Dog Training Club of Tampa

04/22/2026

🐾✨ Build the ultimate foundation for your sport dog! ✨🐾

Our Dog Sport Foundations class at the Dog Training Club of Tampa is the perfect way to build (or refresh!) the essential skills every sport dog needs. 🐕

In this class, you and your dog will:
🐾 Strengthen your bond as a team
🐾 Build body awareness and confidence
🐾 Improve coordination, focus, and control
🐾 Practice skills that make trials less stressful—and way more fun!

From Flyball to Agility, Barn Hunt to Rally, Disc Dog to Obedience—this class helps create a well-rounded teammate ready for anything. Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up, these foundation skills carry across ANY dog sport. 🎯

🐶 It’s all about teamwork, communication, and helping your dog understand how to use their body effectively—setting you both up for long-term success and confidence in and out of the ring.

👏 Come join a supportive, fun environment where learning happens through encouragement, play, and connection!

📚 Ready to get started? Check out our full course catalog and upcoming classes here:
👉 https://thedogtrainingcluboftampa.org/take-a-class/

Let’s build confident, capable sport dogs—together! 🐾💙

04/14/2026

Find the Rat!

04/10/2026

🐾Here are some great photos from our Rally trial this past weekend!
It's always wonderful to see the connection and teamwork between handlers and their dogs.
Moments like these are what make it all so special.🐾

Congratulations to each of our exhibitors!

04/10/2026

🐾✨ Ready to take the next leap into agility fun? ✨🐾

The Dog Training Club of Tampa is excited to announce our Agility Level 1 class starting: 📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026⏰ 1:30 PM

After completing Introduction to Agility, this is your next step toward building confidence, teamwork, and skills with your dog!

💥 What you’ll learn in this 6-week class:
• How to approach different types of jumps, plus the tire, tunnels, and weave poles (time permitting)
• Introduction to contact obstacles: table, teeter, A-frame, and dog walk
• Safety in agility for both dog and handler
• Foundations like start line stays, release cues, reward zones, and agility terminology
• Skill-building exercises including hind-end awareness (ladder work)
• Reinforcement of key behaviors: touch, target, sit, down, come (recall), and stay
🐕‍🦺 Important notes:
• Dogs will remain on leash
• No jumping at competitive heights
• Contact obstacles will be introduced at non-competition height

💙 As a nonprofit, the Dog Training Club of Tampa is proud to be a balanced training venue open to all community dogs and handlers who are ready for this level. Whether your goals are fun, fitness, or future competition—we’re here to support your journey!

🎯 Come build confidence, connection, and teamwork—one obstacle at a time!
📩 Spots fill quickly—reach out to reserve your place today!

Agility L1

03/04/2026

🐾 Dog Training Club of Tampa

Run-Through Rally Courses

Join the Dog Training Club of Tampa for Rally run-through practice every Tuesday evening!

🗓 When: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Take advantage of a full hour to practice —
You may run the course as many times as you’d like between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity to:
• Build confidence
• Polish your skills
• Prepare for upcoming trials
• Get comfortable in a course setting

All levels welcome!

Come practice, learn, and have fun with your dog
https://dtct.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2342

Send a message to learn more

02/24/2026

💥We have a last-minute opening in our 2:30 pm Tuesday Intro to Rally class. 💥 Register here: https://dtct.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2350
If you have trouble with the link, email [email protected]

02/20/2026

The judging schedule for this weekend's Obedience Trial is now available. We sincerely apologize for the delay and truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

01/07/2026

🐾AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Openings! – Wednesday Evenings 🐾

Looking to give your puppy the best start? We still have openings in our Wednesday evening AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class, starting next week!

This class focuses on puppy manners, early socialization, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

👉 Register now:
https://dtct.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2420

🐶 Interested in other puppy class options?
Learn more here:
https://thedogtrainingcluboftampa.org/puppy-manners-obedience/

Spots are limited—don’t wait!