NOTE: It is not necessary for you to be a club member in order to take our classes.
Registration for all classes opens on Thursday, October 9 for NYOC members.
For non-members, registration opens on Saturday, October 11.
Please do not submit your registration before 12:01am of the day you are eligible to register.
See below for class descriptions and times. Before registering, please check out our Training Philosophy, FAQs, and our Policies and Procedures.
If you expect to have a puppy, 8–24 weeks old now, and would like to join our puppy class, please let us know (nyoc.training@gmail.com) ASAP. We’d like to save you a spot.
There is no magic wand in dog training. We hope that our training classes will be fun for you and your dog. The classes will be work for you, though! Enjoyable work, hopefully! You will need to practice with your dog 2–3 times a day for 5–10 minutes preferably in a variety of locations e.g., at home, outside, away from home, in order for you and your dog to gain as much as possible from the classes.
Puppy Kindergarten (8 to 24 weeks old) Thursdays @7:00-7:45
Ideal for puppies up to 6 months of age, this class will get you and your puppy off to a good start while learning basic obedience cues such as sit, down and stay/wait coming when called; introduction of a variety … Read More…
First Steps in Dog Training Thursdays @8:30-9:15pm
This class is suitable for dogs over the age of 6 months. We teach you to train your dog in basic obedience and good manners. The classes are designed for both family pets and for dogs who will eventually be … Read More…
Next Steps in Dog Training Thursdays @7:45-8:30 pm
Continue building on skills learned in Puppy class and Basic Obedience 101 through the use of fun, motivational exercises and games. This class is ideal for handlers who are interested in taking part in activities such as dog sports and … Read More…
Rally Novice Tuesdays @6:45 – 7:30pm
Our Rally Obedience Beginner class is an exciting and fun way to try out a dog sport. You and your dog will learn to work more effectively as a team while refining and enhancing skills learned in previous classes. You … Read More…
Rally Intermediate / Advanced Tuesdays @7:40-8:30pm
This class teaches you and your dog to negotiate the more challenging courses at the Intermediate/Advanced level and helps prepare you for off leash work. All CKC Intermediate and Advanced level exercises will be covered. While building the attention and … Read More…
Rally Excellent/Masters Tuesdays @8:30–9:15 pm
Continuing to fine tune foundational rally skills and the team’s working relationship, the Excellent/Masters class will address the CKC signs for these levels. It will also help you build your capacity to successfully handle longer and more demanding courses. Prerequisite: … Read More…
PCD Exercises Wednesdays @7:15-8:00
Seven weeks learning the exercises for beginner-friendly CKC Pre-Companion Dog Trials Heeling on Leash (including Figure 8 exercise) Sit for Exam Recall On Leash Sit and Down Stays Prerequisite: Obedience Foundation or approval of Instructor
Read More...Obedience Foundations/Remedial Engagement Wednesdays @8:00-8:45
Seven week session covering Competitive Obedience basics for Formal or Rally Obedience. Refine your basic training and your dog’s ability to work with you. Also, ideal for remedial work on Engagement. Warm up strategies Establishing/ holding/building sustained attention Set up … Read More…
CD and Beyond Wednesdays @8:45-9:30
Build and refine skills used in Companion Dog (CD) exercises. On and off leash heeling including Figure 8 exercise Refining handler footwork/leash work/body language cues Recall Stays Preparation for jumping Preparation for dumbbell work. (Students must have their own dumbbells … Read More…