Oklahoma City Obedience Training Club

OCOTC offers 9-week group classes held once per week for approximately one hour. Classes include Puppy (orientation only, no dogs), Beginner, Novice, and advanced levels for Obedience, Rally, and Scent Work. The first week of puppy and beginner classes is orientation without dogs. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings from 6–9 PM. Scent Work classes are offered periodically and announced on the homepage. All training focuses on teaching owners how to train their own dogs.

Pricing Summary

Regular obedience classes cost $110 for non-members for a 9-week session. A $20 enrollment fee is deducted for refunds requested at least 7 days before class start. No refunds after the second class meeting. Special classes like Scent Work require 5 days’ notice for refunds. No refunds are given after class begins unless approved by the Board in extenuating circumstances.

Policies

Refunds for regular classes require a request at least 7 days before the start date; a $20 fee is deducted. No refunds after the second class meeting. One transfer to the next session is allowed if requested before the second class. Special classes (Scent Work/Obedience) require 5 days’ notice for refunds; no refunds after class starts. Refunds in extenuating circumstances require written request and Board approval. Only one person per dog is allowed in the facility. No spectators permitted without prior approval. Sick individuals must stay home. Masks are optional but encouraged if exposed to illness.

Oklahoma City Obedience Training Club (OCOTC) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run dog training organization with over 60 years of experience helping dog owners train their pets in obedience, rally, and scent work. Classes are held in a dedicated training facility at 6629 NW 23rd, Bethany, OK, and are designed for all breeds and ages, from puppies to senior dogs. OCOTC offers group classes only, with no private, home, or board-and-train services. Their curriculum emphasizes positive, balanced training methods and includes beginner, novice, and advanced levels, with many graduates progressing to AKC obedience and rally trials. OCOTC is the first AKC-licensed club in Oklahoma to host official Scent Work trials and also offers a Therapy Dog program for dogs and handlers preparing for community service work. All instructors are volunteers with deep experience in dog training and competition.

The club maintains small class sizes and enforces policies to ensure safety and focus, including limiting attendance to one handler per dog, requiring proof of vaccinations, and encouraging social distancing. OCOTC does not offer conformation, service dog, or private training, but provides a structured, community-driven environment ideal for owners seeking to compete or improve their dog’s behavior in a group setting.

OCOTC also supports the local community through a scholarship program for third-year veterinary students at Oklahoma State University and hosts two AKC trials annually in spring and fall.

Accomplishments

OCOTC is the first AKC-licensed club in Oklahoma to host official AKC Scent Work Trials, holding the first two such trials in Oklahoma in 2017. The club has trained hundreds of dogs annually for over 60 years and has produced multiple AKC titled dogs. OCOTC also supports veterinary education through a scholarship program for third-year students at Oklahoma State University.

How to Get Started!

Enrollment for upcoming classes opens online through the Class Info page. New students must sign up for email notifications to be alerted when enrollment opens. First-time attendees to puppy or beginner classes attend a no-dog orientation week. Proof of vaccinations is required for dogs over 6 months. No prior membership is needed to enroll.