FirstBarkGreat teachers, great techniques, my dog has learned so much and loves going to class at TCOTC.
Twin Cities Obedience Training Club
Minneapolis, Minnesota
About Twin Cities Obedience Training Club
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.
Training & services
Training goals
- Crate training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training Customer-reported
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- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Reactivity training Customer-reported
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How training happens
- Day training
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- Group classes
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- Online or virtual training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Training level
- Advanced obedience
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- Advanced training
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- Beginner training
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Support between sessions
- Photo updates
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Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
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Dog sports
- Agility
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- Flyball
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Training approach
- Clicker training
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- Positive reinforcement
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Other listed services
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- Animal Therapy
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- Canine Fitness
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- Canine Sport
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- Dog Classes
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- Dog Develop
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- Dog Learning
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- Emotional Support
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- Training School
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- Training Workshops
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- Veterinary Services
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- Working Dog
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Questions & answers
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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
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Community answer · Dan Houg · 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.
Community answer · Anne Schenk · 2019-09-21
How does someone become a trainer?
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
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.6
252 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- helpful staff 14
- agility classes 11
- puppy class 11
- competitive events 8
- flyball class 7
- positive reinforcement 7
All 10 topics
- variety of classes 7
- obedience training 6
- conformation training 4
- therapy dog classes 4
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The confirmation class did not feel very helpful. Im sure the agility and obedience type classes are awesome. Just specifically the confirmation class felt like a waste of time.
Great place for events
Lots of parking
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