Next class begins
April 14, 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

Choose one according to your dogs needs and age:

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 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.)  ​

Fall, Winter & Spring STAR puppy, Held on Tuesdays at 8PM
​to sign up... fill out the form!

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.

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.  
To print out a form and mail in a check click on this button:
To sign up:
​Click on the button with the time you choose... then sign up for class:
Tuesday

5PM
Tuesday

6PM
Tuesday

7PM
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

Special Needs only offered outdoors  - April 2020

April 14, 2020
Oientation 4/14 everyone at 7PM.

Classes will be held
​6-7PM on Tuesdays beginning 4/21 at the 4H

Class held Tuesday eve. 6-7PM
outdoors  - April 2020

This class is designed for dogs who just can't adapt and learn in a group dog training class (emotional Special Needs).
 $150 Special Needs PACKAGE which includes 6 weeks of Special Needs class, 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. Due to extra space needed, Special Needs is only available in Spring and sometimes, summer -  
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Hansen, a 2016 graduate of Special Needs, Basic Skills and a Greyhound Rescue

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

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

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

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.