Dunes Dog Training Club Hebron

Classes are held weekly for 7 weeks: Basic on Tuesdays, Puppy and Advanced on Wednesdays. Puppy classes are for 8 weeks to 6 months; Basic and Advanced require dogs 6 months and older. Prerequisites apply for Advanced (Basic completion). CGC and CGCA test points are taught in Advanced classes. Therapy Dog and Trick Dog training are offered as separate programs with evaluations. Pre-registration is mandatory with contract and payment submitted one week prior to start. No walk-ins allowed.

Pricing Summary

7-week sessions cost $120 for Puppy, Basic, and Advanced classes. Payment must be exact cash, check, or money order. No credit/debit cards accepted. Pets N Vets qualified Veterans train for free; other Veterans receive 50% discount. Trick and Rally class pricing is TBD.

Policies

Pre-registration required with completed contract and payment submitted at least one week before class start. No walk-ins or same-day sign-ups. No refunds or rescheduling mentioned. Classes are limited in size. Must provide proof of vaccinations. No credit/debit card payments accepted.

Dunes Dog Training Club is a non-profit, AKC-member obedience club founded in 1954, offering group dog training classes in Hebron, Indiana. They provide Puppy, Basic, and Advanced Obedience classes, as well as specialized programs for Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Rally, Trick Dog titles, Therapy Dog qualification, and Service Dog training through their Pets N Vets program. The Pets N Vets program offers free training for qualified U.S. Military Veterans with PTSD/TBI, and a 50% discount on general classes for all other Veterans. Classes are held at their facility at 616 N. Front Street, Hebron, IN, and require pre-registration. They accept cash, check, or money order only, and require proof of vaccinations. Their instructors are experienced and focus on positive, structured training methods aligned with AKC standards.

They also offer evaluation services for AKC Trick Dog titles and support therapy dog certification. The club hosts fundraisers and accepts tax-deductible donations to sustain their Veterans program. They emphasize community involvement, transparency (Gold GuideStar Seal), and affordable training since 1954.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1954; 13 years of Pets N Vets program since 2012; Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar; AKC member obedience club; offers AKC-recognized titles (CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Trick Dog levels).

How to Get Started!

Visit the Classes or Printable Forms page to download and complete a contract. Submit payment (cash, check, or money order) at least one week before the class start date. Contact via phone or email to confirm availability and receive class details.