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Start date: September 18, 2024; estimated duration: 2 years
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Contents of this page
- Our Entry Level Classes
- All Our Classes
- Training Session Start and Stop Dates
- Google Calendar
- Fees
- Class Registration form for the Public
- Class Registration form for IPOC members
- Discount for Rescued Dogs
- New Dog Training Equipment for Sale
- Contact us
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Our Entry Level Classes
All our classes are group classes.
We have two, entry level classes:
- Puppy Class is for pups who are from 8 weeks to 5 months old at the time of enrollment.
- Basic Obedience is for all dogs who are 6 months old or older at the time of enrollment.
All Our Classes
IPOC's training program is for dogs who are able to participate in a group training class without showing signs of extreme stress, extreme fear, or aggression toward other dogs or people.
If IPOC's dog screening questionnaire detects those behaviors or a dog demonstrates those behaviors during class, the dog's owner/handler will be directed to a private behavior trainer, of the owner's choice, who will help the owner or handler understand the dog's triggers and develop a training plan that is best suited for the dog and owner or handler's needs.
All classes in our Agility program share the prerequisite of the Agility Foundation class.
Classes in our Rally and Obedience programs have two prerequisites: Basic Obedience and Advanced Basic.
The Scent Work program, Tricks, and Service Dog Skills classes share one prerequisite: Basic Obedience.
Owners of pet dogs or dogs who will not participate in Competitive Events who want more than what we teach in Basic Obedience may pursue that goal in our Urban Dog, Advanced Obedience, and Tricks classes.
Classes are described in our Class Catalog.
If you choose to mail your completed Class Registation Form with payment and a copy of your vaccination record to our PO Box, please make sure that your envelope is postmarked at least 14 days before each Session's First Class.
The Price of Classes
| Applies only to Monday Agility classes when Memorial Day or Labor Day land on a Training Session | Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Monday Agility classes in 7 week training session. Classes won't meet on Memorial Day or Labor Day | $100 6 classes meet once a week |
$70 |
| Drop-in requires instructor's approval |
$20 per class day | $15 per class day |
| Points per class limit | 20 |
|
Agility, Obedience, Rally, Scent, classes that require Registration and are neither Free nor Conformation Practice |
Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| 7 week training session | $115 7 classes meet once a week |
$80 |
| Drop-in requires instructor's approval |
$20 per class day | $15 per class day |
| Points per class limit | 20 |
Estrus, in season, in heat
Female dogs in season must wear leakproof pants, when in the building.
Adults and Children
Adults and children may participate in our classes.
For all classes and for each dog in a class, only one person is allowed in the ring.
Children only
Please visit the Fees section farther down this page to read the special low rate for children.
Minors do not need to be IPOC Club members, but they must be at least 9 years old and younger than 18. Exceptions may be made for younger children, after they demonstrate the ability to handle a dog, without the assistance of an adult.
My dog already has his Basic Obedience diploma
If you are interested in any IPOC program and you have a dog who is new to IPOC, who is not a beginner, who has received instruction elsewhere, please get in touch with us to schedule an appointment
- to evaluate your dog's behavior and temperament toward other dogs and people,
- to have you and your dog demonstrate the skills that we teach in our Basic Obedience class, and
- to have you and your dog demonstrate the skills that you learned elsewhere and that will qualify you for advanced placement.
2024 Training Session Start and Stop Dates
| 2024 Sessions | First class | Last class | CGC, Tricks, Temperament Evaluations |
Urban Dog Evaluation |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 8, 2024 | Feb 24, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024δ | Mar 2, 2024δ | |
| 2 | Mar 4, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024δ | Apr 27, 2024δ | |
| 3 | Apr 29, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 19, 2024δ | ||
| 4α | Jun 24, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024δ | ||
| 5β | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024δ | ||
| 6γ | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024δ | Dec 21, 2024δ |
αNo classes on Independence Day week during 2024's fourth training session.
βNo Agility classes on Labor Day.
γNo classes on Thanksgiving week during 2024's sixth training session.
δBy appointment only.
