Palmetto Dog Club

Classes are offered to the public two to three times a year and are generally held once a week for a six-week session. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is offered to any qualified dog at various times throughout the year. Classes offered include Puppy Socialization, Basic Obedience, Rally, Tricks, and Agility.

Puppy Socialization teaches puppies how to get along with other dogs and people while learning basic obedience commands. Basic Obedience covers skills such as heeling, sitting, down, extended stay, recall, and overall good behavior. Rally is designed for dogs that have completed basic obedience and wish to improve their skills by following a precise course of commands. Beginner Agility is for dogs that have completed obedience and demonstrate good handler focus; an evaluation may be necessary to determine suitability.

Pricing Summary

Class fees are $120.00 per dog for a six-week session. They only accept cash or checks made out to Palmetto Dog Club; credit cards are not accepted.

For over 15 years, Palmetto Dog Club has provided economical, positive dog training classes in Puppy Socialization, Obedience, Rally, and Agility to Aiken, South Carolina and the surrounding communities. The club was formed by a group of dog enthusiasts who wanted to create a fun and caring atmosphere to train dogs and give something back to the community.

Their goal is to provide a safe environment where club members and public class participants can develop a balanced, well-socialized and well-trained companion while having a good time. They help owners create close relationships with their dogs and form new friendships with other dog lovers. Additionally, they strive to give back to the community by supporting community fundraising events with obedience and agility demonstrations.

Accomplishments

Palmetto Dog Club has provided economical, positive dog training classes for over 15 years. Their knowledgeable trainers have years of experience with all types of dogs, and some have competed in and titled dogs in the discipline they teach, including Obedience, Rally, or Agility. They are assisted by other club members who have excelled in the club’s classes.

Key officers and instructors possess extensive experience: Karen De Camp attended National K9 dog training school, joined PDC in 2014, began instructing in 2016, and has served as President since 2021. Leslie Biddinger has been training dogs for 50 years and obtained a CD title. Katie Roth attained the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title and has excelled in agility, obedience, and rally, becoming an assistant instructor in 2018 and Treasurer since 2019. Brad Stauffer started training dogs in 1983, has attained titles in Tracking, Rally, Obedience, and Agility on four dogs, and is a founding member and long-time instructor of Palmetto Dog Club.

How to Get Started!

Registration for the next session will be Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 pm at their location. Class fees are $120.00 per dog for a six-week session, payable by cash or check only.

Participants must bring a current Rabies certificate and completed class sign-up forms, which are available for download. Puppies require proof of kennel cough vaccine. Dogs must be brought to class sign-up for trainer evaluation and collar fitting.