Milwaukee Dog Training Club

The Puppy Class is a 7-week session designed for puppies 8-16 weeks old at the start of the session, focusing on positive techniques. The first week is a mandatory orientation for handlers only, with puppies staying at home. Puppies join from week 2.

Subsequent classes (Weeks 2-7) involve skill learning and practice, supervised puppy play, problem-solving discussions, take-home exercises, and progress evaluation. Classes build progressively, adding new skills while reinforcing previous learning. Topics covered include potty and crate training, nutrition guidance, socialization, loose leash walking, focus, recall, meeting and greeting, “leave it”, touch targeting, place training, introduction to agility and medical equipment, grooming basics, and pet regulations.

Pricing Summary

The Puppy Class costs $200 for a 7-week session. Payment in full is required at orientation and payments are non-refundable. Classes fill quickly and are first-come, first-served.

Policies

For attendance, two handlers per puppy are allowed, but no switching of handlers or additional observers are permitted. There are no make-up classes.

Regarding illness, handlers and instructors should not attend if they are feeling ill or fear contact with someone ill. Class cancellations are rare, but if they occur (e.g., due to cold weather), notification will be made, and the material will be worked into remaining classes. Payments for classes are non-refundable.

Milwaukee Dog Training Club has been providing community obedience, agility, and sports classes in Wisconsin since 1929. They aim to enrich the partnership between dogs and owners, control unwanted behaviors, and create happier homes through a group training environment.

The club offers various classes including Obedience, Puppy Class, Agility, and Flyball. They emphasize a positive approach to training and are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment, explicitly stating a non-discrimination policy based on race, color, religion, breed, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

Accomplishments

Milwaukee Dog Training Club has been providing community obedience, agility, and sports classes in Wisconsin since 1929, indicating over 95 years of operation.

How to Get Started!

To get started, individuals can learn about how to become a member. For the Puppy Class, a registration form will be added to the class page when dates are finalized. Classes fill quickly and are first-come, first-served. The first class is a mandatory orientation for handlers only; failure to attend after confirmation will result in forfeiture of the spot.