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ORLANDO DOG TRAINING CLUB offers training classes in Obedience, Rally, and
Conformation, to ODTC members and non-members alike. Classes are held nearly
every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the ODTC
Training Center, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando,
Florida.
Obedience training classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Beginners, Crate Games, Canine
Good Citizen Class (CGC), Versatility Level One, Versatility Level Two, Utility
Exercise Practice, Prepare-to-Show, and Rally. Most class courses are for one
hour, once each week for 8 weeks. CGC is a six-week course. Crate Games is a
four-week course.
Pre-registration is required for all classes except Conformation Class
and Prep-to-Show Class. Those classes are available on
a "drop in" basis.
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For more information on AKC Obedience and AKC Rally, go to:
"What Is Obedience?" and
"Getting Started in Rally".
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NEW PUPPY/BEGINNER STUDENTS
ODTC's Puppy & Beginner courses are for puppies and dogs with little or no
prior training. We train you to train your dog.
Puppy & Beginner courses cover walking on a leash, sit, down, come when
called, home manners, and we will discuss hygiene for your pet. A training
manual is provided. See details below.
The cost for non-ODTC members is $110.00 for 8 weeks, by
pre-registration only.
Please download, print and complete the
Puppy & Beginner Class Application Form. Complete both sides and include your $50.00
non-refundable deposit (made payable to ODTC) and mail to:
Linda Unger
ODTC Training Director
640 Viscaya Ave.
Orlando, FL 32839
The class picture above is of a past Puppy/Beginner class and was provided by Mary Ann Sanford.
Please be sure to indicate on your pre-registration form whether you prefer
to take class on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings. We will do our best to assign
you the night you request. However, due to the large volume of registrations we
receive, all requests will be assigned based on the date we receive the
pre-registration form and deposit. Thank you for your understanding.
OTHER NEW STUDENTS
For students who are signing up for Canine Good Citizens or Versatility Level One
or Versatility Level Two classes, please
e-mail the Training Director to
pre-register. Please review the
Training Classes
section below for
class requirements and information.
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Fees listed in bold are for non-ODTC members.
Please note that ODTC does not accept any credit cards or debit cards. Payments
must be by cash or bank check.
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PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASS – $110.00 / 8 weeks
An
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Program.
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Puppies must be 16 weeks of age or YOUNGER for first night of class.
Rabies vaccination is NOT required for this class due to the age of the puppies.
Pre-registration required. Download forms and mail with deposit.
This class is for the new owner of a puppy. Housebreaking
issues, biting, chewing are addressed along with crate training, name
recognition, coming when called, learning to be groomed and handled, walking on
a leash, sit, down and wait. This class will offer new confidence building
experiences for the puppy, as well as the opportunity for the puppy to see and interact with other dog/handler teams. A great way to get your puppy started.
Above Picture: Students of recent Puppy Socialization Class,
Laura Nauman and Tanker,
tackle the A-Frame with style!
Photo provided by Kevin Curtin.
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OLDER PUPPY & BEGINNER CLASS – $110.00 / 8 weeks
An
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Program.
Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Check class schedule for
times.
Pre-registration required. Download forms and mail with deposit.
This class offers all the skills needed for the new family dog; walking on a
loose lead, coming when called, greeting guests politely,
sitting politely to be petted, run to their “place” and stay, waiting to exit doors and vehicles, along
with grooming and housebreaking techniques and skills. Excellent for puppies over 4
months as well as older juveniles who have had little training. 8 weeks,
includes course materials.
Orientation First Night WITHOUT DOGS.
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CRATE GAMES CLASS – $45.00 / 4 weeks
Tuesday evenings as scheduled 8:10 - 9:10pm
Pre-registration required - Limited to 8 students. Email Training Director to register:
lindanny@cfl.rr.com
Does your dog bolt out the door? Whine/fuss in his crate? Does he NOT come when called? Is he unable to use self-control around other
dogs, toys, or treats? New puppy? If so, then Crate Games is the class for you. This class teaches the dog to love his crate, exercise self-control, wait for permission
before exiting, and perform fast and exciting recalls. Each student must bring a hard-sided crate to class and lots of yummy soft treats. Excellent for young puppies
as well as older dogs who have no self-control.
