Twin Cities Obedience Training Club

TCOTC AKC Agility Trial
2024-11-22 08:00 - 2024-11-24 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Entire Facility
Join us for a weekend of teamwork and fun at our November AKC Agility Trial!
Final closing: Wednesday, November 6.
Trial chair: Chris Mosley, mushtownroad@gmail.com
Judge: Megan Schafer (#48144), Casper, Wyoming
Download the premium and entry form here.
Online entries accepted at labtestedonline.com.

Volunteers make our trials a success! Volunteer to work at the event here. Volunteers get free snacks and lunch, and can enter a raffle for fun prizes!

AKC Fetch Test
2024-11-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Annex
Earn a new title with your dog IN ONE DAY! AKC Fetch is the newest title opportunity from the American Kennel Club’s Family Dog program. AKC Fetch tests your dog’s ability to retrieve an object (a bumper or ball). Dog and handler teams compete in four levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Retriever. Any dog 6 months or older who has an AKC, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners registration can participate. Learn more about AKC Fetch here.
TCOTC is hosting Novice and Intermediate level AKC Fetch Tests on Saturday, November 30. Two tests will be offered:

Trial #1: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trial #2: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The cost is $30 per test. Entries close on November 27 at 5:00 p.m. and are limited to 30 per trial. You may enter one or both trials. Review the Premium List for details.
TWO WAYS TO ENTER:
1. Online: Complete the online ENTRY FORM then submit payment HERE. Entry is not complete until payment is received.
2. By Mail: Download and print the online PREMIUM LIST, and send the completed entry form with your check to:
Corrie Barrows, 30945 Irene Ave, Lindstrom, MN 5504

Agility Seminars with Rachel Pearson
2024-12-06 08:00 - 2024-12-08 17:00 | Annex
We are excited to have Rachel Pearson up from Texas for a weekend of learning and fun! We’ve got a great lineup of seminar sessions that offers something for nearly everyone. We start of Friday with a mid-day workshop for TEENAGERS, for dogs 5-12 months of age. Friday evening, join us for an informative and engaging lecture (with pizza!) on the 3Ds: DISTANCE, DURATION, and DISTRACTION. Saturday morning kicks off with a working session on the 3Ds, applying the principles discussed in the Friday evening lecture. Saturday afternoon we’ll turn our focus to the WEAVES with a session on training weaves from the ground up. And we’ll wrap up on Sunday with a focus on perfecting REAR, FRONT, and BLIND CROSSES. Details on each session is below:
Friday, Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Teenagers: Teenage months are a “transitional” stage for our dogs, both in terms of develop as well as training. This time period is when we are applying concepts and foundations that we taught in puppyhood and now beginning to apply those to the foundations for our obstacles and verbal discrimination cues. Every teenager is at a different place in their training, and this workshop will adjust to suit the level in which each dog is at. We will look at polishing our reinforcement mechanisms (issues with toy skills will not be addressed in this seminar), applying duration concepts to behaviors such as start lines and contact positions, commitment to obstacles such as jumps (no bars) and tunnels, and beginning shaping behaviors for obstacles. We may not get to it all, but we will adjust to where the group of dogs is at. There will be no jumping, and no sequencing beyond chains of 2-3 behaviors. **Prerequisites include only that the dog is able to engage with the handler off leash. For dogs ages 5-12 months. Working spot $150/Auditors $30. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Friday, Dec. 6, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.: Lecture: Fluency and the 3Ds: Distance, Duration, and Distraction: So often our dogs can perform a behavior in one context but not in another. They can be “fluent” in a behavior under certain conditions, but not other others or with additional stimulus. How do we isolate and train for these factors? That’s what the Three D’s are all about!

Distance: Learn the three elements of distance and how to address each of them individually.
Duration: Learn how to slice down position-based behaviors to truly teach your dog through success.
Distraction: Handler motion, verbal cues, environmental changes, presentation of reinforcement – there are so many things that can distract our dogs! Learn how to help your dog maintain behaviors despite changes in conditions.

