Orientation changes

ALERT, orientation will be held at your class time: 5, 6, 7 or 8PM
This had to change to meet the covid requirements for the building. See the orentation info.
​Follow the link at the bottom of the page.

January sign up is here. A trained dog is a loved dog. 

MASKS will be REQUIRED indoors - please respect the social distance of others

Next class begins
January 19, 2021
Our classes train you to train your dog. 
Our classes are designed to begin with your new pet, either a puppy or an adult, and turn them into the pet of your dreams

C​hoose one according to your dogs needs and age:

Basic Skills and STAR puppy Winter Classes are held indoors WITH MASKS
at the Berks County 4H Center, ​1238 County Road, Leesport.

Classes held Tuesdays at 8PM

S.T.A.R. ​

Puppy package
 for dogs under 6 months ​​
For puppies under 6 months. The Berks Dog Training Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Program follows the program designed by the American Kennel Club to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.  Upon completion, an AKC certificate is available for purchase through their organization.

$150 package

 Package includes; 
• 6 weeks of STAR puppy,
• 8 weeks of basic skills
• plus the balance of the year as a member   including weekly member training and more. There is a $2 online administration fee.)  

You may also choose to print out a form and mail in a check.
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Hansen, a 2016 graduate of Special Needs, Basic Skills and a Greyhound Rescue

Welcome... New students & members

We have a class for you! Thursday night at 7PM your "drop in" class will meet except when we have a member match (second Thursday most months). Check your newsletter. But we would encourage even new graduates to use the match to train your dog.
*The December match has been moved to the first Thursday in recent years

Classes held Tuesdays at 5, 6 &7PM

Basic Skills Package for dogs 6 months and older

$115 package

 ( includes  8 weeks of basic skills plus the balance of the year as a member  including weekly member training and more. There is a $2 online administration fee.)  ​​
For dogs 6 months and older. INCLUDED IN THE BASIC SKILLS PACKAGE: $115 includes 8 weeks of basic skills plus the balance of the year as a member including weekly member training and more. There is a $2 online administration fee.  
You may also choose to print out a form and mail in a check.That is also an option.
To sign up:
​Click on the time you choose then sign up for class: 
5PM
6PM
7PM
Members: sign up for the next class on the form for the time you choose. Then, on the pay page, choose the a-la-carte price since you have already paid your dues.

B.C.D.T.C. Membership dues & more

Year round
FIRST: Sign up for Basic Skills. Each training member is required to take a basic skills class or the equivalent.

Then your first years membership is included in the basic skills class cost.
Included in your membership: weekly member training.  monthly member match ($1 cost) usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month* to check your dogs progress
Questions:

Basic Skills & Puppy class

We suggest you don't miss any classes but especially the first 3 weeks.
​So much foundation information is included it is hard to catch up.

You are not enrolled until we receive your payment ​and form. 
Enroll online or by mail.

All Winter Classes are held indoors
​at the4H ... how to find us on the directions page

Cancellation policy for Basic Skills, S.T.A.R. and Special Needs: If you cancel before orientation you can receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee. If you cancel after orientation, NO refund will be given except for medical reasons, however you will have the option to attend a later class.