Mt Diablo Dog Training Club                

This class is for you to train your dog for the conformation show ring. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Your dog must be leash broke and non-aggressive. There are two 45 minute classes that meets every Monday. There is a 15 dog limit per class. This is a drop-in class so no advanced sign up is required.

Cost $8.00 per dog/class

Day  Time     Instructor
Mon 5:45 PM   Judy Norris
Mon 6:15 PM   Judy Norris

Prerequisites: Age 9 weeks to 5 months. Shots: Puppy must have at least first permanent DHLPP shot and rabies required after 4 mos. of age.

The Puppy course is designed to teach fundamentals of dog care, the formation of good manners, and to help the shy puppy gain self confidence. Subjects include:

• housebreaking,
• basic manners,
• first aid, nutrition,
• grooming,
• introductory obedience.

Bring your puppy to the first class.

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 45 minutes.

Offered on:  Tuesday 5:30 PM or Saturday 9:00 AM

Meets On        Start
Day   Time      Date     Instructor         Session                          
Tue  5:30 PM  Jan  10  Penny McCausland     1 - 2012
Sat  9:00 AM  Jan   7  Penny McCausland     1 - 2012   


Tue  5:30 PM  Mar   6  Penny McCausland     2 - 2012
Sat  9:00 AM  Mar  10  Penny McCausland     2 - 2012 

Prerequisites: Age 5 months and above. Proof of DHLPP and Rabies are required to attend class.

The Beginners course is designed to instruct you how to teach your dog basic obedience, how to solve behavior problems, and to instill a means of communications and form a bond of mutual respect between you and your dog. Subjects include: walk on leash without pulling, no jumping on people, come when called, overcome shyness, aggressive or unruly behavior problems. Bring your dog to the first class. There is a 12 dog limit per class.

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 45 minutes.

Offered on: Monday at 7:30 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM, Tuesday 6:30 PM, or Saturday 10:00 AM  

Meets  On     Start
Day   Time     Date    Instructor                                Session                   .
Mon  7:30 PM  Jan   9  Loretta Delinger        1 - 2012
Tue  9:00 AM  Jan  10  Loretta Delinger        1 - 2012
Tue  6:30 PM  Jan  10  Loretta Delinger        1 - 2012
Sat 10:00 AM  Jan   7  Linda Bianco                 1 - 2012

Mon  7:30 PM  Mar   5  Loretta Delinger        2 - 2012
Tue  9:00 AM  Mar   6  Loretta Delinger        2 - 2012
Tue  6:30 PM  Mar   6  Loretta Delinger        2 - 2012
Sat 10:00 AM  Mar  10  Linda Bianco                 2 - 2012

Prerequisites: Dogs must have a little obedience experience with sit, down and basic manners. Proof of DHLPP and Rabies required to attend class.

Come and join in the new, exciting and fun sport of Rally. Like agility, the dog and owner navigate a course and follow the directions on each sign or station. The dog performs basic obedience maneuvers such as sit, down and many fun exercises, weaving through cones, etc.

Did you know - The Novice level of this AKC event is on lead and the handler encourages the dog to do his best with unlimited verbal instruction and praise through out the course. Clap your hands and praise your dog to your hearts content. Get 3 qualifying scores and you have a titled dog, RN (Rally Novice). If you are not interested in titles and just want to come and have fun with your dog, then Rally is the class for you.

Ongoing Rally

Cost - $48.00 for a 4 week class that meets one day a week for 1 hr.   Drop-in: $12.00/dog per class.

Meets  On          Start
Day   Time         Date     Instructor    Session        
Mon  10:00 AM  Jan  9   Loretta Delinger  1 - 2012
Mon  11:15 AM  Jan  9   Loretta Delinger   1 - 2012

Mon  10:00 AM  Mar  5   Loretta Delinger  2 - 2012
Mon  11:15 AM  Mar  5   Loretta Delinger  2 - 2012 

1st Friday Rally 

Meets first Friday of the month as a  Drop in $12.00/dog

Meets  On     Start
Day   Time     Date    Instructor              

Fri  7:45 PM  Jan  13  Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Feb  3   Loretta Delinger

Fri  7:45 PM  Mar  2   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Apr  6   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  May  4   Loretta Delinger

Fri  7:45 PM  Jun  1   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Jul 13   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Sep  7   Loretta Delinger

Fri  7:45 PM  Oct  5   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Nov  2   Loretta Delinger
Fri  7:45 PM  Dec  7   Loretta Delinger

Beginning Rally
Requires 6 students and is offered only if we have a sufficient number of students.

Cost $48.00 for a 4 week class that meets on Monday

This is class introduces new participants of the sport to the rules and signs used in Rally. Offered on Mondays- Call the instructor to find out when the next class will be held - Loretta Delinger (925) 254-8353

Prerequisites: Proof of DHLPP and Rabies are required to attend class.

