Decatur Obedience Training Club

05/26/2024

Registration for our SUMMER obedience session opens tomorrow, May 27th, at 9 am.

Follow the link below to learn more about the available classes this session and to register.

Dont wait to register as these classes fill very quickly.

05/17/2024

DOTC is rocking CPE Nationals in Springfield IL

05/17/2024

Interesting perspective.

A picture that truly speaks volumes...From our human perspective we can see a beautiful environment with green grass and elegant white fences, but if we just look closer from our horses' point of view instead...Well, then everything changes. Then we see how desperately they try to remain next to each other, no matter their inability to touch either, then we see where the grass just doesn't grow anymore, evidencing so clearly where they always remain to be together as much as they physically can...Please, horses are herd animals, horses are social animals, they are meant to be together, as it's just where their sense of safety and peace comes from. There's absolutely no way to change it, there's no way to pretend not to know it. If we can only keep our horses alone then I'm sorry but we just cannot have them 💚

Picture credit: Tracey J Parker

04/30/2024

Our Summer Agility Session sign up is now on our website!

04/18/2024

Our youth kids rocked their Canine Good Citizens test tonight! We celebrated with pizza, cookies and lots of laughs! 🐶

🐶 Special thanks to Garver Feeds & Distributing for donating some amazing treats! ♥️♥️

🌟 Shout out to all of our amazing volunteers and parents! 🌟

04/03/2024

DOTC’s Spring
Teacup Agility Trial
Friday May 24th 6:30pm
1 standard run
Saturday May 25th 9:00 am
5 standard runs

No runs on Sunday

We will setup for the trial Friday at 5:30 and run at 6:30pm. If you help setup equipment for the trial you can earn a certificate for a mulligan run. This can used at any DOTC teacup trial. One certificate per run.

Judge Donni & Randy Breaden
Pekin, Illinois
No food will be provided so bring a lunch.

Any questions please contact
Lori Lehn
DOTC Teacup Chairman
@ [email protected]

03/24/2024

Registration for our upcoming SPRING obedience session starts on March 25th at 9 am.
This session will run April 1st - May 6th.
To see class times and register visit our website
Can’t wait to see you in class.

03/06/2024

Our Youth Introduction to Dog Sports class finished out their 6 week session last night. The kiddos enjoyed a pizza party and testing out their teamwork with their dogs. We are so proud of how hard these kids have been working!

🐶 Thank you so much to all of the parents and volunteers! We couldn’t do it without you!

02/14/2024

🐶 Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️ from all of us at DOTC 🐶

01/31/2024

We loved having our first youth class!

01/23/2024

DOTC Agility classes are canceled tonight due to the parking lot being an ice rink 😬❄️ See everyone next week

01/22/2024

OBEDIENCE Classes for Monday, January 22nd are CANCELED due to the ice rink outside. See you next Monday!

12/26/2023

Registration for our upcoming WINTER obedience session starts on January 15th at 9 am.

This session will run January 22nd-February 26th.

To see class times and register visit our website

Can’t wait to see you in class.

10/21/2023

TDAA Agility Trial

December 16th - 17th

Saturday 6 runs include 4 standard and 2 games
Sunday 2 standard and 2 games

Judge is Cathy Roberts from Jackson Tennesse

Worker prizes, NQ prizes, and high in trial

Potlock...Main dish provided, please bring a dish to share. Water for sale.

Friday night will be set-up, you may practice and setup your crate if you help setup for the trial, otherwise it is $5.00 a run.

Contact Lori Lehn for more information or see our premium!
Entries close December 8th. DOS will be accepted until 8:15 each day.

09/03/2023

Reminder that our FALL session of Obedience starts registration tomorrow (September 4th) at 9 AM on our website. Spaces fill up quickly so dont wait to register.

