TCOTC is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the relationship between you and your dog. We provide quality training in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities in basic obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and therapy dog work, using principles of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning. Positive reinforcement training uses praise and/or treats to reward your dog for doing something you want him/her to do. Because the reward makes your dog more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing behavior. Additionally, this method can strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
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Crate training
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Puppy trainingCustomer-reported
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Day training
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Advanced obedience
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Training approach
Clicker training
Positive reinforcement
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I want to sign up for puppy agility but do not know how. my puppy is 4.5 months old so sounds like she needs to get on the list a.s.a.p. I am familiar w/clicker training.. Can you advise me?
Thanks, Linette Voss
Hi, Linette, follow this link to complete a questionnaire for puppy agility class: http://www.tcotc.com/puppy_agility-questionnaire/
Community answer · Twin Cities Obedience Training Club · 2019-09-21
My puppy will be starting Puppy Obedience on Sept. 16. He had had 2 distemper shots and will get 3rd and rabies on the 20th. Can he still participate? Any other shots required for classes?
No, that's fine. As long as you are following your dog's recommended vaccination schedule, which it sounds like you are, you are fine to start class.
TCOTC offers opportunities to become an obedience trainer. The first step is to take a class called "Observing Behaviors" to learn about dog behavior and body language, and the basics of positive reinforcement and operant conditioning. Students who complete this class become assistant trainers and, with further training, may become obedience instructors.
Community answer · Twin Cities Obedience Training Club · 2018-09-21
5/5I went to an obedience trial here as a spectator. I also brought my non-competing dog along. I found that we were very welcomed by helpful people with experience. I thought the facility was well laid out for the activities. Participants were also very helpful and because of thi…Read full reviewClose full review
I went to an obedience trial here as a spectator. I also brought my non-competing dog along. I found that we were very welcomed by helpful people with experience. I thought the facility was well laid out for the activities. Participants were also very helpful and because of this, I now know what options are available for further education with my own dog. I'll definitely attend events here in the future.
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Lisa Barber
1/5
I have been a member since the fall with my puppy. I was disappointed beyond belief last night after the first session of Beyond Basics. They passed out MUZZLES….This club uses muzzles as part of their curriculum. Um no thanks. Muzzles, shock collars, prongs, etc have no part in kind/loving dog training. See ya, bye.
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Bob Weideman
5/5
Wendy is a great conformation teacher! She helped me get my pup his UKC championship and an AKC major so far.
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Karla Juetten
5/5
Teachers are great, kind, respectful, and so knowledgeable!!
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Megan Schaaf
5/5
Best conformation teacher in the Twin Cities
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