Canine Training Association

07/27/2025

Sit, Stay, Sign Up! August Classes are live at https://ctadogs.org 🐶

07/26/2025

OBEDIENCE MATCH
CANINE TRAINING ASSOCIATION
6826 Distribution Dr, Beltsville, MD

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025
Utility and Open Only
Sign up at: ctadogs.org
Pick Your Time and Pay Online
Hope to see you there!!

Rent Our Building The Beltsville Obedience Building is now available for CTA members to rent for private practice sessions. This is a great opportunity to practice obedience, rally, freestyle or conformation in a show-like setting. Learn more…

07/25/2025

Rally Run-throughs
Practice Rally on AKC courses with guidance.
July 29 7:pm
Pre-register and pay [email protected]

07/13/2025

Happy to announce another Obedience Match.
Sign up online at: ctadogs.org

07/09/2025

This study was funded by the Irish Setter Club of America.
https://www.akcchf.org/educational-resources/library/articles/cool-down-science-how-a-simple-head-dunk-could-save-your-dog-from-heat-stroke/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLb1ONleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFpclgwN0lZdE5DdnhpVmVaAR7tE68F0hw8QHW96CiLWFQUht6065uA7yp3ZFVPWcfV8H7dZ_R8dYAvQ2bCPQ_aem_BZ59YlBwA-SkCt3x0jeE0g

Summer brings long days of sunshine and outdoor adventure and for many dogs, that means backyard play, long hikes, training sessions, or athletic competitions. But with rising temperatures comes a real danger: heat injury. Just as you might crave air conditioning and ice water after time outside, yo...

06/14/2025

Canine Training Association will be holding a few matches. Come practice where you will show!

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We are grateful for their sacrifice and the freedom we enjoy every day.
As we head into summer, it's the perfect time to invest in your dog’s training and well-being. Whether you're planning family vacations, weekend outings, or simply want a calmer, more obedient companion, our June training sessions are here to help.
https://www.ctadogs.org/upcoming-classes/

12/29/2024

Looking for something fun to do with your dog this winter? We have classes starting at all 3 locations.
CTADOGS.org

10/22/2024

Our Pet First Aid & CPR workshop was held Oct 13th. It was a HUGE success.
Continue to check our website; ctadogs.org for upcoming events.

10/15/2024

This is being held at one of our neighboring clubs.

10/03/2024

Congratulations to our Saturday Puppy Kindergarten Graduates.
These dog and handler teams learned about impulse control, safely riding in the car, door greetings, cooperative care, loose leash walking, sit and stand.
WAY TO GO;
Team Theo
Team Ash
Team Jagger
Team Tuck
Team Creed

10/03/2024

We have some tricky teams at Canine Training Association. These 5 teams just graduated from our Saturday tricks class in Beltsville and all earned titles.
Kathleen and Buddy, Novice Title
Brian and Charlie, Novice Title
Candace and Noah, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Titles
Rose and Emmitt, Novice Title
Brigid and Chloe, Novice Title
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!