Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an Annual Membership and a Student Membership?
An Annual membership is for a person or people in a household training one or more dogs.
A Student Membership is for anyone 16 years of age or older who is currently enrolled in secondary school or post-secondary education, or home-schooled.
How does clicker training work?
Do I have to use a clicker?
What is the difference between Puppy Socialization and Tweener classes?
Tweeners class is a four week course for dogs that are 13 weeks to 20 weeks old and have not had the opportunity to attend a puppy socialization class. The focus of this class is management of the dog and basic manners. Tweener dogs are neither a very young puppy or a young adult. The tweener dog is adventuresome and beginning to become an independent thinker. Class participants will learn how to get the dog to settle, not jump up on people and to accept strangers. Each week, some time will be used to teach the beginning of sit, down, and come. The tweener dogs will have short off leash play sessions. Dog handlers will learn how to safely release and collect the dog during play. Your puppy will be ready for Basic Obedience classes when you graduate from this class.
Should I take both Puppy Socialization and Tweeners classes?
How old does my puppy have to be to start Basic Training classes?
What shots are required for Puppy Socialization, Tweener and Basic Training classes?
Your veterinarian will give you the proper protocol for the vaccinations your puppy requires. Your puppy may be too young to have received all the inoculations such as rabies, distemper, Parvo Virus and Kennel Cough (Infectious Tracheobronchitis- Bordetella inoculations). Follow the recommended protocol for inoculations for the age of your dog by your veterinarian. Dogs 6 months and older are required to have a rabies vaccination. As part of the registration process, all members must confirm via a liability waiver that they are following their veterinarian’s vaccine protocols. TCOTC does not require you to submit documentation of vaccinations, but you must be able to produce them on request.
What is TCOTC's refund policy?
Class registration fees may be fully refunded up to 48 hours prior to the start of class. After that, no refunds will be given. In some cases you may be able to transfer to another class.