Business Details
We have been operating the South Plains Obedience Training since its founding shortly after the early 1970s classes began. Over the decades we have trained thousands of South Plains residents, building deep expertise in dog obedience, behavior modification, and sport training. Our membership includes over 60 dedicated members and a growing community of class attendees, reflecting our trusted reputation. We specialize in AKC-sanctioned obedience, agility, rally, and scent work, delivering curriculum that meets rigorous competition standards. Our experienced trainers possess proven problemsolving skills, tailoring instruction to each dogs unique needs and temperament. We maintain strict professional standards, enforcing a zerotolerance policy for aggression and ensuring safe, controlled class environments.
We provide comprehensive guidance on crate training, potty training, exercise, and enrichment to support lifelong dog wellness. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated by our firstcomefirstserved class model, transparent communication, and responsive volunteer support. We continuously update our programs based on member feedback and evolving canine education best practices. We foster responsible dog ownership through community events, educational resources, and encouragement of participation in AKC trials. Our passion for dogs and dedication to the South Plains community drive every aspect of our work.
We provide comprehensive guidance on crate training, potty training, exercise, and enrichment to support lifelong dog wellness. Our commitment to client satisfaction is demonstrated by our firstcomefirstserved class model, transparent communication, and responsive volunteer support. We continuously update our programs based on member feedback and evolving canine education best practices. We foster responsible dog ownership through community events, educational resources, and encouragement of participation in AKC trials. Our passion for dogs and dedication to the South Plains community drive every aspect of our work.
Highlights and features
- We have trained thousands since the 1970s.
- We enforce a zerotolerance policy for aggressive animals.
- We provide experienced trainers for personalized obedience and sport training.
- We host AKC obedience, agility, rally, and scent work events.
- We maintain transparent communication and volunteer support for every client.
Services
Puppy Class
The Puppy Class teaches puppies up to six months old basic obedience and socialization skills. Our experienced trainers guide owners in leash manners, sit, down, stay, and crate training for a wellbehaved family dog. Clients gain a confident, welladjusted puppy ready for community participation and AKC events.
Class Requests
Class Requests is designed for dogs six months or older with no prior formal training. We cover essential leash walking, sit, down, stay, and other manners to ensure reliable behavior. Owners receive tailored guidance that improves obedience, strengthens the humandog bond, and supports competition readiness.
Scent Work Rally
Scent Work Rally is an intermediate class for dogs that have completed Puppy Class or Household Manners. The course teaches foundational rally signs, handler techniques, and competition rules for both dog and handler. Participants gain confidence in navigating courses and achieve measurable progress in competitive performance.
Agility
Agility is an intermediate class for dogs that have completed Puppy Class or Household Manners. Learners master jumps, weaves, tunnels, and the rules required for competitive agility trials. Handlers and dogs develop coordination, speed, and teamwork essential for success in agility competitions.
Household Manners
Household Manners teaches dogs basic obedience and manners for everyday household interactions. The class covers leash control, sit, down, stay, and other essential commands to ensure a wellbehaved companion. Owners benefit from a calmer home environment and stronger bonds with their dogs.
Reviews (4)
Sheryl Garduno
Jun 26, 2022
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We enjoyed our classes. Until Cathy Jones came to substitute. She jerked my dog's leash, and grabbed his mussel, without permission from me. In fact yelled at me when I asked her to stop. After much consideration I notified Dana Brown of the incident. I recieved an email from Julie Wilson kicking out of the classes. Didn't even attempted a fake apology. These are NOT people who care for the welfare of the animal first.
Spotc South Plains Obedience Training Club
Dec 29, 2018
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South Plains Obedience Training Club - trains owners to teach their dogs in a positive way what it is that they want the dog to do. Building a relationship with your dog takes time and consistency, and we encourage you to give SPOTC a chance to teach you how to make your dog a super well behaved family member who you want to be with you all the time!
Christy Marchbanks
Dec 09, 2018
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For anyone interested in dog training from puppies all the way up to advanced this is the best place in Lubbock. The trainers are all volunteers of the club and are an excellent source of information on everything dog! Check their website for the next sign up date and come early because classes fill up quickly that is how good they are!
Andrew Shelby
Jan 08, 2018
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Terrible school with no sense of how to train dogs on an individual basis. I'd wondered why my sweet little cairn terrier had become more timid and less playful, when I left my parents and brother for NY she was the happiest little girl and when I came back she was sad and depressed and I didn't know why.today a year later I discovered that she had been trained using one of those metal collars with spikes on the inside to keep dogs in line by yanking it around and my mom heard her yelping.absolutely disgusted.
My dog isn't a big dog with obedience problems just needed some basic training with treats as motivation.my dog has never been the same.this place should go out of business immediately. Example of their "training instrument" below.
My dog isn't a big dog with obedience problems just needed some basic training with treats as motivation.my dog has never been the same.this place should go out of business immediately. Example of their "training instrument" below.
