Town and Country Dog Training Club, Inc.

02/26/2025

🐾 One Week Left – Sign Up Now! 🐾

Our Basic Manners class starts March 5, 2025, and we still have a few spots open! Enjoy a clean, calm, welcoming environment—perfect for first-time pups and dogs new to group classes.

📍 Great facility, easy access, expert instruction!

Don’t miss out—sign up today! ⬇️
🔗 townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-basic-manners/

This class is a foundation skills class for dogs of all ages! You can also earn your AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Certification, if eligible!

02/20/2025

Watch these puppies take on the world! 🌍 From sitting calmly on their mat to climbing new heights (literally!)—they're learning that training isn’t just about skills, it’s about building confidence and having fun along the way. This is what positive, force-free training looks like—helping puppies navigate new experiences with trust, support, and lots of reinforcement. ❤️

Want to give your pup the best start in life? The next session starts March 5, 2025, and registration is now open! 🎉

Basic Manners : https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-basic-manners/
Intermediate Manners : https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-intermediate-manners/
All Classes : https://townandcountrydtc.org/classes/

📹 Video courtesy of Ani Elmaogu, recorded in her Basic Manners class (Jan 2025).

01/10/2025

Tired of being pulled down the street or ignored when you call your dog? We've got you covered!

In this class, you'll learn how to:
✅ Teach your dog to walk politely on leash
✅ Build a recall that works — even with distractions
✅ Use fun, positive methods to strengthen your bond

Better leash manners = stress-free walks. A solid recall = more freedom and safety for your dog. Let's make training fun and practical!

📅 Starts Wednesday Jan 15, 2025 — reserve your spot here:
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This class focuses on two essential skills : Loose Leash Walking and Recall. Suitable for dogs of all ages and experience!

01/02/2025

Happy new year!

Want to kick off 2025 with your dog by your side?

Our next session starts January 15/16, and all our in-person classes will be offered at Furrtropolis this session. This is your chance to set goals, refine skills, tackle new challenges, and strengthen the incredible bond you share with your dog.

📍 Visit: https://townandcountrydtc.org/classes/

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

08/28/2024

🚨 Important Update for Our In-Person (Indoor and Outdoor) Training Classes! 🚨

Due to some hot weather in the forecast and other scheduling adjustments, we've postponed the start of our classes to mid-September. Enrolled students, please check your email or visit our website for the updated schedule.

Good news—we still have spots available! You can continue to enroll until classes begin. 🐾

We look forward to seeing you and your pups soon!

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

08/19/2024

Starts : Sep 18, 2024, Classes held once weekly (for 6 weeks)!
Where? : Furrtropolis , San Jose, CA (indoor and matted!)
Taught By : Ani E, KPA-CTP!! and CGC/Trick Dog evaluator!

Sign up today!
http://townandcountrydtc.org/classes

Ready for a Well-Mannered Dog? 🐾

Our new session starts Sep 18, 2024 and it’s the perfect time to enroll in our progressive training program! 🌟 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your dog’s skills, our small, indoor classes are designed to help your dog thrive at every stage.

Basic Manners: Lay the groundwork with essential behaviors like sit, stay, and recall. Build focus and skills needed for polite greetings and leash walking. This class is perfect for puppies, newly adopted dogs, or any dog in need of a solid foundation.
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-basic-manners/

Intermediate Manners: Take your dog’s skills to the next level! Strengthen focus, improve recall, and learn to navigate around environmental distractions. You'll also continue working on polite greetings, advanced leash walking
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-intermediate-manners/

Advanced Manners: Practice advanced skills and help your dog to respond confidently and consistently, making them the ideal companion in any environment.
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-advanced-manners/

With small class sizes, you’ll get personalized attention, ensuring that both you and your dog progress smoothly through each level. Secure your spot today! 🚀

08/16/2024

Ready for a Well-Mannered Dog? 🐾

Our new session starts Sep 18, 2024 and it’s the perfect time to enroll in our progressive training program! 🌟 Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your dog’s skills, our small, indoor classes are designed to help your dog thrive at every stage.

