Dayton Dog Training Club

Weekly group classes run for multiple weeks, with sessions starting in October 2025 for obedience, rally, agility, scent work, and conformation. Puppy classes are offered multiple times per week for dogs 3–6 months old. Classes are structured by skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced. Registration is competitive and requires early sign-up with vaccination records. Drop-in conformation sessions are available Tuesday evenings.

Pricing Summary

Class fees are reasonable and vary by program; drop-in conformation sessions are $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Payment accepted by cash, check, or money order. Registration requires form submission and payment at time of sign-up.

Policies

Class size is limited; registrations require completed forms and payment. First-time students must submit a recent copy of their dog’s shot record. Registrations are confirmed via notification; unconfirmed applicants must contact the registrar. No cancellation policy is explicitly stated.

The Dayton Dog Training Club is a nonprofit organization founded in 1951 that offers group dog training classes to the public at a reasonable price. All instructors are volunteers with personal experience and certifications, including some who are AKC judges. The club provides training in obedience, rally, agility, tracking, scent work, conformation, and puppy classes. Their facility is fully climate-controlled with matted flooring, ample parking, and restrooms for both humans and dogs. They welcome all dogs—large or small, purebred or rescue—and offer classes for puppies as young as 3 months up to adult dogs. The club is an AKC Member Club and hosts AKC-approved trials and events. They emphasize teaching owners how to train their own dogs, with a focus on positive, skill-based methods aligned with AKC standards.

Classes are offered on a weekly basis in the evenings and mornings across multiple days, with drop-in options available for conformation. Registration requires completion of forms and submission of up-to-date vaccination records. The club also provides training privileges for members and hosts events like agility run-throughs, seminars, and AKC trials throughout the year.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1951, the club is an AKC Member Club that hosts AKC-approved obedience, agility, rally, and tracking trials. Instructors have earned titles and certifications on their personal dogs; some are AKC judges.

How to Get Started!

Prospective students must review the class schedule, complete the registration form, submit a recent vaccination record, and pay via cash, check, or money order. Forms can be mailed or dropped off at the facility in a labeled envelope. Registration opens on specified dates and fills quickly.