Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association

Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association offers structured training classes in various disciplines including Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent work, and Conformation. They also host competition trials sanctioned by AKC in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent work, and FastCAT.

Beyond formal classes and trials, they provide “Open Floor” training sessions three days a week and Agility Run Thrus on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings for practice. The organization also hosts dog-related seminars covering training methods, dog conditioning, and wellness, and conducts AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA), and Tricks Tests.

Pricing Summary

Pricing information for classes, ring rentals, and building rentals is available in a downloadable PDF document.

Policies

Policies regarding refunds and aggressive dogs are available in downloadable PDF documents.

Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association (MADTA) is a volunteer, nonprofit club established in 1981, welcoming all dogs, both mixed breed and purebred, to their training classes. They offer classes in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent work, and Conformation, and club membership is not required to participate in training.

MADTA is an American Kennel Club (AKC) affiliate, hosting AKC trials, matches, seminars, and special demonstrations. They emphasize developing understanding and friendship between dog and owner through diligent training.

They utilize proven Positive Reinforcement training methods, aiming for classes to be an enjoyable “game” for dogs. Their philosophy focuses on dogs learning through advantageous experiences to foster a happy dog that desires to please its owner.

The facility provides opportunities for practice sessions and simulated dog show run-thrus. All instructors are volunteers available to assist with dog-related questions or problems, and they offer references for situations they cannot handle. MADTA’s goals are to promote good canine citizenship and well-loved family members. They also host competition trials in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Scent work, and Coursing (FastCAT), along with dog-related seminars on training methods, conditioning, and wellness. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity dedicated to the betterment of dogs.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1981, Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association is a long-standing volunteer nonprofit club. They are an affiliate of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and operate as a 501(c)(3) charity.

Their teams have achieved notable success in competitions, including a First Place finish for Team 1 and a 12th place ranking for Team 2 out of 34 teams at DOCOF 2014. In DACOF 2016, their team placed 22nd out of 55 teams.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners can get started by reviewing the training class schedules and registering online for upcoming sessions. Information regarding online registration is available through an FAQ section. General Membership Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM.