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Welcome to Phoenix Field & Obedience Club

Phoenix Field & Obedience Club is the oldest and largest not-for-profit dog obedience training club in the Phoenix metro area. One of our main activities is conducting low cost dog training classes for the general public. We also hold AKC Obedience and Rally trials and matches every year. PFOC welcomes new members who are interested in dog training and helping with club objectives to benefit local dog owners.

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SERVICES

Transform the Way You Connect with Your Pet

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Puppy
Training

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Obedience Training

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Behavior Modification

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Trick
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Advanced Training

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Classes

The next 6-week training session will start September 21st at Encanto Park

Training Class Information

PFOC conducts 6-week dog training classes on Monday evenings from September through April. Classes are held outdoors at a Phoenix city park. We offer Obedience classes that range from Kindergarten Puppy Training through Utility show training. We also offer classes in Rally and Conformation.The cost of a 6-week session is $60 except Open and Utility ring procedure which will be $40. You must be at least 16 years of age to register for a class.

Online Registration Form

Mail-in Registration Form

General Training Rules

Classes
Offered

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Basic Beginning

You will learn to teach your dog to sit, down, stay, heel, come and leave it. The main focus is to have a well-behaved family pet.

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Kindergarten Puppy Training

This class is for puppies up to 4 months old (the puppy must have had 2 puppy shots). The class includes introduction to basic commands such as heel, sit, down and stay. It also teaches basic maintenance skills such as grooming, teeth brushing and toenail cutting. PFOC is offering training in the American Kennel Club's STAR Puppy Program which emphasizes Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsible ownership.

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Age Groups:

Puppy Beginning for puppies 5 to 6 months of age.
Young Beginning for puppies 7 to 10 months of age.
Adult Beginning for dogs over 10 months of age.

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Advanced Beginning

This class follows Basic Beginning. New exercises introduce you to the beginning level of obedience competition.

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Pre-Novice

This class emphasizes fine-tuning basic obedience exercises that will be encountered in obedience competition.

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Open Ring Procedure

Ring procedure is offered for dogs who have earned at least 2 Novice obedience legs. The purpose is to prepare dogs and handlers for showing in the Open class. Only club members are eligible to participate.

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Novice

This class is for handlers making final preparations for showing in the Novice obedience class. Approval is necessary to enroll.

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Utility Ring Procedure

Ring procedure is offered for dogs who have earned at least 2 Open obedience legs. The purpose is to prepare dogs and handlers for showing in the Utility class. Only club members are eligible to participate.

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Rally

This class prepares dogs and handlers to enter AKC Rally trials.

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Conformation Show Training

This class prepares handlers to show their dog in conformation classes at dog shows.

Class Times

Puppy Kindergarten: 7 pm

Puppy Beginning: 7 pm

Young Beginning: 7 pm

Adult Beginning: 7 pm & 8:15 pm

Advanced Beginning: 7 pm

Pre-Novice: 7 pm and 8:15 pm
Novice: 7 pm and 8:15 pm

Utility & Open Ring Procedure: 7 pm

Rally: 8:15 pm

Conformation Show Training: 7 pm

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Everything You Need to Know

PFOC classes will show you how to use patience and correct techniques to communicate with your dog. In our beginning classes, we teach basic control exercises to prepare your dog for successful completion of AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. In our obedience show classes, the emphasis is on preparing you and your dog for competition at Obedience trials. You can also choose to prepare for Rally or Conformation competition. Our instructors are experienced at training their own dogs and are dedicated to helping other dog owners enhance the relationship with their dog. Both purebred and All American dog breeds are welcome in PFOC classes. Phoenix Field & Obedience Club reserves the right to refuse admission to PFOC classes at the discretion of the Training Director.

You can sign up for classes online or register for classes by mailing a completed registration form, along with a check made payable to PFOC, to Training Director Marilyn Bennett at 7148 W. Caribbean Lane, Peoria, AZ 85381. The registration form can be downloaded from this website. You can also call Marilyn at 623-979-6831. You need to register for a class at least one week before classes begin. If you want to register less than a week before a class, please call Training Director Marilyn Bennett at 623-979-6831. Refunds will only be given at the discretion of the Training Director.

Get in touch

Location

Encanto Park, Pheonix

12th Avenue & W. Encanto Blvd.

Contact info

Contact: 623-979-6831

Email: pfoctrainingline@gmail.com

PFOC Membership

Membership in Phoenix Field & Obedience Club is open to anyone in good standingwith the American Kennel Club. If you are interested in membership, please contact the Membership Chairman, Clemence Newcomb, at woilay317@gmail.com or call her at 602-265-2519. You can also download an application from this website. Attendance at PFOC classes is encouraged before submission of a membership application but is notrequired.

Membership Renewal form

New Membership Application

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