2, 2024 $175 THURS 6p JUNE 6-27 $175 (no B class follows- can join 6p Wed 7/24 B) VDTC SUMMER BREAK SAT 10a SEPT 7-28, 2024 $175 |
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BEGINNING MANNERS B Out on the Town $175
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 TUES 6p SEPT 11-Oct 3, 2023 SAT 10a OCT 7-OCT 28,2023 THURS 6p OCT 12-NOV 9,2023 (no class 11/2) 2024 classes: WED 6p FEB 7-28, 2024 SAT 10a FEB 10- MAR 2, 2024 TUES 6p FEB 20-MAR 12, 2024 THURS 6p MAR 7- 28, 2024 WED 6p APRIL 3-24, 2024 SAT 10a APRIL 13-MAY 4, 2024 TUES 6p APRIL 16-MAY 7, 2024 THUR 6p MAY 9-30. 2024 TUES 6p JUNE 11-JULY 2, 2024 WED 6p JULY 24- AUG 14 2024 TUES 6p AUG 6-27, 2024 WED 6p SEPT 18-OCT 10, 2024 TUES 6p OCT 1-22, 2024 SAT 10a OCT 5-26, 2024 |
What we are doing to keep Pet Dog Class students safer from COVID
- 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.