Cape Fear Dog Training Club
Service area: Fayetteville, NC
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
The Cape Fear Dog Training Club offers classes for house manners and competition obedience, typically running for six or seven weeks. The Beginner Class focuses on basic good manners, including sit, down, stand, stay, and walking on a lead.
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is a six-week class designed to ensure dogs are well-behaved in public and at home, culminating in the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. This class requires basic obedience skills.
For those interested in dog sports, Rally Novice introduces participants to Rally Obedience, covering Novice level signs and competition rules. Rally Intermediate builds on these skills with advanced signs and strategies, requiring instructor approval. Competitive Training Classes include Beginner Novice/Novice, Open, and Utility levels, focusing on advanced obedience exercises like heeling, attention, retrieve, jumping, and drop on recall, with prerequisites for higher levels.
Additionally, the club offers Rally-Go-Round and Independent Training sessions for competitive obedience skills. These are opportunities for independent practice on rally courses or competitive obedience skills amidst distractions, with informal critique available.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The total cost for a six or seven-week training session is $125.00. Payments are accepted via checks or cash; credit cards are not accepted. For Rally-Go-Round and Independent Training, the fee is $5.00 per dog per night or per person, respectively, or a punch card can be used for Independent Training.
Testimonials
“Class with the Cape Fear Dog Training Club is such a great experience! Instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and make learning fun for both my dog and I. I can’t wait to take another class!”
– Erica Goodpaster
“Best place in Fayetteville for dog training. The trainers are caring and knowledgeable and truly want to see you become the best dog owner you can be. Teach you that your not just there to train the dog but to train yourself as well.”
– Jamie Minns
“My dog and I recently completed the CGC class with Joan and what an amazing experience! Starting off I didn’t know if my 9-year-old stubborn beagle would make it through this class. But with Joan’s expert guidance and tips he passed with flying colors all the while making new friends and enjoying the ride! My dog is still the same sweet active boy he always has been but life at home has been much less stressful. Their training methods were firm but loving and got a great response whereas some previous trainers we used advocated shock collars. We are hoping to take more classes and any future dogs we have will also be trained at CFDTC :)”
– Morgan Varner
About the Trainer
The Cape Fear Dog Training Club is the oldest dog training club in North Carolina, established in 1952. It operates as a non-profit organization licensed by the American Kennel Club, dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership and fostering public appreciation for trained dogs.
The club offers a variety of dog training classes for both house manners and competition obedience, catering to the general public. Their instructors are experienced and have earned various obedience titles with their own dogs.
Beyond classes, the club is actively involved in community service, providing public education on training and dog sports. They conduct obedience demonstrations for community groups, nursing homes, and schools, and participate in career education days. The club also supports local K-9 departments by providing pet oxygen masks, transport crates, and training items.
Accomplishments
The Cape Fear Dog Training Club is recognized as the oldest dog training club in North Carolina, having been established in 1952. It operates as a non-profit organization and is a licensed club of the American Kennel Club. The instructors at the club have achieved a variety of obedience titles with their own dogs. The club has also been nominated for the 2025 Best Pet Training for the Fayetteville Community’s Choice Awards.
How to Get Started!
To get more information or to reserve a spot in a class, interested individuals should email Linda at lindacfdtc@gmail.com. For information regarding Independent Training, Don Bierer should be contacted.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
2463 Companion Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28306Listing Tools for Trainers
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