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Our online classes are ideal for
Our online classes are ideal for
owners who are concerned about going into public places due to COVID-19
owners who are eager to start training, but all in-person classes are full
owners with busy or unpredictable schedules
dogs who are excited or distracted around people and other dogs
owners with young children
dogs who are fearful or reactive towards people and other dogs
Online classes run three weeks on the same day and time. Each week will include:
Online classes run three weeks on the same day and time. Each week will include:
interactive instructional materials
live coaching sessions via Zoom
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In our hybrid classes, students and dogs
In our hybrid classes, students and dogs
learn new skills at home in a low-distraction area
practice new skills in the more challenging setting of our training center
have additional in-person support
can bypass the required pre-enrollment assessment before enrolling in in-person classes
Hybrid classes include three weeks of online instruction plus one in-person session. Classes will consist of
Hybrid classes include three weeks of online instruction plus one in-person session. Classes will consist of
online instructional resources and live coaching
face-to-face meeting and practice
From our students
From our students
Barbara D., Caln Township
Let me tell you, it was a great experience for my puppy and me! ... Plus I really enjoyed having the instructional videos and videos of my dog and I doing the exercises available to watch. Plus the handouts with all the instructions were available online. Read more...
Before your live session you will receive
Before your live session you will receive
A link to a web-based lesson that may include any of the following
video and text instructional materials
practice exercises
optional content
After receiving the web-based lesson and before your live session
After receiving the web-based lesson and before your live session
review the instructional materials and complete any practice exercises
note any questions about the content or practice exercises
review any optional content and/or complete practice exercises if desired
gather supplies and set up your training space
During the live session
During the live session
Your instructor will
recap the online instruction and exercises
offer individualized coaching to student / dog teams
answer student questions
You and your dog
can demonstrate what you have practiced and receive individualized coaching from your instructor
can ask questions about the module content
will learn from other student / dog teams
will receive encouragement from your instructor
At the in-person session (for hybrid classes only)
At the in-person session (for hybrid classes only)
You, your classmates, and your instructor will meet at our training center for
a recap of the online instruction and exercises
hands-on assistance
practice in a more distracting environment
Please note
Please note
Online and hybrid classes are not direct replacements for in-person classes.
Students and dogs who wish to enroll in a level 2 or higher in-person class after completing an online class are required to complete an in-person skills assessment to help ensure you and your dog can be successful when working in our training center. Assessments are $30 and scheduled through our registrar (assessments@dtccc.org).
Students and dogs who successfully complete a hybrid class are exempt from the in-person skills assessment.Our online Training Primer and Setting Up Your Training Space are prerequisites for our online and hybrid classes.
Successful completion of one of the following classes is strongly recommended before enrolling in any of our other online or hybrid classes.
Jump Start to Training (online)
Training Wheels (online)
Kick Start to Training (hybrid)
Test Drive for Puppies (hybrid)
Students must sign DTCCC's class waiver before their first live session.
Online class sessions may be recorded and made available to class members for a limited time. All students must agree to be recorded to participate in classes.
Training Membership
Online students are eligible for training memberships after completing two online classes above the Jump Start to Training level and passing an in-person skills assessment.
Hybrid students are eligible for training memberships after completing two hybrid classes above the Kick Start to Training.
At this time, online and hybrid students are not eligible for the Beyond Basics Plus program.
Please contact our online registrar (dtccconline@gmail.com) with any questions.
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