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These are the listings of classes that BDTA is scheduling to hold this year. This list is updated frequently!
What: Puppy Obedience Classes
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Thurs. Evenings
Price: $90
Class Description: A six week introductory class designed to provide puppy owners with a structured program of supervised socialization and basic obedience exercises. This class will also offer students a positive bonding experience with their puppies and effective ways to handle management issues (such as housebreaking, mouthing, etc…) Puppies must be between eight weeks and sixteen weeks of age when starting class.
Questions? Contact
Nancy at phone: 724-482-6017 or email: dogpawscs@zoominternet.net or Sande at phone: 724-287-3933 or email: swinters@zoominternet.net
What: Basic Manners and Obedience Level I
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Mon Evenings or Wed Evenings or Sat Mornings; Tues. or Thurs. - call for availability of afternoon classes
Price: $120
Class Description: An eight week beginning level class designed to provide pet dog owners and others with a structured program of basic exercises (sits, downs, stays, coming when called, walking on leash, etc…) This class will also stress the importance of good manners and build on positive approaches to management concerns. Dogs must be at least four months of age to start this program.
Questions? Contact
Nancy at phone: 724-482-6017 or email: dogpawscs@zoominternet.net or Sande at phone: 724-287-3933 or email: swinters@zoominternet.net
What: Basic Manners and Obedience Level II
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Jan-April on Sunday Evenings; May-Dec on Weekday Evenings (call or email for specifics)
(*NOTE: Must complete Basic Manners and Obedience Level I class prior to this class)
Price: $120
Class Description: An eight week course that will strengthen the core obedience exercises. Sit-stays and down-stays will be reinforced while working on distance and duration. Heeling exercises will focus on working around distractions. Recalls will alternate between fun and formal. Students will be introduced to the sport of Rally and will also focus on Canine Good Citizen exercises. Dogs must have attended a beginner level course prior to starting this program.
Questions? Contact
Nancy at phone: 724-482-6017 or email: dogpawscs@zoominternet.net or Sande at phone: 724-287-3933 or email: swinters@zoominternet.net
**NOTE** Please know that classes are undergoing restructuring at this time, please check back in the future for more information.
Class Description: A six week Beginner Course that introduces and emphasizes fundamental component skills needed for the sport of Agility. No prior agility experience is needed. However, basic obedience skills are required before taking this class such as a good recall, sit and stay and must be non-reactive to other dogs. We will introduce a positive skill set for building a relationship with your dog including focus and self-control, motivation, balance/coordination and equipment familiarization. Most exercises will be done on leash as a group but individual help will be available if needed. You will learn groundwork for agility and foundation skills for contact obstacles, jumps, tunnels, see-saw, weave poles and table and build skills to perform all obstacles safely and correctly, plus teaching basic handling skills to complete sequences of obstacles. Attention and focus will be used to gradually work off leash, include beginning handling techniques and complete short sequences. This class may be repeated if necessary to build experience.
Questions? Contact Linda at email: lindy53@zoominternet.net
Files coming soon.
**NOTE** Please know that classes are undergoing restructuring at this time, please check back in the future for more information.
Class Description: A six week Beginner Course, for dogs and handlers that have taken the Foundations Course or have prior Basic Agility Experience. This course will build skills to perform all obstacles safely and correctly, building accuracy on all contact obstacles, learning all jumps and correct jumping style, intro to weave poles and teaching basic handling skills to complete sequences of obstacles. Attention and focus will be used to gradually work off leash, include beginning handling techniques and complete short sequences. This class may be repeated if necessary to build experience.
Questions? Contact Linda at email: lindy53@zoominternet.net
Files coming soon.
What: AKC Rally Obedience Level I
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Tuesdays (starting Sept. 22, 2026) at 6:00pm-7:00pm - 6 weeks
Price: $45 for BDTA members; $90 for non-members
Class dates will be (because the building will be needed for club meetings once a month):
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Tuesday, Oct. 20 - NO CLASS - BDTA Meeting night
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Class Description: Rally Obedience Level I is a fun, fast-paced introduction to the exciting sport of AKC Rally. This six-week course is designed for handlers and dogs who are new to Rally and want to build a solid foundation in reading, understanding, and performing AKC Rally signs. This class is ideal for: first-time Rally participants and/or dogs and handlers who have completed a basic obedience course. The intent of the class is one (1) handler and one (1) dog - the SAME dog - for the full 6 weeks. PREREQUISITE: DOGS IN THIS CLASS SHOULD HAVE A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF SIT, DOWN, STAND, STAY, AND COME PRIOR TO ENROLLING. DOGS WILL BE WORKING WITH THEIR HANDLERS ON-LEASH.