The lecture is open to anyone. It is required for anyone participating in the 3Ds working session Saturday morning. $80 per person includes pizza. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8am-1p: Fluency and the 3Ds working session: Participants in this workshop must have attended the lecture from Friday evening. No exceptions. See above for description of the seminar content. Dogs ages 6 months and up are welcome. Dogs should be able to stay engaged with the handler off leash. Short stay and short lead-out are recommended. Ability to wrap a cone/wing and do a tunnel are recommended. Highly encouraged to bring and use Treat N Train (trained). This seminar is highly adjustable to individual dog’s skill levels. $140 working spot/$25 audit spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.: WEAVE SKILLS: Weaves are one of the obstacles that require true independence in performance. Because weaves are a complex chain of behaviors that the dog must perform without aid from the handler, they are often one of the obstacles that handler’s struggle to train to true fluency, and create frustration and stress in the dog. This workshop will look at how to train the weaves from the ground up, addressing entries as well as the drive through the rest of the 12 poles. We will discuss distractions such as handler distance, motion, and the dog’s commitment to the end of the poles. Geared toward dogs just starting out with weaves or dogs going back to address issues in their performance. Appropriate for dogs 6mos plus (no weaving body motion will be permitted on dogs under 12 months.) Dog must have ability to go to a placed reinforcement 20+ feet away from them on cue, in the form of a placed toy or Treat N Train/Ready Treat. $140 working spot/$25 audit spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sunday, Dec. 8, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: THE PERFECT 3: Every agility handler has heard the age-old line “you’re late!” from a teacher/coach when we execute a cross/side change. We often recognize what “late” is, but what does “on time” look like? When should we be cuing turn to the dog, and where should we be executing it? What does the footwork look like, and what path will mostly accurately show the dog where to go next? Learning front crosses, rear crosses, and blind crosses might SEEM elementary to a lot of agility handlers, but this seminar will deep-dive into these crosses, and teaching the HANDLER the mechanics and timing of the three crosses that are the basis of agility handling, no matter what your handling system is. Dogs must be 12mo and older, and completing sequences of 6-8 obstacles at a time. $280 working spot/$50 audit spot. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
*NOTE: No refunds will be issued unless we can fill your spot.
**if you are not sure if you and your dog have the skills for a particular workshop, Rachel encourages you to contact her directly at info@strategicdogsports.com. She is happy to answer your questions and may even schedule a private lesson to help you prepare.
Learn more about Rachel Pearson here.

Join us on Facebook Live!
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Unleash Your Dog’s Potential!
Are you ready to get candid about the secrets to a well-behaved and obedient furry friend? Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a newbie in the world of pet parenting, these new quarterly live sessions are an opportunity to get experienced trainer insights on a wide variety of canine topics.
In this interactive session, our panel of expert dog trainers, including Meg Beisner and Scott McKenzie, will guide you through a handful of revolving, and evolving, essential dog-related subject matters, covering everything from basic obedience commands to addressing common behavioral issues and pet insurance to dog park etiquette and all the things in between! Get ready to learn about topics such as:

The fundamentals of positive reinforcement training
Proven methods for teaching essential skills
Strategies for effective leash training and walking etiquette
Tips for overcoming challenges such as barking, jumping, and chewing
Insights into understanding your dog’s body language and communication cues

Our panel will come ready with a few topics to cover, but we really want to hear from you too! Send your burning questions to tcotcmeg@gmail.com and we’d love to discuss it live! Whether you’re struggling with potty training or curious about advanced tricks, our trainers are here to provide advice and support.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your understanding of your canine companion and learn ways to foster a harmonious relationship based on trust, respect & fun.
Sign up on our Facebook page here!
Mark your calendars and set a reminder – it’s going to be a paw-some event! Spread the word and invite your fellow dog lovers to join us for an educational and fun-filled Facebook Live session. See you and your furry friend there! 🐾
Disclaimer: Live sessions are exactly that…live and uncensored. There may be adult language. Please plan your viewing audience accordingly.

