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When there are so many places that offer training classes, why
choose Chesapeake Kennel Club?

Our Instructors have years of experience,

Most of our Instructors compete in AKC Obedience and
have successfully put titles on their own dogs.

Many of our Instructors are members of The Association
of Pet Dog Trainers

Our Instructors are well versed in the latest training methods and believe in using positive methods as much as possible.

Our classes aren't a lure to get you in the door to purchase
other products and supplies.

Ours is a not-for-profit organization - we do this because
we care about dogs more than dollars

Puppy Kindergarten - For puppies between 10 and 24 weeks of age. Provides socialization and basic obedience.

Good Manners - Practical, basic dog training for everyone. This class is designed to help owners get control of their dogs.

Better Manners - An intermediate class for owners who have a dog that has had basic obedience and are looking to further refine the dog's obedience skills.

Canine Good Citizenship - A class specifically
aimed at preparing you and your dog to obtain an AKC CGC certificate.

Novice Obedience - Classes for owners who have completed the intermediate BETTER MANNERS class and wish to continue obedience work. This class is designed to prepare you and your dog to compete at the AKC Companion Dog level.

Open/Utility Obedience - These classes are for owners who wish to compete in AKC Obedience at the Open and Utility levels.

Introduction to Rally - For the beginner, this serves as an introduction to the basics of Rally Obedience.

Rally - This class is designed to prepare the
dog/handler team to compete in AKC Rally trials at all levels.

Show Handling - Helps owners to prepare to show their dogs in the AKC Conformation ring.

Please note -We cannot hold space in a class unless payment and a completed registration form have received. At this time, we are not set up to receive payment electronically, through PayPal, or by credit card. Checks should be made payable to Chesapeake Kennel Club.

Prices for CKC classes vary according to the length of the class and whether the class is taught by an instructor or whether the class consists of run-thrus where the students participate by running each other thru. Classes which have instructors are more costly because CKC instructors are paid. Every effort is made to keep class costs low and CKC class prices are quite reasonable and lower than most clubs or commercial businesses. Some classes require payment at the start of the class and payment is for the whole class session, whether you come or not. Other classes use a Ticket Booklet which allows individuals to choose which classes they will attend and only pay for those attended by use of the tickets. Prices shown in the table above are our current rates and indicated whether the class is a flat fee or if it uses Ticket Books. If there are any questions on class prices, please don't hesitate to ask the CKC Training Director.

Introduction to Rally - Two 4 week sessions:
Feb 4th - Feb 25th: Review of Novice Exercises
Mar 10th - Mar 31st: Review of Advanced & Excellent Exercises
Both classes will cover upcoming rule changes and new exercises

Rally Run-Thrus - Follow Introduction Class and start ~11:15. Run-thrus use Ticket Books

Canine Good Citizen - There will be 4 classes on Monday evenings to teach and practice the 10 elements of the CGC Program. The program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The class includes an exam that will be offered on Saturday, Feb 11th. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Dogs may take the exam for a cost of $10 if they do not take the class.

Puppy Kindergarten -- For puppies between 10 weeks and 24 weeks of age only.As soon as your puppy is 10 weeks old, there is an urgent need to play catch-up in terms of socialization and confidence building with other dogs. Puppy classes allow your pup to develop canine social savvy and learn basic obedience while playing with other puppies in a nonthreatening and controlled setting. Shy and fearful pups quickly gain confidence in leaps and bounds and bullies learn to tone it down and be gentle.