Ouray Working Dog Club

Training occurs twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 am at their facility in Salida, CO. Club members train together in a collaborative environment with access to specialized equipment for IGP, Mondioring, and obedience. Public obedience classes are offered periodically throughout the year, and members may participate in working weekends, seminars, and trials. Training sessions last 2–4+ hours and require full participation, including setup and cleanup. Drop-in obedience classes are available for graduates of their obedience program.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Interested individuals are directed to contact the club directly for information on membership, class fees, and training packages.

Policies

Members are expected to stay for the full training session and assist with field setup and cleanup. Visitors are advised to contact the club before visiting in case of schedule changes or inclement weather. Specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are not published.

Ouray Working Dog Club is a multi-disciplinary dog training club based in Salida, Colorado, specializing in working dog sports such as IGP (schutzhund), Mondioring, obedience, tracking, and scent detection. They also offer public obedience classes several times a year and a drop-in obedience class for qualified graduates. The club fosters a supportive, inclusive environment where members train together twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays at 11:00 am, helping each other with equipment, spotting, and problem-solving. Training sessions last 2–4+ hours and require members to assist with setup and cleanup. The club is affiliated with UScA, DVG, and American Schutzhund, and offers training for both competition and well-behaved companion dogs. Their training director, Marsha Boggs, has over 30 years of experience in multiple dog sports including AKC obedience, Rally, tracking, and schutzhund.

They welcome dogs of all breeds and training goals, from basic obedience to advanced protection sports, and provide access to club equipment for Schutzhund, Mondioring, and AKC obedience. Public classes are available periodically, and they host working weekends, seminars, and trials throughout the year. The club emphasizes community, continuous learning, and shared success among members.

They also offer resources like a local calendar, dog-friendly lodging options, and a Facebook page for updates. While protection dog sports are highlighted, they train for a wide range of disciplines including nosework, dock diving, and search and rescue.

Accomplishments

Marsha Boggs, the training director, has over 30 years of experience and has titled multiple dogs in AKC conformation, obedience, Rally, tracking, and schutzhund. In 2021, club members earned 18 titles, including IGP 1, BT, BH, OB1, and TR1 across multiple dogs. Marsha and her dogs achieved High Tracking, High IGP 1, and High in Trial honors. The club hosted 13 working weekends and one trial in 2021.

How to Get Started!

Prospective members or clients should contact the club via email or phone to inquire about upcoming public classes, membership, or to schedule a visit. Training sessions require prior communication to confirm availability and weather-related updates.