Scent Work Practice Sessions
2024-12-30 18:30 - 21:30 | Entire Facility
For current TCOTC scent work students.

Game Night
2025-01-02 18:15 - 20:30 | Ring Rm, Mtg Rm & Star Rm
Join us for some New Years fun and games for you and your dog at our Game Night. Sign up for one of three sessions to play games and tackle fun challenges while earning tickets to win great prizes. $10 per dog for members, $15 per dog for nonmembers. Sessions at 6:15 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Reserve your spot here today!

Agility Seminars with Kelsey Kirkpatrick
2025-01-03 08:00 - 2025-01-05 17:00 | Annex & Meeting Room
Join us for a series of agility seminars with Kelsey Kirkpatrick!
In lieu of our January agility trial, TCOTC is hosting this opportunity to learn and build skills in agility with Kelsey Kirkpatrick, a seasoned instructor and handler with 23 years of agility experience. Working spots are $140 and audit spots are $25. No refunds unless we can fill your spot. If a session is full and you’d like to be added to a waitlist, please email anneschenk@tcotc.com with your request.
Friday, January 3:

5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Foundation Skills for Pre-Novice Dogs: Dogs must be at least 6 months old; jumps and tunnels only; jumps do not need to be at full height.

Saturday, January 4:

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Novice Dog with Experienced Handler: Short sequences for dogs at novice level or getting ready to trial; jumps and tunnels only; jumps do not need to be at full height.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Novice Dog with First-Time Handler: Short sequences for dogs at novice level or getting ready to trial; specifically for handlers with their first agility dog or for whom agility is still fairly new

Sunday, January 5:

8:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.: NEW! Winning Weaves: Strengthen your dog’s weave pole performance. Mastering difficult weave entries, building independence/distance, solving popping-out issues, or simply getting started in the weaves: whatever your challenges are, this seminar will give you the tools to address them.
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Intermediate and Advanced: Dogs at intermediate and advanced level. Jumps, tunnels, weaves, and contacts may be used.

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO REGISTER
About Kelsey Kirkpatrick: Kelsey has been doing agility for 23 years. She teaches classes weekly and teaches online students. She is a 5-time National Champion with 3 different dogs and a 37-time regional champion with 4 different dogs. She’s a 5-time World Team Member. Her 3 year old, Wow!, has been on the AWC short list the last two years. She was a team finalist at the European Open. EO she placed 16th out of 350 dogs in Team jumpers. Won Team Jumping at IFCS Worlds. She has also won every class at USDAA Nationals beside team (3rd). She’s a 4-time UKI Classic winner. Her students have made multiple trips to the podiums at AWC World Team Tryouts, US Open and Cynosport. Her students have also joined multiple world teams including AWC, EO and IFCS. Kelsey is big into getting tight lines and getting the most speed she can out of her and her students’ dogs. She also believes that agility is not a one size fits all. She believes in working with the dog that you have in front of you.

Annual Membership Meeting
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room and Virtual
TCOTC’s annual membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, both in person and virtually over Zoom. Board and staff leadership will share achievements over the past year and we will elect a new member to the board. Please consider attending so we can reach our 35-member quorum.
2025 Agenda, 2024 Meeting Minutes and Annual Report [download PDF]
To attend in person, register here.
To attend virtually over Zoom, register here.

Obedience Run Thrus
2025-02-08 08:00 - 14:00 | Entire Facility
Come to TCOTC and practice in the ring before you compete. The cost is $5 for 5 minutes of time in the ring of your choice. All dogs are welcome. Treats, toys, and training are encouraged but please use competition collars of gentle leaders only. Our ring monitors have the right to excuse anyone making harsh corrections.

Participants must preregister. Preregistration opens February 1 and closes February 6. The link to the preregistration information will be posted at TCOTC.com.

Contact Corrie Barrows at corrieb@tcotc.com with any questions.

