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50+ Years
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Little Rock Dog Training Club | Enhancing Canine Companionship Since 1950
Since 1950, the Little Rock Dog Training Club has dedicated itself to fostering stronger bonds between dogs and their owners through comprehensive training programs. Our team of experienced instructors specializes in obedience, agility, rally, scent work, and conformation, catering to puppies and adult dogs alike. We offer a structured yet flexible approach to dog training, emphasizing positive reinforcement and clear communication techniques. Members benefit from discounted class rates, exclusive facility access, and volunteer engagement opportunities. Our curriculum spans from basic manners to advanced competition preparation, ensuring all skill levels find value.Through decades of service, we've cultivated a community centered on responsible pet ownership and continuous learning. Our mission remains focused on creating well-mannered dogs and more confident handlers. With both recreational and competitive options available, we accommodate diverse training goals. From foundational socialization to specialized sports training, our programs develop essential skills for everyday life and competition. As a volunteer-driven organization, we maintain strong community ties through regular events and educational initiatives.
Services
Obedience Training
Agility Classes
Scent Work
Rally
Conformation
Puppy Socialization
Competition Prep
Handling Skills
Obedience Titles
Advanced Handling
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer expert-led training programs with over 70 years of local experience
- Our facility provides exclusive access for members' training needs
- Multiple class levels accommodate all skill requirements from basics to competition
- Volunteer-driven organization promotes community engagement and canine education
- Comprehensive curriculum covering obedience, agility, rally, scent work, and conformation
Services
Obedience Training
Structured programs developing basic to advanced obedience skills. Our courses teach essential commands, leash control, and impulse management. Trainers focus on building solid foundations for everyday manners and competition excellence. Programs progress from puppy basics to advanced competition levels.
Agility Classes
Comprehensive agility instruction for all skill levels. Courses cover equipment introduction, sequencing fundamentals, and advanced handling techniques. Programs develop physical coordination and handler-dog communication through progressive skill development. Includes competition preparation options.
Scent Work
Specialized training harnessing dogs' natural scenting abilities. Instruction covers basic detection techniques through advanced hide complexity. Programs develop confidence and problem-solving skills using AKC-sanctioned scent work protocols. Suitable for recreational and competitive applications.
Rally
Interactive training program combining obedience with course navigation challenges. Courses increase in difficulty from novice to advanced levels. Instruction focuses on teamwork, sign interpretation, and smooth transitions between exercises. Prepares handlers for AKC rally competitions.
Conformation
Specialized classes teaching correct stacking and ring presentation techniques. Sessions cover proper movement around the ring and handler positioning. Drop-in format allows flexible training for show preparation. Focus on developing presentation skills for conformation events.
Questions
What training specialties do you offer?
We provide obedience, agility, rally, scent work, conformation, and canine good citizen training programs for various age groups and skill levels.
Are there class prerequisites?
Basic classes require no prerequisites, while advanced courses need completion of preceding levels and instructor permission for enrollment.
Do members receive training discounts?
All members get class discounts, with active members (20+ volunteer hours) receiving larger discounts and facility access benefits.
What events do you host?
We organize regular training classes, workshops, trials, and community-building events focused on dog training and handler development.
Reviews (6)
Laura N.
Dec 26, 2021
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Excellent learning environment.well qualified trainers who are capable of adapting lessons to dog's personality
Dale Paulson
Oct 15, 2021
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Great place for puppy or adult dog obedience. They also do agility training and the instructor's are very knowledgeable and professional. Great fun for your dog and well worth the time!
Mitchell Clements
Jun 03, 2020
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We have been doing Agility classes and loving it! The teachers are very wise and this place is always a good time with your pup!
Sydney Kornelsen
Apr 25, 2020
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Great dog training place! Good techniques and friendly trainers. Options for all kinds of owners and dogs (obedience, agility, CGC, etc)
Landon Aaron
Mar 12, 2020
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Great trainers who are obviously passionate about what they do! Learned a lot and would definitely recommend!
Jason Robison
Apr 27, 2019
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Good dog trainer trainers. They teach you to train a dog using your dog as an assistant. Highly recommend.
