If coming to training on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, be aware that there will be a huge parking situation due to a meeting about the proposed power lines in the Shipley Arena. Three lines of spaces will be saved for DOTC up by the buildings we use. You will need to use Smith Avenue to access the paved lots. Tell the sheriff/police officers at the gates that you are training with DOTC (Dog Owners’ Training Club of Maryland, Inc.) and they should let you into the lots. Be sure to point out the dog(s) in your vehicle!

If you run into any problems, call Gail at 410-299-0315.

Session 2 class offerings and registration forms are here!

Returning members: send your Registration forms, your Class Choice form (for each dog), and a copy of your dog(s)’ current rabies certificate to Registrar Cleo Curry, along with your dues check.

New trainees: please send the same forms as above (3- page registration form; class choice page; and copy of the current rabies certificate) plus the Basic Class New Dog Information Form telling us about your dog(s).

All members, and potential members: please take time to look over the calendar for the year, paying attention to the nights that are Meeting nights. One of the expectations of membership is to attend, and participate in, these meetings. While the Board meets every month, we need the input and support of the general membership to keep this club alive and healthy for another 90+ years!

Class Schedule Fall 2024- Winter 2025 (Session 2)

Classes start November 6th 2024

Note: There appears to be a new strain of kennel cough in our area. If your dog(s) has/have been exposed or is/are showing symptoms, please do not bring that/those dog(s) to class. If your dog does get sick, please do not bring the dog(s) to class for at least 2 weeks after the last of the symptoms have cleared up. Thank you.

2024-2025 Calendar

Class Schedule – Session 2

Class Choices- Session 2

Member Financial Aid Form

New Registration Forms:

2024-2025 BASIC CLASS Dog Information

2024-2025 REGISTRATION FORM

Basic Orientation (WITHOUT YOUR DOG) will start at 6:30 on October 30th 2024.

You will use the Dues/Fees form to register for your class(es). Fees will then need to be mailed ASAP, using the Dues/Fees form to:

Cleo Curry
505 South Bend Court
Westminster, MD 21157

Any questions about classes and registration, please call Cleo:

410 – 963 – 0446

Please have your fees paid by the week before classes start or ASAP. Thank you.

DOTC Accepts ALL dog breeds and is a member club of the AKC. Therefore, we support and adhere to the rules and regulations of our parent organization. To that end we follow their training guidance and philosophy – treat all dogs with respect and kindness. Training is based on that premise – handlers are taught to teach and train their dogs through repetition, encouragement, praise, treats, kindness, love and affection. Harsh discipline is NOT accepted for any reason or excuse! Such action by a handler is grounds for expulsion from both the DOTC and the AKC! Handlers are to only use buckle collars, slip collars, and martingales – e-collars are never accepted. Prong collars may only be used in exceptional cases only with the approval of our Training Director.

Basic Class students and / or first-time trainers with us can expect to pay $120 for the 8 weeks of classes in their first session. Annual Training Dues for returning members is $160, this year.