The City of Ferguson offers a variety of dog obedience classes for all ages and skill levels of your pet.  For more information on these or future classes please see our current brochure.

Instructors/Location

Our instructors feel strongly that training your dog will strengthen the bond between you, and help make your dog an upstanding animal in the community.

Audrey Edwards has been teaching dog obedience for twenty five years and has been with Ferguson since 1990. Audrey is a member of the North County Obedience Training Club and the Owner Handler’s Club. She is also the President of the Mixed Breed Dogs Club.

Kathy Schreck has taught five plus years of dog obedience classes and has assisted Audrey Edwards for over two years. She has won eight titles by showing her mixed breed dogs.

All classes are held at the remodeled JW Annex, which is located in the January Wabash Memorial Park behind the Bandshell and next to the playground.

Get your puppy off on the right paw with classes that encourage good behavior while helping you establish a strong bond with your new arrival. This class is for puppies six weeks to five months old and 45 pounds or less. Key topics include: introduction to simple cues (sit, come, and stay); basic manners; socialization with people and other dogs; and tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition. Owners will need to bring records of dog’s shots which include rabies, DHPP, and bordetella (kennel cough). Don’t forget to bring soft doggie treats and a leash to each class.  Instructor: Audrey Edwards. No class Nov 26 

Friday
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Oct. 22 - Dec. 17
8 weeks
$49 Residents; $54 Non-Residents

For more information or to sign up contact Ferguson Parks & Recreation Office.

Covers commands such as heel, sit, down, stay, and come.  Introduction to agility and socialization with other dogs and people. Open to mixed or pure bred dogs five months and up. Owners will need to bring records of dog’s up-to-date shot records which include rabies, DHPP, and bordetella (kennel cough). Don’t forget to bring soft doggie treats and leash to each class.  Instructors: Audrey Edwards and Kathy Schreck.

Wednesday                    Thursday
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.           6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Oct. 20 - Dec. 15        Sept. 9 - Oct. 28

8 weeks
$49 Residents; $54 Non-Residents

This class expands on all beginner level instruction with  further development for your dog to learn behaviors involving distance, duration and distractions. Also learn rally, competition obedience, and “off lead” training. Dogs and owners will be introduced to multiple levels of training. Owners will need to bring up-to-date shot records: rabies, DHPP, and bordetella (kennel cough).  Don’t forget to bring soft doggie treats and leash to each class.  Maximum class size 8.  Instructor: Kathy Schreck.

Thursday
8:00 - 9:15 p.m.
Sept. 9 - Oct. 28
8 weeks
$49 Resident; $54 Non-Residents


For more information or to sign up contact Ferguson Parks & Recreation Office.

Dogs if any age that are less than 15 pounds.  No large dogs to intimidate and some useful hints for training a small dog.  Small dogs can present different problems with training.  Most have Napoleon Complex and some are fearful.  We will help all of them learn to be easier to live with.  Instructor: Audrey Edwards

Wednesdays
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Oct. 20 - Dec. 15
8 Weeks
$49 Residents; $54 Non-Residents

Open to all dogs that have completed at least beginner training. You will be able to prepare your dog for therapy visits to schools, nursing homes and even hospitals. The CGC test and TDI evaluation will be given during the class to those that want to try for certification. The instructor will have a qualified evaluator come in (there is a small additional cost to have the evaluator come for the test and certification as he/she does not work for Ferguson. It will cover paperwork involved and transportation cost) for the testing. CGC during week 3 or 4 and TDI at graduation. Even if you don't plan to do therapy visits the training will help you have more control over your dogs  behavior and socialization to things around him or her. Instructor: Audrey Edwards.

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Open to dogs that have completed a beginner or advanced class. You and your dog will learn how to interpret and execute signs in the newest dog show venue. Fun even if you don't intend to compete.

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Prefer CGC or TDI certified dogs that have also completed a beginner or advanced class. We will learn tricks to use for a “drill team” and for therapy visits. No Class Nov. 26

Fridays
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Oct. 22 - Dec. 17
6 weeks
$39 Residents; $44 Non-Residents