Dog Obedience Club of Hollywood

Training begins with Puppy STAR (for puppies up to 1 year) and Manners (for adults over 1 year), followed by Manners II and Canine Good Citizen. The Obedience Skills class is a 3-week prerequisite for competition obedience and rally. All classes are 6-week sessions except Obedience Skills. Classes are structured progressively with prerequisites required for advancement. Training prepares dogs for AKC STAR, CGC, and Competition Obedience trials.

Pricing Summary

All 6-week group classes cost $100.00. Registration and payment are required online via the Class Registration page. No pricing is listed for advanced competition classes or 3-week Obedience Skills class.

Policies

Registrations must be completed and paid online. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated on the website.

Dog Obedience Club of Hollywood (DOCOH) is a dog training facility located in Davie, Florida, offering group obedience classes for puppies, adult dogs, and competitive handlers. They provide structured 6-week training programs starting with Puppy STAR and Manners classes for basic obedience, progressing to Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation and advanced Obedience Skills classes for those aiming to compete in AKC Obedience Trials. Their training emphasizes precision, willingness, and enjoyment in dog-human teamwork, rooted in the historical principles of AKC obedience developed by Mrs. Helen Whitehouse Walker. Classes are held at the Bergeron (Davie) Rodeo Grounds, and all registrations are completed online. The club supports multiple dog sports including Agility, Rally, and Tracking, and hosts annual events like the Canine RoundUp Cluster. Training is group-based and requires prior completion of foundational classes for advanced levels.

DOCOH is affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and offers AKC-recognized programs including STAR Puppy, CGC, and Competition Obedience. Their instructors include Stacy Santarone for Obedience and Tracking, and Alyson Casper for Agility. The club encourages community involvement through member-only resources, trials, and performance galleries showcasing trained dogs.

They do not offer private, in-home, board-and-train, or day-training services. All training occurs at their facility during scheduled group sessions.

Accomplishments

DOCOH is an AKC member club with a history rooted in the original AKC Obedience program developed in 1933. They host AKC-recognized trials and events including the annual Canine RoundUp Cluster. Their training follows the foundational principles established by Mrs. Helen Whitehouse Walker.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must review class descriptions and calendars on the website, then register and pay online via the Class Registration 2025 page. Dogs must meet age and prerequisite class requirements before enrolling in higher-level classes.