Details coming. Fill out the form on the home page to be notified when sign up begins.

MASKS may be REQUIRED - please respect the social distance of others

Next class begins
September 22, 2020
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:

Next class begins with a 9/22, 7PM orientation for all

No dogs at orientation, click on bottom of the page for complete information.

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

Classes held Wednesdays 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.
( 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.That is also an option.

Classes held Tuesdays at 5, 6 &7PM

Basic Skills Package for dogs 6 months and older
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: 
Members: sign up 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.
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Recent Graduate, Brandy, enjoys her Graduation Toy
Recent grads  from our STAR puppy and Special Needs:
You have pre-paid for Basic Skills class - sign up on the sign up page  -you will need the ​date
of your class puppy/Special Needs class. Just choose your day and time, fill out the form. On the pay page you are instructed NOT to pay.

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:
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Hansen, a 2016 graduate of Special Needs, Basic Skills and a Greyhound Rescue
*The December match has been moved to the first Thursday in recent years

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.

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

All Summer Classes are held outdoors
​at the Liberty Fire Company, Ralph and Ruth Sts, Sinking Spring

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.