TCOTC Obedience and Rally Trials
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 | Entire Facility
Join us for a weekend of Obedience and Rally Competition!
This 3-day trial is a regional qualifier for the 2026 AKC National Obedience Championship.
Entries open Sunday, December 22
Final Closing Date Wednesday, February 5.
Confirmation emails have been sent for all entries received to date. If you have not received a confirmation, please check your Spam folder or contact us ASAP at trialsec@tcotc.com. Be sure to send entries to the PO Box listed in the premium and not to our street address.
Download the Trial Premium here.
To All Participants of the TCOTC Trial: Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that there has been a change in the judging assignment for our upcoming AKC Licensed All Breed Obedience and Rally Trials scheduled for Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 21 – 23, 2025. With the American Kennel Club Approval, the following changes apply:
Original Judge: Ms. Lynn Tamms
New Judge: Mrs. Alice A Peterson
If this change affects your participation or if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at radfokj@gmail.comThank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the trial!
Karen Radford, Trial Secretary
612-325-4927

TCOTC AKC Agility Trial
2025-02-28 08:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00 | Entire Facility
Agility is a sport in which dog and handler teams race against the clock to complete a course consisting of jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles. It’s great fun but requires lots of training and skills. A great way to see it up close is to volunteer! And, volunteers get free lunch and snacks and a chance to win fun prizes. If you’d like more information about volunteering, email anneschenk@tcotc.com, or simply slgn up below!
Our February-March 2026 AKC Agility Trial is open for entries. We’re excited to welcome Judge Thomas O’Brien for his first visit to TCOTC!
Entries open: Wednesday, January 7
Draw Date: Thursday, January 22
Final Closing Date: Wednesday, February 11
Trial chair: Anne Schenk, anneschenk@tcotc.com
Judge: Shannon Jones, Cary, NC
DOWNLOAD PREMIUM AND ENTRY FORM HERE
Or enter online at labtestedonline.com.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

Canine Fitness seminars with Sweaty Paws
2025-03-08 08:00 - 2025-03-09 17:00 | Annex
Canine Fitness Seminars with Darcy Roessler of Sweaty Paws

Darcy Roessler, CCFT, CPCFT, of Sweaty Paws, returns March 8 and 9 for a weekend of seminars focused on canine fitness! There’s something for everydog, from household pets to performance dogs. Each session has a limited number of working spots (dog and handler participate together) plus plenty of audit spots for observers to watch and learn. Working spots are $65 members/$80 non-members. Audit spots are $25 members/$35 non-members.

Saturday, March 8
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Motion Mechanics: Strengthening Gait and Form
Course Goal: Empower you and your dog to achieve optimal movement by enhancing strength, balance, and body awareness. Whether preparing for the show ring, improving performance in obedience, or simply promoting overall fitness, this fun and engaging seminar will leave you and your dog moving in harmony and style. Limited to 8 working spots. Unlimited audit spots.
Who Should Attend: This seminar is ideal for dog owners who want to enhance their dog’s movement, whether for the show ring, performance sports, or everyday activities. Perfect for handlers of conformation or obedience dogs looking to improve their dog’s gait, this seminar also benefits pet owners who simply want to build strength, coordination, and confidence in their dogs. Whether your goal is to help your dog shine in competition or to ensure they move efficiently and comfortably throughout their life, this seminar is designed to support dogs of all breeds and activity levels.
What You’ll Learn:
This hands-on workshop focuses on practical exercises and skills to refine your dog’s gait:
• Discover the Gaits: Learn the different types of gaits and how to identify efficient, balanced movement.
• Strength & Symmetry: Use common household items to build muscle memory and encourage even, controlled limb movement.
• Flexibility & Range of Motion: Improve your dog’s stride and movement capacity through targeted exercises.
• Core, Front, & Rear Strengthening: Develop the key muscle groups that power your dog’s motion.
• Proprioception Training: Boost your dog’s awareness of all four feet for improved balance and coordination.
REGISTER HERE
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Fit for Life: Building Strength, Skills, and Joy with Your Dog
Course Goal: This seminar is all about having fun with your dog while learning new ways to keep them active, healthy, and happy. You’ll build a stronger bond with your pup through positive reinforcement as you explore simple, engaging exercises that boost their fitness, coordination, and confidence. It’s a great chance to connect, learn, and enjoy quality time together! Limited to 6 working spots. Unlimited audit spots. Working spots full. Email office@tcotc.com to be put on a wait list.

