Oakland Dog Training Club

Training is structured in progressive levels: Puppy (12 weeks–4.5 months), Beginning Obedience (6+ months), Intermediate, Novice, and Advanced (Off-Leash Control). Specialized classes include Rally I/II, Scentwork, Trick Dogs, Small Dog Obedience, and Ring Ready AKC Obedience (Novice/Open/Utility). Monthly run-throughs allow practice for competition levels. Students must complete prerequisite levels before advancing. Enrollment requires application submission and instructor approval for most classes.

Pricing Summary

Most classes are $180 for a 6-week session; Heeling Rehab and Open/Utility Skills are $120 for a 4-week session. Payment is made at registration, and classes require pre-enrollment with application or instructor approval. No refunds mentioned, but one review noted a class was not charged after a poor experience.

Policies

Only registered students, club members, and service dogs may enter the facility. New students must submit an application and receive instructor approval before enrolling. Classes require pre-registration. No refunds or cancellation policy explicitly stated, but one review noted a class was not charged after a negative experience.

Oakland Dog Training Club has been providing dog training since 1947, offering group classes focused on helping owners train their own dogs to become well-behaved family members. They provide a structured program from Puppy and Beginning Obedience through Intermediate, Advanced, and competition-level classes like Obedience, Rally, and Scentwork. Their indoor, fully matted training facility near Point Isabel Dog Park in Richmond, CA, is designed for group learning with distractions. They emphasize positive reinforcement and owner-led training, believing it integrates better into family life. Classes are available for puppies, small dogs, and dogs of all ages, including specialized programs for reactivity, heeling rehab, and trick training. Non-members can enroll in classes, but only registered students, members, and service dogs may enter the facility.

They offer AKC competition preparation classes including Ring Ready Obedience for Novice, Open, and Utility levels, as well as monthly run-throughs for practice. Scentwork and Trick Dog classes are available with limited enrollment. The club also hosts AKC Obedience and Rally Trials at their facility and CSU Hayward.

Their instructors include experienced trainers like Albert Angulo, Marian Pott, and Barbara Henry, who specialize in different areas such as scentwork, rally, and obedience rehab. They are a nonprofit organization focused on helping dog owners, not profit-driven.

They do not offer private in-home, board-and-train, or day training services. All training occurs at their facility in group settings.

Accomplishments

Hosts AKC Obedience and Rally Trials since at least 2026. Has been training dogs since 1947. Offers AKC Trick Dog Title opportunities. Trainers lead classes aligned with AKC standards and competition preparation.

How to Get Started!

Prospective students must download and complete a Class Application and Waiver from the website. For most classes, submit an application and wait for instructor approval. Contact instructors directly for Scentwork (ODTC.albert@gmail.com). Register for classes via the Class Schedule page. Attend the first class to remain enrolled.