COUNTY-WIDE DOG TRAINING CLUB

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Due to  building space and parking limitations, we cannot accept walk-in registrations. You must be registered prior to the start of class in order to attend.

For answers to any questions regarding registration, please email our registrar.

There are classes throughout the week. For a complete listing of daily activities switch to calendar view. To register for a class session , click on the class you are interested in on the calendar below.

When attending classes, if your dog needs to pee or poop they MUST use the dog run in the corner of our parking area.  This is not optional.  If your dog needs grass or a fence, stop at a park somewhere before arriving at our building to let the dog "take care of business". 

PARKING RESTRICTIONS: All daytime parking must be in front of our training building at the back Northeast corner of the parking lot. Evening parking can include the area in front of the Ice Company.  No exceptions.  Parking is limited and must be rotated between classes.  Please limit visiting at the cars after class as we need to make those spots available for the class that follows you.  PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY IN THE ENCLOSED PARKING AREA!

TO VIEW CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS CLICK ON THE "SWITCH TO CALENDAR VIEW" BUTTON.  ONLY CLASSES THAT ARE OPEN TO REGISTRATION WILL SHOW ON THE "UPCOMING CLASSES" LIST.


Note: The first class of each session is indicated by a black outline

Upcoming Classes

  • Puppy Kindergarten 10:00 AM Mondays

    • May 19, 2025
    • June 30, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 3
    • 4 registrants

    Monday Mornings – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Duration: 7 Weeks, 6 sessions;  5/19/25 to 6/30/25

    NO CLASS ON 5/26

    Prerequisite: Must have current vaccinations appropriate to the age of the puppy. This is for the little ones, from ages 3 months to under 5 months at the start of class.  Dogs five months and older should register for a beginning class. 

    Description: Class content includes: confidence building, leash manners, introduction to basic commands and answers to basic puppy questions. Puppies learn how to behave in the presence of other dogs. Puppy class does not include "puppy playtime".

    Instructor:  Lee James

    Please Note:

    Students should not bring their puppies to the first Puppy Kindergarten class session. Please bring a mat for you and your puppy to work on and a supply of treats to class. Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination records (appropriate to the age of the puppy, as per your vet).

    You may wish to bring your own chair for the first class. 

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  • AKC Canine Good Citizen *Advanced* Class 12:30 PM Mondays

    • May 19, 2025
    • June 30, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 4
    • 3 registrants

    Monday Noon – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

    Duration: 7 Weeks, 6 sessions;  5/19/25 to 6/30/25

    NO CLASS ON 5/26

    Prerequisite:  Successful Completion of the AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test. 

    Description: AKC - Canine Good Citizen Advanced

    In this class you will practice the skills required to take and pass the CGCA test, which will be administered by an AKC certified evaluator during the final sessions of class. 

    Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.

    1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork
    2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull.
    3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd
    4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.
    5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).
    6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
    7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”
    8. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).
    9. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. 
    10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. 


    Instructor: Lee James

    Please Note: Bring your dog to ALL classes

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.

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  • Novice Scent Work (Containers) 9:45 AM Thursdays

    • May 22, 2025
    • June 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 5
    • 1 registrant
    Thursday Mornings: 9:45 AM to 10:45 PM

    Duration: 6 Weeks,  6 Classes - 5/22/25 to 6/26/25

    Prerequisite:  Dog must be under control with basic manners. 

    Description:  Help your dog celebrate the joy of sniffing with Novice Scent Work.  Class content will include teaching the dog to recognize a specific scent and work with cardboard boxes; treats and praise can be used to reinforce the learning process.  Dogs will need a fitted collar (martingales allowed) or harness and a leash of plain pliable material.

    While there are club chairs available, students may want to bring their own. If you would like to crate your dog, please bring your own.

    Instructor:  Pat Moffitt, Nancy Hendricks

    Please Note:

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.



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  • Intermediate Scent Work 11:00 AM Thursdays

    • May 22, 2025
    • June 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 3
    • 3 registrants
    Thursday Mornings: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Duration: 6 Weeks,  6 Classes - 5/22/25 to 6/26/25

    Prerequisite:  Dog must be under control with basic manners. 

    Description:    Class content will include two scents (birch and anise) and will cover containers, buried (sand and water) handler discrimination, interior and exterior scents. 

    Advanced content will include a third scent (cloves) and will cover Masters containers, buried (sand and water) handler discrimination, interior and exterior scents.

    Prerequisite:  Novice Scent Work and dog must be under control with basic manners. 