Who Should Attend: This seminar is perfect for pet owners who want to keep their dogs in top physical and mental shape, ensuring years of happy companionship. It’s also great for those new to dog sports looking to teach their dogs new skills and build confidence. Dogs must be at least 5 months old and have completed one puppy class or know basic commands like sit, down, and come.
What You’ll Learn:
In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to keep your dog fit, engaged, and ready for a lifetime of adventure. Together, you’ll practice:
• Strength-Building Skills: Fun exercises to help your dog stay strong and fit.
• Body Awareness: Teach your dog to step in, on, over, and under objects to boost their coordination and confidence.
• Key Behaviors: Foundational movements like backing up and balancing that support their overall fitness.
• Enrichment Ideas: Simple ways to keep your dog happy, active, and mentally sharp every day.
REGISTER HERE
Sunday, March 9
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Flyball (and more!) Fitness: Power, Performance, and Flexibility
Course Goal: Help your dog excel in flyball or other high-energy activity by focusing on the foundational elements of strength, speed, flexibility, and recovery. This seminar is packed with engaging exercises designed to build explosive power for sprints, enhance control for quick decelerations and tight turns, and improve flexibility for full-extension running. Limited to 10 working spots. Unlimited audit spots.
Who Should Attend: This seminar is designed for flyball enthusiasts who want to boost their dog’s performance and reduce injury risk in this high-intensity sport. It’s also perfect for owners of dogs involved in other activities like disc, agility, FASTCat, hunt trials, or even dogs who thrive on high-energy backyard games. All participants should have basic obedience skills, such as sit, down, stay, and recall, to ensure they can safely and effectively engage in the exercises.
What You’ll Learn:
Discover how to prepare your dog for peak performance and recovery with:
• Warm-up and cool-down routines tailored for flyball and other fast-paced activities.
• Exercises to improve your dog’s strength and power for explosive starts and full-speed sprints.
• Drills for refining tight turns and deceleration techniques, critical for the flyball box turn and other agility maneuvers.
• Flexibility routines to enhance your dog’s range of motion.
REGISTER HERE
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Wellness Play: Energizing the Mind and Body
Course Goal: Get ready for an action-packed session full of fun, laughter, and bonding with your dog! This seminar focuses on high-energy, mentally and physically stimulating games that will leave both you and your dog happily tired. It’s all about safely diving into a variety of exciting exercises that boost fitness and enrichment, strengthen your bond, and reward your dog generously along the way. By the end, your dog will be grinning ear to ear and thanking you for the best day ever! Limited to 10 working spots. Unlimited audit spots.
Who Should Attend: This seminar is ideal for active dogs with a solid foundation in basic skills such as sit, down, come, and stay, as well as those comfortable placing their front paws on various objects. Perfect for handlers with dogs at least at an obedience, rally, or agility novice/beginner level, this is a great way to maintain fitness during the winter months or add a fun twist to your training routine.
What You’ll Learn:
This session is all about doing, not dissecting! You and your dog will work together to master at least eight unique games and exercises, focusing on:
• High-Energy Fun: A mix of physical and mental activities to keep your dog engaged and moving.
• Dynamic Bonding: Strengthen your relationship through rewarding, fast-paced games.
• Safe Execution: Learn how to complete exercises correctly while keeping your dog safe and injury-free.
• Winter Fitness: Great ideas to keep your dog fit, sharp, and entertained without leaving the house.
REGISTER HERE
About Darcy Roessler (from Sweatypaws.com): Darcy is an avid dog sport enthusiast with over 20 years of striving to fulfill her competitive hunger. Never just a participant always striving for the next level of excellence with her dogs. Successful in agility, hunting, dock jumping, barn hunt, and disc while placing her dog’s health and happiness at the very top of her priority list. Years as a high-level athlete and coach evolved into a passion for canine training, nutrition, and fitness. Darcy has achieved 2 canine fitness certifications (CCFT, CPCFT) enabling her to share her love of training and conditioning with the next person pursuing their goals.

