Hampton Roads Obedience Training Club (HROTC)

09/06/2024

For all our Rally students entering the October trials at MDTC, this is a great way to acclimate to the trial venue and practice before the big day!

09/04/2024

A spot just opened up in Basic Obedience after someone who had signed up asked to switch to Rally Novice after that spot opened up yesterday!

If you know anyone interested in a Basic class, please share this info with them. (Friday 7PM)

Besides 1 spot open in Basic, we still have a spot available in the following classes:
Scent Work 1 (Tuesday 10AM)
Scent Work 1 (Wednesday 5PM)
Scent Work Buried (Thursday 7:30PM)

Get 'em before you regret missing out! Come have FUN with us!

09/03/2024

Session 6 Classes are about to get started and we still have one or two open spots in a few classes.

The following classes only have ONE spot open:

Rally Novice (Monday 6PM) ((Just opened up because someone’s scheduled changed!))
Puppy Elementary (Friday 6PM)
Basic Obedience (Friday 7PM)

These classes currently have 2 or more spots open:

Scent Work 1 (Tuesday 10AM)
Scent Work 1 (Wednesday 5PM)
Scent Work Buried (Thursday 7:30PM)

Our Scent Work classes are THE most popular classes we offer, so it’s a mystery why there are still a few open spots, but this could be your lucky day!

Grab ‘em while you can and come have FUN with us!!!

08/28/2024

Just a reminder to sign up for our October Scent Work trials, if you haven't already!

08/21/2024

Want to get started in the FUN and EXCITING sport of Scent Work?! Well now is your chance!

We're offering 2 SW1 classes this coming session! You have your choice of morning or evening. There are only a few spots left, so grab them while you can!!
https://hrdogclub.org/

08/08/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn the FUN sport of Scent Work?!

Well, now's your chance! Come learn the basics with us. We're offering 2 SW1 Intro classes this session.

Your dog will thank you!
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

08/07/2024

Our Novice Buried Scent Work class is so popular, it completely filled in a week. So we added a second class!

Get it while the gettin's good! We don't offer this class often...
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

08/02/2024

Next session classes are now up on the website!

All classes are 50 minutes and run for five weeks except where noted. Class price is $100, but those that qualify for special pricing will be able to apply a coupon at checkout to receive a discounted price:

07/21/2024

Congratulations to Beverly McGhghy and her Super Dog, Riley, on earning their Rally Advanced title today with the Cavalier Doberman Pinscher Club.
Way to go, guys!🎉

07/10/2024

A student that was signed up for the upcoming session's Rally Advanced/Excellent class just had to drop out due to an injury.

Their loss could be your gain! That spot just opened up.

Get it before it's gone! Class starts next Wednesday at 6pm.
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

07/08/2024

Want to learn how to train basic behaviors such as sit, down, stand, come, heel, etc., all in a rewards-based manner? With these basic commands and behaviors you can teach the dog the rules of the house, have your dog evaluated for the Canine Good Citizen Test and train them as a future pet therapy dog.

It is a good place to start for future adventures in Intermediate Obedience, Competitive Obedience, Rally, Agility, or any other performance event.

Classes start next Friday, July19.

Sign up today at our website: https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

07/03/2024

Just got a new puppy?
Congratulations!
Now is the absolute best time to socialize and start training.

Let us help!
Puppy Kindergarten, for puppies 8 to 12 weeks old, will present puppies with new experiences as well as teach basic puppy manners including “paying attention to you”, “sit”, “down”, “recall”, “loose leash walking”, “wait” and how to greet people and other dogs appropriately.
A positive reward based approached is used.

Come join us! Classes start Friday, July 19 at 6pm.
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

06/29/2024

Fit Dog class celebrating successful completion at our Group Dog Walk. L to R: Jackie with Maggie Mae, Laura with Lemon, Alicia with Pike, instructor Carol with demo dog Blaze, Beverly with Riley and Marietta with Sadie.

A special congrats to Sadie, who completed the class and the 1 mile walk at 11 years old!

06/17/2024

Does your dog know the basics of sit, down and loose-leash walking? Are you looking for a fun way to practice and polish those good manners? Rally is a great way to put those skills to the test!

Come join us in Session 5! No matter what level you are working on, we have a class for you! There is currently only 1 spot left in Novice, so don't delay!

Already familiar with the Novice signs, there are still spots open in Advanved/Excellent, and we also have spots open in Excellent/Masters, which we only offer a few times a year, so grab your spot before it's too late!

Check out all our fun classes on our website! There's something for everyone!
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

06/15/2024

Two of our Rally students earned their Novice titles at Merrimac Dog Training Club's Rally trials so far this weekend! Congratulations to Trent and Bella and Jen and Claire on their awesome accomplishments!
Well done!

