| Monday | * Jan 13 - Feb 17 * |
| Tuesday | Jan 7 - Feb 25 |
| Wednesday | Jan 8 - Feb 12 |
| Thursday | Jan 9 - Feb 13 |
| Sunday | Jan 12 - Feb 23 |
Evansville Obedience Club
Our Training Classes
Join Us at our New Location
1101 N. Congress Ave 
Evansville, IN 47715 812-476-8634
We have been training dogs for over Fifty Years
Our Focus is on Companion Pets and Competition
We love the lives we share with our dogs and we want to help others have the same joy that comes from living with a well behaved, happy and devoted pet. Obedience is one part of living with your dog, and it enhances the relationship by teaching you how to understand and to communicate with your dog.
We also have members and instructors who compete in AKC Obedience and have earned titles from Companion Dog to Obedience Trial Champion. We have members who compete in AKC Rally, earning titles from Rally Novice to Rally Champion. We are an excellent resource for those interested in competition.
Please Note: Beginner One and Beginner Two are prerequisite for all advanced classes including Rally.
| Classes | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $150 |
| Adolescent | $150 |
| Beginner One* | $150 |
| Beginner Two | $150 |
| Beginner Three | $150 |
| Open Classes | $150 |
| Utility Classes | $150 |
| Competition Classes | $150 |
| Conformation Working Sessions | $150 |
| Rally Classes | $150 |
| Novice & Grad Novice Competition Prep | $130 |
| CGC Class and Test | $100 |
* All Beginner One class students are asked to arrive 15 minutes early for the first week to allow time for check in and proper equipment fitting.
Class Packages
Puppy and Beginner One Class
$275
Adolescent and Beginner One Class
$275
Beginner One and Beginner Two
$275
Second class must be taken within 12 months.
All Classes are One Hour sessions for Six Weeks unless noted otherwise in the schedule
Class Information and Photos
Rescue Discount
We offer a $10 discount for those dogs that have been rescued from a 501 (c)(3) shelter. Proof of the rescue is required. The Rescue Discount is good for one class session, for up to one year from the date of adoption. No other discounts may be applied
Class Cancellation Policy:
EOC obedience classes will be cancelled when Ivy Tech cancels its classes because of weather. Please read all information, and contact our registrar if you have questions, before submitting your application.
Our classes are held in our club building, a climate controlled facility with multiple training areas with premium quality professional sports flooring
How to Enroll
Your application form should include a first and second choice of class and time. Submit your application along with your payment; check made out to Evansville Obedience Club. Attach proof of your dog's vaccination record, which must include parvo & distemper. Applications should be submitted promptly; class size is limited and classes fill quickly. We do not reserve spots without payment in full.
Please Don't mail to our Congress Avenue address.
Mail your application, vet record, and payment to
Kristi Schmidt, EOC Co-Registrar
11458 N CR 100 E
Chrisney, IN 47611
11458 N CR 100 E
Chrisney, IN 47611
For questions and class inquiries, please contact
Lynda Robey, EOC Co-Registrar
(270) 233-0701
(270) 233-0701
Applications are accepted on a first come first served basis. If your application is received after your first class choice is full, you will be placed in your second choice if possible. You will receive verification by e-mail or phone. Please note there is a $30.00 returned check fee.
Registration closes on Wednesday, the week before the session starts.
Class Session Schedule for 2025
| Monday | Mar 17 - Apr 21 |
| Tuesday | Mar 25 - May 6 |
| Wednesday | Mar 19 - Apr 23 |
| Thursday | Mar 20 - Apr 24 |
| Sunday | Mar 23 - May 11 |
| Monday | May 19 - June 30 |
| Tuesday | May 27 - July 1 |
| Wednesday | May 28 - July 2 |
| Thursday | May 29 - July 3 |
| Monday | July 28 - Sept 8 |
| Tuesday | July 29 - Sept 9 |
| Wednesday | July 30 - Sept 3 |
| Thursday | July 31 - Sept 4 |
| Monday | Oct 6 - Nov 10 |
| Tuesday | Oct 7 - Nov 25 |
| Wednesday | Oct 8 - Nov 12 |
| Thursday | Oct 9 - Nov 13 |
All classes are 6 weeks, except Attention, Heeling and CGC.
No classes held 3rd Tuesday evening of each month, because of Club Meetings.
No Classes held on National Holidays. Check with your Instructor.
No classes held on the Saturday or Sunday of a Trial or Seminar Weekend. Check with your Instructor.
