Obedience Training Club #2

The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County offers a diverse range of classes designed to help dog owners achieve their training goals. Programs include basic obedience, puppy classes, and trick training, as well as preparation for Canine Good Citizen titles.

For those interested in dog sports, the club provides instruction in agility, nose work, competition obedience, rally, and tracking. Additional offerings include AKC Family Dog and Title Recognition programs, Disc Dog, AKC FIT Dog, AKC Temperament Test, and Therapy dog training.

Policies

By entering OTCPBC classes and events, participants release the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County from any liability related to Covid-19, Canine Influenza, and all communicable human and canine diseases. All AKC, CDC, State, and County Covid-19 policies are strictly enforced. Participants are advised to read the information on the Classes page before signing up for classes.

The Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County (OTCPBC) is one of Florida’s oldest dog obedience training clubs, established in 1953. It operates as a not-for-profit organization, licensed by the American Kennel Club, and comprises approximately 100 members. The club has a long history of training tens of thousands of dogs in the area, including those from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control.

OTCPBC offers a wide array of classes, ranging from basic obedience and puppy training to specialized tricks and Canine Good Citizen preparation. They also introduce dog owners to various dog sports such as agility, nose work, rally, tracking, and competition obedience.

A significant advantage of OTCPBC is its long-standing presence and its ownership of a dedicated training facility since 2013. Furthermore, its members include experienced AKC Judges for Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Agility, and Scent Work, as well as Evaluators for AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC Testing program, Trick Dog, Temperament Tests, and Therapy Dogs International’s TDI Test.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1953, the Obedience Training Club of Palm Beach County is one of Florida’s oldest dog obedience training clubs. It is licensed by the American Kennel Club and has trained tens of thousands of dogs, including those from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control.

Since its inception, members and students have earned hundreds of titles in various disciplines such as obedience, tracking, rally, agility, and scent work. The club has actively participated in AKC’s Family Dog Program, with students earning recognition through S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Trick Dog. Club evaluators for Therapy Dog International (TDI) have also facilitated participation in AKC’s Therapy Dog Program. Members of the club include AKC Judges for Conformation, Obedience, Tracking, Rally, Agility, and Scent Work, as well as Evaluators for AKC’s S.T.A.R. puppy, CGC Testing program, Trick Dog, Temperament Tests, and Therapy Dogs International’s TDI Test.

How to Get Started!

To get started with classes, prospective clients are advised to read the information available on the “Classes” page. The website also provides links to an “Overview of Our Offerings” and “Sequence of Classes” to help determine what to take.