Note: If you are interested in attending this class, please use ONLY ONE (1) of the forms below:
Complete and Print out the Application Form/PDF Form below and
mail with your check made out to BDTA to Tammy Boice, 714 West Old Route 422, Butler PA 16001
OR
use the Online Rally Class Level 1 Application Form - you may bring your payment (cash or check made out to BDTA) to the first class.
Either way that you apply, you will be notified via email if you are in the class.
Questions? contact Tammy at racindalz@hotmail.com OR Ann at annmarie60@me.com
BDTA Rally Class LEVEL 1 Application (pdf)
DownloadWhat: AKC Rally Obedience Level 2
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Tuesdays (starting Sept. 22) at 4:30pm-5:30pm - 6 weeks
Price: $45 for BDTA members; $90 for non-members
Class dates will be (because the building will be needed for club meetings once a month):
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Tuesday, Oct. 20 - NO CLASS - BDTA Meeting night
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Class Description: AKC Rally Obedience Level 2 is for handlers and dogs that have learned the AKC Rally Novice signs and want to continue to AKC Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent. Signs used in AKC Rally Advanced & Excellent are covered as well as a quick overview of the AKC Rally Novice signs, Rally rules, courses, and many other items.
PREREQUISITES: COMPLETION OF THE AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE LEVEL I CLASS. DOGS IN THIS CLASS SHOULD HAVE A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF SIT, DOWN, STAND, STAY, AND COME AND BE PREPARED TO WORK OFF LEASH IN A RALLY RING WITH THEIR HANDLER PRIOR TO ENROLLING.
If you are interested in attending this class, please use ONLY ONE (1) of the forms below:
Complete and Print out the Application Form/PDF Form and
mail to Tammy Boice, 714 West Old Route 422, Butler PA 16001
OR
use the Online Rally Level 2 Application Form
Either way that you apply, you will be notified via email if you are in the class.
Questions? Contact
Tammy at email: racindalz@hotmail.com or Ann at email: annmarie60@me.com
BDTA Rally Class LEVEL 2 Application (pdf)
DownloadWhat: AKC Rally Obedience Level 3
Where: BDTA Building, 1017 Evans City Rd, Renfrew PA 16053
When: Tuesdays (starting Sept 22) at 3:00pm-4:00pm - 6 weeks
Price: $45 for BDTA members; $90 for non-members
Class dates will be (because the building will be needed for club meetings once a month):
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Tuesday, Sept. 29
Tuesday, Oct. 6
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Tuesday, Oct. 20 - NO CLASS - BDTA Meeting night
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Tuesday, Nov. 3
Class Description: AKC Rally Obedience Level 3 is for handlers and dogs that have already learned the AKC Rally Novice, Intermediate and Advanced signs and want to progress to AKC Rally Excellent and Master levels. Signs used in AKC Rally Excellent and Master are covered as well as a quick overview of the Novice, Intermediate and Advanced signs, AKC Rally rules, courses, and many other items. PREREQUISITES: COMPLETION OF THE AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE LEVEL I CLASS AND AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE LEVEL 2 CLASS OR HAVE ONE (1) QUALIFYING LEG TOWARDS THEIR AKC RALLY ADVANCED TITLE. DOGS IN THIS CLASS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO WORK OFF LEASH IN A RALLY RING WITH THEIR HANDLER PRIOR TO ENROLLING.
If you are interested in attending this class, please use ONLY ONE (1) of the forms below:
Complete and Print out the Application Form/PDF Form and
mail to Tammy Boice, 714 West Old Route 422, Butler PA 16001
OR
use the Online Rally Level 3 Application Form
Either way that you apply, you will be notified via email if you are in the class.
Questions? Contact
Tammy at email: racindalz@hotmail.com or Ann at email: annmarie60@me.com
BDTA Rally Class LEVEL 3 Application (pdf)
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