Whitewater Valley Dog Training Club

The AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY CLASS is a 7-week group session for puppies aged 12 weeks to 1 year, focusing on basic obedience commands like sit, down, stand, wait, and come, along with socialization and supervised play. This class is taught by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator.

The Family Pet Class is a 7-week session designed for older puppies (over six months) or older dogs without prior obedience training. It teaches attentiveness, basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stand, stay, wait, come, loose leash walking, leave, and drop, with weekly homework assignments.

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class requires completion of the Family Pet Class or an equivalent. It prepares dog/handler teams for the CGC certification exam. The Therapy Dog Class also requires completion of the Family Pet Class, with CGC highly recommended, and prepares teams for the Therapy Dog International (TDI) certification exam. Dogs must be at least one year old for TDI certification, performing 13 basic obedience skills and demonstrating comfort in hospital/nursing home situations.

Additionally, the club offers AKC Rally, a team sport where dogs and handlers navigate a course performing various skills, and AKC Scent Work, which celebrates a dog’s natural sniffing ability, building confidence and engaging their minds by having them locate hidden target odors.

Pricing Summary

Classes are priced at $85.00 per session. Membership options include an Individual Membership for $25.00 and a Family Membership for $45.00. Members receive discounted class rates, though the specific discount amount is not detailed.

Whitewater Valley Dog Training Club is Richmond, Indiana’s premier dog training destination, offering a variety of classes for dogs and their owners. They provide expert trainers to help dogs shine, focusing on strengthening the bond between pets and their companions and exploring new skills.

The club offers classes such as Puppy Class, Family Pet Class, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog training, Introduction to Rally, and Scent Classes. Members enjoy discounted class rates and opportunities to participate in year-round events and activities.

The club emphasizes a positive reinforcement training experience. They require an online registration form for each class and dog, with online payment preferred to guarantee a spot. A PDF registration form can also be mailed with payment after checking class availability.

Accomplishments

The club’s board members bring significant experience to their roles. Donna Kitchel, the Vice-President, has been a club member since 2010 and a board member for 8 years. Susy Hasecoster, the Treasurer, has been a member for 10 years and has previously served as Vice President and a Board Member. One of the instructors for the Puppy Class is an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator.

How to Get Started!

To register for a class, clients must complete an online Registration Form for each class and dog during the online registration process, followed by online payment. Alternatively, clients can download and print a PDF registration form and mail it with payment, but they are advised to check class availability and contact the club beforehand.