Club-Doggie

Club-Doggie offers group classes in dog agility during fall, winter, and spring, with private lessons available year-round. Online training is provided through a membership portal with courses such as Foundation for Agility Success, Distance Dynamics, and The Blind Cross Course. They also offer Dog Training Quickies for bite-sized lessons. Classes are small, with multiple trainers present, and include demonstrations followed by hands-on practice. Clients can use the indoor facility as a gym for practice outside of class hours. Seminars with national trainers are held periodically.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are directed to contact the business directly for information on private lessons, group classes, and membership rates. Packages and payment plans are not described.

Policies

Club-Doggie does not provide explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies on their website. Clients are encouraged to contact them directly for inquiries regarding class changes or scheduling.

Club-Doggie is a dog training facility based in Hiddenite, North Carolina, offering in-person and online dog agility training for dogs of all levels—from puppies to competitive athletes. They specialize in reward-based, positive reinforcement training methods designed to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners while building skills for agility and everyday life. The business features a spacious indoor training complex with top-quality agility equipment, a gym membership option for year-round practice, and an on-site pet supply store. They also host seminars with nationally recognized trainers and provide private, semi-private, and group classes. Club-Doggie does not offer behavior modification for aggression or reactivity issues. Their training programs emphasize fun, consistency, and community, with a family-run atmosphere and highly experienced instructors who are active competitors and educators in the agility world.

They offer online training through a membership portal, allowing clients to access courses and videos remotely. Classes are available in fall, winter, and spring for group introductions, with private lessons offered year-round. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and designed to simulate real-world agility environments. Clients appreciate the supportive community, expert instruction, and ability to train regardless of weather or heat.

In addition to training, Club-Doggie sells dog food, supplies, accessories, and gift cards, and offers a dog agility terminology guide and home-study materials to support learning outside of class.

Accomplishments

Jubie Rueschenberg, lead trainer, holds certifications in Science and Application of Clicker Training, Animal Behavior, Canine Emotion and Cognition (Duke University), and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She has won USDAA Performance Grand Prix Tournament 1st Place and DOCNA Regional Champion titles. She has published articles on strategic reinforcement and play-based training. The business hosts nationally recognized trainers for seminars and is respected in the competitive agility community.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are directed to visit the “New? Start Here!” page on the website to learn about class options, then contact the business via phone, email, or text to begin the process. Private lessons are available year-round, while group classes are seasonal. Online membership can be accessed directly through the classroom portal.