Gem City Dog Obedience Club

Dayton, Ohio

Training and titles, one wagging tail at a time.

Classes and events for every dog and every handler: from couch potatoes and counter surfers to title-winners and champions.

A member-run, nonprofit club training Dayton-area dogs since 1967.

Upcoming Event

Barn Hunt Trial

November 21, 2026 – November 22, 2026 · 8am-6pm · 542 Valleycrest Dr

Classes

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Advanced Beginners Obedience

Advanced Beginner Opens Mon Dec 7, 9:00am

Master polite leash manners and prepare to earn your Canine Good Citizen title. Complete Beginner Obedience first, or get permission…

Mon 8:00pm Tues 6:45pm Thurs 9:15am

Agility Classes

Agility Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

All Agility classes register by mail only. Visit the All Classes page to find the downloadable PDF form for registering…

AKC Rally Obedience

Rally & Obedience Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

Master the precision and teamwork required for AKC Rally Obedience from Novice/Intermediate through Advanced/Excellent levels.

All Levels Mon 6:00pm Novice/Intermediate Thurs 11:45AM Excellent/Master Thurs 1:00pm

Barn Hunt

Scent Sports Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

Tap into your dog's natural hunting instincts in a fun, supportive environment whether you're new to Barn Hunt or working…

All Levels Fri 10:00am All Levels Tues 9:00am All Levels Fri 11:30am All Levels Mon 7:30pm All Levels Tues 4:30pm Senior/Master Weds 7:00pm

Beginner Obedience

Beginner Obedience Opens Mon Dec 7, 9:00am

Learn foundational obedience and loose leash walking using positive training methods that work.

Tues 8:00pm Thurs 10:30am Thurs 7:45pm

Competition Obedience

Competition Obedience Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

Learn the handler and dog skills needed to compete in AKC and UKC Beginner Novice and Novice level competitions.

Grad Novice/Open Weds 6:30pm Novice/Beginner Novice Weds 7:30pm

Disc Dog: Games

Disc Dog Not offered this time

Master competitive disc dog games from UpDog, Discdogathon, and Worldwide Toss & Fetch—perfect for handlers and dogs ready to compete.

Disc Dog: Intro

Disc Dog Not offered this time

Learn to work as a team with your dog while mastering disc skills, from tracking and catching to competing or…

Freestyle

Freestyle Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

Learn Dog Dancing from beginner moves through competition-ready routines and strengthen your bond through creative choreography with your dog.

Intermediate Mon 6:45pm

Happy Ratters Classes

Scent Sports Not offered this time

Challenge your dog's scent detection skills in an urban environment where they'll search for rats hidden among cardboard boxes, bags,…

Puppy Advanced Obedience

Puppy Advanced Opens Mon Dec 7, 9:00am

Continue your 5-10 month old puppy's training journey with more advanced obedience skills and hands-on practice.

Weds 5:15pm Thurs 11:45am

Puppy Obedience

Puppy Opens Mon Dec 7, 9:00am

Build your 3-6 month old puppy's confidence with early socialization and fun intro to training during this critical developmental stage.

Tues 6:30pm Thurs 10:30am Tues 10:30am

Trick Dog

Trick Dog Not offered this time

Learn fun and creative tricks while strengthening your bond with your dog and building their confidence. Beginner Obedience or equivalent…

WCRL FLASH Rally

Rally Rally & Obedience Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

This Advanced FLASH class is designed for dog and handler teams who wish to explore the Level 2 and 3…

Level 2/3 Thurs 6:30pm

WCRL Rally

Rally & Obedience Opens Tue Dec 8, 9:00am

Learn World Cynosport Rally from foundation skills through advanced competition levels in a fun, team-focused environment

Beginner Thurs 5:15pm

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