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
What we are doing to keep 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 and masked while indoors.
- 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.
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How to register for VDTC pet dog classes
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PUPPY Preschool $150
50 min 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 been seen by a local vet and 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 9am MARCH 4-MARCH 25,2023 WED 5pm MAY 17-JUNE 7, 2023 |
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BEGINNING MANNERS A Indoor Training $150
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 not refundable after start of class. THURS 6p NEW POSTPONED START DATE FEB 23 - MARCH 16, 2023 (was FEB 16-MAR 9, 2023) SAT 10am MARCH 4-MARCH 25,2023 WED 6pm MARCH 22- APRIL 12, 2023 WED 6pm MAY 17- JUNE 7, 2023 |
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BEGINNING MANNERS B Out on the Town $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- GRADUATION Behind Benicia Yacht Club WED 5p FEB 22-MAR 16, 2023 THUR 6p MAR 16- APR 6, 2023 TUES 6p MAR 21- APR 11, 2023 SAT 10a APR 1- APR 29,2023 (NO CLASS 4/15) WED 6p APRIL 19-MAY 10, 2023 TUES 6p MAY 16- JUNE 6, 2023 THURS 6p JUNE 1- JUNE 22, 2023 WED 6p JUNE 14- JULY 12 (NO CLASS 7/5) TUES 6p JULY 18- AUG 8, 2023 THURS 6p AUG 10-AUG 31, 2023 |
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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 |