Trainers to the Rescue

Programs include Foundations (basic manners and competition prep), Competitive Obedience (AKC/UKC ring preparation), Rally Obedience (course running with instructor feedback), and Distance Learning (Zoom classes with Facebook group support). Open Training is available Fridays 2-8pm for self-directed practice. Specialty classes include Intro to Scent Articles, Intro to Position Changes, Utility, and Nosework. Puppy and family pet classes focus on non-competition training. Programs are structured in 6- or 12-week sessions with mock trials and progressive skill building.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $180 for six 1-hour weekly sessions. Audit spots for online classes are $90. Open training is $10 for current students and $20 for non-students. Distance learning courses (12 weeks) are $360 for working spots and $180 for audit spots. Private lessons are available by request with pricing not specified.

Policies

Class sizes are limited (e.g., 6 teams per class). Pricing is fixed per session; no cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated. Open training is available on a drop-in basis with no advance booking required.

Trainers to the Rescue is a dog training business located in Cornelius, Oregon, offering group classes, private lessons, and open training sessions at their dedicated facility. They specialize in Competitive Obedience and Rally Obedience training for AKC and UKC competitions, with programs ranging from foundational skills to advanced titles like UDX and OTCH. Their training philosophy emphasizes teamwork with the dog, avoiding buzzword-driven methods while maintaining humane, reward-based techniques that discourage permissive behavior. They offer structured weekly classes, distance learning via Zoom and Facebook groups, and Friday open training hours with competition-grade equipment available for use. They also sell specialized training equipment like scent articles and dumbbells. Family pet classes and puppy training are available for non-competition owners. The facility is temperature-controlled and designed for serious dog sports training.

Instructors Sally Wells and Cindy Leung lead the programs, with extensive experience in competitive obedience and High in Trial achievements. They provide personalized attention, innovative training methods, and a supportive community environment for dog owners pursuing performance sports.

Additional offerings include Nosework classes in partnership with Boldly Go Sports, and private lessons for specific goals. The business supports both competitive and family-oriented dog training needs under one roof.

Accomplishments

Trainers have achieved High in Trial honors and multiple titles including UDX, UROC, OTCH, and VCD2. Students have earned titles such as UD, UDX, and UROC. The business supports competitive success with proven methods and facility access.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can browse class schedules online, contact the business via email to inquire about private lessons or class availability, and enroll in upcoming sessions. New students may start with Foundations or a beginner class depending on their dog’s experience level.