The Novice 1 course builds upon the basic skills learned in the Beginner's course and introduces more precision, better handling skills, while adding new elements such as: finishes, stand for exam, figure eights and added mild distractions. This class is for the pet owner that wants to learn more and have better control on their pet as well as those thinking about Obedience or Rally competitions. There is a 15 dog limit per class.

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 45 minutes.
Drop-in: $18.00/dog

Offered on: Tuesday at 10:00 AM,  Tuesday 7:30 PM, or Saturday 11:00 AM  

Meets  On     Start
Day   Time     Date    Instructor         Session       
Tue  10:00 AM Jan  10  Loretta Delinger       1 - 2012
Tue   7:30 PM Jan  10  Penny McCausland       1 - 2012
Sat  11:00 AM Jan   7  Linda Bianco           1 - 2012

Tue  10:00 AM Mar   6  Loretta Delinger       2 - 2012
Tue   7:30 PM Mar   6  Penny McCausland       2 - 2012
Sat  11:00 AM Mar  10  Linda Bianco           2 - 2012

Prerequisites: Proof of DHLPP and Rabies are required to attend class.

This class is for the dog owner that wants to learn more and have consistent behaviors on their dog as well as those getting ready for Obedience or Rally competitions. This course refines the skills learned in the Novice 1 course and polishes the handling skills of the owner. Higher levels of distractions are added for proofing the dog's performance. There is a 15 dog limit per class.

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 45 minutes.
Drop-in: $18.00/dog

Offered on: Tuesday at 11:00 AM,  Monday 8:30 PM, or Saturday Noon  

Meets  On     Start
Day   Time     Date    Instructor         Session       
Mon   8:30 PM Jan   9  Loretta Delinger      1 - 2012
Tue  11:00 AM Jan  10  Loretta Delinger      1 - 2012
Sat    Noon   Jan   7  Linda Bianco          1 - 2012

Mon   8:30 PM Mar   5  Loretta Delinger      2 - 2012
Tue  11:00 AM Mar   6  Loretta Delinger      2 - 2012
Sat    Noon   Mar  10  Linda Bianco          2 - 2012

Prerequisites: Proof of DHLPP and Rabies are required to attend class.

This class is a ring prep class preparing both handler and dog to compete in the Obedience ring in Beginner Novice or Novice (Companion Dog title). Class consists of proofing for ring situations, critiquing, problem solving, and polishing handling skills, and polishing the dog's performance. 

There is a 15 dog limit per class.

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 45 minutes.
Drop-in: $18.00/dog

Offered on: Tuesday at 8:30 PM

Meets  On     Start
Day   Time     Date    Instructor       Session      
Tue  8:30 PM  Jan 10 Linda Bianco        1 - 2012
Tue  8:30 PM  Mar 6  Linda Bianco        2 - 2012

Prerequisites: Proof of DHLPP and Rabies are required to attend class. Dog must have 2 qualifying scores towards it's CD or approval of the Trainer or Training Director.

This class teaches the fundamentals necessary to compete in the Open and Utility obedience rings. This includes retrieving, jumping, off leash heeling, out of sight sits & downs, scent discrimination, directed jumping, and more....

Tuesday Day

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week consists of a 30 minute group heeling at Noon, followed by individual work of approximately 15 minutes per person.

Drop-in 18.00/Dog

Offered on: Tuesday  starting at Noon

Meets           Start
Day   Time      Date    Instructor            Session   
Tue   12:15pm   Jan 10  Loretta Delinger      1 - 2012
Tue   12:15pm   Mar  6  Loretta Delinger      2 - 2012

Wednesday Evening

Cost - $95.00 for a 6 week class that meets one day a week. Class begins at 5:30 PM with individual work before and after the 30 minute group heeling which is at 7:30 PM. Individual work is approximately 15 minutes per person.

Drop-in 18.00/Dog

Offered on: Wednesday starting at 5:30 PM

Meets          Start
Day    Time    Date     Instructor         Session
Wed  5:30 PM  Jan   4  Loretta Delinger      1 - 2012
Wed  5:30 PM  Feb  29  Loretta Delinger      2 - 2012

Thur & Fri Evening

Cost - $110.00 for a 7 week class that meets one day a week for 20 minutes of one on one training. Drop-in $18.00  - it there is a vacant time slot available,  you MUST call to reserve it

Contact Trainer for available time slots - Irene Quenoy (925) 798-0965

Offered on: Thursday 1st starting time slot is at 3:30 PM, 

Friday 1st starting time slot is at  4:30 PM

Meets     Start
Day       Date    Instructor           Session                                  
Thu      Jan  12  Irene Quesnoy         1 - 2012
Fri      Jan  12  Irene Quesnoy         1 - 2012

Thu      Mar   1  Irene Quesnoy         2 - 2012
Fri      Mar   2  Irene Quesnoy         2 - 2012