Nassau Dog Training Club

08/04/2026

Next Long Island Golden Retriever Club Scent Trial: https://fb.me/e/7CFUeu7eq

08/03/2026

Congratulations to Bailey Smith who had a great weekend at the Long Island Golden Retriever Club's Scent trials this weekend. He placed 3rd and 4th in Exterior Novice and Interior Advanced, respectively, and titled in Exterior Novice, Interior Advanced, Buried Advanced and Containers Advanced. Bailey also completed his overall Novice title! Wow!🐾

07/29/2026

Nassau Dog Training Club's Obedience trial will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Get your entries in on time! The closing date is September 9.

This is a great opportunity to show off what you've learned, and figure out what needs work!

Here's the link to our premium and entry form.

If you do not think you are ready to enter, volunteer! We will appreciate the help AND it's a wonderful way to watch and learn.

07/29/2026

Suffolk Obedience Training Club's Obedience trials are on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 2026.

Our Obedience trial will be the following day, Sunday, September 27. (See the next post.)

This is a great opportunity to try to get a new Obedience title in one weekend!

Here's the link to SOTC's premium and entry form.

If you do not think you are ready to enter, volunteer. Both clubs will appreciate the help AND it's a wonderful way to watch and learn.

07/26/2026

Guidance from the AKC - Dogs in cars.

Learn how the AKC's Unattended Dogs in Vehicles Policy addresses dog safety, owner responsibility, and event standards.

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Peetie Caputo on winning select dog and best of breed at this past Brookhaven Kennel Club show! Way to go!🐾

07/04/2026

Good advice from the AKC as we celebrate today. Happy Fourth!

Keep your dog safe on the 4th of July with tips to prevent anxiety, escapes, heat risks, and food hazards during fireworks and celebrations.

05/31/2026

Congratulations to Vixen Knox who got two more QQQ at the Riverhead Kennel Club rally trial today! She was even the highest scoring herding dog. 🐾

04/23/2026

REGISTRATION! May 26, 2026, session.
Registration for the next set of beginner classes will be BY EMAIL or MAIL ONLY.
The third beginner session of the year will begin May 26.
Classes will be on Tuesday nights, starting not before 6:30pm.
Here's the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpg5Z7d-MEJTCJrNmkR8UFAOHcUGdUPh/view?usp=drivesdk
You may register by emailing the registration form and vaccine record to [email protected] or snail-mailing a completed registration form, your dog's vaccine record, and payment to Liz Shannon, Class Coordinator, 4 Seventh Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Please make your check payable to NDTC.
Your registration form must be received by May 20 to enroll in this session.
If you are a returning student, PLEASE let us know, so that we save a place for you!
Do NOT mail anything to the VFW.
Print neatly! All further communications, including sending you the class schedule, will be by email.
Class size is limited.
Stay home if you do not feel well.
All handlers must be 18 years or older. Only one handler per dog.
Call 917-836-4937 if you have questions.

04/17/2026

Go, Fetch! Get a fun title in one day. If you have any questions about Fetch, let us know.

Whether your dog is a natural retriever or just loves a good game of fetch, this is the perfect way to have fun and work toward a new AKC title.