Azalea Dog Training Club

Classes are structured in 3- to 5-week sessions held once per week. Each class focuses on specific skills: obedience includes heeling, recall, and stays; rally involves course navigation; agility includes jumps and tunnels; nosework teaches scent discrimination. Game-based obedience uses fun activities like Puppy Ping Pong and Temptation Tower to reinforce impulse control and focus. CGC and STAR testing are administered during the final class. Drop-in sessions are available for advanced students to practice skills.

Pricing Summary

Five-week obedience, agility, or rally classes cost $165. Three-week CGC or Rally classes cost $125. Nosework classes are $96 for three sessions. Obedience drop-in sessions are $25 per session. No refunds or credits are offered for any reason.

Policies

No refunds or credits are given for any reason, including missed classes or dogs in season. Dogs in season may attend only if no intact males are in the class; owners must check with their instructor. Owners are encouraged to attend class without the dog and practice at home if the dog is in season.

Azalea Dog Training Club is a not-for-profit service organization based in Wilmington, NC, offering group dog training classes in obedience, agility, rally obedience, nosework, dog tricks, flyball, and game-based obedience. Founded in 1971, they have over 50 years of community service and specialize in positive, structured training that builds strong human-dog bonds. All instructors hold AKC titles in their disciplines and actively compete, ensuring high-level expertise. They offer specialized classes including Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, puppy STAR training, and drop-in sessions for advanced students. Their game-based obedience class uses fun, structured games to reinforce obedience skills without competition pressure. They also provide nosework classes for scent detection training and flyball for high-energy teams. The club fosters a welcoming, volunteer-driven environment with highly praised instructors known for compassion and knowledge.

Classes are held at their facility and are group-based, with sessions lasting five weeks for $165 or three weeks for $125. They accommodate dogs of all ages and sizes, with flexible options for dogs in season (if no intact males are present). Their community-focused approach has earned glowing reviews from clients across multiple states.

They also offer specialized testing for CGC and STAR titles during class sessions, and their instructors provide guidance on ring readiness for competitors.

Accomplishments

All instructors hold AKC titles in their teaching disciplines and actively compete in trials. The club has been serving the community since 1971, with multiple members earning titles in obedience, agility, rally, and conformation. Instructors regularly attend seminars and update their training skills.

How to Get Started!

Register online for upcoming sessions via the registration link on the website. If online registration fails or a class appears full, call 910-392-2040 for assistance. New students are advised to review class descriptions and session schedules to select the appropriate level.