Commonwealth Dog Obedience Training Club upcoming events

Beginner Pet Obedience (17 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Running for 7 weeks - FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IS WITHOUT DOGS!

This class will focus on leash manners, recalls, stays and other “good citizen” behaviors. The emphasis will be on helping the dog become a good family member. This class prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Cost for Non members is $60, $30 for members.

Dogs should be about six months old or older and although we invite family members to participate, we ask that just one dog per household be enrolled in any one class. CDOTC requires proof of vaccination and pre-registration.

NOTE: First class is without dogs

Tricks Class (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

This class is open to anyone - from no experience to those seeking a more advanced AKC Trick title as well as those just wanting to have fun with their dog. The class will be adjusted to fit the teams. Class is limited to 6 teams.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.

Beginner Pet Obedience (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Running for 7 weeks - FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IS WITHOUT DOGS!

NOTE: First class is without dogs

Tricks Class (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.

Sniff & Go Donation for Stephanie Woleben (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

All proceeds will go to Stephanie Woleben, CDOTC member, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

Hosted by Commonwealth Dog Obedience Training Club

Beginner Pet Obedience (1 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Running for 7 weeks - FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IS WITHOUT DOGS!

NOTE: First class is without dogs

Tricks Class (2 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.

Beginner Pet Obedience (8 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Running for 7 weeks - FIRST WEEK OF CLASS IS WITHOUT DOGS!

NOTE: First class is without dogs

Tricks Class (9 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.

AGILITY, OBEDIENCE and RALLY RUN-THROUGHS (11 Jul 2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Love On A Leash and

The Commonwealth Dog Obedience Training Club Present:

AGILITY, OBEDIENCE and RALLY RUN-THROUGHS

July 11, 2026 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Love on a Leash 3225 Harpine HWY Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Proceeds to benefit Stephanie Woleben – a dog-community superstar who is facing health challenges.

Agility runs will be outside from 8 a.m. until noon or until everyone gets the runs they want. Shade and water pools will be available (and the building has AC – so the dogs can cool off before and after their runs). Sheli Rhodes will manage the agility run-throughs – THANK YOU, Sheli!

Obedience and Rally will be indoors with AC. Obedience run-throughs will start at 9:00 and Rally run-throughs will start at 9:30. Dave and Joanie Brobst, who are both Obedience and Rally judges will run these rings so you can have input from pros! We thank them very much for their support!

All runs for Agility, Obedience and Rally - $10 first run $5 second run per team. Cash or checks only.

Obedience order - Utility, Open, Novice and Beginner Novice.

Rally order - Choice, Master, Excellent, Advanced, Intermediate and Novice.

Every attempt will be made to run small-to-tall in the Obedience and Rally classes with jumps.

Times will be assigned mid-week prior to the event. Time permitting, day-of registration will be allowed.

BRING YOUR OWN DOG’S WATER – THERE IS NO WATER IN THIS BUILDING

There are crates available and plenty of room for crating. Bring your own and a chair.

Drinks and hot dogs with fixings will be available for sale on site beginning around 11:30.

To register:

Email Laura Thurman at:

laurayoung1959@gmail.com

Include your name, dog’s name, phone#, class(es), jump heights and number of runs requested.

Emails will receive acknowledgment within 48 hours.

If you do not receive that, call or text: 540 849-5447.

Tricks Class (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.

Tricks Class (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

TRICKS CLASS:

Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm for 6 weeks, starting June 11 with testing on the 7th week for those seeking a title.

We will follow the AKC structure for tricks as well as learning how to prepare your dog to perform tricks safely, using a warm up and cool down.

If a team already has a CGC title, they will need to bring a copy of the title to class (this counts as 5 tricks towards the Trick Novice title only).

Participants will need a 6 foot leash, plenty of treats and water for their dog, pen for taking notes, and be ready to have fun!

Susan Pettyjohn will teach this class.