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PET TRICKS CLASS – $45.00 / 4 weeks
Wednesday evenings as
scheduled. Check class schedule for availability.
Pre-registration required - Limited to 10 students. Email Training Director to register:
lindanny@cfl.rr.com
Want to do more with your puppy/dog? How about learn to
pray? Shake, roll over, get a Kleenex, play dead? All fun things to do. This
class utilizes clickers, shaping, and luring to help you learn to interact with
your dog in new ways. The fun is never ending, as the foundation skills you
learn here can be used for the rest of your dog's life to learn new things. Dogs
must have Older Puppy & Beginner Class or equivalent prior to taking Pet Tricks.
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS (CGC) – $70.00 / 6 weeks
Check the class schedule for Class Offering.
Tuesday evenings
8:10 - 9:10pm
Dogs must be at least 6-months-old to take this class.
Pre-registration required. Email the Training Director to register:
lindanny@cfl.rr.com
Dogs must have finished the Older Puppy & Beginner Class prior to this.
The CGC class is designed to help the dog and handler team learn the skills necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
Skills are: Accepting a friendly stranger; sitting politely for petting; appearance & grooming; walking on a loose leash; walking through a crowd;
sit & down on command/staying in place; coming when called; reaction to another dog; reaction to distractions; supervised separation. Students will
train for 5 weeks with the CGC test offered on Week Six for a fee of $15.00. Dog/handler teams that are not ready to test may repeat the class for
$40.00. Dogs NOT enrolled in class MAY take the test on test night for a fee of $15.00. Orlando Dog Training Club has patches and bandanas ($7.00 each)
for those teams that pass the test. Open to all breed and Mixed-breed dogs.
Above Picture: Students of recent CGC Class all passed the CGC test!
Photo provided by Kevin Curtin.
See the
AKC website
for more information.
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VERSATILITY LEVEL ONE CLASS (V1) – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings & Wednesday evenings. Check class schedule
for time.
Limited Class Size. Pre-registration is required. Email
lindanny@cfl.rr.com to register.
Prerequisites: Older Puppy/Beginner Class, Crate Games, CGC and/or
Pet Tricks required. Dog must be able to work in a busy class environment.
Competition Obedience Class with positive motivational training for the new dog and handler team. Offers all the
foundation exercises for the AKC Novice, Open and Utility competition rings, including recalls, quick fronts with chairs and treats, introduces the front box and
swish poles, the broad jump, the pop-up stand for examination, standing cookie tosses & recalls, directed retrieve using plates, finishes, puppy/beginner jumps,
introduction to hand signals, and begins formal heeling training with introduction to the figure eight, about turns, right turns, and left turns. Beginner
sits & downs are included. This class is ongoing and students should plan to take a minimum of 4 sessions until the dog/handler team has a solid foundation
for all of the exercises. Recommendation from the instructor and a skills test is required to move up to Versatility Level Two.
Above Picture: Ronnie Coppola, Diva, and
Judge Rose Doan celebrate 3rd Place, Open A,
at the ODTC Obedience Trial on
October 9, 2010
Photo provided by Linda Unger.
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VERSATILITY LEVEL TWO CLASS (V2) – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Check class schedule for time.
Limited Class Size. Pre-registration is required. Email
lindanny@cfl.rr.com to register.
Prerequisite: Versatility Level One required
Competition Obedience Class - Advanced This class continues the positive motivational training from the Level One program. This class expands the exercises from V-1 for
complete Novice, Open, and Utility competition with pattern heeling, changes of pace, the utility stand for exam, completes a show ring figure 8, broad jumps,
drop on recall, finishes, fronts, retrieves, hold exercises, jumps with plates, “live” and “dead” retrieves, marks and glove work. Includes the
signal exercises, directed jumping, and go outs. This class expands the sit/down exercises for out of sight, time and distance. Scent work is handled
on a “one to one” basis with each student as they become ready. Each student
will work at their own level. This class is ongoing and students may repeat sessions as long as they wish.
