Mississinewa Valley Obedience

Classes are structured as 7-week sessions. The first week is dedicated to registration, learning, and dog demonstrations, and dogs should not be brought on this night. Dogs attend with their owners for Weeks 2-7, and attendance at all classes is essential for certification.

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class is for dogs 10 weeks to one year of age (with age-appropriate shots), teaching skills like stay, settle, controlled walking, leave it, down, come, and off, along with puppy care and socialization. The Basic Class is for dogs one year and older, large breeds over six months, or those who have completed S.T.A.R. Puppy, covering sit stay, down stay, come, heel, weaving, figure 8’s, recalls, and polite greetings.

Novice Class is an ongoing, continuous class for members only, expanding on basic skills. Other specialty classes offered include Rally (beginning and advanced), Fit Dog, Trick Dog (leading to a Trick Dog Title), Scent Work (focusing on AKC Scent Work containers), CGC Class with Testing (preparing for AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation), and CD Prep Class (preparing for AKC Obedience Trials).

Pricing Summary

The cost for a seven-week course is $75.00 for the public and $55.00 for members. The Scentwork class costs $90 for the public and $70 for members.

Annual membership dues are $50, with reduced rates for joining later in the year ($45 in August, $40 in September, $30 in October). Discounts include $10 for puppies moving directly from AKC Puppy to Basic class, $20 for members taking Puppy or Basic class, and $20 for members in other classes. Members who teach or assist with a class can earn credits to cover up to 50% of a class cost.

Policies

To register, an up-to-date copy of the dog’s shot records must be present at the time of registration. Without this, registration cannot be submitted. Full attendance for the entire 7-week session is required to earn certification at the end of the class.

Mississinewa Valley Obedience (MVOTC) is a dog training club founded in 1979, dedicated to helping owners train their dogs. They believe in training the owner to foster a strong dog-owner team, emphasizing that a well-behaved dog enhances the owner’s appreciation.

MVOTC offers a variety of group classes, including puppy training, basic obedience, and advanced skills. They also provide specialized classes such as Rally, Trick Dog, Scent Work, and preparation for AKC certifications and competitions.

Classes are held at New Life Community Church in Marion, Indiana. They aim to help dogs and owners achieve various AKC titles and improve overall dog behavior.

Accomplishments

Mississinewa Valley Obedience training club was founded in 1979. They help dogs achieve various AKC titles, including AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title, Trick Dog Title, and AKC Scent Work titles.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients should print out the enrollment forms from the website, fill them out, and bring them to registration night. A copy of the dog’s up-to-date shot records and payment (cash or check made out to MVOTC) are also required. Dogs should not be brought on the first night of the session. Online registrations are also available via the Classes page.