This session will run September 11- October 16th. Available Classes are:

Puppy Class at 6pm - $70
Star Puppy Class at 6pm - $85
K-9 Manners at 7:15pm - $85
Pre Novice at 6:30pm - $70
Novice at 6:30pm - $70

Register at the link below

08/26/2023

DOTC will be closed for the new flooring install from 8/25/23 through 9/4/23. Please do not enter the building at this time. The flooring needs time to cure so foot traffic is not recommended.

See everyone next session!

08/24/2023

DOTC hopes everyone is staying cool this week!

Please remember that our new flooring goes in next Monday so the facility will be closed next week.

We are getting ready to put in a tshirt order! If interested please contact Deb Heavner for more information!

Class registration opens next week. Be on the lookout for emails or check out the website (will be updated soon).

☀️ Stay cool everyone! ☀️

07/12/2023

Come join us on Tuesday, July 25th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm for our Agility Fun Run! Come practice in a trial like setting! $5 per dog!

05/28/2023

REMINDER-- SUMMER OBEDIENCE REGISTRATION OPENS TOMORROW (May 29th at 9 am). Space is limited and we fill up quickly so don't wait to register at the link below.

Our summer session will run June 5th-July 10th. Can’t wait to see you in class.

Puppy class (dogs ages 2-5 months) $70
Star Puppy- (dogs ages 5 months-1 year) Sold out
K-9 Manners (dogs 1 year +) Sold out
Pre Novice (completion of K-9 manners class/test) $70
Novice (completion of Pre Novice) $70

04/13/2023

Barnhunt is coming back to Central Illinois! We are excited to report that City Sniffers Dog Sports Training is building a new home base for Barnhunt training and trials in Springfield.

👀🐀You can join a class or book a lesson in April or May by visiting: https://bit.ly/barnhunt-spi

04/11/2023

Registration for our Summer session is coming up quick. Our summer session will run June 5th-July 10th. Registration for the summer session begins at 9 am on May 29th. Can’t wait to see you in class.

Puppy class (dogs ages 2-5 months) $70
Star Puppy- (dogs ages 5 months-1 year) $85
K-9 Manners (dogs 1 year +) $85
Pre Novice (completion of K-9 manners class/test) $70
Novice (completion of Pre Novice) $70

To see the remaining schedule for 2023 check the link below.

03/30/2023

We are having a pop up April Performance Dog Skills clinic for advanced/Advanced II participants. If you are interested just fill out the form below! We are only offering 8 spots.

https://forms.gle/7Nn5DJaoAqEznKxG8

03/20/2023

Registration for our spring session is open now.

Puppy class- full for this session
Star Puppy- full for this session
K-9 Manners- full for this session
Pre Novice (completion of K-9 manners class/test) $70
Novice (completion of Pre Novice) $70

Space is limited so don’t wait if you have been wanting to get your dog into training.

Register at the link below. Can’t wait to see you in class!

March 27th - May 1st K-9 manners test on May 8th

03/10/2023

The spring session of obedience classes is coming up soon. The session will run March 27th - May 1st.

Registration for our Spring Obedience Session opens at 9 am on March 20th!

For more information about classes and to register please visit our website.

02/19/2023

Our March Performance Dog Skills Clinic will take place on March 4th! There will be 2 advanced sessions (Advanced and Advanced II) This is a great clinic to build upon what we have worked on in the previous clinics. Spots fill up quickly! Complete the Google Form below to register.

https://forms.gle/XZWUs7v9TMkQWBxT7

01/27/2023

Our February Performance Dog Skills Clinic will be on February 18th! This is a great clinic to work on some basic skills with your dog.

Please fill out the Google Form to reserve your spot!
https://forms.gle/JBBFa7kRcLzTXPQdA

01/27/2023

WOW! Our Advanced session is now FULL! If you are on the fence about trying our Performance Dog Skills Clinic DON'T wait! Our Morning Beginner Session still has spots available.

Our February Performance Dog Skills Clinic will be on February 18th! This is a great clinic to work on some basic skills with your dog.

Please fill out the Google Form to reserve your spot!
https://forms.gle/JBBFa7kRcLzTXPQdA