The above photo shows (l to r) Paul Reep,
Robert,
and Judge Rose Doan. Paul and Robert won 1st Place
in Open A at the ODTC
Obedience Trial
October 9, 2010. What a way to earn their
first CDX leg! Photo
provided by Linda Unger.
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JUMP SKILLS CLASS – $55.00 / 4 weeks
Check class schedule for availability
Dogs must be at least 11-months of age and be taking V1, V2 or equivalent class.
This class utilizes the Linda Mecklenburg one-jump training skills and flat work for agility and teaches the dog the proper and
safe way to jump utilizing a "rounded" jumping technique. The flat work portion of the class teaches collection and to watch the handler. This is
the perfect class for all dog/handler teams that plan to go on to Open & Utility Obedience and is required for V2 students.
All
students are required to help roll out and set up additional mats and gating
for class and to put away all equipment after class.
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SCENT ARTICLES CLASS – $85.00 / 8 weeks
Check class schedule for availability - Wednesday
evenings when offered
Versatility Level Two (V2) required
Competition Class
Students registering for this class must have the "find
it" game as taught in the Versatility Level Two (V2) class. This program will be
8 weeks of progressive training in scent article discrimination for the AKC
Utility Ring. Students must own a complete set of metal & leather scent articles
and must have an AKC rule book. Pre-register with the Training Director or at
the Registration Desk.
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DIRECTED JUMPING CLASS – $45.00 / 4 weeks
Check class schedule for availability - Wednesday evenings when
offered
Versatility Level Two (V2) required
Competition Class
This class focuses attention on all the components of the
AKC directed jumping exercise in the AKC Utility Class. Getting straight, long
go-outs will be addressed as well as the turn & sit, focus, and taking the
proper jump. It is recommended that all dogs have their hips/elbows x-rayed
before jumping. Jump Skills class is recommended.
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PREPARE TO SHOW CLASS – $10.00 / per class
Wednesday evenings 5:00 - 6:30pm
when available
Limited to 9 dogs per evening – this is a “drop-in” class and is open to all.
10 minute time limit per dog.
Open to all dog/handler teams who are preparing to show in Novice, Open, and Utility obedience classes. All dogs must be
under total control on and off leash. No actual exercises will be taught in this class. This class is designed to offer coaching on what is and is not acceptable
in the obedience-show ring, along with actual ring experience for the dog & handler. All exercises will be called as actually done in the AKC show ring.
Exercises may or may not be performed with other dog/handler teams working on different exercises in the same ring. This allows dogs the opportunity to work
in a very distracted setting similar to an obedience trial/show. Instructors will be assisting students throughout the class. Students must own and bring to
class a current AKC rule book. Rules and scoring will be reviewed. While treats/toys may be used in the ring, this is not an instructional class for
learning the exercise, but is a preparation for the obedience competition environment at all levels, Novice, Open and Utility.
The above picture was taken by Matt Twitty and is of Linda Unger and
her Shetland Sheepdog, Travis. They competed and got their
UD at the
IPOC Obedience Competition on May 1, 2011.
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UTILITY CLASS – $75.00 / 8 weeks
Tuesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00pm
Dogs must have CDX or be currently showing/training at the Open Level.
On Tuesday evenings, we are currently offering a one-hour class that features Utility exercises. This class is for dogs that
already know how to do the exercise but need ring time in a distracted setting with other dog/handler teams to perfect their performance. Different
groupings of exercises are offered each week dependent upon the student needs. The instructor will determine the needs of the class.
The above picture is of Dorothy Rutherford and Missi RuDot performing in
the Open class at
the ODTC October 2010 Obedience Trials.
Photo by Kevin Curtin.
The above picture is of a lesson in glove work.
Photo by Kevin Curtin.
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RALLY CLASS – $40.00 / 4 weeks
Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00pm when available. Registration required.
Check class schedule for start dates.
Overseen and instructed by Gera Blaauw, this class offers guidance and instruction in the fun sport of Rally. Since ring time and
work with the set ups and signs is most important, this is a great opportunity to get counseled practice time in a real ring set up. Different courses are
offered each week, presenting new challenges to the dog/handler team. Experienced guidance by Gera for the best way to execute each course.
Students are expected to help set up and/or pick up after each class.
