K-9 Obedience Training Club of Essex County, NJ Inc.

08/14/2024

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06/04/2024

K9 OTC members practiced obedience skills at the club's June 2024 match, which is basically an unofficial, practice obedience trial.
Match shows are an ideal way for handlers to test their skills in the ring just as they would experience in our upcoming AKC obedience trial.
Obedience training not only results in a well-behaved dog, it also builds a strong bond between you and your canine companion.
Contact Essex K9 OTC today to find out more about our multi-level classes.

05/29/2024

From our beginner obedience class, Judith says she's "so happy" with results she and her dog Rayvn have achieved training with Essex K-9 OTC. "Best decision ever. This is top notch training with outstanding trainers!"
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12/25/2023

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

10/10/2023

Essex K-9 club members participated in a local parade Oct. 8. Both dogs and handlers got their exercise to a marching beat.

08/02/2023

New classes start in September!

06/24/2022

Cake at our recent club meeting congratulates retiring members.

02/17/2022

New classes start March 1!
See the website for details. https://www.k9otcnj.com/

01/05/2022

Due to health and safety concerns, the January 2022 trial in Verona, N.J. is
***CANCELED***

11/25/2021

We're thankful for well-trained dogs!
Happy holiday to all!

11/22/2021

K-9 Club members participate in a retrieving workshop led by Marty McCluskey of Flying W Dog Training Sunday.

10/24/2021

Congratulations to our newest Beginner Obedience graduating class!

04/17/2021

New Classes Starting April 27!
https://www.k9otcnj.com/classes-1

10/27/2020

NO BEGINNER/PUPPY CLASSES AVAILBLE.

As a result of COVID-19 protocols and the recent increase in infections, we are unable to offer as many training classes as normal at this time. We are very sorry for this inconvenience. Please check the website from time to time for changes.

10/06/2020

New York, NY - The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of its exciting new Virtual Home Manners (VHM) Program. The program is designed to help teach dogs proper manners at home. Teaching their dogs to behave at home is important for owners, mentally stimulating for dogs, and home-based training can take place any time that fits into the schedule of the dog owner. The program will include two levels allowing puppies and dogs of all ages to participate.

“Many companion dogs have been added to families during the pandemic. Basic training for practical home manners should start as soon as we bring a puppy home,” said Doug Ljungren, Vice President of Sports and Events. “By providing home manners training, we lay the foundation for well-behaved dogs who are a joy for their families.”

All dogs (purebred and mixed breeds) can earn Virtual Home Manners titles provided the dog is AKC-registered, enrolled in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program, or enrolled with AKC Canine Partners. The tests include manners related to food, walking on a leash, petting, and following commands like sit, stay, down and more. Virtual Home Manners titles will be listed on the dog’s AKC record and will appear on pedigrees. The two levels of Virtual Home Manners titles are Puppy and Adult. The titles can be awarded by AKC-approved Canine Good Citizen Evaluators who will review videos of dogs performing the VHM skills.

“The Virtual Home Manners Program is a perfect lead-in to AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and AKC’s popular Canine Good Citizen programs, which require in-person testing,” said Dr. Mary Burch, AKC Family Dog Director. “The ability to earn titles virtually is especially important during these times. AKC remains committed to finding creative ways to encourage dogs and their owners to become involved in training that results in well-behaved family companions.”

AKC will begin accepting title applications on October 19, 2020 and will begin processing titles on November 2.

For learn more about the Virtual Home Manners Program, see: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-family-dog-program/virtual-home-manners/

For questions, contact [email protected].

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09/16/2020

09/16/2020

General Meeting 8 p.m. Oct. 27
to include club degrees
Preceded by run-thrus at 6:30 p.m.

09/16/2020

January 2021 Trial is canceled.
Hope to see you at our June 19-20, 2021 trial!
More details TBD.

08/26/2020

Happy National Dog Day!

05/18/2020

Our
JUNE TRIAL
is canceled.
Everyone stay safe!

03/31/2020

Hope everyone's well! We're gonna come out of this with perfectly trained dogs, right??
(At least they'll be perfect heelers in their own neighborhoods...)

03/17/2020

"In light of the most recent events surrounding the COVID-19 virus, specifically the 8 p.m. curfew, the K-9 Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to suspend training classes for the rest of this session.
"Our current plan is to resume classes with the Spring 2 training session, scheduled to begin April 28, 2020. Unless you tell us otherwise, all of you who are enrolled in the current session will be automatically enrolled in the new session at no additional cost."
~ Training Director

01/26/2020

The holidays are a memory, our winter trial was a success, now is the time to start planning for our SPRING TRIAL!! Mark those calendars!

01/16/2020

A couple more photos from the trial.

01/12/2020

A few candids from our obedience trial Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020.

12/19/2019

Order these nice T-shirts on our website. Deadline to order, Jan. 2, 2020.