Houston Obedience Training Dog Club offers obedience classes to members and the public at the puppy, basic, pre-novice and advanced levels. We also offer a CGC Prep Class, which includes evaluation by a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator during the last session.  Introduction to Tracking Classes are offered several times a year.

Come see our air-conditioned, indoor Training Facility
2400 Campbell Road, Unit H.
(The new training building faces Emnora Lane, between Campbell and Blalock.)
 

Interested in renting our building for a training session, class,
show and go, match, trial, test, workshop or seminar?
Check this CALENDAR for available slots and details on how to make reservations.
 

All classes are taught by members of the Houston Obedience Training Dog Club.  Each instructor has been an active member of the H.O.T. Dog Club for a minimum of two years during which time they assist classes and then serve as a provisional instructor underneath the supervision of a full instructor.  Our Puppy Instructors have earned at least one Companion Dog (CD) title.  HOT’s Basic Obedience classes are taught by members who have earned at least a Companion Dog (CD) and Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title on their dog or two Companion Dog (C.D.) titles on two different dogs while a member of the club.  Instructors of advanced classes have earned the equivalent title on their dogs and our CGC Prep Class is taught by certified CGC Evaluators.

Chelsea, a spaniel-mix as a puppy.

Class sizes are limited and filled on a first come, first served basis.  HOT’s class schedule is subject to additions and starting dates may change, so please check back often for the latest information.  Here are directions and a map to our Training Facility.  Also, please take a moment to check out our policies and guidelines before the first night of class.

Which Class Should You Take?

Not sure which class you should register for?  Check here for a detailed description of the various classes that HOT offers.  If you believe your dog's previous training covers all the items taught in our Basic Obedience Class, you may request an evaluation* from our training director, and with their confirmation, you may be approved to skip HOT’s Basic Obedience Class and referred to one of our advanced classes such as CGC Preparation or Pre-Novice.  To schedule an evaluation, please contact our training director. 

Refund Policy

Class sizes are limited, so, if after registering you find that you are unable to attend this course, please let us know in advance so another applicant may fill your slot.  Your enrollment will be canceled and your check will be voided or you may elect to transfer your enrollment to a future Puppy or Basic Class.  If you must miss a class, your instructor will offer an abbreviated make-up session before your next class (as their schedules allow).  No refunds will be made after the first class is completed.  If for some reason you are not able to complete your scheduled class, a transfer certificate will be provided for a slot in a future Puppy or Basic Class. Only one transfer will be allowed per student. There are no transfers offered for CGC, Rally or Advanced classes.

Ellie, Chelsey, Kristie, Samson, Bruiser, Rhobo and Mele

Dismissal of Aggressive Dogs

Houston Obedience Training Dog Club, Inc. does not allow overly aggressive or vicious dogs in its classes.  Dogs who are potentially dangerous to other people and/or dogs will be dismissed from class and referred to a private canine behavior modification program at the owner’s request.  In the case of dismissal, NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN and the dismissed dog may not enroll in any future HOT Dog Club class until the owner can provide proof that a behavior modification program has been successfully completed.

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