A well-trained dog is a happy, well-adjusted member of the family.
2026 Class Schedules are Posted!! Below!! Ready!!
Free Free Free Free Free Training Seminar
Did you get a new puppy?
Does your dog do something that drives you crazy?
Are you unsure of what to do next?
Come to our free introductory training seminar on Saturday, October 4th next date coming soon from 10am to noon. Learn about dog behavior and training. Bring your questions, as all will be answered. There will be live demonstrations to ensure understanding.
We love all of your canine partners, but this seminar is for human handlers only, unless you are specifically asked to bring your dog. Please RSVP at m.janek@aol.com to secure a spot.
This seminar is taught by Mary Janek and Bobbi Siccardi who have each trained almost every breed of dog you can imagine. They have also put countless titles on their own dogs in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Herding, Tracking, French Ring, Lure Coursing, Canine Freestyle, and Tricks.
Companion Classes
Updated 8 January: The 2026 class schedule for STAR Puppy, Basic Obedience, and Performance Fundamentals are posted below. Email Kendra to register for STAR Puppy Class or Basic Obedience Classes.
From the AKC
Mondays (6:30 – 7:30pm) <– This is a time change.
Jan 5 – Feb 9FULLMar 16 – Apr 20FULL- Jun 1 – July 6
- Aug 10 – Sep 21 (no class on Labor Day)
- Oct 19 – Nov 23
Saturdays (9 – 10am)
Jan 10 – Feb 14FULLMar 14 – Apr 18FULLJul 18 – Aug 29
From the AKC
The Basic Obedience Classes are now 8 weeks of instruction. The cost of the 8-week course is $120 for non-members.
Mondays (7:45 – 8:45pm) <– This is a time change.
Jan 5 – Feb 23FULL- Mar 16 – May 4
- Jun 1 – Jul 20
- Aug 10 – Oct 5 (no class on Labor Day)
- Oct 19 – Dec 7
Saturdays (10:30 – 11:30am)
Jan 10 – Feb 28FULLMar 14 – May 9 (no class on 25 April)FULLJul 18 – Sep 12
This class is an introduction to each of the dog sports: Obedience, Rally, Agility, and Scent Work. It is a great opportunity to explore a variety of disciplines and to discover what you and your dog find most enjoyable.
The cost of this 8-week class is $120 for non-members and $72 for members.
Wednesdays: Jan 14 – Mar 4 (6:30 – 7:30pm) CANCELLED
All dogs registering for this class need to be able to work around dogs, so they should have been through a Puppy Class or our Basic Obedience Class.
Contact Chris Ashmore-Good to register for the class.
From the AKC
More Information Coming Soon
Competition Classes
From the AKC
| Tuesdays: 6:30 – 8pm | Wednesdays: |
|---|---|
| Open/Utility – Ring 1 | 9am – Novice |
| Novice – Ring 2 | 10am – Open |
| 11am – Utility | |
| Contact Mary Janek to register. | Contact Bob Janek to register. |
From the AKC
Thursdays (NEW TIME: 7:00 to ~ 8:30pm) – all levels, 6 week classesJanuary 22 – February 26FULL- March 12 – April 16
- Practice Run Throughs on April 30th and May 7th ($5 for 5 minutes or $10 for 10 minutes for non-members, free for members)
Contact Chris Ashmore-Good to register.
Class Info From the AKC
New Scent Work Instructor: John Krasich Please contact John at jkrasich.jk@gmail.com to register for classes. An online registration will be coming soon for the Foundation Class, since it is available to all levels, but contact John until then. All Scent Work Classes are held on Wednesdays and are 8 weeks in length.Master/Detective (1 – 3pm)
Jan 14 – Mar 4FULL- Mar 11 – Apr 29
- May 6 – Jun 24
- Jul 8 – Aug 26
Foundation Class
Jan 14 – Mar 4 (4 – 5:15pm)FULLMar 11 – Apr 29 (6 – 7:15pm)FULL (WL started)- May 6 – Jun 24 (7:30 – 8:45pm)
- Jul 8 – Aug 26 (4 – 5:15pm)
Novice Class
- Mar 11 – Apr 29 (4 – 5:15pm)
- May 6 – Jun 24 (6 – 7:15pm)
- Jul 8 – Aug 26 (7:30 – 8:45pm)
Advanced/Excellent Class
- May 6 – Jun 24 (4 – 5:15pm)
- Jul 8 – Aug 26 (6 – 7:15pm)
Trials and Events
Important:
We have made the following changes to our trials for 2026.
- New dates for Scent Work Trials
- New format for Rally and Obedience Trials with an added weekend.
- April 24 – 26 (one trial each day) at MOTC Clubhouse in Muncie, IN
- Judge Nancy Watson
- We will be offering Wild Card Obedience Classes on Friday, 24 April.
- Online entries will be accepted; see page 2 of the premium.
- April 24 – 26 (one trial each day) at MOTC Clubhouse in Muncie, IN
- October 9 – 11 (one trial each day) at MOTC Clubhouse in Muncie, IN
- Judge Leslye Pinnel
- May 8 – 10 (two trials each day) at K9 Splash Zone in Brookville, OH
- May 15 – 17 (one trial each day) at MOTC Clubhouse in Muncie, IN
- Judge Teresa Czaplinski
- November 6 – 8 (one trial each day) at MOTC Clubhouse in Muncie, IN
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