06/10/2024

Have you ever wondered if you and your dog have what it takes to pass the Canine Good Citizen test? Come join us on Saturdays at 2pm starting July 20 for a fun, informative class to polish your skills and get ready to earn that new title!

Session 5 classes, including the popular CGC class, are available for sign-up now!

https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

06/07/2024

Session 5 Classes are now up!

All classes are 50 minutes and run for five weeks except where noted. Class price is $100, but those that qualify for special pricing will be able to apply a coupon at checkout to receive a discounted price:

06/05/2024

Interested in UKC Obedience? Check out this free opportunity!

05/29/2024

FREE introduction workshop to UKC (United Kennel Club)
Pre-Novice, Beginner Novice and Novice, due to the upcoming UKC Obedience trial on August 3 & 4, 2024.
It will be an about 2-hour intro to explain the exercises for 1st 3 levels of UKC obedience.
This offer is only for humans not for dogs.
Please let us know if you like to join us on June 9th at Dog Gone Good (5224 Blackwater Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457) from 10:00am to about 12:00pm.
Bonnie Boger & Silke Satzinger

05/26/2024

Our Fetch Test yesterday was lots of fun! Below is just a sample of pictures from yesterday. All of them are available on our website at
https://hrdogclub.org/photo-gallery/ -fetchtest
If you participated in the test, there should be at least one photo of you and/or your dog. And congratulations to all of our new Fetch Title holders!

05/26/2024

Today we lost a valued member of our club. 💔 Sweet Rio:
AN URO1 UKC/AKC CH Mighty Hearts Born To Flirt v Pungo Ridge UR01, RL1, RATS, SHDN, SWNE, SWAE, SWEE, SWME, SED, ELITE-CH, TKN

Lisa Bell, our hearts go out to you on the loss of your very best friend. She was truly loved by all, and will be deeply missed.

05/16/2024

Just a reminder to members and prospective members... our General Meeting is taking place via Zoom tonight at 6:30.

If for some reason you did not recieve the email from Dustin, feel free to email
[email protected]

05/15/2024

*UPDATE* Class is now full! That didn't take long. 😃

Have you ever thought your dog might be able to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test with just a little more polish? Here's your chance to get that help you've needed so you and your dog can succeed!

Passing the CGC test not only gives you bragging rights, but it can also help lower your home insurance rates, convince your prospective landlord that you have a GOOD dog, and give you the confidence to take your dog to more public places.

There are still spots left in our CGC prep class that starts next Tuesday at 7pm. Grab a spot and start building a stronger bond with your best canine friend!
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

05/14/2024

Thinking about exploring the many dog sport possibilities? Our Foundations class is a good start! You'll learn some of the basics you may need to be successful; like working around distractions and sending your dog away from you. In the process, you'll strengthen the bond you have with your dog.

Sign up and join us on Mondays at 5. Session 4 starts next week.
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

05/14/2024

don't forget to enter the fetch test
ENTRIES CLOSE ON May 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
here is the link to the entry form. https://hrdogclub.org/.../HROTC-Fetch-Premium-List-Entry...

05/13/2024

Session 4 classes start next week! There are still some open spots in several classes, including Rally Novice (shown here).

Come join us and discover some fun ways to connect with your dog.
https://hrdogclub.org/current-session

05/07/2024

There are still some open spots in many of our next session classes, which start the week of May 20.

Monday: Sports Dogs 5pm, Focus 6pm, and Flyball 7pm

Tuesday: Fit Dog at 6 and CGC at 7

Wednesday: SW2 5:00 (Full)
Basic Obedience 7:30

Thursday: Rally N/I 4:45pm, Rally A/E 6pm

Saturday: Kindergarten Puppy 10:30am
Elementary Puppy11:30am

All classes are 50 minutes and run for five weeks except where noted. Class price is $100, but those that qualify for special pricing will be able to apply a coupon at checkout to receive a discounted price:

05/05/2024

An example of a great fetch by our member Debra and her dog Charlie, done at our practice event yesterday. They're ready for the test on May 25! If you are, download the premium here:https://hrdogclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HROTC-Fetch-Premium-List-Entry-form-rev1.pdf

04/30/2024

Thank you to everyone who competed in Obedience with us on Sunday! Thank you to the judges, the volunteers and our always amazing trial secretary, Beverly.

These are just a few of the (phone) photos from the day that were sent our way. If anyone has any more to share, please send them our way. We'd love to see them.

Congratulations to all those who Qd and titled with us! We hope to see you back next year.