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Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club
Springfield, Missouri
About Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club
SMDTC is dedicated to producing dogs that have been trained and conditioned always to behave in home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. The classes we offer encourage willingness and enjoyment from the dog while establishing necessary control. As an AKC licensed club, SMDTC offers classes in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, tricks and tracking as well as competitive events in these sports for those handlers interested in continuing to work with their dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Crate training
- House training
- Obedience training
Program details
This is a ‘gateway to competition’ class which provides instruction to help handlers use motivational methods in training the following: stationary attention, moving attention (working toward precision heeling), and moving from ‘luring’ to cause a behavior to ‘signaling’ to reward a behavior. This is a challenging class which requires that the handler/dog team complete homework between classes in order to keep up. Prerequisite: Public Manners
- Puppy training
Program details
This class is for puppies under 4 months of age and meets once a week for six weeks. The class is based on the AKC S.T.A.R. Program, and the instructor is an approved AKC CGC Evaluator. Owners and puppies will earn an AKC STAR Certificate with the successful completion of the class. We emphasize activities that encourage the development of a confident, well cared for and well adjusted puppy. The class deals with house-training, crate training, grooming, proper socialization, and beginning obedience.
- Socialization
How training happens
- Board and train
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
For dogs one year old and younger. Same as Tracking Beginners but with a puppies attention and stamina in mind.
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Class options
- Small classes Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Homework and practice
Dog sports
- Agility
- Fast CAT and lure coursing
- Rally obedience
Program details
This 6 week class for combined skill levels is designed help students new to rally learn the rules and regulations for rally competition, and performance of novice signs. Advanced students will work on handling skills while performing courses with signs of all levels. Prerequisite: Obedience/Rally Skills Class
- Scent work
Program details
In this class we will be adding Elements: Interiors/Exteriors/Vehicles/Containers, adding Anise and Clove to the search andgetting ready to show in Novice/NW1. Pre-requisite: Beginner Scentwork
- Trick training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Grooming
Other listed services
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- 6 Week Class
- Akc Fetch
- Apprenticeship Programs
- Community Canine
Program details
This is a ‘traveling’ class which meets in a variety of pre-determined, local settings. This class provides a review and instruction to help teams practice and improve handler and canine skills necessary for courteous maneuvering through public settings. This is a 5 week class, the last week which ends with an opportunity to test for the CGCA title. Prerequisite: CGC Title– A copy of the Evaluator’s form showing the dog passed the CGC OR the AKC Title Certificate must be presented the first day/night of class.
- Competition Classes
- Dog Advanced
- Dog Classes
- Dog Show
- Dog Team
- Dog Trials
- Drop-Ins
- Manners Classes
- Pet Dog
- Pet Therapy
- Public Manners
Program details
This class is for those wishing to progress further with their training and gain more control over their dogs. This class helps to prepare dogs to pass the Canine Good Citizen test given the last night of class. The CGC is a certification/title offered by the American Kennel Club. The class also offers more work toward off-leash recalls and stays as well as introducing some fun background exercises for competition training. Prerequisite: Home Manners
- Pup Begin
- Scentwork Class
- Skills Class
- Tracking Beginners
Program details
Dogs are taught to follow human scent and indicate dropped articles in preparation for an AKC tracking test. Open to all dogs.
- Tracking Classes
- Tracking Dogs
- Tracking VST
Program details
VST = Variable Surface Tracking. This class will help prepare experienced tracking dogs for an AKC VST test. Dogs enrolled in this class must be working 2.5-3 hours age and have completed a Tracking Beginners class or have prior approval by the Tracking Director.
- Training Help
- Training Your Dog
- Tricks Dog
- Week Class
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Business-stated qualifications
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- Training team
- AKC CGC evaluator
Questions & answers
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So my Pitbull pup is deaf and ive had a hard time finding a trainer for her so if you do train deaf dogs can you please reply with a price for the training.
What is the cost of the home matters plan
Community answer · Dennis Frey · 2024-09-21
Do you offer conformation classes?
Unfortunately we do not offer conformation classes.
Community answer · SMDTC Treasurer · 2022-09-21
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Customer reviews
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- Helpful staff 3
- Training 3
- Class size 2
- Classes 2
- Dog boarding with training 2
- One on one help 2
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