The above picture is Gera and Justice.
Photo by Brenda J. Noren
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CONFORMATION CLASS – $70.00 / 8 coupons
or $12.00 / single class
Tuesday & Wednesday evenings. Check schedule for
times.
Class offers training in the skills required to best showcase your particular breed of dog in the competitive world of
conformation. Skilled handlers will help you bring out the very best in your dog.
Photo courtesy of Meyer Photo by Rick.
Janet Barber and CH Jandale Going to Press,
call name Aidan. December, 2009
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Class
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Duration
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Non-Club Members
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ODTC Members
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Puppy Kindergarten Class
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8 Weeks
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$110.00
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$100.00
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Older Puppy & Beginner Class
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8 Weeks
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$110.00
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$100.00
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Repeat Older Puppy & Beginner
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8 Weeks
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$55.00
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$50.00
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Crate Games Class
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4 Weeks
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$45.00
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$40.00
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Pet Tricks Class
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4 Weeks
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$45.00
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$40.00
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class
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6 Weeks
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$70.00
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$60.00
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Versatility Level One (V1) Class
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8 Weeks
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$85.00
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$65.00
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Versatility Level Two (V2) Class
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8 Weeks
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$85.00
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$65.00
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Jump Skills Class
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4 Weeks
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$55.00
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$40.00
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Scent Articles Class
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8 Weeks
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$85.00
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$65.00
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Directed Jumping Class
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4 Weeks
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$45.00
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$35.00
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Prepare to Show Class
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on-going
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$10.00
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$7.00
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Utility Exercise Practice Class
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8 Weeks
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$75.00
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$65.00
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Rally Class
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4 Weeks
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$40.00
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$30.00
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Conformation Class
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8-Coupons
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$70.00
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$50.00
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Single Conformation Class
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on-going
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$12.00
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$10.00
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Ring Rental per dog - 15 Minutes
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on-going
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$10.00
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$7.00
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Choose to come to classes either on Tuesdays or Wednesdays
Remember: Most classes require pre-registration
JANUARY -- FEBRUARY, 2012
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes early on the first night
This schedule is valid only for the January/February 2012 session.
A new schedule will be posted during the February/March break.
Please check the website for the new, updated schedule.
Pre-registration required for all classes except
Conformation
Tuesday classes begin on January 10, 2012
Wednesday classes begin on January 11, 2012
Tuesday Classes:
7:00-8:00 pm: Puppy Kindergarten
7:00-8:00 pm: Older Puppy & Beginner
7:00-8:00 pm: Utility Class (using 2 rings)
8:10-9:10 pm: Crate Games
8:10-9:10 pm: Conformation
8:10-9:10 pm: Versatility Level #1
8:10-9:10 pm: Canine Good Citizen
5:00-7:00 pm: Ring Rental available 15 minute segments
Members $7.00 Non-members $10.00
Wednesday Classes:
5:00-6:30 pm: Prepare-to-Show
6:30-8:00 pm: Rally
7:00-8:00 pm: Versatility Level #1
7:00-8:00 pm: Older Puppy & Beginner
8:10-9:10 pm: Conformation
8:10-9:10 pm: Pet Tricks
8:10-9:10 pm: Versatility Level #2
5:00-9:10 pm: Ring Rental available 15 minute segments
Members $7.00 Non-members $10.00
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Rally class begins early to allow for set up and tear down of the equipment. Students are expected to assist.
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Ring Rental Practice & Self Run-Thrus at Orlando Dog Training
Club
Days and Times
Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Wednesdays from 5:00pm to 9:10pm
Pricing: A ring rental is for 15 minutes and back-to-back
run-thrus are only allowed if others are not waiting.
Cost is $7.00 for ODTC
members and $10.00 for non-members.
ODTC Bucks may be used for ring rental practice & self
run-thrus at ODTC on Tuesday & Wednesday nights and as advertised for seminar or
Show & Go events that we offer. ODTC does not allow the use of ODTC Bucks to
enter Obedience or Rally trials at this time.
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We ask that all ODTC students download and read our brief set of basic rules in our
Training Night Handout.
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The Fairgrounds will not be responsible for damage or loss of personal belongings.
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