FAMILY PET CLASSES at DTCCC

Our classes use a positive, science-based method of training that makes it easy and fun for both dog and owner alike. Wherever your interests lie, we have a training program that will fit your needs.

Dates listed below are the starting dates for individual six week sessions. Your class will meet the same day and time each week. All family members are welcome to attend.

Kindergarten Puppy Training (KPT)
For puppies ages 10 to 16 weeks at start of session.
Six Week Session- class meets for one hour, once a week.
Fee: $125
Fee includes complimentary coupon for our drop in (Pup-Pourri) puppy class. $15 value.

The most critical time for your puppy's social development occurs before 5 months of age! With our positive and gentle approach to learning , puppies and owners will be introduced to basic manners - Name and attention, sit, down, come, and walking on leash, handling and grooming. Learn management techniques for house training, chewing, and especially important at this age, how to be gentle with his mouth.

KPT will help develop the confidence and social skills needed for your puppy to become a well adjusted adult. Using games and supervised play sessions your puppy will meet and interact with people, children, and other puppies. Also, help your puppy build confidence and have fun on our puppy sized agility obstacles!

KPT graduates receive a $20 discount coupon toward a Level 1 class.

Click here for our KPT registration form

Pup-Pourri (our drop in puppy class)
For puppies between the ages 10 to 20 weeks. No preregistration necessary!
One hour session: Fee: $15 per class.

Covers basic handling and training: mouthing and biting, sit, down, walking on leash, settle, play time and group social interaction, meeting and greeting, puppy agility obstacle course, problem behavior solving.
Please bring a copy of your puppies' current vaccination record with you to your first class. Also bring a supply of soft, non crunchy training treats, a small bowl for water, and a chew or play toy. Puppies should wear a flat, snap or buckle style collar. No choke collars and no retractable leashes please.

Basics for Puppies - Level 1
For older puppies ages 17 weeks to 8 months at the start of the session & Pup-Pourri and KPT grads.
Six Week Session - class meets for one hour, once a week.
Fee: $150. $130 (with coupon) for DTCCC Kindergarten Puppy Training grads.
Level 1 graduates receive a $20 discount coupon toward the next level 2 class.

This course is a continuation of your early puppy training and will help you to continue training using our positive, reward-based training techniques. Behaviors practiced are sit, down, stay, come with distractions, leave it, walk nicely on leash, sit for petting. Some supervised social time also included.

Basic Manners - Level 1
All ages - For any dog 5 months of age or older with no prior formal training.
Six Week Session- class meets for one hour, once a week.
Fee: $150. $130 (with coupon) for DTCCC Kindergarten Puppy Training graduates.

An introduction to household manners every dog needs to know.
Learn to teach your dog to pay attention when asked. How to teach Sit, Down, Wait/Stay , Come when called, and Walking on Leash, Leave it.
Address bad habits early. Learn how to prevent or eliminate undesirable behaviors such as jumping up, inappropriate chewing, stealing, and more. Learn the fundamentals of positive reinforcement training techniques and effective canine communication.
The goal is building a cooperative and trusting relationship with your dog that will last a lifetime.
Level 1 graduates receive a $20 discount coupon toward the level 2 class.

Petite Pooches - Level 1
Would your dog prefer to look eye to eye instead of eye to thigh with his classmates? If so, this is the class for you. Class is designed for toy and small breed dogs (less than 25 pounds at maturity). Taught in a safe and comfortable environment, behaviors include sit, down, wait, come when called, walking on leash, and sit for petting, Other topics covered: Small Dog Safety, Barking, Grooming and Handling, Socialization, and Preventing and Dealing with Problem Behaviors.
Class is limited to small and toy breeds only ( under 30 lbs adult weight).

Click here for our Level 1 registration form

Call for enrollment information 610-280-6960 or email: infosec@dtccc.org.

Class availability and schedule is subject to change or cancellation if minimum enrollment is not met.

Class size is limited to eight dogs per class.

Classes meet for one hour once a week, for six consecutive weeks. However, there may be breaks for holidays, weather cancellations, or other events.
Classes and schedules are subject to change or cancellation if adequate enrollment is not met.

How To Enroll:Choose your first choice class starting date from the SCHEDULE list.
Indicate a second choice on your application. Classes fill early, return your completed application by mail as soon as possible. A place in class will be reserved only when the signed application, profile and vaccination record is received with payment. We cannot reserve a space in the class over the phone, fax, or email. Children over 12 are permitted to train, but an adult guardian must be present at all classes.

Class Location: All classes are held indoors at our training center in the Whiteland Business Park, 880 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341. Class observers are always welcome, but please leave your dog or puppy at home.

Class Confirmation: Directions to the club and other helpful information will be included with a class confirmation letter which will be emailed or mailed to you at least one week prior to the first class. You must be registered and have received confirmation to attend the class. Call 610-383-1979 if you have not received your confirmation notice. Drop in attendance is accepted only in Pup-Pourri and Show Handling classes.

Refund Policy: A full refund will be issued if notice of cancellation is received by the Information Secretary at least 7 days prior to the start of the first class. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to the start of the first class will be refunded all but $20.
No refunds will be issued after the start of the first class.

If the application you are looking for is not available online, please call 610-280-6960 or send an e-mail to enroll@dtccc.org.

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