Class Schedule March - May 2025
Session Two
Obedience Classes
Puppy
Wed 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This class is held Mar 19 - Apr 23
Instructors:
Kitty Gilbertson & Karyn Ward
Limit 8 people
The Adolescent Dog
For the 6 month - 12 month old dog that missed Puppy Class or wants additional work before Beginner One
Tue 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This class is held Mar 25 - May 6
Instructors:
Lauren Perigo & Mary Walker
Limit 10 people
Beginner One
Tue 6:45pm - 7:45pm
This class is held Mar 25 - May 6
Instructors:
Mary Walker & Lauren Perigo
Limit 10 people
Sun 12:30pm - 1:30pm
This class is held Mar 23 - May 11
Instructors:
Vicki Cruz & Kate Butler
Limit 10 people
Beginner Two
Prereq: Beginner One or Training Director Permission
Thur 5:30pm - 6:30pm
This class is held Mar 20 - Apr 24
Instructors:
Ken Phillips & John Metzger
Limit 10 people
Intro to Focus: Heelwork and Attention
Prereq: Beginner 2 or Training Director permission
Wed 6:45pm - 7:45pm
This class is held Mar 19 - Apr 23
Instructors:
Mary Walker & Lynn Miller
Limit 6 people
Pre-Competition Class: Competition level training for all exercises in all Novice classes
Prereq: Beginner 3 or Instructor Approval
Thur 6:45pm - 7:45pm
This class is held Mar 20 - Apr 24
Instructors:
Ken Phillips & John Metzger
Limit 8 people
Perfecting Open Exercises
Prereq: Introduction to the Open Class Exercises
Mon 2:00pm - 3:00pm
This class is held Mar 17 - Apr 21
Instructors:
Sheryl Froehle & Debbie Yoder
Limit 8 people
Utility: Deep Dive into the Rules and Regs
PreReq: Instructor Approval
Mon 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This class is held Mar 17 - Apr 21
Instructors:
Dave Chrisman
Limit 6 people
Perfecting Performance for the Novice classes
work on perfecting the exercises for Novice and Grad Novice
PreReq: EOC Member or Training Director Approval
Sat 9:30a - 11:30a
This class held Mar 22, Apr 5, Apr 26
Instructor:
Karen Jones
Limit 8 people
Perfecting Performance for Open and Utility
Work on all Open and Utility exercises
PreReq: EOC Member or Training Director Approval
Sat 9:30a - 11:30a
This class held Mar 22, Apr 5, Apr 26
Instructor:
Nancy Warshauer
Limit 8 people
Rally, CGC, Scentwork Classes
Rally Intermediate & Advanced
PreReq: Completed Rally Nov Title or Training Director Permission.
Wed 5:15pm - 6:15pm
This class is held Mar 19 - Apr 23
Instructors: Doris Phillips & Lynn Miller
Limit 8 people
Rally Novice
PreReq: Beginner Two, or Training Director Permission.
Thur 6:00pm - 7:00pm
This class is held * Apr 3 - May 8 *
Instructors: Deborah Wade & Lauren Kincaid
Limit 6 people
CGC Class
Mon 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Class is held Mar 17, 24, 31
Test is held Apr 7
Instructors: Krista Robards & Diana Kuehn
Limit 8 people
Intro to Scentwork
Wed 7:00pm - 8:00pm
This class is held Mar 19 - Apr 23
Instructor: John Metzger
Limit 8 people
Schedule by Days of the Week
Monday
The Open Class Exercises
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Utility Rules and Regs
6:00pm - 7:00pm
CGC Class
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday
Adolescent Dog
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beginner One
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Wednesday
Rally Intermediate & Advanced
5:15pm - 6:15pm
Puppy
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday Continued
Intro to Focus: Heelwork and Attention
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Intro to Scentwork
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Rally Novice
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beginner Two
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Pre-Competition Class
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Saturday
Perfecting Novice
9:30a - 11:30a
Perfecting Open and Utility
9:30a - 11:30a
Sunday
Beginner One
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Guidelines for EOC Classes
• Family members are welcome. Children should be quiet so as not to disturb the class.
• Only one handler at a time can be on the floor with the dog.
• Junior handlers must have a parent present.
• No auditors or spectators are allowed. Dogs not registered in class are not allowed.
• Bring soft doggie treats and a water bowl if you wish
• Allow your dog to eliminate before class
• You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog.
• Do not let male dogs “mark” their territory inside the building, as this affects all other dogs who exposed to the “mark”.
