The Obedience Club of San Diego County

This class is for dogs 6 months and older.  On occasion puppies younger than 6 months maybe considered for this class.  If you think you puppy is ready for Beginning Obedience and would like your puppy evaluated, please contact admin@ocsdc.org

Obedience behaviors are taught so the dog is starting to learn more acceptable behaviors when heeling and better control at home. Using positive methods of learning, this class will teach you how to reward good behaviors and discourage less desirable ones. Learn the basics such as heel, sit, down, come, stay, stand and finish. 

Week 1 (Orientation - NO DOGS)

No prior behaviors are required. Dogs with uncontrolled behavior and/or resistance to training directions at the subsequent classes will be dismissed from class. They will be referred to a private trainer for evaluation and recommendation before returning to class. 

Bring a chair for your comfort on orientation night.  Classes are held in the San Diego Zoo Parking Lot. 

Class Length: 7 weeks

Starting Date and Time:  Wednesday, JANUARY 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM

Cost: Club Members - $100     Non-Club Members - $110

Class Size: Minimum of 8

Instructor:   Dana

Prerequisites: Completion of the Club's Beginning Obedience class, or prior approval of the instructor.  Applicants who have taken a beginner obedience class outside of OCSDC may ask to be reviewed for eligibility prior to the start of the class. 

Building on Beginning Obedience . . .NEXT CLASS START DATE PENDING

This class builds on the Beginning Class, honing skills and adding distractions plus all skills needed to take the CGC test are covered. The emphasis is on developing more reliable responses to obedience commands under more distracting circumstances. This class is designed for owners who want a more reliable, confident dog that would be safe in most situations or are interested in competing at a later date. A well-mannered, obedient companion is the goal of this class. 

This class will consist of 7 weeks of instruction. 

Class Length: 7 weeks)

Cost: Club Members - $100     Non-Club Members - $110

Class Size: Minimum of 6

Class Dates:  Contact Instructor (email address is on the form)

Class Time:  (Start date will be confirmed by Instructor when minimum class size is met.  Please register to ensure a spot.)

Instructor:  Dana

Prerequisites:  This class is for puppies over 7 months that aren't yet ready for Beginning Obedience.  This class is about integrating your new puppy into the family as a cooperative family member.  Learning and proofing basic commands for the puppy, insuring bonding with the owner is getting the desired home behavior, appropriate people and dog socialization skills are key to success. Our goal is to teach appropriate behavior to minimize risk of a rehomed or surrendered dog.  Think about it... "If you allow the behavior, then it is ok". 

Class Length: TBD

Cost: $100

Class Size: Minimum of 8 

Day/Time: TBD     Instructor        TBD