Companion Dog Training Club of Flint

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]

10/15/2025

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.

08/05/2025

Open for Class Registration, classes start beginning September. Face Book Msg us to sign up. List of class schedule in our Website:
https://www.companiondogtrainingclub.com/classes/

08/05/2025

• Nancy Heinrich and Sheltie Marri finished Intermediate sheep title in June; Devyn Marshall show Winners Dog Best Owner Handler and Best of Breed and 4-point major and new AKC Champion also won Group B owner handler group.
• Karen Rosczewski’s Ada (ECS) earned her Senior Hunter title at Tilden Valley Spaniel Club
• Janet Shafer and Ribbon Marshall Shows Friday Reserve and Saturday Winners Bitch Best of Opposite over Specials Sunday Winners Bitch Best of Winners
• Val Lewis Spinone Specialty Grappa was Best in Sweepstakes and her puppy Libra Best Puppy in Sweeps
• Margaret Balinowski Boston Terrier Logan PACH 2 at Up N Over Trial in June.
• Courtney Trares Carolina Dogs: Dito and Georgia UKC Dash; Bee UKC Hop; Beauty UKC Total Dog and AKC CM; Honey CGC and TKN
• Peggy O’Keeffe’s horse qualified for regional at 4 th level freestyle and earned reserve champion at PSG for the show
• Sue Tarrant Mini American Shepherd Taffy 2 Rally High in Trial at BARKC UKC May Show
• Anne Hier’s Bulldog Homer WD and BW Saturday and Sunday Marshall, MI show for 2 more points; Pabster was High in Trial Traverse City Novice; Lola High Triple at Grand Traverse KC Rally #1 100 Master 99 Excellent 3rd place and 98 Advanced and 4th place; Lola qualified in all 4 classes at Rally National Championship Scores 89,90,100 and 94
• Andrea Thompson and Sprout June 20 th Master Excellent Jumpers at TNT in Michigan
• Diane Krieger and Ozzie Alaskan Malamute Sarnia KC All Breed Show 5 Best Puppy 2 Breed 2 Best Puppy in Group 3 Best of Opposite and 1 Best of Winner

07/09/2025

Maddy and Pabster High in Trial at Midland KC trial 199 Novice B and 199.5 in Novice B Sunday at Collie Trial with a High in Trial.

Ann Graham’s Golden Retriever, Calvin finished Master #10 May 16th . 100 Master classes 100 straight master classes no NQ’s

Karen Gonzalez and Lola 1st place out of 9 in Intermediate Rally and 3 rd leg.

Sara Rietsch and Fen (Norwegian Bahund) Intermediate Rally title and Intermediate Rally and Top 10 in Fast Cat

Nancy Heinrich and Devyn winners dog Best Opposite s*x and Best Owner handler at Kalamazoo over 3 champions.

Anne Hier and Bulldog Schatzi finished AKC Championship at Bulldog Club of Pittsburgh 4-point major. Bulldog Dolores completed AKC Grand Champion title at Western PA Kennel Association and was BOB both days. Select Bitch at Pittsburgh Specialty and New Castle KC and BOB non sporting group 2 at Echo Hills KC. Bulldog Homer was WO and BOB at Toledo Specialty. Bulldog Lola 12 th set of RACH triples at Midland KC and 3 rd in EX Band 4 th in ADV B. Dolores was BOB both day McKinley KC in Ohio. Lola Qualified for Rally National Championship in July in St. Louis.

Peggy O’Keeffe horse Pair a Dice won 4 th level freestyle at opening Dressage show

Val Lewis and Grappa grandson Nello 7 months old finished championship with BOB and group 4 at Midland

Betsy Hodges and Beatle 4 points toward grand championship

Pat Heinzelman Riley got her 1st points at Kalamazoo and Midland winners Bitch 6 points so far

Tama Diem’s Reba miniature American Shepherd first two rally novice legs at collie club trial 11.5 years old scores of 98 and 99

Maribeth Pajtas Yankee Master Silver Fast Nederlandse Kooikerhondje 50 Q’s fast

Sheley Holleman’s Dalmatian Rebel BCAT title at Fast Cat Trial

06/09/2025

Margaret Balinowski Boston Terrier Nationals April 2025
• Volt-Novice FAST and 2 legs Rally Novice
• Molly—High in Trial Agility Trial 3 and High Combined Rally Intermediate Title, Advance Tricks Title, Leg Novice Obedience
• Logan—Old Dogs Rock and Not Just a Pretty Face Award Novice Obedience, Two legs Advanced Rally

Karen Rosczewski and Ada (ECS) 2 passes Sr. Hunt Test

Janet Shafer
• Oakley—Cincinnati Shetland Sheepdog Club Best in Specialty,BOB, Miami Valley SSD Club, Select Dog, Progressive KC Best of Breed 2X
• Fendi-- Miami Valley SSDC Select Bitch Ribbon Interlocking SSDC Best in Sweeps
• Cody Interlocking SSDC Winners Dog 4 pt major 6-9 puppy class
• Legend Central Ohio SSDC select dog X2

Julia Fox and Papillon Forrest AKC Interior Advanced title Exterior Advanced and 2 fourth place finishes Buried Advanced Title and Overall scent work Advanced Title Progressive KC Corunna.

Andrea and Sprout finished Rally Championship title RACH In Lansing

Tammy Bartz and Bernard finished NW2 National Association of Canine Scent work at Every Dog nose work Traverse City April 2025.

Maribeth Pajtas and Yankee
• 3-8-25 Master Bronze Agility 2 which is 125 standard legs
• 4-18-25 Master Silver Jumpers 2 which is 150 qualifying Jumpers legs

Debbie Haynes and Keeper earned his CGC Title on May 10th. Cinch earned his AKC Novice B JWW title on May 24th at the CDTC trial