Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club

11/15/2025

Congratulations, new Canine Good Citizens and handlers!

11/13/2025

MOTC will host FETCH and Farm Dog Trials November 22 & 23. The Premiums for both are currently open. Find them here on our Events Page:

Upcoming events. Nov 22 to Nov 23 FETCH Trial Sat, Nov 22, 2025 8:00 AM Sun, Nov 23, 2025 1:00 PM Google Calendar ICS Try out the newest AKC sport: FETCH. 2 Trials each day of all levelsLocation: MOTC 3850 W Trimble Rd, Milton TNPremium View Event → Nov 22 to Nov 23 Farm Dog Test Sat, Nov 22, ...

10/18/2025

Who's ready for FastCAT?!! We will be running in front of the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, this weekend AND next weekend! Come and join the fun!
Find the premium here: https://www.motcdog.org/events

10/08/2025

The Premium for 6 Rally Trials hosted by MOTC on Nov 28-30 opens today! Find it here:
https://www.motcdog.org/events/6-rally-trials

09/17/2025

Class Registration is OPEN for Session 5 (Sept 29-Nov 15).
Schedule — Murfreesboro Obedience Training Club

Class SchedulesMOTC 2025 Session 5: Sept 29 - Nov 14Classes are $150/7week, except agility classes are 5 weeks ($110) OnLine Registration for Session 5 will open Sept 15 at 6pmThe view below will show the day-by-day schedule for the current class offerings. These offerings and times will change per....

09/11/2025

Congratulations to our new Canine Good Citizens! Well done, CGC handlers!

09/10/2025

ScentWork Sniff & Go--Saturday, Sept 13! 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at MOTC, 1519 Sarah Court, Murfreesboro. Novice, Advanced and Excellent levels. All elements except Handler Discrimination. $5/search. Sign up day of match by 10:30am. Building opens at 9:30am and searches start at 10am.

08/16/2025

“Dogs are Problem Solvers” Connie Cleveland Obedience Seminar at MOTC, October 4-5, 2025. Connie Cleveland is an internationally recognized dog trainer who has taught dog obedience students for over 3 decades. She hosts The Obedience Road, a complete online resource for obedience competitors.

Connie will teach a 2-day theory/working/problem-solving seminar at MOTC, October 4-5, 2025. Saturday begins with discussing how dogs learn, followed by work with handlers and dogs registered for working spots. Problems related to teaching attention, heeling, retrieving and recalls is the focus of the first day. On day 2, Connie will cover other handling challenges, such as go-outs, articles, drop-on recall, etc.

Working spots for handlers and dogs and Audit spots (viewing audience) are available! Space is limited, so Register soon!
Find it under MOTC Events, October 4, here: https://www.motcdog.org/events

07/17/2025

Do you dream of a dog that comes when called, walks politely on a leash, knows how to sit, down, and stay? Does cute party tricks? And even leaves the trash can alone! We can help--Basic Manners is the class for you and your pup! Registration is open now! Spaces still available on Mondays at 6 pm, Wednesdays at 6 pm, and Wednesdays at 7 pm. Enroll here! https://www.motcdog.org/schedule

07/14/2025

Photos from the MOTC Agility Trial -- Ring 1 Saturday, June 21, are available here:

Photo collection by Pamela Parton Photos

07/09/2025

Check out the MOTC class schedule for next session! Registration opens this Monday, July 14 at 6 pm. https://www.motcdog.org/schedule

06/29/2025

It's the week that causes Boom!💥Bang! 🇺🇸💥Stress!💥for our pups! Here are some tips from the AKC to help your dog cope. What is your favorite strategy to help your pup during fireworks and thunderstorms?

Holidays with fireworks cause lots of loud noises, which can cause dog anxiety. Learn how to keep your dog calm during fireworks.