FirstBarkWe did a puppy class with Barbara Doran. She is fantastic. There are 6 in a class and if you are lucky enough, start your little one early, many vets say to wait for all of their shots but you should also read on socialization and a dogs impressionable timeframe.
Dog Training Center of Chester County
Exton, Pennsylvania
About Dog Training Center of Chester County
The Dog Training Center / Dog Training Club of Chester County is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization serving members and the public since 1975. We offer a wide range of dog training classes, from puppy kindergarten to advanced skills, using positive reinforcement methods. Our goal is to provide a welcoming environment where dogs and their handlers can learn, grow, and succeed together.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation Customer-reported
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Group classes
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
- Trick training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Advanced Manners
- Akc Community Canine
- Animal Learning
- C L A S S Assessment
- Canine Class
- Canine Communication
- Continuing Educational
- Dog Manners
- Dog Off Leash
- Dog Showing
- Dog Skills Training
- Dog Sports
- Dog Walk
- Exercises For Dog
- Facility Rental
- Family Dog
- Fun Classes
- Handlers Training
- Handling Classes
- Pet Classes
- Private Instruction
- Six Week Training
- Start Training
- Teaching Your Dog
- Team Classes
- Training Your Dog
- Week Course
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.3
75 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Instructor 11
- Classes 9
- Learning environment 3
- Small class sizes 3
- Socialization 3
- Variety of courses 3
All 10 topics
- Nice facility 2
- Paws 2
- Training areas 2
- Training methods 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
Great place to train with your dog
DTCCC is the place to train! My terriers and I have been coming here for 15 years. From basic classes with Scott Sensenig to NoseWork with Ruth Cionca, and classes with other great instructors, it's been an excellent experience. And that's a lot for a Mini Schnauzer owner to say…Read full reviewClose full review
DTCCC is the place to train! My terriers and I have been coming here for 15 years. From basic classes with Scott Sensenig to NoseWork with Ruth Cionca, and classes with other great instructors, it's been an excellent experience. And that's a lot for a Mini Schnauzer owner to say because terriers are smart but not the easiest to train! Attending classes at DTCCC and practicing at home has turned my current rescue Mini into a much happier dog and so much easier to have as a member of our family and the community. Unlike some other local training I've been to, the facility is spacious so the dogs have room to spread out. There is lots of parking. And very caring, well educated instructors that know what they are doing.
Beyond disappointed with DTCCC. Stay away from Scott Sensening. Scott failed to give instructions or any expectations then was overly aggressive, demeaning & bashes literally every move you make & every word you say. The facility itself has poor communication and lacks structure.…Read full reviewClose full review
Beyond disappointed with DTCCC. Stay away from Scott Sensening. Scott failed to give instructions or any expectations then was overly aggressive, demeaning & bashes literally every move you make & every word you say. The facility itself has poor communication and lacks structure. You’re lucky if you get a confirmation email after enrolling & paying for a class. Two instructors argued throughout class over what techniques should be used. Stay away from this place. After going through 13 weeks of training at this facility I was consistently stuck in classes with at least one obnoxious/out of control dog that takes away from the rest of class. The trainers favor & will always use half-witted labs that the trainer can easily dominate as their examples.
The first time we showed up to class they had changed the date from the original time without warning. The second time we showed up to class we were told the wrong time in the confirmation email. The instructor was far from understanding and spoke as though this was our mistake when it was clearly on their end. Essentially paid $85 to drive to and from the building.
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