Columbus All-Breed Training

Columbus All-Breed Training Club offers a range of classes from foundational obedience to advanced dog sports. Core offerings include Puppy Kindergarten and Beginning Obedience, aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership and providing owners with basic control over their dogs, including socialization, recall, polite leash walking, and good household manners. For those seeking more advanced training, the club provides classes in Advanced Agility, Competition Obedience, Rally, Fast CAT, and Conformation. Specialty classes cover areas such as Attention, Retrieve, Earthdog, Barn Hunt, and Scentwork/Tracking. The club also offers Canine Good Citizen preparation and testing. Classes run continuously throughout the year, and members can participate in run-through practices for various dog sports.

Pricing Summary

Membership is required for training. Apprentice Membership is for one Puppy Kindergarten or Beginning Obedience course, with fees noted on specific application pages. Elected Membership dues are $125.00 per year for a Single Membership, $150.00 per year for a Family Membership, and $25.00 per year for Junior Memberships (ages 12-17 with adult guardian). Elected members can train as many dogs in as many classes as they like without additional fees beyond annual dues. A $150.00 transfer fee may apply for new elected members demonstrating basic obedience skills. If an elected membership applicant is not voted in, dues are refunded.

Policies

For elected membership applications, if an applicant is not voted in by the Board of Trustees, any submitted elected membership dues will be refunded.

Columbus All-Breed Training Club (CATC) is Central Ohio’s only AKC licensed, not-for-profit dog training club, dedicated to promoting training and responsible dog ownership. Founded in 1953, they have been helping people coexist with their dogs in a happy home for over 70 years. They teach owners to train their dogs, whether for household companionship or dog sport competition.

CATC offers classes for all levels, from Puppy Kindergarten and Beginning Obedience to advanced agility, competition obedience, rally, and specialty classes like Attention, Retrieve, Earthdog, Barn Hunt, and Scentwork/Tracking. They also provide Canine Good Citizen preparation and testing. The club boasts a private fenced training facility with two air-conditioned and heated buildings, allowing for up to six indoor classes at a time year-round. Building B has turf flooring, and there are two outdoor fenced rings.

With over 75 volunteer instructors and a diverse membership of over 500, CATC provides a friendly community of dog lovers and enthusiasts. The majority of veterinarians in Central Ohio highly recommend their classes. They also host AKC and BHA Trials and offer social activities and picnics.

Accomplishments

Columbus All-Breed Training Club is Central Ohio’s only AKC licensed, not-for-profit dog training club. Established in 1953, the club has been operating for over 70 years. They have a large training staff of over 75 volunteer instructors and a membership exceeding 500. The majority of veterinarians in the central Ohio area highly recommend their classes.

How to Get Started!

To begin, prospective clients can enroll in a Puppy Kindergarten or Beginning Obedience course through an Apprentice Membership. For Elected Membership, applicants must submit an application signed by two current CATC members in good standing, pay annual dues, and meet one of three criteria: completion of a CATC Beginning Obedience class within the last two calendar years, prior Elected Membership within the last two dues years, or demonstration of basic obedience training skills to the Director of Training (which incurs a transfer fee). Applications are voted on by the Board of Trustees.