All Breed Training Club

Training is offered in 6-week sessions with weekly one-hour classes. Programs include Puppy I (10–16 weeks), Puppy II (4 months–1 year), Obedience I & II (8 months+), Obedience III (competition prep), Tricks, Pawsitive Reactions (reactivity), and Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog prep. Each level builds on the previous, focusing on the 3 Ds: distraction, distance, and duration. Prerequisites apply for higher levels. Run-throughs and trials are available for practice.

Pricing Summary

Class fees are low-cost and discounted for members who volunteer. All training classes require club membership. Specific pricing not listed, but membership and class fees are structured to be affordable for all dog owners.

Policies

Classes are cancelled during severe weather, as noted on the website (e.g., January 20–22, 2025). No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is provided beyond weather-related updates. All classes require membership and are non-refundable unless canceled by the club.

All Breed Training Club of Akron (ABTCA) is a nonprofit dog training club founded in 1949 that offers group training classes for dogs of all breeds and ages. They specialize in positive reinforcement methods and provide structured programs from Puppy I through Obedience III, as well as specialized classes like Agility, Rally, Tricks, Pawsitive Reactions (for reactivity), and Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog preparation. All classes require club membership, which grants access to discounted rates through volunteering and a community of dog owners sharing resources, events, and dog sports opportunities. ABTCA emphasizes building strong handler-dog bonds through consistency, patience, and fun. They also host trials, run-throughs, and social events like awards banquets and member picnics.

The club is committed to making training affordable and accessible, with low-cost classes and a focus on community involvement. Members can participate in dog sports beyond the club’s offerings, such as herding, dock diving, and tracking, through peer networks. ABTCA is an AKC-affiliated organization and was awarded the 2025 AKC Public Education Award.

All training occurs at their facility located at 229 E. Howe Rd, Tallmadge, OH, and classes are held in a group setting with no private in-home or board-and-train services offered.

Accomplishments

ABTCA was awarded the 2025 AKC Public Education Award. The club has been operating since 1949 and is an AKC-affiliated nonprofit organization with a long-standing reputation for community-based dog training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must first become ABTCA members. Once enrolled, they can book a spot in any available class through the “Book Online” portal. New members are encouraged to review the Membership FAQs and class schedule before registering.