Dream Big Training Center

Their program focuses on building sequential skills uniquely for each dog/human team, based on a strong understanding of how dogs learn. They offer one-day clinics for specific needs and two-day clinics for in-depth problem solving, covering training methodology and rules for puppies through advanced competition dogs.

Billy Anderson provides comprehensive training and titling services for all breeds in Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Tracking. This can include full training and titling, or assistance with specific legs towards a title. Training formats include private lessons, drop-off training, and boarding and training.

They also offer AKC Trick Dog title evaluations at the Dream Big Training Center for Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced titles. They can assist with filming and uploading performances for the Trick Dog Performer title.

Pricing Summary

For AKC Trick Dog titles, the evaluation fee is $25 for Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced titles individually, or $65 for all three in one session. Filming only for the Trick Dog Performer title is $25, and filming and uploading is $40. Owners are responsible for the AKC’s $20 fee per title.

Dee Dee and Billy Anderson operate DD’s Dog Training, a business with over 50 years of experience in dog obedience. They offer all-breed competition training in Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, Agility, and Tracking, along with AKC Trick Dog title evaluations.

Their program is built on a strong foundation of sequential skills, uniquely developed for each dog/human team, aiming to avoid confusion and frustration. They understand how dogs learn and are cognizant of individual breeds and specific instincts for various working events.

The facility in Lodi, California, includes indoor and outdoor training areas, 40 acres for tracking, and a 6000 sq ft Dream Big Training Center. They also offer off-site private lessons and clinics, and country dog boarding in other locations. Billy Anderson provides full training and titling services for clients’ dogs, or can assist with specific legs towards a title, emphasizing a gentle and caring approach.

Accomplishments

Dee Dee Anderson began her obedience training over 50 years ago and became an AKC Obedience and Rally judge in 2005. Billy Anderson has over 25 years of experience, becoming a full-time trainer and handler in 2004.

Together, the Andersons have trained and handled over 80 dogs to numerous titles, including 10 Obedience Trial Champions (OTCH), 6699 OTCH Points, 395 High In Trials, and 42 Perfect 200 Scores. Their dogs have frequently placed on the list of top 25 obedience dogs in the country. Notable wins include Tess winning the 1985 Gaines Super Dog Classic, Dream winning the 2007 AKC National Obedience Invitational, and Sliver winning the 2015 Rally National.

Their students have achieved significant success, earning 45 OTCH titles, 4 Obedience Grand Master (OGM) titles, and over 300 other AKC titles in Agility and Tracking. Dee Dee and Billy Anderson were recognized as the 2023 AKC All-Breed Rally Breeders of the Year. They are also lifetime members of the NORCAL Golden Retriever Club and AKC breeders of merit.

How to Get Started!

To schedule a clinic or off-site private lesson, clients can contact them via email at info@DDsDogTraining.com. For additional information or to schedule a Trick Dog evaluation, clients can email Bill Anderson at bill@ddsdogtraining.com or call 209-727-5321. For Trick Dog evaluations, clients will need to provide their name, address, phone, email, dog’s AKC number, registered name, call name, and breed.