Questions About Santa Clara Dog Training Club
Questions About Competition and Types of Training
- What is Tracking?
- What is Obedience Competition?
- How do I get started in Obedience?
- What do UD, CDX, UD, UDX, OTCH, and NOC mean?
- The Obedience Trial entry form for Novice A states that the first entry fee is $23 and $17 for each additional entry of
the same dog. Does this mean that my dog can go into the ring more than once and theoretically get more than one leg toward a title?
- What is Agility?
- What is Rally?
- Who can do Rally?
- What do RN, RA, RE, RAE, RAE2, etc mean?
Questions About Other Organizations
Miscellaneous Questions
How do I choose What class to take?
Read through the class descriptions and requirements. The Beginner and ABC classes are good introductory classes for new dogs and new dog-owners, and prepare your dog for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) award, if you wish. The Novice and Advanced Novice classes helps you and your dog prepare for an AKC CD (Companion Dog) title. In addition to obedience training, we also offer classes in conformation, such as Conformation 101.
What are Novice, Open and Utility classes about?
Click on the obedience link for these classes.
Do your classes allow drop-in's?
Some of our classes do allow you to drop-in without registering in advance, but this is on a space-available basis and you will need to arrive early to arrange this.
Classes that allow drop-in's are Novice, Advanced Novice, Open and Utility, Advanced Rally with instructors approval, and the
Drop-In Conformation Classes.
Do I need to become a member of SCDTC before taking classes?
No, but if you find you want to become more involved, you may wish to. The SCDTC welcomes new members who wish to be active in promoting the goals of the club. Refer to the Members page for more information about membership.
What are the fees for classes?
All of our fees are listed in our Fee Schedule. Go to the Class Descriptions page for the link to our Fee Schedule.
Does my dog have to be purebred in order for me to take classes?
No! Every dog-owner and dog can benefit from learning how to understand each other. Dogs who have trained here will enthusiastically tell you "Woof-woof-woooofff woof-woof!"
Can I come to class if my bitch is in heat?
We accept bitches in class if they wear pants in the advanced classes only. Please make an effort to avoid dogs that are not in your class.
I am planning to attend my first Beginner Class. What method of training do you use? What do I need to bring?
We use positive reinforcement using treats, toys and praise. We use the choke collar only when needed. Bring a 6 ft leather leash, and some treats and/or a small toy. We do have leashes available for purchase at the check-in table.
What is the shot/vaccination policy for SCDTC classes?
The puppy class requires Parvo Virus vaccination (Parvo is included in the DHL and kennel cough shots that puppies get). All shots (including rabies) are required for dogs in all classes, tests, etc.
What advanced classes does SCDTC offer?
The Utility to Open classes are designed for exhibitors and those who would like to teach their dogs to jump obstacles and retrieve items. These classes lead to other AKC titles (CDX, UD, UDX) if you are so
inclined. See class description page for more information.
Is the SCDTC a new club?
No, we have actively been conducting training classes in Santa Clara County for over 50 years. The Santa Clara Dog Training Club Inc. is the only American Kennel Club member dog training club in the San Jose area. See the About Us and Member pages for more information.
Does the SCDTC have a brochure that I can download?
Yes! Click here to see (and print if you wish) a small SCDTC Training Brochure.
How Can I become a member of SCDTC?
The SCDTC welcomes new members who wish to be active in promoting the goals of the club. If you are interested in becoming a member please talk to someone at the desk when you sign in for class. You can also send us an e-mail by cliking on the talk to the paw button on our home page.
What is Tracking?
The purpose of a tracking test is to demonstrate the dog's ability to recognize and follow human scent. See the tracking page for more information.
What is Obedience Competition?
The first AKC licensed obedience trial was held in 1936 with approximately 200 entries in 18 trials. There were 2,456 AKC Obedience events and 122,251 entries in 2006. Click on the Obedience button at the top of the page for more information.
How do I get started in Obedience?
Take a class and see what it's all about. See the AKC site for more information. It addresses what types of training classes there are, what an obedience trial is, levels of competition and hints for first-timers, both exhibitors and spectators.
What do UD, CDX, UD, UDX, OTCH, and NOC mean?
Click on the Obedience button at the top of the page. More information can be obtained at the American Kennel Club site.
The Obedience Trial entry form for Novice A states that one cost for the first entry fee and another cost for additional entries of the same dog. Does this mean that my dog can go into the ring more than once and theoretically get more than one leg toward a title?
No. You may not get two legs at one trial with one dog. As an entry for Novice A you may also enter Pre-Novice which is an non-regular class but you would not get a leg . Non-Regular classes do not give legs. If you have an AKC Obedience Regulation book, that would tell you what you may enter. Good luck in Novice A.
What is Agility?
Click on the Agility button at the top of the page. More information can be obtained at the American Kennel Club site.
What is Rally?
Rally, the newest AKC companion event, drew 104,700 entries in 2006. Click on the Rally button at the top of the page for more information. More information can be obtained at the American Kennel Club site.
Who can do Rally?
Click on the Rally button at the top of the page for more information.
What do RN, RA, RE, RAE, RAE2, etc mean?
Click on the Rally button at the top of the page for more information.
What is the AOCNC?
AOCNC stands for the Associated Obedience Clubs of Northern California. It is a non-profit organization that represents those Obedience training clubs in Northern California that are affiliated with the AKC. It has been around since 1951. The SCDTC is one of the members of this organization. Visit the AOCNC website for more information.
What is the AKC?
AKC stands for The American Kennel Club, which was founded in 1884, and is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed and member clubs [the SCDTC is one of these], educates the general public about responsible dog ownership.
More than 15,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earth dog
trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit the AKC website.
Should I change my dogs diet now that he is becoming "senior"?
Many dogs need a change in diet as they age. The best way to decide when to change your dogs diet and what food to choose is discussing it with your veterinarian.
Is dog food safe now that the big pet food recall is over?
If you have concerns about this issue talk to your veterinarian.
I want a dog, can you help me decide what kind to get?
The most important thing about choosing is dog is to find a breed that will fit your lifestyle. Visit the AKC website or your local library and research the specific characteristics of the different breeds.
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