Basic Manners: Lay the groundwork with essential behaviors like sit, stay, and recall. Build focus and skills needed for polite greetings and leash walking. This class is perfect for puppies, newly adopted dogs, or any dog in need of a solid foundation.
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-basic-manners/

Intermediate Manners: Take your dog’s skills to the next level! Strengthen focus, improve recall, and learn to navigate around environmental distractions. You'll also continue working on polite greetings, advanced leash walking
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-intermediate-manners/

Advanced Manners: Practice advanced skills and help your dog to respond confidently and consistently, making them the ideal companion in any environment.
https://townandcountrydtc.org/product/in-person-advanced-manners/

With small class sizes, you’ll get personalized attention, ensuring that both you and your dog progress smoothly through each level. Secure your spot today! 🚀

06/02/2024

🌟 New Class Alert! : Paws & Play : Agility Basics🌟

Ready to bond, play, and learn together? Curious about Agility? This Agility Foundations Class is perfect for beginners! No prior agility experience needed – just basic obedience and a love for fun! 🎉

🐶 What You'll Learn:

Toy Play & Fetch
Impulse Control
Handler Focus & More!

Offered indoors on Thursday nights, at 7PM in a climate controlled and matted space.

Discover the Joy of Agility with Your Dog, in this beginner friendly, foundational agility class.

06/02/2024

🌞 Our new round of in-person classes starts on June 19, 2024!

🌟 Foundational & show classes will be offered indoors in a cool, air-conditioned facility (Furrtropolis ), while select classes like Intro to rat sports, Urban Games and Tricks will be offered outdoors at the San Jose Metro Ed campus. Don't miss out—check out our class catalog and sign up today: http://townandcountrydtc.org/classes 📝✨

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

05/10/2024

Thanks to Julie Flanery for an incredible weekend of Rally-FrEe/Freestyle foundations during our Fun and FUNctional 3-day Camp on the April 26-28th weekend.

Thanks to all our participants - workers, auditors, and all the dogs for making the weekend super special.

Thanks to Denise Fenzi -- being able to host this seminar at FDSA Ranch was incredible.

Thanks to Emma Elgin for taking and sharing so many wonderful candids during the weekend-- some are posted here, but all are available to view in this shared album:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/126nruWu7dgzR9iuJ1OPG349fvmN_HdlK?usp=sharing

We are already looking forward to the next time!

05/06/2024

Interested in earning your AKC Rally titles? We will be setting up Virtual Rally Novice courses this session, indoors inside Furrtropolis and you can record you and your dog working through the approved Virtual Rally Novice courses. The qualifying scores and titles earned virtually are the same as those earned at in-person trials and you can earn a title by qualifying at either or both types of events!

To see the schedule and sign up - Please visit

Practice and record your submission for AKC's Virtual Rally Courses.

04/30/2024

*** NEW SESSION STARTS MAY 1 2024 ***
It's time to gear up for the next session of our dog training classes! Classes will now be offered on both Wednesday nights and Thursday nights, at our new location at Furrtropolis on S Bascom Ave.
http://townandcountrydtc.org/classes/

Continued training not only deepens your understanding and connection with your dog, but it is also critical in addressing any lingering behavioral issues and reinforcing positive behaviors! You can continue to stay in a class with an instructor you like, or try any of our beginner friendly classes to experience something new! Working on skills (especially the skills you think you have learnt ) around different dogs in a new environment is an underrated but extremely important tool in building your dogs skills!

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!

04/17/2024

We are thrilled to announce that starting May 2024, we will be offering classes on two nights (Wed and Thu Nights), at Furrtropolis . It is a beautiful indoor facility : clean, spacious, climate controlled and most importantly - has excellent footing for our pups! Come check our class catalog out and sign up!

http://townandcountrydtc.org/classes

We are committed to keeping our class sizes small - so sign up ASAP - these classes will fill quickly!

02/27/2024

**** Classes start this Thursday ***** and we still have a few spots remaining in our Intermediate Manners class (CGC Prep) taught by Cathy Leavitt and our Better Leash Manners & Recall class taught by Ani Elmaoglu! Class links in the comments!

02/08/2024

We are back for 2024!

Our regular classes start up in a few weeks, and we have some wonderful new classes including Focussed Heeling and Fit Dog!

Our small class sizes and positive reinforcement based approach to training ensures a fun and rewarding experience for you and your dog!