Allentown Dog Training Club

Training is offered in 6-week sessions across multiple levels: Puppy Kindergarten (8 weeks–5.5 months), AKC STAR Puppy, Beginner through Utility Obedience, Basic to Masters Rally, Trick Dog levels, Scent Work, and Canine Good Citizen programs. Classes are held weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Macungie Park. Progression is based on skill mastery, with members advancing through levels. Annual AKC-sanctioned trials and club shows provide competition opportunities.

Pricing Summary

Members receive discounted class rates; non-members pay higher fees. Pricing details not publicly listed. Registration requires completion of forms and membership application for full benefits.

Policies

Classes are canceled during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s weeks. No classes held the week of November 24, 2025. Cancellations and updates are posted on the website and Facebook page. No refund or rescheduling policy explicitly stated.

Allentown Dog Training Club is a licensed AKC Obedience and Rally training club established in 1953, offering year-round group training classes for dogs of all breeds and ages. They provide structured programs in Puppy Kindergarten, Obedience (from Beginner to Utility levels), Rally (Basic to Masters), Tricks, Scent Work, and Canine Good Citizen certification. Training occurs at Macungie Park in Macungie, PA, indoors during fall through spring and outdoors in summer. Members enjoy discounted rates, priority registration, and access to AKC-sanctioned trials, club shows, and community events. All dogs, including mixed breeds, are welcome. The club emphasizes patience, praise, and practice in a supportive, community-driven environment.

Classes are 6-week sessions held on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with drop-in options occasionally available. Training focuses on positive reinforcement and teamwork, with no use of punitive tools mentioned. The club also supports therapy dog visits and public demonstrations, fostering responsible dog ownership and socialization.

ADTC offers specialized programs for puppies, advanced competitors, and pet owners seeking basic manners, and provides resources like newsletters, rally maps, and training forms for continued learning.

Accomplishments

Established in 1953, licensed AKC Obedience and Rally Club, member of Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs. Hosts annual AKC-sanctioned Obedience and Rally Trials, Club Shows, and Awards Banquets. Offers AKC-recognized titles including CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Rally and Obedience titles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective members must download and complete the 2026 Club Application Form and Waiver. Classes are open to all dogs; registration is priority for members. New members must start in Advanced Beginner Obedience unless enrolling in Puppy Kindergarten. Check the website for current session dates and schedule downloads.