Quad City Dog Center

02/22/2026

👋 NOW ENROLLING

Even with highly disciplined working dogs, the majority of my training is built around structured play techniques and strategic engagement games. Not because it’s “cute.” Not because it’s easy. But because it works.

Play is powerful.

When you train through play:
• Engagement becomes organic, not forced.
• The relationship gets stronger, not mechanical.
• Patterns become seamless, because the dog wants to participate.
• Focus isn’t demanded — it’s offered.

Even the most serious, high-level working dogs thrive when training feels like a game they can win. Play builds clarity. It builds intensity. It builds trust.

And honestly? It’s my favorite way to train.

There’s nothing better than watching a dog light up, lock in, and choose you — not because they have to, but because they’re fully invested.

If you want to learn how to harness play to create powerful focus, cleaner patterns, and next-level engagement, join us in our upcoming class:

⭐️The Focus Factory⭐️

We’re breaking down the exact strategies we use to build strong, reliable focus through intentional play.

Spots are limited — come train with us and see the difference for yourself.

DETAILS:
When: Tuesdays at 6pm
Where: Quad Cities Dog Center located in West Davenport
Cost: $250/6weeks
Text: Focus to 469.450.8118 for more info or to enroll

02/08/2026

01/23/2026

New Clip and Go dog walk makes it debut at this weekends AKC trial.

07/22/2025

Will be ordering QCDC hoodies and sweatshirts end of next week. If you're interested, please let us know. They are hanging on the wall by the crating area in front.

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04/07/2025

The CPE CSS trial this past weekend was awesome! Good to see friends both old and new. Thanks for coming.

Our volunteers - of all ages - are amazing. We couldn’t do it without you. A few of their dogs are shown.

The premium for the July 19 & 20, 2025, is posted on qcdogcenter.com. Come sniff with us!

03/08/2025

4 Agility Trials

QCDC NADAC - March 14-16 - DOS - Arlene Courtney judging

FSSA - March 28-30 - closes March 14 - Ron McClelland judging

SCKC - April 25-27 - closes April 11 - Lisa Potts judging

HBCC - May 16-18 - closes May 7 - Geoffrey Nieder judging

Premiums on QCDC site - www.qcdogcenter.com

Come have fun with your bestie!

10/10/2024

Bead spreading today.

09/11/2024

09/11/2024

Dasher did his first scent work trial this weekend at a CPE venue at the Quad City Dog Center. He qualified in 5/5 which earned him his novice title and got some nice placements, too. Most importantly he didn’t lose his mind around the other dogs. A few barks here and there but quiet in his crate. Was very proud of him. Thanks to all the volunteers, judges Joanne Soyke and Melanie Herbst, and Margaret Legg and Carolyn Venaglia for making the trial happen. And thanks to Joanne for also helping me manage his yelling at other dogs!

Katie Trujillo

09/10/2024

Margaret Legg
Congratulations to Andrea Kulju and Aili on achieving SNITCH! at the CPE CSS trial September 7and 8, 2024.

09/10/2024

Diana Pesek
On Sunday we were back in Iowa and went to Davenport for a CPE trial. That day she got lots of cheese, earning more points toward her C-SNITE title and also toward her Level 3 element title. I also picked up the Level CH element title she earned back in July but didn’t realize then she had reached that milestone until I saw the results later.

Such a fun dog to search with, pass or fail. Love playing nosework with my little fuzzy girl! In the parlance of the dog-driven search, Miss Flicker has a very healthy Bank of Joy and Enthusiasm no matter what happens, and who could ask for more!

Thanks again to both the SPDTC and QCDC folks (volunteers, judges and CO!) for two well-run and fun trials!