Classes - Amarillo Obedience Training Club

Registration Process

The class registration will be held: Thursday October 10th from 6-7pm at our training facility located at 8175 S Osage. Directions are listed below

The cost is $125 for the 6-week session, please note that if you are taking an additional class with the same dog and handler then you will receive a discounted class price. Classes are about one hour in length and run for a 6-week period. Class size is limited to provide you with the best possible instruction!

Please be sure to bring the correct amount of cash or a check. We do not accept cards.
Proof of rabies vaccination from a veterinarian is required for entry into class (except young puppies – puppies must have 2 sets of shots before taking classes).
No dogs at registration.

When coming to class, we recommend you bring your dog to class on a regular collar and leash and bring lots of soft treats, either store-bought training treats or string cheese or hotdogs cut into small pieces.

Agility Classes

Day	Time	Description	Instructor(s)
Wednesday: begins 10/9	6:15pm	Agility Foundation 2 (this is a continuation class) This class will be held at our indoor facility 8175 S Osage	Jeri Berryman
Saturday: begins 10/26	9:00am	Intro to Agility (class is limited to 8) We will offer a second class if needed. This class will be held at our indoor facility 8175 S Osage	Jeff Brugamyer

Skills Drill Class: This class is for dogs and handlers that are ready to start showing or have already shown on the Novice level. The dogs must know all the obstacles and be able to run small courses. The courses will be Novice level and will work different obstacles and handling skills that will help the dog and handler have a better connection. Skills such as body language, forward focus, weave entrances and contact work.

Intro to Agility: This class is for owners and their dogs to learn the fundamentals of agility and see if this is something they would enjoy. The class will be held indoors at our training facility located at 8175 S Osage. We recommend that your dog has the knowledge of sit, stay and a recall.

Agility Foundation classes: This session of classes is for anyone wanting to learn the sport of agility and possible compete. The class will consist of learning all the equipment as well as handling skills that go along with the sport of agility. The class sessions are 6 weeks long and will be broken down into 2-3 sessions to depending on how fast each team is learning. We do recommend that your dog is able to sit, stay and will come when called.

Companion Dog Classes

Day	Time	Description	Instructor
Monday: Begins 10/7	7:00pm	Foundation Heeling Class part 2	Lisa Kelley
Tuesday: begins 11/5	9:30am	Intermediate Rally	CC Evan
Tuesday: begins 11/5	11:00am	Novice Rally	CC Evans
Tuesday: begins 10/15	6:00pm	Basic Obedience	Jenn Hathcoat
Thursday: begins 10/17	6:00pm	Puppy Class	Keslyn K & Leslie Holman

PUPPY CLASS: This is a class limited only to puppies between the age of 12 weeks to 10 months. This is to help with the puppy woes and worries of teaching the simplest steps in getting your puppy out and about. This class will teach some basic commands of sit, down, stay, come when called, and leash work. The class also consists of socialization and working on games to teach your puppy how to learn. For the safety of your puppy, he/she will need to have had at least their second set of puppy vaccinations to attend.

Basic Obedience: The Basic Obedience class is a reward-based method taught by balanced trainers. We teach you the skills necessary to train your four-legged friend to become a polite member of the family. You and your dog will learn essential skills such as sit, down, healing and recalls.

Foundation Heeling Class: This class will consist of games and activities to teach your dog to find the heel position while keeping your dog motivated.

Rally Novice: This class will focus on learning the basics to help you and your dog get started in Rally. The instructor will help you learn the signs and the correct way to go through a rally course. We do require that your dog can perform basic obedience commands, such as sit, down, stay, can heel on leash and come when called.

Trick Dog Class: This class is for those that are wanting to earn titles for their dog by showing off their behavior skills and tricks. Your dog performs different skills from the list that AKC has for each level of Trick Dog. The instructor will go over the different skills and what is needed for each test. At the end of the class, you and your dog will take the test.

Intermediate Rally Class: Your dog must have their Novice title to take this class. The instructor will set up different intermediate rally signs and work with you and your dog to learn and understand each sign. Virtual testing will be held at the end of the session

Household Manners: This class is for dogs that need additional help with manners such as jumping, pulling on the leash, running out the door, etc. The instructor will help you work on different mannerisms and teach games that help you positively interact with your dog.

AOTC Training Facility

Club Training Building: 8175 S. Osage, Amarillo. The property is 1/4 mile north of the loop on Osage and 4.5 miles south of I-40 on Osage. The property is fenced with a red pipe. Follow the driveway up to the red hangar and enter the south hangar on the east side. (The driveway has two reflectors.).