Vegas Valley Obedience Club

Classes are offered in Winter, Spring, and Fall sessions. Each class runs for six weeks, meeting once weekly in the evening. Puppy Class (4–9 months), Basic Manners (9+ months), Beginner (requires Basic Manners completion), and Advanced Beginner (requires Beginner completion) form a progressive curriculum. Additional classes include Canine Good Citizen and AKC competition levels. Training focuses on leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, wait, and place commands, with increasing distance and distraction.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are six weeks long. Registration fees are not explicitly listed but include a PayPal convenience fee. Equipment such as collars ($15) and leashes ($25) are available for purchase at registration. Membership dues are $15/year for individuals and $25/year for households.

Policies

Registration requires submission of current vaccination records. Registration closes on specified dates and is held in person or by mail. No refunds or rescheduling are mentioned. Attendance at two club meetings is required for membership approval. Active membership requires six meetings, or one full class session, or three meetings plus three volunteer activities per year.

Vegas Valley Obedience Club is a non-profit, AKC-licensed dog obedience club founded in 1964 that offers group obedience training classes to help dog owners build communication, good manners, and strong bonds with their dogs. Classes are taught by volunteer club members who are experienced dog trainers and often compete in AKC obedience, rally, agility, and other sports. Training is conducted at Dog Fancier Park in Las Vegas, using positive motivation techniques such as food and toys, with no harsh methods. The club offers a progressive curriculum including Puppy, Basic Manners, Beginner, and Advanced Beginner classes, with opportunities to advance to AKC competition levels like Novice, Open, and Utility. Members also have access to twice-yearly trials, matches, and educational meetings. The club promotes community, lifelong learning, and active participation through membership.

In addition to training, VVDOC offers AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, Rally Obedience, and other specialty classes. The club supports dog owners at all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned competitors, and encourages involvement through volunteering, stewarding trials, and attending monthly meetings. Membership is affordable and open to individuals and households.

The club does not offer private, in-home, board-and-train, or day-training services. All training is conducted in group settings at a public facility.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1964, VVDOC has held over 50 AKC-sanctioned shows and helped hundreds of dog owners earn obedience and sports titles. Club members have earned national AKC titles in obedience, rally, agility, field trials, tracking, and nose work.

How to Get Started!

Prospective students must register in person at the designated location with vaccination records. First-time registrants are encouraged to attend registration in person. Classes begin on specified Thursdays with orientation. Membership requires attending two club meetings and submitting a completed application.