Board Meeting
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Meeting Room
Meeting Room

Trial Preparation Seminars with Laura Waudby
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Annex
Trial Preparation Seminars with Laura Waudby
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Rewards at a Distance
Are you struggling to keep your dog’s focus without feeling like a Pez dispenser? Your dog looks brilliant in practice… as long as they know you have food on you! But the moment you set the rewards down, your dog struggles: Sniffing. Zoomies. Visiting others!
Making that bridge to competing without the food feels impossible and even overwhelming with where to start. You’ve likely tried before! And maybe even felt like YOU might be more attached to the security blanket of holding food than your dog!
The goal of this seminar is to introduce a zen bowl to your training sessions. A small dish holding the dog’s reward; without a lid to stop them from having a free-for-all! We will discuss how to train this seemingly impossible skill to teach your dog how to willingly leave the reward in order to get it later! And how to progress this into the skills you need to be trial ready!
Dogs working in this seminar should have the ability to work (on leash) in a group as multiple teams may be working at once. This seminar is geared towards dog sport skills and future trial preparation in any sport.
Working spots: $85 members/$100 non-members. Ten working spots available.
Audit spots: $25 members/$40 members. Unlimited audit spots.
REGISTER HERE
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Ring Confidence for Obedience & Rally
Most handlers spend years teaching their dogs the specific exercises found in the obedience and rally ring. We break down teaching heeling, and then we spend several more months making sure our dogs can perform their heeling with a wide variety of distractions. We teach retrieves, exams, recalls, and stays.
Yet we often fail to teach our dog what to actually expect at a trial. They are thrown into this new, chaotic environment with a stressed handler. Most dogs immediately disconnect from their handler as they enter through those ring gates at a show. They go from perfect focus outside, to barely acknowledging their human once inside the ring.
And many of them do not get better with repeated exposure. For most dogs, the opposite happens, and the dog quickly get worse in each new trial! Because you are limited in what support you can give them in a trial, the dog is left experiencing that stress and realizing that the rules for trials are different than practice.
This seminar looks at teaching the dog, and human!, exactly what to expect and what to DO at each little point in a trial. From the moment you arrive to the moment you exit the ring and reward them. Teach the little pieces such as how to handle waiting outside the ring, a judge asking if you’re ready, how to move with connection between each exercise, how to handle delays, and more! Build your dog’s confidence at each step of the game and learn ways to support them in a trial environment.
Working teams for this seminar should have at least 10ft of focused heeling/attention walking without a visible reward. Dogs should also have the ability to work (on leash) in a group as multiple teams may be working at once for some exercises. Dogs do not need to be trialing or even close to being ready to enter a trial! Working on these exercises well before your dog starts trialing is ideal, but it’s not too late to start fixing trial issues either!
Working spots: $85 members/$100 non-members. Eight working spots available.
Audit spots: $25 members/$40 members. Unlimited audit spots.
REGISTER HERE
About Laura Waudby: TCOTC instructor Laura Waudby trains and competes in obedience, rally, and agility. Due to the special behavior needs of her Toller, Vito, Laura developed a strong interest in learning how to create motivation and confidence in dogs that struggle to make it into the competition ring. She was halfway to her OTCH with her UDX corgi, Lance, before his unexpected early retirement. She also has several championship titles in USDAA and UKI agility. Laura was previously a service dog trainer for 10 years in a variety of roles from directly training the dogs for their specific jobs, to helping the puppy raisers and clients with how to train their dogs. Now Laura teaches for Fenzi Dog Sports Academy with online classes focusing on trial preparation and advanced obedience skills. Her goal as a trainer is to help both dogs and humans find the joy in training!

