Not all classes are offered every session. Please fill out a CLASS INTEREST FORM online HERE to start the class sign-up process. If you have questions and are not ready to sign up for a class yet you can email info@gfdtc.org Check upcoming class schedules on our calendar.

What do classes cost?
Class terms vary depending on the trainer and specific level. 

Obedience Classes (may require prerequisites)

Puppy Advanced
Prerequisite: Completion of Puppy Kindergarten is required, having attended a minimum of five PK classes.
Length:  6 weeks
Cost: $80 (6 week class)
Notes: The class will advance dog and handler skills and solutions for common problems.

Beginner Obedience
Repeatable for multiple sessions
Prerequisite: Completion of Puppy Plus, Basic Manners, Puppy Advanced, or instructor approval
Class length: 4 or 6 weeks (depends on instructor)
Cost: $55 (4 week class)/$80 (6 week class)
Class Description: Beginner Obedience will focus on proofing/further developing the skills established in previous classes, pushing distractions for stays, more formal loose leash walking in close proximity to distractions, basic manners, getting a bombroof “drop” and “leave it”, as well covering things like mat training. This is a class that students are encouraged to take multiple times to continue refining skills.

Canine Good Citizen class
Ages: 6+ months of age
Length: 4 weeks. A testing opportunity will be arranged after class completion.
Cost: $55 (4 week class)
Prerequisite: Dogs and their handlers must have attended at least one group class previously or have instructor approval. At the BEGINNING of class dogs must be able to demonstrate “sit” and “down,” knowledge of loose leash walking (this does not need to be mastered, but needs to have a start on the skill), are able to demonstrate knowledge of “stay” (does not need to be mastered, but needs to have a start on the skill), and must be able to work in a training environment with other dogs. The end desire is to complete the CGC test at the end of class.
Class Description: To learn and demonstrate skills needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen title test.

Obedience and Rally Skills
Age: 6+ months
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Puppy Advanced, Basic Manners, Beginner Obedience, or instructor approval
Class length: 4 weeks
Cost: $55
Class Description: Prerequisite for Rally Obedience and Intermediate/Advanced Obedience classes. Skills taught will include heeling, position changes, turns and pivots, stays, formal recall, fronts and finishes, among others.

Novice Rally Obedience
Ages:  Fill out a class interest form and the instructor will be in touch.
Length:  4 or 6 weeks (depends on instructor)
Cost: $55 (4-week class)/$80 (6-week class)
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Obedience and Rally Skills
Class Description:  This class is designed for handler/dog teams to further develop their skills.

Rally Coursework 
Ages:  Fill out a class interest form and the instructor will be in touch.
Length:  Drop-In class, scheduled periodically – check the calendar for dates and times.
Cost: $55 (4 week class)
Prerequisite:  It is expected that students in this class will know how to perform the appropriate exercises for their level (Novice, Advanced, or Excellent).
Class Description:  This class is designed for handler/dog teams who have completed the Rally Obedience class and want the opportunity to practice doing rally courses and to work on fine-tuning handling skills and  teamwork on or off lead.  Each course will be set up in such a way that it can be run as a Novice, Advanced,  or Excellent level course.

Agility Classes
(dog/handler teams must have taken previous classes, or have adequate experience, and can demonstrate to trainers the ability to safely be and work around other dogs in close proximity, come when called, and are responsive to handlers)

Not all classes are offered every session. Please fill out a CLASS INTEREST FORM online HERE to start the class sign-up process. If you have questions and are not ready to sign up for a class yet you can email info@gfdtc.org Check upcoming class schedules on our calendar.

What is agility?

Agility is a sport that appeals to all dog lovers – from young people to senior citizens. It has great spectator appeal. Agility is designed to demonstrate a dog’s willingness to work with its handler in a variety of situations. Dog and handlers negotiate an obstacle course racing against the clock.

Agility is a TEAM sport. The relationship between dog and handler, and the desire for the dog to work with the handler is paramount to success. We encourage teams to work on their relationship skills in the foundation obedience classes.

Our Agility classes may require a dog/handler evaluation. Some classes are not offered every session.

Beginner Agility
Ages: 8+ months of age
Length: 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Completion of Puppy Advanced, Basic Manners, or a skill evaluation if training occurred elsewhere.
Cost: $80
Class Description: This class will provide the skills necessary for Beginner Agility: left and right circle, hand touch, touch plate, watch, wrap, right and left heeling, and a review of commands such as come when called, sit, down, and stay. Agility is a TEAM sport. The relationship between dog and handle, and the desire for the dog to work with the handler is paramount to success. We encourage teams to work on their relationship skills in the foundation obedience classes. Portions of this class may be off leash. While recall does not need to be perfected, the dog should be able to work with the handler.

Agility 1-6, & Coursework

After you take Introduction to Agility, the GFDTC has numerous Agility class options. Based on instructor approval at each level you will be invited to either repeat a class if you need more time or advance to the next level. There are 6 levels to Agility classes after Beginner. Courses are generally 6 weeks long and are $75.