Bloomington Obedience Training Club

At Bloomington Obedience Training Club (BOTC), we are dedicated to helping dog owners and handlers achieve their goals in dog training. With a rich history dating back to 1956, our club has evolved from a small group of dog enthusiasts sharing knowledge to a thriving organization offering a wide range of training classes and activities. Our mission is to promote positive motivational training methods, foster a strong bond between dogs and their handlers, and provide a supportive community for dog owners and handlers to come together and share their passion for dog training.

Our Services

BOTC offers a variety of training classes and activities, catering to dog owners and handlers of all levels and goals. Our classes include:

Obedience

• Puppy Skills I: A six-week class for puppies 7-16 weeks old, focusing on socialization, basic commands, and addressing common puppy challenges.
• Puppy Skills II: A six-week class for puppies 16-24 weeks old, building on the foundations established in Puppy Skills I.
• Beginner Obedience I: An eight-week course teaching basic obedience exercises, such as sit, down, stay, and come, using positive reinforcement techniques.
• Beginner Obedience II: An eight-week course reinforcing and building upon skills developed in the Beginner Obedience I class.
• Novice and UDX (Open & Utility) drop-in classes: Ongoing sessions for those seeking to show their dogs or engaging in more advanced activities.

Agility

• Several levels of agility classes, including Foundations, beginners, and intermediate levels.

Rally

• Rally classes at all levels, as well as drop-in classes for all levels.

Conformation

• Conformation Classes, also known as "Run Thrus, " providing a non-stressful environment to practice showing your dog.

Trick Dog

• A fun and engaging class teaching dogs to perform tricks, impressing family and friends.

Flyball

• A competitive Flyball team practicing almost every week, with occasional Flyball Foundations classes.

Therapy Dog

• Therapy Dog and refresher Therapy Dog classes.

Our History and Mission

BOTC was formed in 1956 by a group of dog enthusiasts who wanted to share their knowledge by offering dog-training lessons to the public. Starting with Obedience classes, the club has grown to provide Agility, Conformation, Therapy Dog, Trick Dog, CGC, and Flyball classes. With the approval of the American Kennel Club (AKC) in the mid-1960s, BOTC began its long-standing tradition of hosting an annual AKC Obedience & Rally show. In recent years, we have added an additional AKC Obedience & Rally show held annually in the spring. We also host a spring and fall Agility trial.

Our Goals

BOTC strives to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for dog owners and handlers to learn, grow, and have fun. We aim to promote positive motivational training methods, foster a strong bond between dogs and their handlers, and provide a platform for dog owners and handlers to come together and share their passion for dog training.

Join Us

We invite you to explore our website, discover our services, and join our community of dog enthusiasts. With our experienced instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and vast range of classes and activities, we are confident that you will find a home at Bloomington Obedience Training Club.