Napa Valley Dog Training Club

Classes are offered in structured sessions throughout the year, with beginning, advanced, and novelty programs. Beginning classes include puppy, adolescent, and good manners 1 & 2. Advanced classes include Canine Good Citizen, rally, scent work, and advanced obedience. Novelty classes include Beginning Tricks, Community Walks, Mighty Mights, and Freestyle. Each class runs for multiple weeks with scheduled sessions. Registration is required via PDF form, and classes are limited to group settings only.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by class type and session. Fees, discounts, coupons, and allowances are detailed in their downloadable PDF: NVDTC_FeesDiscountsCouponsAllowances.pdf. Membership may be required for class enrollment.

Policies

Registration requires completion of a PDF form and adherence to vaccination requirements. Payments are due by specified dates outlined in the session schedule. The club does not maintain regular business hours; inquiries should be left as voicemail or emailed. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Napa Valley Dog Training Club is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 and licensed by the American Kennel Club. They offer group dog training classes for all levels—from beginning puppy and good manners classes to advanced obedience, rally, scent work, and freestyle. Their classes are taught by experienced trainers and volunteers, with specialty instruction in freestyle by Judy Gamet of DogsCanDance®. The club emphasizes responsible pet ownership and provides extensive resources including class descriptions, vaccination requirements, canine body language guides, and downloadable training materials. They also host club events, annual banquets, and awards, fostering a community-focused training environment.

Classes are held at their facility at 68 Coombs Building N in Napa, California, and are designed for dogs of all ages and sizes. The club does not offer private, in-home, or board-and-train services. All training is conducted in group settings at their facility during scheduled class times. They provide a year-round schedule with multiple sessions annually, and registration is done online via PDF forms.

NVDTC supports dog owners with educational materials such as eBooks on getting a puppy, club rules, and training tips. They maintain an active Facebook page with photos and updates, and their volunteer-run office is only accessible during class hours. Visitors are welcome by appointment.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1970 and licensed by the American Kennel Club. Hosts annual banquet and club awards. Offers specialty freestyle training through Judy Gamet of DogsCanDance®. Provides educational resources and community events for dog owners.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should review current and upcoming class schedules, download and complete the Class Registration PDF, ensure their dog meets vaccination requirements, and register during the open registration window for the desired session. Visitors are welcome by appointment.