Dog City Training Center

1700 Surveyor Blvd, #114
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 418-6434
www.dogcitytrainingcenter.com

There's an old saying that says, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." Well, the team at Dog City Training Center will surely disagree. From Puppy Headstart classes for the new addition to your family to Master's Agility for dogs who are fine-tuning their speed and proficiency to Hollywood Dog classes for those canines who want to break into "the biz," Dog City Training Center has a class for any dog at any training level. The staff practices positive reinforcement only, so you can be sure your pup will be treated with the utmost care and respect that he or she deserves.

Dog City Training Center (DCTC) is located in Carrollton, just north of Belt Line Road in Addison. The 7,000 square foot facility has areas for agility training, classroom instruction, and orientation sessions. DCTC can be rented out to the public for events like seminars, doggie birthday parties or play dates, or Meetup events and guests have access to bathroom facilities and a break room if needed. The facility also has a video setup that allows students to tape their classes for playback at a later time or to allow clients to show presentations during an event or seminar.

Dog City Training Center has an incredible team of trainers and pet care professionals. Paula Weir, owner of PAWS UP Dog Training, is the lead instructor at DCTC. The six other trainers are skilled in agility training and teach basic and advanced obedience classes as well. The team also includes Traci Murdock, who teaches Hollywood Dog classes, and Scott Harness, who provides Canine Massage and Acupressure for DCTC students. A current class schedule is available on the DCTC website, and there are at least twenty types of classes to choose from. Since some of the training is advanced agility, flyball, or other performance-based skills, check the class description for any necessary prerequisites. Many of the trainers also offer private instruction as well, both at the DCTC and in-home. (Contact the trainer directly to schedule those appointments.)

On my visit, I was lucky enough to observe an Agility Fun Match, where dogs and their handlers could purchase "runs" on a practice agility course. These talented dogs jumped over bars, ran through tunnels, weaved in and out of poles, carefully walked up and down A-frame obstacles and balance blanks - all within 90 seconds! Since this was not an actual competition, novices and experienced dogs and handlers could practice and perfect their speed and precision on a competition-level course provided by Dog City Training Center. I asked Paula about the types of dogs who would be good candidates for agility, and she said that agility is beneficial for almost any dog because it improves the relationship between a dog and its owner, and can help shy dogs gain confidence. The key is making it fun for the dog so that the training becomes its own reward.

Classes are offered at Dog City Training Center both during the week and on weekends, and day classes are now available too. For more information about DCTC, the trainers, or the classes, please visit their website at www.dogcitytrainingcenter.com or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it You can also get updates on their Facebook Fan Page. Better yet, stop by the facility and take a look for yourself. Maybe your dog will be the next agility superstar!