Des Moines Obedience Training Club

Training You to Train Your Dog

*All dogs must BRING PROOF of current DHLP/Parvo vaccinations, rabies certificate and a negative stool check.  (No Rabies Certificate required for puppies under 4 months of age.)

Bring your dog's favorite soft treats to class
*No wolves or wolf hybrids
*Persons must be 14 years of age or older to train in class. Family and friends are welcome to observe.
*Dogs not registered in a class are not permitted on DMOTC premises
*Prices and class schedules are subject to change without notice. NO REFUNDS.
*Class size may be limited. All classes offered on a first come, first served basis, NO PRE-REGISTRATION.
*Senior citizen discount (age 60 or older): $5 discount offered for each class.

Class Schedules

To contact us call:

515-285-7130

KPT

- Level 1

A basic development training course designed for the 2 - 6 month old puppy. Emphasis is on socialization with people and other puppies, and introduction to basic training, growth, nutrition, grooming and problem solving. 45 - 55 minute class sessions, 8 weeks. Fee: $80

Beginners

- Level 2

A class for dogs 6 months of age and older aimed at training you to train your dog. Emphasis is on the training needed to make the dog a good companion: walk on a loose leash, sit, stand, down stay and come when called. Information with regard to nutrition, grooming, crate training, problem solving, etc. is included. One hour class sessions, 8 weeks. Fee: $90

Intermediate

- Level 3

A class for those persons interested in extending the beginning training methods with emphasis on dog obedience and the AKC Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC).  Dog's attention, position and response along with consistency from the handler are the foundation needed for other dog/handler activities. Prerequisite: Beginners. One hour class sessions, 8 weeks. Fee: $80

Advanced

- Level 4

A class designed to prepare handlers and their dogs for competitive events including Rally. Prerequisite: Intermediate. One Hour class sessions, 8 weeks. Fee: $70

Bring Your Puppy, a buckle collar, their favorite soft treats and a toy the First Night of Class!

 

Class Registration at  6:30 pm unless noted.

Do NOT Bring Dogs First Night of Class

Class Registration        First Night Registration 6:15 pm

(Sign up for class times of 6:15 or 7:30 is available.)

 

Wednesday Evenings            May 7th—June 25th, 2008    

                                                    June 4th—July 23rd, 2008

                                                    July 16th—September 3rd, 2008

                                                    August 20th—October 8th, 2008

                                                    September 24th—November 12th, 2008

                                                    October 22nd—December 10th, 2008

 

Saturday  Mornings: 10am

Limited Registration              

                                                    April 5th—May 17th, 2008 (2 hrs on 17th)

                                                    September 13th—November 1st, 2008

Tuesdays        March 4th—April 22nd, 2008

Mondays         April 7th—June 2nd, 2008

                          (no class May 26th)

Tuesdays        June 10th—July 29th, 2008

Mondays         July 7th—August 25th, 2008

Tuesdays        September 9th—October 28th, 2008

Mondays         October 6th—November 24th, 2008

2008

Tuesdays l March 4th—April 22nd

Intermediate—7:30; Advanced 6:15

Mondays l April 7th—June 2nd (No class May 26th)

Intermediate—7:30; Advanced 6:15

Tuesdays l June 10th—July 29th

Intermediate—6:15 pm; Advanced—7:30 pm

Mondays l July 7th—August 25th

Intermediate—6:15 pm; Advanced—7:30 pm

Tuesdays l September 9th—October 28th

Intermediate—7:30; Advanced 6:15

Mondays l October 6th—November 24th

Intermediate—7:30; Advanced 6:15

 

Intermediate and Advanced Class Schedule:

Bring Dogs First Night of Class

Class Registration at times indicated.