AKC Trick Dog Test
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Ring Room and Star Room
Does your dog know a few tricks? Sign your dog up to earn an AKC Trick Dog title! Complete 10 tricks for a Novice Trick Dog title, or only five tricks if your dog has already earned a CGC title (titles earned that evening don’t qualify).
Learn more about the types of tricks your dog can perform for a Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Trick Dog title at the AKC Web site. You can also get information on how to train them.
Members $10/Non-members $15.
We are scheduling two Trick Dog Tests every 15 minutes between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Spots are limited. Reserve yours today!
REGISTER HERE

Canine Good Citizen Test
2025-04-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Ring Room and Star Room
Members and non-members are invited to take the Canine Good Citizen. The Canine Good Citizen title was designed by the AKC to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It focuses on responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
The skills tested include loose leash walking, stay, polite greeting, walking through a crowd, grooming, a three minute supervised separation, recall, and working through distractions. Learn more about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test here.
Members $10/Non-members $15.
We are scheduling two tests every 15 minutes between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
REGISTER HERE

Obedience Practice
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Rings 1&2
Laura Waudby
Rings 1&2

TCOTC AKC Agility Trial
2025-05-09 08:00 - 2025-05-11 17:00 | Entire Facility
Agility is a sport in which dog and handler teams race against the clock to complete a course consisting of jumps, tunnels, and other obstacles. It’s great fun but requires lots of training and skills. A great way to see it up close is to volunteer! And, volunteers get free lunch and snacks and a chance to win fun prizes. If you’d like more information about volunteering, email anneschenk@tcotc.com, or simply slgn up below!
Our May 2025 AKC Agility Trial opens for entries on March 19. We’re excited to welcome Judge Darryl Warren back to the Twin Cities!
Entries open: Wednesday, March 19
Draw Date: Thursday, April 3
Final Closing Date: Wednesday, April 23
Trial chair: Anne Schenk, anneschenk@tcotc.com
Judge: Darryl Warren (#43191)
DOWNLOAD PREMIUM AND ENTRY FORM HERE
Or enter online at labtestedonline.com.
Sign up to volunteer here!

Fundraiser for Roger and Cindy Fischer
2025-05-30 16:30 - 20:00 | Annex
Running for Roger – A fundraiser for Roger and Cindy Fischer

When: Friday, May 30, 5pm-6pm, and 6pm-7pm. Later hours may be added if these fill.
What: Agility Run-throughs. Two minutes per run. (Nested beginner and advanced course options)
Cost: Minimum donation is $10/run. Additional donations welcome (with or without agility runs!)

Why: Cindy Fischer has long taken care of our dogs’ massage needs and advocated for their health. More recently, we’ve welcomed her husband Roger (the un-trainer of dogs with a heart of gold). Roger has been battling, and continues to battle, serious health issues that have impacted his ability to work and carry on all the normal “to dos” of life. You get to play with your dog while also helping with some of the financial impact of this! Win-Win!
SIGN UP DETAILS
Email Laura Breckheimer at JRTsDoItAll@aol.com and include:

Your name, dog(s) name(s), and jump height(s)
Hour you want to run. If you can come between 5pm-6pm, please do so (saving later runs for others)
Payment: Prepayment preferred (no refunds). Venmo (preferred) or cash. Laura will provide payment delivery details.

Questions? Email Laura B!

Obedience Ring Practice
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Rings 1&2

Obedience Run Throughs
2025-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Ring Room
Ring Room

All-Building Scent Work Search
2025-06-20 17:00 - 21:00
For TCOTC’s Advanced Scent Work Students

Private Lesson
2025-07-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Ring 1
Ring 3 – Sara Brokaw