Location
Evansville Obedience Club Training Center
1101 North Congress Avenue
Evansville, IN 47715
(Off of Vogel Road between Eastland Mall and Stockwell)
1101 North Congress Avenue
Evansville, IN 47715
(Off of Vogel Road between Eastland Mall and Stockwell)
Puppy
This class is for puppies 3 months or 12 weeks through 6 months with all Parvo, distemper vaccinations completed.
New: Walking on a leash, Release command, Sit, Come, Leave it, Stay, Down, Wait at doorway, Down Stay, Greeting people, Spot, Stand, High Five
Discussion: Crate training, Toys, Housebreaking, Excessive barking, Jumping on people, Brushing teeth and demo, Nail care and demo, Poison control
Adolescent Dog
This class is for all dogs 6 months to 1 year old.
New A fun, educational class that will be mentally and physically stimulating for the young dog. The class will cover crate training, self-control, obedience, mental and physical exercise, and behavior concerns.
Discussion: Behavior concerns
Beginner One
This class is for all dogs 6 months old or older.
New: Controlled walking on leash, Sit from stand, Release word, Come, Down from Sit, Sit Stay, Down Stay, Wait at Doorway, Stand Stay, Focus, "Get back", Sit quietly as stranger approaches
Discussion: General training information, preparing for Canine Good Citizen
Beginner Two
New: Fronts, Stand on verbal command, Heeling, Down signal, Sit Signal, Sit from Down, Stand Signal
Continue Working on: Down, Stays, Sits, Recalls, Let’s Go
This class is the prerequisite class for all other classwork at EOC, including upper level Obedience, all Rally, and all Agility. This class is also final preparation before taking the Canine Good Citizen Class.
Attention
New: Attention
Attention is one of the most important aspects of training. Its essence is forming a stronger bond with your dog so that you always have your dog's attention.
We begin by using food and toys, praise and correction. The ultimate goal is transferring the attention from the food or toy to the handler.
Competition Obedience Class Overview
Open Exercises
Open Exercises Include: Command Discrimination, Drop on Recall, Retrieve on Flat, Retrieve over High Jump, Broad Jump, Stand stay
Continue Working on: Finish, Heeling, Attention, Engagement.
For the competitive handler, this class provides a good foundation for showing in all Open based Classes: Open, Preferred Open, Graduate Novice.
Utility Exercises
Utility Exercises Include: Signal Exercise, Scent Discrimination, Directed Retrieve, Go Out, Moving Stand and Exam, Directed Jumping.
Continue Working on: Finish, Heeling, Attention, Engagement.
For the competitive handler, this class provides a good foundation for showing in Utility based Classes: Utility, Preferred Utility, and Versatility.
Pre-Competition Ready Class
For the competitive handler who is new to competition. This class will begin the transistion of the new handler to competition level training. All AKC Beginner Novice and Novice exerciese will be practiced. Heeling position will be fine tuned by introducing non-straigh line heeling into the heeling routine cu.minating in the figure eight exercise. Sit, Stand and Down will be practiced with the inclusion of stays andexams building to the level required in the novice classes. Recalls, fronts, and finishes will also be worked upon. Light pressure and distractions will be introduced to simulate the show environment.
Rally Classes
Rally Overview
AKC Rally© is a companion sport to AKC Obedience. It emphasizes teamwork between dog and handler along with performance skills similar to obedience as they complete a course of 10-20 stations designed by a rally judge. Each station has a sign that both visually and verbally describes the skill that is to be performed.
Because rally is intended to be fun and engaging for the dog and handler, the handler may talk to the dog throughout the course and give the dog multiple commands.
Our rally classes will introduce students to the rules and will provide practice opportunities for the dogs and handlers.
Agility Classes
Weave Pole BootCamp
Intense instruction using the 2x2 method of training weave poles. Beginners are welcome, also people who might need to train an additional method of weave poles. The dog must be able to keep its attention on the handler, and must have a short recall. This class will help the dog and handler team understand their jobs better and increase the speed going through the weave poles.
AKC Family Dog Titles
Canine Good Citizen
Often referred to as CGC, this was created by AKC as a temperament test. Our class is aimed at preparing Dog and handler teams for the test. Teams who pass the test are deemed "a Good Citizen". Essentially this means the dog obeys the handler, basic commands, and he has a civil temperament.
There are several levels of CGC Titles: CGC, Community Canine, and Urban CGC. The club holds tests at various times through the year.
Trick Dog
AKC Trick Dog training is a great way to have fun working with your dog and growing your working relationship. Each level of Trick Dog requires an increasing number and difficulty in the tricks needing to be performed.
There are several levels of Trick Titles: Novice, Internediate, Advanced, Performer, Elite Performer. The club holds tests at various times through the year.