2025 Training Session Start and Stop Dates
| 2025 Sessions | First Class | Last Class | Wednesday Tests: CGC (Canine Good Citizen), Tricks, Temperament | Saturday Tests: CGCU (Urban Dog) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 6, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 26, 2024δ | Mar 1, 2024δ |
| 2 | Mar 3, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | Apr 23, 2025δ | Apr 26, 2025δ |
| 3 | Apr 28, 2025 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025δ | |
| 4α | Jun 23, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025δ | |
| 5β | Aug 25, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025δ | |
| 6γ | Oct 20, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025δ | Dec 20, 2025δ |
αNo classes on Independence Day week during 2025's fourth training session.
βNo Agility classes on Labor Day.
γNo classes on Thanksgiving week during 2025's sixth training session.
δBy appointment only.
Class Schedules, Trials, Events
Class schedules are posted two or three weeks before the start of a training session.
Trials and Events are visible along with our classes below, but you may prefer to view only trials and events.
Other Fees
| Free Classes | Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| Service Dog Skills Class | Free | Free |
| Conformation Practice | Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in Conformation Buy 6, Get 7 |
$90 for 7 weekly classes | $60 for 7 weekly classes |
| Drop-in Conformation | $15 per class | $10 per class |
| Obedience Practice timed 30 minute slots |
Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| Pay To Train Buy 6, Get 7 |
$90 for 7 weekly 30 minute slots |
$60 for 7 weekly 30 minute slots |
| Pay To Train individual ring training |
$15 for 30 minutes | $10 for 30 minutes |
| Ring Use for Private Lesson 9 | N/A | $30 per hour |
| Ring Rental per hour 10 | N/A | $30 per hour |
| Rally Practice | Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
| Rally Virtual | $25 per run | $20 per run |
| Rally Run Through | $10 per run | $5 per run |
| Evaluations and Tests | Non-member Associate Member 1 Non-active Member 2 |
Active Member |
|---|---|---|
|
AKC Canine Good Citizen CGC evaluation 4 |
$25 per dog | $20 per dog |
|
AKC Community Canine Good Citizen CGCA evaluation 5 |
$25 per dog | $20 per dog |
|
AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen CGCU evaluation 6 |
$25 per dog | $20 per dog |
| AKC Trick Dog evaluations 7 | $25 per dog | $20 per dog |
| AKC Temperament Test 8 | $25 per dog | $20 per dog |
| Basic Obedience PASS/FAIL test 11 |
$20 | $15 |
1 Associate Members must pay the Non-member price until Active Member status is achieved.
2 Members who are not Active Members must pay the Non-member price.
4 More information about the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation is here.
5 More information about the AKC Community Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) evaluation is here.
6 More information about the AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) evaluation is here.
7 More information about the AKC Trick Dog evaluations is here.
8 More information about the AKC Temperament Test is here.
9 Only, IPOC Member to IPOC Member, or IPOC Member to IPOC Student, and may be scheduled only on days when the Training Center is open for Pay To Train or for group classes, but not while Pay To Train or group classes are in progress. Please read the class schedule in the calendar to verify availability. Instructor must provide proof of insurance.
10 IPOC Members only.
11 This test is only for students who want to skip IPOC's Basic Obedience class. To do that, your dog will be asked to perform the items from the PASS/FAIL test as described in the class catalog's Basic Obedience entry.
One Time Discount for Rescued Dogs
We think that rescued dogs deserve a second chance and that an obedience class will give them and their new owners a better opportunity to succeed together.
Each rescued dog is eligible to receive a one time, $15 discount, from the regular price of an entry level class:
- Puppy Class, or
- Basic Obedience
That offer is valid up to one year after the adoption date with proof of adoption from a well known rescue organization.
To qualify for that discount, please include a copy of your proof of adoption from a well known rescue organization with your Class Registration form, copy of your dog's vaccination record, and payment.
New Dog Training Equipment for Sale
We have various kinds of collars and leashes as well as other things.
If you should need a particular piece of equipment, please ask your instructor.