Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Dog Training Services in White Plains, NY
Port Chester Obedience Training Club (PCOTC) has been dedicated to fostering harmonious relationships between dogs and their handlers since 1940. Our volunteer-run organization offers comprehensive training programs designed to develop well-behaved family pets and competitive champions. With expertise in agility, obedience, rally, and nose work, we provide structured classes for dogs of all ages and skill levels. Our facility in White Plains, NY, features a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment tailored to maximize learning and safety. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined experience in canine behavior and training methodologies.We emphasize positive reinforcement techniques to build confidence, enhance communication, and address behavioral challenges. As an AKC Member Club, we uphold rigorous standards in competitive dog sports while prioritizing community engagement and education. Our programs cater to both casual pet owners and serious competitors, ensuring every participant gains valuable skills. We maintain transparency in operations, with clear policies on fees, refunds, and safety protocols. For over 80 years, our commitment to excellence has made us a trusted resource for dog training in the region.
Services
Agility Training
Obedience Classes
Rally Obedience
Nose Work
Family Manners
Canine Good Citizen
Therapy Dog Training
Specialty Classes
Competitive Training
Private Lessons
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of combined instructor experience in canine training and competition.
- Our climate-controlled facility accommodates year-round training in White Plains, NY.
- We provide specialized programs for competitive dog sports including agility and rally.
- Our certified instructors use science-based, positive reinforcement training methods.
- We maintain an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio for personalized instruction.
Associations and certifications
- American Kennel Club (AKC)
Services
Agility Training
Our agility program develops teamwork through obstacle courses featuring jumps, weave poles, and contact equipment. Handlers learn body language cues while dogs build physical coordination and mental focus. Classes progress from foundation skills to master-level competition preparation.
Obedience Classes
Structured obedience training teaches essential commands like sit, stay, and recall while strengthening handler-dog communication. Programs prepare teams for AKC competition through heeling, retrieves, and scent discrimination exercises at multiple difficulty levels.
Rally Obedience
Rally combines obedience exercises with agility-style courses using numbered signs. This sport builds foundational skills for competition while allowing handlers to verbally encourage their dogs throughout the course.
Nose Work
K9 Nose Work classes develop dogs' natural scenting abilities through target odor detection games. Programs progress from basic scent discrimination to advanced search scenarios mirroring professional detection work environments.
Family Manners
Our Family Manners program focuses on household obedience and socialization for puppies and adult dogs. Classes address common behavioral issues while introducing foundational skills for both casual pet owners and competition teams.
People
Cindy Rubin
Agility Instructor
Certified instructor with 40+ years of experience training championship dogs. Specializes in adapting methods to individual dog-handler teams using positive reinforcement techniques.
Nancy Field
Obedience Instructor
CPDT-certified trainer with expertise in force-free methods. Offers private sessions and group classes while competing in obedience and rally with her Labrador Retriever.
Jamie McKay
Rally Instructor
CPDT-KSA certified trainer specializing in shy dog rehabilitation. Co-owns McKay9 Dog Training LLC and has earned titles in multiple canine sports disciplines.
Jessica Dinowitz
Nose Work Instructor
Certified Nose Work specialist with experience in competitive sports. Owns North Star Canine Training and focuses on positive reinforcement for reactive and shy dogs.
Ritsa Galitsis
Family Manners Instructor
CPDT-KA certified trainer using positive reinforcement methods. Specializes in puppy training and canine good citizen preparation with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Questions
What types of dog training classes do you offer?
We offer agility, obedience, rally, nose work, family manners, and specialty classes for all skill levels.
Are your instructors certified professionals?
Yes, our team includes Certified Professional Dog Trainers and AKC evaluators with decades of experience.
Is your facility accessible year-round?
Our White Plains location features climate-controlled training spaces available in all seasons.
Do you require prior training experience for enrollment?
No, our programs accommodate both novice pet owners and experienced competitors.
What safety measures do you implement during training?
We maintain a smoke-free environment and use positive reinforcement methods to ensure safe learning.
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