Dunes Dog Training Club

Classes are offered in 7-week sessions: Puppy (Wednesdays, 8 weeks–6 months), Basic (Tuesdays, 6+ months), and Advanced (Wednesdays, 6+ months, requires Basic prerequisite). Advanced classes cover CGC and CGCA test points with evaluations in Week 7. Trick Dog and Rally classes are offered on a TBD schedule with pre-registration required. Therapy dog training is available as a follow-up to Advanced classes. All classes require pre-registration via downloadable forms and payment submitted at least one week before the start date. No walk-ins allowed.

Pricing Summary

7-week session pricing is $120 for Puppy, Basic, and Advanced Obedience classes. Payment must be made in exact cash, check, or money order; no credit or debit cards accepted. Veterans who qualify for Pets N Vets receive free classes; others may receive a 50% discount if they do not qualify for the program. Trick Dog and Rally class costs are TBD.

Policies

Pre-registration is mandatory with contract and payment submitted at least one week before class start. No walk-ins or walk-in sign-ups on the first night. No refunds or rescheduling mentioned. Classes require proof of vaccinations. Payment must be exact cash, check, or money order. No credit/debit cards accepted. Class sizes are limited.

Dunes Dog Training Club is a non-profit, AKC-member obedience club based in Hebron, Indiana, offering affordable group dog training classes for the general public and free training for qualified U.S. Military Veterans through its Pets N Vets program. Since 2012, the club has provided structured obedience training sessions including Puppy, Basic, and Advanced classes, with a focus on preparing dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), Urban CGC, and Trick Dog titles. Classes are held at their facility at 616 N. Front Street, Hebron, IN, and require pre-registration with payment by cash, check, or money order. The club also offers therapy dog training, rally obedience preparation, and support for service dog development. All instructors are experienced volunteers with over 50 years of combined training experience, and the organization is transparently accredited with a Gold GuideStar Seal. The club supports veterans with PTSD by providing them with free or discounted training, and encourages community support through donations and fundraising events.

The club emphasizes positive, structured learning environments with small class sizes, social distancing, and regular sanitization. They provide training collars and leashes for purchase and require proof of vaccinations. Their programs are designed to help dogs become well-behaved companions, therapy animals, or competition-ready dogs, with evaluations offered at the end of advanced sessions.

Accomplishments

Celebrating 13 years of Pets N Vets program (since 2012), 13 years of operation since 1954, Gold GuideStar Seal for non-profit transparency, AKC-member obedience club, and certified evaluators for AKC CGC, CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog titles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must download and complete a contract from the “Printable Forms” page, submit payment (cash, check, or money order) at least one week before the class start date, and ensure their dog has up-to-date vaccinations. Contact via email or phone to confirm availability and receive class details.