About LCCDTC Obedience Classes

Obedience classes are open to any dog of any breed.  A dog need not be pure breed to be enrolled in training classes.  However, dogs which the trainer deems too dangerous or uncontrollable will not be permitted to enroll.

Generally, dogs should be at least 4 months of age before starting obedience classes.  However, some dogs may be ready at a slightly earlier age.  If you have a dog that is younger than 4 months which you desire to start in class, it is suggested that you discuss your dog's readiness with the club trainer.  Older dogs are trainable too.  Many dogs have started and successfully trained after the age of five years.

The club trainer does not train the dog.  The training is done by the handler (the person who brings the dog to class) following the instructions of the trainer.  It is very important that the same person handles the dog in class and at home during the six week basic course.  While young children have successfully handled and trained dogs, we prefer to have handlers to be at least 12 years of age.  Generally, after the dog has completed training and learned the commands, anyone may handle him and expect him to respond.

Class sizes are limited to approximately 12 dogs.  After classes are organized, your place cannot be filled.  Therefore, the club policy is not to refund any fees for missed or unattended classes.  Consideration will be given in the event of extraordinary circumstances.

Classes Offered

Basic Obedience (beginners)

• 6:30 PM on Wednesdays
• All dogs and handlers should arrive 20 minutes early for the first class session
• Group classes open to all breeds
• Six week course
• Training includes:  Heel, come when called, sit, stand, lie down, stay and  a variety of exercises to socialize and control your dog around other dogs and people
• Training not included:  Housebreaking or Watch/Guard Dog training

Advanced (Novice, Open and Utility) 

• 7:30 PM on Wednesdays and 7 PM on Thursdays (No Thrusday Classes July and August 2006, will resume September 6)
• Group classes open to all breeds
• Prerequisite--Evaluation by trainer to determine if dog and handler have advanced far enough in training to be ready for advanced class. 
• Training included:  Advanced work on basic commands as well as training on the exercises required to complete rally, novice (CD), open (CDX), and utility (UD) titles on your dog.
• There is no advanced classes held on the first Wednesday of each month, this is the club meeting time

Training Fees

Six week basic training course or six week orientation period fee is $80  
Yearly training fee (membership) after basic course or orientation period is $225.00

Note: All persons desiring to enter advanced training who have not completed club's basic training course must complete six weeks orientation period which may be at any class level, basic, novice, open, or utility before they are eligible for yearly membership training fee.


Training Location 

See 'Directions' page.


Contact our Training Director for More Information: 

Carl and Gaby Fabian 
119 Berlin Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043-1427
Telephone: 856-429-9239