LCDTC Class Overview

Lilac City Dog Training Club is proud to offer a full range of classes in which we train you to train your dog. Classes are open to purebred and mixed breeds, young and not-so-young dogs

Classes are offered year round in our indoor training hall in Spokane's north side. We're located at 1612 E. Houston. Directions

Visit our class schedule page for details of upcoming classes.

For information about registration, call 509/487-9542 or attend one of our registration events.

Classes Offered

Puppy Kindergarten

Open to puppies 3-5 months of age. This class will help you and your puppy get off to a good start. Puppies must have 3 puppy shots or a vet recommendation to attend class.

Beginning

Open to dogs 6 months or older. Basic commands, control, and behavior instructions.

Beginning Young Dog

A beginning class with the younger dog in mind. Open to dogs 5 months to one year. Basic commands, control, and behavior instructions.

Beginning Small Dog

Open to small breed dogs 6 months or older. Basic commands, control, and behavior instructions tailored to the needs of smaller dogs.

Intermediate Obedience

This class is open to dogs who have completed a beginning class. This class builds on the foundation learned in the beginning obedience classes and is specifically geared towards those exercises which are performed during the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. The CGC test will be offered on the eighth week of class.

As described by the AKC: “Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and 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 American Kennel Club.”

Advanced Novice

Open to dogs and owners that have completed a beginning class. Off-leash control and polishing to make your dog a reliable and well-behaved family member. Also covered are rules for AKC/UKC novice class competition.

Competition Advanced Obedience

This class is specifically geared towards those dogs and owners who are preparing to compete in the obedience ring. This class will cover the rules for AKC/UKC novice class competition and will focus on the dog and owner working as a team to fine-tune the skills needed to succeed in the Novice ring, including attention work, footwork and distractions.

Open

Building upon the skills learned in our Advanced class, this class offers instruction in retrieving, jumping, drop on recall, dumbbell work and other techniques to prepare you and your dog for competition.

Utility

The highest level of competition for obedience trials. You and your dog will learn hand signals, directed jumping, scent discrimination, and directed retrieve.

Agility

Open to dogs that have successfully completed two obedience classes. This class includes instruction in running an obstacle course including:

Jumping
Tunnels
Ladders
Weave poles
Dog walk
A-frame

Rally

Rally is a combination of obedience and agility. Handlers will enjoy this fun and relaxed class. Dogs need to have completed at least one obedience class prior to participation in Rally.

Conformation

This class is for show dogs. Learn ring procedures such as stacking, gaiting, ring pattern, baiting, and more.

Register Today!

Learn more about how to register for any of our classes by calling 509/487-9542.

For the safety of all our dogs, please be prepared to show proof of vaccination at the time of registration.