Classes
Find the right class for your dog
OTC runs classes for companion dogs and competition teams alike, at our own facility on Springlake Road. Every class is taught by team members using positive methods and AKC guidelines.
Puppies under six months begin in Puppy Kindergarten. Dogs six months and older begin in Beginner Obedience.
Beginner Obedience is the prerequisite for advanced obedience, rally, agility, Canine Good Citizen and therapy-dog preparation.
Precision obedience and rally, athletic agility, nose-driven scent work, or the Canine Good Citizen and therapy-dog route.
For class days, times and fees, contact the office on 940-851-0694 or by message. Agility, scent work and Canine Good Citizen classes fill quickly and are run from a class list, so the fastest route in is to contact us and ask to be added.
All classes
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Obedience & Manners
5 classes · Full details and prerequisites
Puppy Kindergarten
Social etiquette and first manners for young puppies, in a relaxed, encouraging class where puppies learn quickly.
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Beginner Obedience
The basic pet manners class and the gateway to everything else OTC offers — heel on leash, sit, down, stay, stand for examination and a reliable recall.
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Advanced Obedience
Builds on Beginner Obedience and introduces Rally Obedience, a popular sport that rewards dog-and-handler teamwork.
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Level II Dog Obedience
A progression of Advanced Obedience with more attention work and off-leash handling.
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Rally Obedience
An interactive sport that strings obedience exercises into agility-style courses — less stressful than formal obedience, less frantic than agility.
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CGC & Therapy Prep
2 classes · Full details and prerequisites
Canine Good Citizen Class
Sharpens everyday obedience skills and prepares your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test at the end of the session.
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Therapy Dog Preparation
Prepares a dog and handler for evaluation by a recognized, registered therapy-dog organization.
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Agility
4 classes · Full details and prerequisites
Beginner Agility
Foundation agility built on focus, motivation and body awareness — using treats and toys, before obstacles.
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Level II Agility
Basic obstacle work, handling skills and dog-handler communication.
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Level III Agility
Solid obstacle performance, handling, sequencing and motivation for dogs comfortable on most obstacles.
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Advanced Agility
A fast-moving class for teams who are trialing regularly and want consistency and confidence.
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Scent Work
3 classes · Full details and prerequisites
Beginner Scent Work
Turns your dog's favorite activity into a game. A terrific sport for all kinds of dogs and a good way to build confidence in a shy dog.
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Intermediate Scent Work
Expanded interior and container searches, plus an introduction to exterior searches and handler discrimination.
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Advanced Scent Work
Continued interior, container, exterior and handler-discrimination work, plus an introduction to vehicle searches.
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Common questions
How do I sign up?
Contact OTC by phone on 940-851-0694, by email at hello@otcwf.org, or through the contact form. Classes with limited space run from a class list, so ask to be added even if a session is already under way.
My dog trained somewhere else. Which class should we take?
Tell us about your dog's training and current skill level and an instructor will help you find the right level. Prerequisites exist so that every dog in the room can succeed, not to make you repeat work you have already done.
What training methods do you use?
All OTC classes are taught by team members using positive methods and AKC guidelines. In agility, for example, foundation work uses positive motivation with treats and toys before any obstacle work begins.
Where are classes held?
At OTC's own facility at 974 Springlake Road, Wichita Falls, Texas. Obedience and scent work classes use the training building; agility classes use our three large fenced outdoor areas.
Can I watch a class before I enrol?
Spectators are welcome at agility classes — please call ahead, because start times can move with extreme heat, cold or wet weather. For other classes, contact us and we will let you know when the next session meets.
How much do classes cost?
OTC is a volunteer-run nonprofit and keeps class fees modest. Please contact the office for current fees.
Getting started
Not sure where to begin?
Tell us about your dog and what you would like to work on. A volunteer instructor will point you at the right class or add you to a class list.
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