Princeton Dog Training Club

02/14/2024

01/16/2024

Obedience classes today and tonight, 1/16/2024, are canceled due to slippery conditions.

01/09/2024

Due to the declared state of emergency on 1/9, Tuesday Obedience classes from 5pm to 9pm are CANCELED.

01/02/2024

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 - WORKSHOPS AT PRINCETON DOG TRAINING CLUB, NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ

Indoors on mats. Ample crating and parking!

Our usual 2-hour workshop format with a couple of offerings new for this month designed to prep you for the big shows of 2024!

Please sign up and spread the word!

9AM - The Four-Ring Picture https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4236

11:15AM - Advanced/Novice Dual Ring Workshop https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4237

1:30PM - Those Pesky Paragraphs https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4238

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

09/15/2023

Registration is now open for our Autumn Obedience, Nose Work & Show Handling classes starting the week of September 25th.

We have daytime and evening classes!

All classes are held at our new training facility at 219 Blackhorse Lane, North Brunswick, NJ

• Show Handling Wed 11am, Friday 6pm.
• Reactive Dog Class
• AKC STAR Puppy
•Trick Dog
• Rally for Fun
• AKC Community Canine
• Family Dog
• Beginner & Intermediate Obedience
• Competition Obedience Tuesdays and Thursdays - am & pm - Novice, Open, Utility
• Rally - Novice through Masters
• K9 Nose Work - Intro through Advanced
• Therapy Dog
• Agility (Hopewell barn)

Dog training for agility, obedience, nosework and show handling in the greater Princeton, NJ area

07/17/2023

Rally Workshops

Sunday, September 10th

Sign up at www.dogmatchshows.com

9AM-11AM: Excellent/Advanced Dual Ring Workshop
This workshop will feature an AKC Excellent ring and an AKC Intermediate/Advanced ring side by side to accommodate teams at different levels. You do not need to be familiar with Excellent to attend - Intermediate/Advanced students enthusiastically welcomed! We'll then do some group work to discuss and troubleshoot problem areas. Handlers will get to run their choice of course on the first run, while another team is warming up in the adjacent ring. We'll finish with handlers getting a chance to run a course again.

11:15AM-1:15PM: Skills and Drills.
A workshop for any one familiar with AKC Rally at any level who is looking to improve their dog's accuracy, teamwork, or stress level at trials. We will cover things like pre-run warm up at shows, practicing and proofing start line behaviors, working your dog with distractions in an adjacent ring, and addressing dogs who "stick" or move slowly on certain exercises. We'll also talk about how to effectively train Rally at home or in a class/match setting instead of just running courses in a "run through" format. While short sequences of coursework may be included, signs will not be explicitly taught - the goal is to add to your toolbox to train for best trial performance and troubleshoot on the fly while you are in the ring.

1:30PM-3:30PM: Intro to AKC Rally.
Designed for handlers who have no experience with AKC Rally and are looking to give it a try. Prior beginner/pet-style obedience including a sit, down, and a rudimentary wait/stay and on-lead recall are recommended. We will cover the "ground rules" for AKC Rally and learn a good portion of the AKC Rally Novice signs. All exercises will be on-leash but dogs MUST be comfortable working in a group setting. This course will not teach, nor does it require, a formal "heel." Suggestions for training at home will be incorporated.

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

06/08/2023

IS ANYONE AVAILABLE TO HELP OUT THIS SATURDAY MORNIING WITH OUR
THERAPY DOG TEST?

05/10/2023

For those interested, Meals on Wheels Mercer County is having their first Paws for a Cause Pet Walk. See details below and their website for registration. https://www.mealsonwheelsmercer.org/annual-pet-walk
Please note, this is not a club-sponsored event.

05/08/2023

A huge congratulations to our member and past president, Lisa Suttner and her poodle, Rigby! They earned 4th place at the Westminster Masters Agility Championships this weekend. What an amazing accomplishment on such a big stage. Well done Lisa and Rigby!

04/29/2023

PDTC hosted a wonderful Novice/Open Agility Trial yesterday. Many teams saw success in the ring and all the teams had fun. A very big thank you to the committee members and volunteer workers who helped make the event seamless and fun for all.

04/11/2023

03/15/2023

PDTC has arranged for Stefanie Rainer to come back on April 22 and 23. Hopefully we've found a Goldilocks time and it won't be too hot or too cold!

Topics are as follows:
Saturday 4/22
Front Crosses (9:00 - 12:00)
Wraps vs. Slices (12:30 - 3:30)
Be on time, know your line! (4:00 - 7:00)

Sunday 4/23
Masters/International Coursework (8:00 -11:30) **Will be a Jumpers Course
Intermediate/Young dog Coursework (12:00 - 3:30)

All seminars will be held at the PDTC Agility Barn located at 290 Rileyville Rd, East Amwell Township, NJ 08551

Cost is as follows:

Saturday:
PDTC Members: $100.00
PDTC Students: $ 110.00
Non members: $120.00

Sunday:
PDTC Members: $ 115.00
PDTC Students: $ 125.00
Non members: $ 135.00

If you would like a spot in any of the above seminars please send me an email with your name, dog's name, email and phone number and status with the club. Any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Contact: [email protected]

Happy Training!

