San Antonio Dog Training Club

Service area: Classes are held at Lockhill Feed, Pet and Lawn Supply, 4927 Golden Quail, San Antonio, TX 78240.

SADTC offers a variety of group classes designed to teach owners how to train their dogs using positive reinforcement, specifically clicker training. Classes range from foundational puppy and basic manners to advanced competitive obedience and rally, as well as fun activities like freestyle, nose games, and trick training.

Most classes are 6 weeks long, with some competitive obedience classes being 3 weeks and Nose Games being 4 weeks. Prerequisites vary by class, with some requiring prior completion of a basic or intermediate manners class, or instructor discretion. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class prepares puppies for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test, and the Intermediate Manners/CGC Prep class covers exercises for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test.

The club also hosts an annual AKC obedience and rally trial, typically in November. They do not accept aggressive dogs in classes but can provide referrals to professionals who specialize in working with them.

Pricing Summary

Most 6-week classes cost $100. Nose Games is 4 weeks for $50. Novice Obedience and Open Obedience are 3 weeks for $50. Platform Training 101 is 2 weeks for $35. Associate members receive half price for all classes. Voting members receive half price for the first training class per dog, and all subsequent classes are free. SADTC reimburses $25 for perfect attendance in up to two training classes for dogs adopted from an acknowledged rescue organization.

Policies

Proof of vaccinations (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies) administered by or under the supervision of a veterinarian is required for all dogs participating in classes and events. Puppies must have at least two vaccinations for Distemper, Adenovirus, and Parvovirus, at least one Bordetella vaccination, and one Rabies dose at 16 weeks. Adult dogs require annual or veterinarian-prescribed vaccinations for Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Bordetella, and Rabies boosters every 3 years after the first year. Shot record folders with check boxes are not considered adequate proof.

The San Antonio Dog Training Club (SADTC) is an all-volunteer organization founded in 1961, dedicated to training dogs to be loving and well-behaved companions. They achieve this by teaching dog owners to train their own dogs using positive training techniques, including clicker training.

SADTC also provides training for individuals interested in competitive dog obedience and offers an annual American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience and rally trial. The club has a history of volunteering with various organizations like the Hill Country Animal League, Therapy Animals of San Antonio, and the San Antonio Humane Society, assisting with obedience and rally demos and helping shelter dogs become more adoptable. They also provided disaster relief for animal victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike.

The club emphasizes a fun training experience for both dogs and handlers, promoting bonding and mental stimulation through various classes. They offer a range of classes from puppy and basic manners to competitive obedience, rally, freestyle, nose games, and trick training.

SADTC encourages interested persons to observe a class before enrolling and offers membership benefits, including discounted or free classes for voting members. They are unable to accept aggressive dogs in their classes but can provide referrals to professionals who work with them.

Accomplishments

The San Antonio Dog Training Club was founded in 1961. They are an all-volunteer organization that has provided 500 hours of disaster relief for animal victims of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike. The club offers an annual American Kennel Club (AKC) obedience and rally trial.

How to Get Started!

Prospective students can observe a day of the class they are interested in prior to enrolling. Registration can be completed online via PayPal or in person 30 minutes before the first class. If registering online, bring shot records and a copy of the registration form to class. If registering in person, only cash or check is accepted. Shot records are required with all class registrations and must be presented at the first class. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old. For assistance in selecting the most appropriate class, individuals can call or email the club.