Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Dog Training Services in White Plains, NY
Established in 1940, our club has dedicated decades to fostering excellence in canine training and human-dog partnerships. As a fully volunteer-run organization, we specialize in developing well-behaved family dogs and competitive trial champions through diverse programs. Our facility in White Plains, NY offers expert instruction in agility, obedience, rally, nose work, and specialty disciplines like disc dog and canine musical freestyle.Certified by the American Kennel Club as a Member Club, we maintain a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment for optimal training conditions. Our mission combines community education with competitive sports development, serving both local dog owners and the broader canine enthusiast community.
Services
Agility Training
Obedience Classes
Rally Instruction
Nose Work Seminars
Family Manners Training
Disc Dog Workshops
Canine Freestyle Coaching
Breed Handling Clinics
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- Volunteer-run organization with 85+ years of canine training expertise
- AKC-certified instruction for competitive and family-focused training
- Climate-controlled facility offering diverse canine sports programs
- Experienced instructors specializing in multiple dog training disciplines
- Community-oriented approach emphasizing responsible dog ownership
Associations and certifications
- AKC Member Club
Services
Agility Training
Our agility program develops dogs' physical coordination through obstacle courses. Instructors teach handlers to guide dogs through jumps, weave poles, and contact equipment. Classes cater to all skill levels from beginners to competition-ready teams.
Obedience Classes
Structured obedience instruction focuses on basic commands, leash manners, and impulse control. We use positive reinforcement techniques to create reliable responses in distracting environments. Programs prepare dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.
Nose Work Seminars
Nose work classes harness dogs' natural scenting abilities through controlled detection exercises. Participants learn to identify specific odors in various environments. This mentally stimulating activity suits dogs of all ages and breeds.
Rally Instruction
Rally obedience combines precision with handler-dog teamwork through sequential skill stations. Our courses emphasize communication and responsiveness while preparing competitors for AKC Rally trials.
Family Manners Training
This program addresses everyday behavioral challenges through practical training solutions. Focus areas include house manners, polite greetings, and community socialization. Designed for pet owners seeking well-adjusted companion dogs.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We employ positive reinforcement techniques focusing on reward-based learning. Our AKC-certified instructors emphasize clear communication and consistent training patterns.
Are classes available for all dog breeds?
Yes, our programs accommodate all breeds and mixed-breed dogs. We offer specialized handling instruction for specific breed characteristics.
Do you offer competitive training programs?
We provide championship-level instruction in agility, obedience, rally, and nose work. Our instructors have produced multiple AKC titleholders.
What facilities do you have available?
Our White Plains location features a climate-controlled training space with dedicated areas for agility equipment, obedience work, and scent detection exercises.
How do I register for classes?
Registration opens bi-monthly through our online portal. Priority access is given to volunteer members, with public registration following two days later.
Are there prerequisites for advanced classes?
Certain courses require crate training proficiency and basic obedience foundation. Agility Essentials has no crate requirements for new participants.
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Reviews (6)
Alina Kuznesova
Apr 29, 2022
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Thank you Mary Skirchak and Port Chester Obedience Training Club for wonderful experience! We love it! Very professional, understanding dogs needs, positive training and a lot of fun with your dogs!
Darc Vc
Mar 09, 2022
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I have tried to reach out to this place multiple times to get started with classes. I have emailed and called and no response. I understand taking a few days to respond. But over a month is very ridiculous. Terrible customer service and will inquire elsewhere.
Yelena Alperin
Jan 26, 2022
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A very friendly place using volunteers and professional trainers. Training ranges from puppies to scent dog, agility, conformation training
Michelle Jones
Aug 25, 2021
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I have tried instructors, classes and dog training clubs all over Rockland County and North Bergen County for the over 25 years I have owned dogs here. PCOTC has the largest variety of courses with instructors who are actively involved in their discipline. I have not yet experienced any course where instructors were teaching by rote, and some who have helped motivate me to get to a level of competition I would never have imagined.
Krystina M.
Jun 11, 2021
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I have been training at PCOTC for several years now and have really enjoyed my experience there. The trainers I have worked with in agility are extremely knowledgeable and have really helped me build my connection and relationship with my dog. I'm grateful for a great local club that allows me to continue to grow in the sport, and for the opportunity I've had to work with different styles of trainers. I also have really enjoyed the half-day seminars there! Definitely check out this club!
Gwen Buchalter
Apr 19, 2021
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I have been taking my dog to PTOTC since he was a puppy. The have been wonderful! My dog is shy and they have been very helpful in making him comfortable in class and raising his confidence level. The instructors are great and the classes are a lot of fun. Training my dog at PTOTC has really enhanced my life and my pups!