Hannah Reichert

03/14/2023

Annual Eye Clinic
Friday, April 28, 2023
Sponsored by the North Jersey Siberian Husky Club
Location: Somerset County 4-H Center
310 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3587

02/21/2023

On February 20, PDTC held two seminars by Laura Dolan at our Agility Barn. Laura Dolan is on the Team USA for both the European Open and the World Team Competitions. It was a wonderful day of learning how to manage challenging lines and other skills to make us better teammates with our dogs. It was such a pleasure to host Laura and her poodles, Pre and Coos. And all the concern about the possible February weather was for nothing, it was a beautiful day all around!!!

02/19/2023

PDTC March Rally Workshops!
New workshop for large breed dogs!!

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

01/08/2023

PDTC Rally Workshops!
New workshop for large breed dogs!!

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

12/31/2022

Happy New Year! Yesterday, 7 humans and 6 dogs joined the PDTC and hiked 4.7 miles!

12/30/2022

Show Handling tomorrow!
12/30 at 6pm

12/12/2022

PDTC hosted their annual holiday party over the weekend! We enjoyed good food and fun games to celebrate a wonderful year for the club. A big thank you to the Social Committee for organizing such a great event.

12/09/2022

Please click on the web links for more information or to register for the following Rally workshops.

Rally Workshop 1

December 18th - 9:00 to 11:00AM

Teaching AKC Master: For teams presently trained through at least AKC Advanced, and/or teams competing in Master needing clarification on signs.

https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4005

Rally Workshop 2

December 18th - 11:15 to 1:15PM

Show-Ready Rally Novice: You know the Novice signs. You've been to class. You're getting ready to trial!

https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4006

Rally Workshop 3

January 21st, 2023

8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Mas/Exc Dual Ring Workshop

https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4027

Rally Workshop 4

January 21st, 2023

10:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Advanced/Novice Dual Ring Workshop

https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Listing.aspx?EventID=4028

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

12/09/2022

Rally Workshop 2

January 21st, 2023
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM

Advanced/Novice Dual Ring Workshop

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

12/09/2022

Rally Workshop 1

January 21st, 2023
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Mas/Exc Dual Ring Workshop

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

12/09/2022

Rally Workshop 2

December 18th
11:15 to 1:15PM Show-Ready Rally Novice:
You know the Novice signs.

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

12/09/2022

Rally Workshop 1

December 18th
9:00 to 11:00AM
Teaching AKC Master: For teams presently trained through at least AKC Advanced, and/or teams competing in Master needing clarification on signs.

Dog Match Shows listings available online. List your upcoming Dog Match Show or browse for local Match Shows in your area.

11/10/2022

Hello Club Members!

Let's do something different this Black Friday!  Rather than deal with those crowds and shopping, let's  ⛰

Hike Details:
⏰ When: November 25 at 10:00am  PLEASE BE ON TIME

📍 Where: Parking lot is the Ted Stiles Preserve lot of Baldpate Mountain located on Pleasant Valley Rd 

📧 RSVP: You MUST RSVP for this hike. Please RSVP by 11-22-22. To RSVP or if you have questions, please contact Jill Marie Chambers at  [email protected]

📎 Other Info: Hike will be roughly 4.0 miles.  Easy terrain (but its not a sidewalk!). This is an "out and back" hike.  Be prepared for bugs, but please be mindful of others when spraying you or your dog in the parking lot, some people are highly sensitive to bug sprays. Please bring plenty of water for you and your dog, snacks if you like, and a first aid kit is a good idea.  Hike will be cancelled in the event of rain either the day of hike, or heavy rain the day before.

‼️IMPORTANT: If you RSVP you are coming, then something happens that morning that you cannot make it, please TEXT Jill at 732-406-9324 so we dont wait for you in the parking lot.

11/09/2022

Join us for a RALLY WORKSHOP with
SAM SCICCHIGNO!
November 20th @ PDTC Training Center
219 Blackhorse Lane, North Brunswick, NJ

1.) 9 AM to 11AM -- Masters/Excellent Competition DUAL RING Workshop

Perfect for the upper-level exhibitor looking to sharpen their skills in a two-ring environment or around distractions, this workshop will feature a Master ring and an Excellent ring side by side. Handlers will get to run their choice of course on the first run while another team is warming up in the adjacent ring. We'll then discuss considerations for competing in busy trial environments like engagement during ring entries, unclipping leash, and distractions. We'll finish with handlers getting a chance to run again. You do NOT need to be competing at the Master level to take this workshop - Excellent competitors enthusiastically welcome too!

Price: $50 Working Spot, $25 Auditing Spot.

Questions email:[email protected]

https://dogmatchshows.com/Dog-Match-Show-Registration-2.aspx