This course builds on fundamental obedience training, with emphasis on developing those skills necessary to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC), exam. Basic behaviors including sit, down, stay, and come on command will be addressed, as well social behaviors such as accepting strangers, handling and grooming by strangers, walking through a crowd, and controlled reaction to other dogs. Upon completion of the course, dogs and handlers will be prepared to take the AKC CGC exam. BCKC members will administer the CGC exam.

This course provides an introduction to the training needed for good manners at home and in public. Appropriate to both new and experienced dog owners, this course provides the skills necessary for proper behavior in the home, and in the presence of other people and dogs. All exercises in this course will take place “on leash.” Topics include name recognition, attention, leash handling, coming when called, sit, down, stay, stand, walking, and behavior. Upon successful completion of this course, dogs and handlers will be prepared for more progressive training, including BCKC’s Fundamental Training II course

This class is for dogs who know the basics and are ready for more.

Take your dog's training to the next level. Our 7-week intermediate course builds on the foundation you've already laid — refining heeling, stays, recalls, leave-it, and polite greetings while introducing new skills like structured waiting, distraction work, and body awareness exercises.

You'll learn to read your dog more clearly, communicate more effectively, and build the kind of calm, reliable focus that holds up in the real world — not just in your living room.

Each week adds intentional challenge so your dog gains confidence alongside skill. By the end, you'll have a dog who's genuinely enjoyable to be out with, and a strong foundation for pursuing CGC certification, therapy dog work, obedience, rally, or any sport you're drawn to.

This course strengthens and builds upon foundational obedience skills learned in basic obedience and puppy classes, as well as those basic skills needed to take Rally Class or competitive obedience classes. Fundamental behaviors, including sit, down, stand, come, stay, and heel, will be proofed and perfected in this course. Social behaviors, including controlled reaction to people and other dogs and reaction to distractions, will be addressed as well. Advanced obedience skills, including recalls, long stays, finishes, spins, twists, and jumps, will be introduced.

Does your dog love to sniff everything on your walks? Put that nose to work! Scent Work is one of the fastest-growing AKC sports — and for good reason. It's fun, mentally stimulating, and open to dogs of all ages, breeds, and abilities.

In this beginner-friendly class, you and your dog will learn the foundations of AKC Scent Work, starting with teaching your dog to find and alert to a target odor (birch). You'll build confidence together through fun, reward-based exercises that tap into your dog's most powerful natural instinct.

No experience necessary — just a dog with a nose and a handler ready to have fun!

This class is a great first step toward AKC Scent Work titles and a wonderful way to strengthen the bond with your dog.