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!

​What we are doing to keep students safer from COVID as we start group classes in April 2021
  • ​Hand sanitizing and masks are required.
  • The VDTC training facility is only open for students and members, not the general public.
  • Class sizes are reduced for ample distancing and limited to 1 person per dog.
  • Classes will be working outdoors for portions of the class time to reduce indoor time.
  • VDTC warehouse roll up door and all 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 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.
BEGINNING MANNERS B $150
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at various 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. Manners B skills include: loose leash walking with dog pals, recall games, wait, go to mat, leave It- food on the floor, leave it- call away from sniffs and more
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.  Learn how to use positive consequences to teach and improve desired behaviors.  Puppy Manners A skills include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, leave it, and great recall games.
PUPPY MANNERS B $150
1 hour a week for 4 weeks at various Benicia locations for real world training
Taught by Trish Iriye
For puppies 6 mo and under only.  Puppy Manners B is the second half of the Puppy 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. Manners B skills include: loose leash walking with dog pals, recall games, wait, go to mat, leave It- food on the floor, leave it- call away from sniffs and more
​PUPPY PLAY & LEARN SOCIALIZATION CLASS  (8-16 week old pups 0nly) $150 
No Current Offerings of Socialization Classes due to Covid-19
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 Vet and one round of puppy shots at least one week before 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.
 Download the 2 FREE e-books from Dr. Ian Dunbar for great puppy and dog training tips like how to potty train and more! 
​Before You Get Your Puppy & After You Get Your Puppy  Both are "must reads" for new dog owners & adopters regardless of the dog's age!
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) ($150/5 weeks w/ CGC test week 5)
No Current Offerings of CGC Classes
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 10 item CGC test