Obedience Club of Chattanooga

The Obedience Club of Chattanooga offers classes in obedience, agility, rally, reactivity, nose work, and dog/owner life enrichment. They have course tracks for “Starting out & Puppies,” “Obedience,” “Agility,” “Rally,” “Nose Work,” “Special Classes,” and “Fair Play Fridays.”

Classes are structured in semesters, with specific dates for early registration, normal registration, orientation, and session run dates. An example course, “Fair Play Friday – Wild Things,” is a workshop for 8-month to 8-year-old dogs, focusing on rough-play, with a capacity of 5 handler/dog pairs.

Membership is required to register for and attend classes. New members typically start with an Associate membership ($20) or Online Student membership ($5 for online courses only). Orientation is held on the Sunday afternoon before the start of each semester’s classes.

Pricing Summary

Most class bundles cost $90 for weekly, all-inclusive, one-hour sessions over six weeks. Regular Members (Household and Individual Members) receive a significant discount after completing their 5th class, paying $55 per class for their 6th class and beyond. Some specialized courses may cost more.

Policies

No refunds are given after the first night of class, though credit for a future class may be permitted. Classes are progressive, and attending all classes is strongly advised. If a class is missed, handlers should notify their instructor to find out what will be covered.

Female dogs in heat are not allowed in the training building or on the agility field. Aggressive dogs (any dog showing inappropriate challenge, threat, or contest to another dog or human) are not recommended for class situations; handlers should work with the Training Director to determine alternatives.

For class completion, participants must attend at least 4 out of the 6 classes. Instructors log attendance and distribute certificates upon completion of both the attendance requirement and an end-of-course assessment.

The Obedience Club of Chattanooga is a not-for-profit AKC licensed club that offers affordable dog training. They provide classes from beginner to advanced levels, catering to responsible dog owners whether their goals are a well-behaved dog and a stronger bond or serious performance competition.

The club focuses on positive reinforcement to strengthen the bond between dog and owner and teach dogs to be good canine citizens. They are open to all dogs, regardless of breed or AKC registration status.

Founded in 1955, the Obedience Club of Chattanooga is the only AKC licensed obedience club in the Chattanooga area. It is run entirely by volunteers who believe training should be a fun and enriching experience for both dogs and people.

Accomplishments

The Obedience Club of Chattanooga was founded in 1955 and is the only AKC licensed obedience club in the Chattanooga area. They are a not-for-profit organization run entirely by volunteers.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients must become a member of the Obedience Club of Chattanooga. New members typically begin with an Associate membership ($20) or an Online Student membership ($5) if only taking online classes.

Once a member, registration for classes opens on specific dates for each semester, with priority given to certain membership levels. New members are encouraged to attend orientation, held on the Sunday afternoon before the start of each semester’s classes, to get questions answered and prepare for their first day. Proof of current vaccinations must be provided at least 10 days prior to attending classes.