Dog Training Classes Forming

Canine Training Association will hold orientation at the Annapolis/ Anne Arundel County SPCA for their next session of 10 week Basic Obedience on March 15th at 7:00 PM. Classes are every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 PM. Classes will be held in the old SPCA Administration building at the Annapolis/Anne Arundel County SPCA at 1815 Bay Ridge Avenue between Hilltop Lane and Timber Creek Drive.

Also, Canine Training Association will hold orientation at the Association’s local training facility at the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center for the next session of 10 week Basic Obedience classes March 13th at 7:00 PM. Classes will be held in the Canine Training Association’s training building in the Davidsonville Family Recreation Center at 3789 Queen Anne Bridge Road.  Basic Obedience classes will be held at the following times: Monday nights at 7:00 PM, Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM, Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM, and Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM.

These classes are tailored to the new dog owner with a puppy or young adult dog that has had little or no training, but older dogs are welcome as well.  Upon completion of the 10 week class your dog will be able to walk on a leash without pulling, maintain a 1 minute sit-stay and a 2 minute down-stay, stand on command, come on command while on a leash, and accept a friendly stranger.

The 10 week basic classes will teach you better communication skills with your dog and teach your dog self control and how to be a terrific member of your household. After the successful completion of the 10 week class, you and your dog are ready to continue on to take the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, or continue training in AKC obedience, agility, flyball, rally, tracking and many more fun activities.

The cost is only $75.00 for a 10 week class taught by an experienced instructor. If you are interested in attending classes, please call Ken Nagler at 410-573-6556 or email him at

knagler@aol.com  to register for classes or for more information go to www.caninetrainingassociation.org. Owners will need to provide documentation of current vaccinations.

The Canine Training Association (CTA) was formed in 1950 as a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching dog owners how to train their dogs to become well-mannered members of their households and communities.  All CTA instructors have earned AKC (American Kennel Club) obedience titles on 1 or more dogs.  CTA also offers further training in more advanced levels to prepare trainers and dogs for various competitive events.

Remember a well behaved dog is a joy forever!