Nassau Dog Training Club

NDTC offers 8-week group training sessions held once weekly for 30 minutes. Programs include Beginner, Pre-Novice, and Novice Obedience; AKC Rally; AKC Trick Dog; AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and its advanced levels (Community Canine, Urban Canine); and Therapy Dog preparation. Classes build progressively, with prerequisites for higher levels. Testing for AKC titles is conducted on-site by certified evaluators. Training focuses on basic commands, heeling, recall, polite greetings, and real-life scenarios.

Pricing Summary

Beginner classes cost $160 for non-members for an 8-week session. Members pay $90 for the first class and $80 for a second class in the same session, after paying a $30 individual or $35 family annual membership fee. Payment is made on the first day of class.

Policies

Registration requires submission of a completed form and vaccination records one week before class starts. Class size is limited. Spectators require prior permission. Handlers must be 18+. Dogs must be at least 4 months old. Stay home if unwell. Checks are not cashed until class schedule is confirmed. Flexi leads are not permitted; only 6-foot leashes allowed.

The Nassau Dog Training Club (NDTC) is a nonprofit dog training organization founded in 1947 and affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC). Located in Franklin Square, Long Island, NDTC offers group training classes for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, focusing on obedience, rally, trick dog, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and therapy dog preparation. Classes are held in a facility setting with a maximum of 10 dogs per class, ensuring personalized attention. Instructors have many years of experience in obedience and rally training, and the club emphasizes positive, structured learning in a supportive environment. The club also supports AKC Reunite and AKC Pet Disaster Relief. Training is available for beginners through advanced levels, including competition prep for AKC Obedience and Rally trials. All classes are group-based and held weekly for 8 weeks, with sessions lasting 30 minutes. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on vaccinations.

NDTC encourages responsible pet ownership and helps dogs become well-mannered canine citizens. The club offers AKC-recognized titles and testing on-site, including CGC, Community Canine, Urban Canine, Trick Dog, and FIT DOG programs. Training materials and AKC guidelines are provided to students. The club welcomes both purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and no AKC registration is required for basic classes.

NDTC also promotes community engagement through group walks and supports therapy dog preparation by incorporating required skills into their curriculum based on client needs.

Accomplishments

NDTC has been operating since 1947 and is an AKC-affiliated club. It offers AKC-recognized title testing and certification on-site for CGC, Rally, Trick Dog, and FIT DOG programs. The club supports AKC Reunite and Pet Disaster Relief.

How to Get Started!

To enroll, complete the registration form and email or mail it with your dog’s vaccination records to nassaudogtrainingclub@gmail.com or Liz Shannon at 4 Seventh Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Payment of $160 (for beginners) is due on the first day of class. You will receive your class schedule via email two days before the start date.