    Instructor:  Pat Moffitt, Nancy Hendricks

    Please Note:

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.



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  • Advanced Scent Work 12:30 PM Thursdays

    • May 22, 2025
    • June 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 0
    • 6 registrants
    Thursday Afternoon: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Duration: 6 Weeks,  6 Classes - 5/22/25 to 6/26/25

    Prerequisite:  Intermediate Scent Work and dog must be under control with basic manners.

    Description:  

    Class content will include 4 scents (birch, anise, cloves and cypress)

    and will cover Masters containers, buried (sand and water) handler discrimination, interior and exterior scents.

    While there are club chairs available, students may want to bring their own. If you would like to crate your dog, please bring your own.

    Instructor:  Pat Moffitt, Nancy Hendricks

    Please Note:

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.



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  • Advanced Scent Work 1:45 PM Thursdays

    • May 22, 2025
    • June 26, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 0
    • 6 registrants
    Thursday Afternoon: 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm Duration: 6 Weeks,  6 Classes - 5/22/25 to 6/26/25

    Prerequisite:  Dog must be under control with basic manners.  

    Prerequisite:  Intermediate Scent Work and dog must be under control with basic manners.

    Description:  

    Class content will include 4 scents (birch, anise, cloves and cypress)

    and will cover Masters containers, buried (sand and water) handler discrimination, interior and exterior scents.

    While there are club chairs available, students may want to bring their own. If you would like to crate your dog, please bring your own.

    Instructor:  Pat Moffitt, Nancy Hendricks

    Please Note:

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.



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  • Rally Int/Advanced - 3:00 PM Mondays

    • June 02, 2025
    • July 07, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 1
    • 5 registrants

    Monday Afternoon  – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

    Duration 6 weeks:  6 class meetings  6/2/25 to 7/7/25

    Prerequisite: Dog must be proficient with the skills presented in our Novice Rally and Advanced Obedience classes: Right, left and about turns,  finish left and right, sit, down, and stand commands with stays, call fronts and attentive heeling for a minimum of 10 feet in a straight line and on turns. Jumps will be introduced.

    Description: This class follows with more advanced rally signs, giving information on techniques for executing each exercise, how to run a course, and training tips as needed. Some work may be off-lead. The instructor will cover rules and regulations that apply to advanced rally competition.

    Instructor: Simone O'Brien

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.

    Please bring your own crate for class. Dogs will need to be crated when not in the ring.  

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  • Rally Novice - 4:30 PM Mondays

    • June 02, 2025
    • July 07, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • County-Wide Dog Training Club 887 Sebastopol Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 0
    • 6 registrants

    Monday Afternoon –  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM 

    Duration 6 weeks:  6 class meetings  6/2/25 to 7/7/25

    Prerequisite: Dog must be proficient with the skills presented in our Intermediate Obedience classes: Right, left and about turns,  finish left and right, basic sit,  down, and stand commands with stays, call fronts, and attentive heeling for a minimum of 10 feet in a straight line and on turns.

    Description: This class introduces all of the novice rally signs giving information on techniques for executing each exercise, how to run a course and basic training tips as needed. The instructor will cover rules and regulations that apply to rally competition. Novice rally courses will be set up for practice.

    *PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 4:30 TO SET UP YOUR CRATE AND DO Instructor: Simone O'Brien

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class.

    Please bring your own crate for class. Dogs will need to be crated when not in the ring.  

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  • Jumpers With Weaves (and Tunnels) – 1:00 PM Tuesdays

    • June 10, 2025
    • July 29, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • County-Wide DTC, 887 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95407
    • 0
    • 3 registrants

    Tuesday Afternoon 1:00 PM To 2:30 PM

    Duration  8 Weeks  8 Classes:  6/10/25 to 7/29/25

    Prerequisite:

    Dog MUST have experience with Agility Jumps, Weave Poles and Tunnels. It must be under control off leash.

    Description:

    A course will be set up with Jumps, Weave Poles, and Tunnels. Instructor will provide the layout of the course which includes basic sequencing between obstacles.  Handlers and dogs can practice the skills that are used to navigate the course. 

    While waiting, dogs should be crated.  Note that we only have a limited number of crates available at the building, so please bring your own

    *All participants will be required to help with  setup/knock down of the equipment for class.*

    Instructor: Simone O'Brien

    Please Note: 

    Owners must bring a paper copy of the current vaccination record even if you brought it for a previous class

    Bring your dog to ALL classes

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