Session 1 Registration Now Open
Our Classes
All of Our Classes have certain prerequisites in order to attend classes.
Our Agility classes require that you and your dog first enroll in our Agility Foundation class.
For the majority of all other classes that IPOC offers, we require that you and your dog attend one of our Basic Obedience classes.
We invite you to check out our beginning and more advanced classes for:
-
Obedience
-
Rally
-
Scent Work
-
Tricks
-
Urban Dog
-
Service Dog
If you are interested in any of the classes that we offer, you can find detailed information within the various links provided on this website.
2026 Training Session Start and Stop Dates
Session Number | First Class | Last Class | Testing Dates: CGC - Tricks | Testing Dates: CGCU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Jan 05, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 | 25-Feb-26 | 28-Feb-26 |
2 | Mar 02, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | 22-Apr-26 | 25-Apr-26 |
3 | Apr 27, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | 17-Jun-26 | |
4 | Jun 22, 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 | 12-Aug-26
| |
5 | Aug 17, 2026 | Oct 01, 2026 | 7-Oct-26 | |
6 | Oct 12, 2026 | Dec 05, 2026 | 9-Dec-26 | 12-Dec-26 |
Session 3*- May 25 make up classes will be held June 15th
Session 4*- Sept 7th make up classes will be held Oct 5th
* Monday Agility will have only 6 classes
Session 6 - No Classes scheduled the week of Thanksgiving
Ready to get started?
If you already know which class you want and when your desired class begins (see above), fill out and submit a Class Registration form. Class Registration for Members only here.
If you're not sure yet, that's ok. Check out the class listings below and follow links to even more detailed information about each class.
If you still need assistance, we're here to help!
Just shoot us an email to ipoc.classes@gmail.com.
Our Classes
Early Learning
Start out with a Strong Foundation
Get ready to kick off an amazing journey with your puppy!
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is here to equip you with all the essential knowledge for a fantastic start together.
Offering your dog constructive experiences with varying situations to foster a confident and well-adjusted dog, prepared to navigate challenges that life may present.
Be it simple commands like sit, down, stay, and come, or teaching them to walk nicely on a leash and be relaxed around new people.
Obedience training is a must for every pup.
Teaching you to train your dog the foundation skills needed to maneuver safely and successfully in urban locations while gaining control and confidence.
Show what you know
Earning your First AKC Titles
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® TEST
Show your knowledge;
✰ Socialization
✰ Training
✰ Activity
✰ Responsibility
Passing The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) shows you have trained your dog to become a polite member of society.
A step beyond the basic CGC test is the AKC Urban CGC title, which tests your CGC skills in an active city or town setting.
There are 10-steps to the test that your dog must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title
Earn your The AKC Trick Dog Title by performing 10 skills from the Novice list.
Or, if your dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title.
Taking the Next Steps
Continuing your Training Journey
Preparing for Obedience Trials
Ideal for those ready to progress beyond the basics, Advanced Basic is the perfect next step in your training journey with your pup.
Beginner Novice emphasizes the basics of every Novice exercise. Handler teams will learn and practice all AKC Novice trial components.
In the Competitive Novice class, you will learn, practice, and refine the AKC Novice exercises. Special emphasis will be placed on attention, footwork, and handling skills.
Take your Obedience Training to the
Next Level
Class specifically designed to train your dog to dismiss distractions when in the ring and pay attention to YOU.
For dogs who have completed their Novice Title (CD)who plan to compete in the Open Obedience ring
This class will polish and proof the skills necessary to be successful in the Open Class at an Obedience trial.
Polishing and Proofing
Upper Level Obedience Training
Full run throughs for dogs and handlers preparing to compete for AKC's Utility title
For dogs and handlers who are preparing to compete for the AKC's UDX title
Additional Companion Sports
Get ready for an exciting and fulfilling experience. Whether you're looking to enjoy some fun exercise with your dog or aiming to take it a step further by participating in an Agility competition.
Rally is an exciting team sport. You and your dog will confidently navigate a course with signs, showcasing essential skills like sitting or lying down while demonstrating perfect teamwork!
Performance Sports
The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game
Show Sport
The Conformation class is a run through that simulates a show, You will work your dog with an instructor/judge to learn to show in conformation.
Additional Classes Available
Tricks training is a great way to have fun and build a stronger relationship with your canine friend as well as earning AKC Trick Dog titles.
Work on the skills that the handler needs to train the dog so that the dog's behaviors may mitigate the handler's disability
For dogs and handlers that meet the prerequisites, this class is offered at no charge.