Companion Dog Training Club of Flint

12/10/2025

Wednesday (12/10) 7:30 Puppy Obedience Class is cancelled for this evening.

12/09/2025

Scent Work Trial - we still have openings for entries for all trials both days on January 17-18. 2026

Hello Everyone,

I have some good news.

I talked to a fellow Trial Secretary about the new number calculations from AKC.

I have rechecked all my numbers and have determined that we still have plenty of room for more entries.
I currently have an empty Waitlist!!!

So if you haven't sent in an entry and want to, please get it in the mail this week.

Thanks,
Sharron Schmidgall

12/09/2025

Courtney Trares and Carolina dog Beauty UKC Elite Containers title and 2 first places.

Sue Berres and Karma Utility 199 HIT Sportsmen’s Utility 198 HC CDTC MACH #4 All Dogs Can

Nancy Potter and Gaines AKC CD earned

Peggy O’Keeffee Gypsy Rally Advanced

Janet Shafer and Legend Kalamazoo WA Select Dog Finish GCH Bronze Oakley Awarded 2 best opposites 1 select dog, Finished GCH Silver Best of Breed

Mary Luba and Peyton 1st place Novice Agility Nov 2nd

Betsy Hodges and Beatle PWD Novice JWW agility Rally Novice and 7 grand champion points


Tama Diem and Reba Intermediate level Rally scores of 100 CDTC Rally Trial

Gail Spence and Geyer leg 1 in nose work and finished title

Lola and Karen Gonzalez Rally Advanced Title

Jennifer Weitz and Fonzie 1st Leg Novice A 196.5 and first place

Corvus and Ashley 1st leg Beginner Nov A

Anne Hier and Bulldog Lola RACH Rally Title

Dan Graham and E-Z Irish Setter UDX leg 3 leg Sportsmen’s with a run off for 3rd place win and Open B at CDTC earned 197 +

Nancy Heinrich and Sheltie Devyn trained by Becky Sagnelli completed NAP title and ASSA requirements for Champion Versatility Excellent title. Devyn is third generation champion bred CH-VCX only accomplished by two other sheltie breeders.

12/07/2025

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Gossip, Maribeth Pajtas’s Corgi earned her AKC Advanced Trick Dog title in July.

Nancy Heinrich and Sheltie Devyn earned his PT in Herding. This is #9 point towards his Champion VCX

Peg Ash and Malamute Puckster UKC Conformation in Corunna took 2 BOB and Group 2 and Group 3.

Maribeth Pajtas and Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Yankee received AKC title Premier Agility Dog on 9-19-25. (This is 25 Premier Standard Qs) Also achieved MACH5 title Oct. 12. 2025 at OCKC trial. (This is 100 double Qs)

Corvus/Ashley went Best of Breed Owner Handled & Select to his stud for a 2nd Major and Champ defeat towards a GCH at Monroe. He also passed his first ATT, earned a CGC-A and TKA title.

Janet Shafer & Oakley was BOB 2 days @ Genesee Co. KC which finished his GCH Silver. Also OH Grp 2. Ribbon was WB/BW for 2 points at Monroe KC.

Ozzie, 11 mo Alaskan Malamute & Diane Krieger took Best of Opposite on Friday & Saturday at Monroe KC.

Val Lewis’ Libra got a 3 point Major at Monroe.

Anne Hier and Bulldog, Lola, completed the required 20 triples, went Hi Combined, and RAE3 at Grand Rapids Agility Club. Just a few more points to go for the RACH. Josephine was WB BOS at Butler Co, KC (PA) for a 3 pt Major!

Maddy and Pabster got their first Utility Sept. 13 th at Saint Clair Shores Trial with 187. We took second in Open B with 197.

10/20/2025

AGILITY class starts on Nov. 6th (Thursday) @ 5:30 pm
This class is for beginners and entry level students.
Required to have had your dog in a prior obedience training class.
6-week session for $120
Contact: [email protected] 810 239 2019 to pre-register

10/20/2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 1:00 to 4:00.
Each test will be $15 or 2 for $25.

We will be offering these testing opportunities for you and your dog:

Canine Good Citizen test is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home & in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the AKC.

AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. As with CGC, AKC Community Canine has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title. This is a title that appears on the dog's title record at AKC. Dogs must already have a Canine Good Citizen title and be AKC registered in order to take this test.

AKC Trick Dog tests are for any dog that is AKC registered. Having a Canine Good Citizen title will count as 5 tricks for your Novice Trick Dog Title. Tricks are a great way to bond with your dog. Tricks help improve your dog’s overall obedience, manners, muscle tone, stamina, flexibility, balance, concentration, and confidence. They provide you with yet another useful way to channel your dog’s energy into something positive.

AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. Dogs must already have a Canine Good Citizen title & be AKC registered in order to take this test.

Therapy Dog International is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed. To belong to Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) all dogs must be tested and evaluated by a Certified TDI Evaluator. A dog must be a minimum of one (1) year of age and have a sound temperament. Each dog must pass a TDI temperament evaluation for suitability to become a Therapy Dog. The test will also include the evaluation of the dog's behavior around people with the use of some type of service equipment (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.).

There will be a workshop available at 11:00 a.m. to learn more about the tests and to practice skills needed. Workshop will be $30 (which will include one free test!).

For more information or to register email [email protected]

10/14/2025

Julia Fox and Papillon Forrest ran 100 th run in Fast CAT on August 23rd

Val Lewis and Libra took Winners Bitch 3 days at Best of Opposite s*x 2 days at Corunna.

Maddy Berkobien and Ruffian Golden Retriever invited to AKC National Obedience Classic in Orlando, Florida Open B.

Diane Krieger and Malamute Ozzie Genesee County Kennel Club Saturday Winner Dog Best of Opposite Sunday Winners Dog Best of Opposite

Jennifer and Mackinac Bronze Grand Champion Traverse City and 2 obedience legs Novice and 2 Rally Excellent legs

Colleen Belanger season opening of IWPA weight pull natural surface, Leo 835 pounds and 1st place class. Halley 695 pounds and 1st place weight class

Nancy Potter and Gaines earned 2nd CD leg at Heart of Michigan English Cocker all breed obedience show.

Peg Ash judged at Trail Creek in Indiana and was also able to compete with her Malamute Puckster earned his first UKC Beginner Agility leg

Chris DiGiovanni and Zelda eligible to attend the 2025 Obedience Classic in Florida in December in the Open class.

Debbie Haynes and Sheltie Maddy, earned her Agility Excellent Preferred title at CDTC August trial Sheltie Cinch, earned his Novice Agility title at the CDTC August trial

Anne Hier and Bulldog Lola Hi Triple and Hi Combined at St. Joe Valley Agility Club for 17th Triple.
Anne Hier and Bulldog Josephine went WB, BW, BOX at Sugarbush KC for 1 pt.
Anne Hier and Bulldog Lola Rally triple number 18 with 100 and 3 rd in Master 99 in EX B and ADV B 100 English Cocker Spaniel Rally Trial.

Nancy Heinrich and Sheltie Devyn had a great 4-day show weekend at Corunna. Devyn was 3 times Select Dog, 2 times Owner Handler, Best of Breed 1 time Best of Breed for a 5 point grand win and Owner Handler Group 2.