Charles River Dog Training Club

Welcome to the Charles River Dog Training Club, a nonprofit organization in the greater Boston area, dedicated to training dogs of all breeds as companions and for obedience trial competition. Established in 1941, CRDTC is one of the oldest dog training clubs in Massachusetts. CRDTC holds AKC obedience trials and matches, and other events during the year.

Training Classes

Class Schedules

Master Class Schedule
Day-by-day for Spring 2020

Contact Us!

CRDTC Upcoming Events

Matches/Seminars/New Engl. Events & Info

Frequently Asked Questions

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please note: All CRDTC classes are suspended until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Nov 14-15, 2020: AKC obedience trials, MasterPeace Dog Trng Ctr, Franklin MA

CRDTC facebook page, www.facebook.com/CRDTC/

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Upcoming CRDTC Events

Nov 14-15, 2020: AKC obedience trials, MasterPeace Dog Trng Ctr, Franklin MA

Past CRDTC Events

CANCELLED - April 25, 2020: Informal training party for members, 10:00 AM to 2:00PM, Acton MA

March 15, 2020: two AKC Rally Trials, Franklin MA. CANCELLED due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

March 14, 2020: AKC Obed Trial, Franklin MA. CANCELLED due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Feb 17, 2020: CGC & CGCA Tests

Feb 8, 2020: Free informal training party for members, 10:00 AM to 2:00PM, Acton MA

Dec 16, 2019: CGC Test & Howl-i-day party

Dec 9, 2019: Special Obedience Workshop

Nov 18, 2019: CGC Test & Tricks Testing, UMass Field Station, Waltham MA

Nov 16 & 17, 2019: AKC Obed Trials, Franklin MA. Results: results

Summer training in the Rose Garden of the UMass Field Station on Mondays in July. more info

Aug 3, 2019: Summer Picnic

Aug 3, 2019: CGC & Tricks Testing

May 7, 2019: Tracking classes for new beginners

Apr 1, 2019: Dog First Aid. Program by Ariane Goerlich DVM, Senior Clinician, Emergency Medicine, held at Blue Pearl Vet Hospital, 180 Bear Hill Rd, Waltham, 6:00-7:30pm

March 16, 2019: AKC Obedience Trial, Franklin MA - premium list

March 17, 2019: Two AKC Rally Trials, Franklin MA - premium list

Feb 18, 2019: CGC Test, Waltham MA - flyer and registration info

Jan 7, 2019: Intro to Nosework

Dec 17, 2018: HOWL-i-DAY PARTY - join us for a free night of doggie fun!

Oct 2018: Attention Workshop

Nov 17 & 18, 2018: AKC Obedience Trials, Franklin MA premium list

Sept 10, 2018: Beginner Novice/Novice run-thrus, 6:00-7:30pm

Sept 10, 2018: Platform building workshop, 6:00-7:30pm

July 21, 2018 Summer picnic and CGC Test

June 25, 2018 End of the year training party

Feb 19, 2018: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) & CGCA Test, Trick Dog Tests (all levels), Waltham MA

March 17, 2018: AKC Obedience Trial, Franklin MA - premium list

March 18, 2018: Two AKC Rally Trials, Franklin MA- premium list

Apr 2, 2018: Rally Skills & course run-thrus

May 14, 2018: Special session of coached Beginner Novice and Novice Run-thrus

Monday, October 30, 2017 8:30-9:30 PM: CRDTC run-thrus; Beginner Novice, Novice, Open and Utility with Tracy Mulrenan. Includes group sits and downs at 8:15. Pre-registered teams have priority.

November 18 & 19, 2017: AKC obedience trials, Franklin MA - premium list

October 9, 2017: New Rally Signs & run-thrus

Sept 11, 2017: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test, Bright School, Waltham MA

Sept 11, 2017: Tricks Evaluations, Bright School, Waltham MA

May 15, 2017: Novice & Beginner Novice run-throughs

May 20, 2017: Obedience & Rally fun match with CGC Test followed by the annual Club Picnic

March 18, 2017: AKC Obedience Trial, Franklin MA - premium list
There will be grey CRDTC logo vests for sale at the March trials

March 19, 2017: Two AKC Rally Trials, Franklin MA - premium list
There will be grey CRDTC logo vests for sale; $45 cash/check

Mar 27, 2017: CRDTC play engagement class, 8:30- 9:30PM. Come and learn more fun ways to keep your dog focused on you with Tracy! Bring your crate, toys and treats. Open to all levels, No need to pre-register.

Apr 3, 2017: Rally Skills class and rally course runs 6:00-7:30PM

Feb 20, 2017: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

Jan 9, 2017: Novice & Beginner Novice run-throughs

Jan 30, 2017: Play Engagement workshop

Nov 28, 2016: Fun & Games for all levels

Nov 19, 2016: AKC Obedience Trial, Franklin MA - premium list pdf file / Word doc file

Nov 20, 2016: AKC Obedience Trial, Franklin MA - premium list pdf file / Word doc file

Oct 31, 2016 at 6pm: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

Oct 10, 2016: Introduction to AKC Beginner Novice

Sept 12, 2016: Introduction to Rally and Rally run-thrus

Sept 26, 2016: Fun & Games for all levels

Summer Training for 2016
Relaxed, informal, all-level (beyond Beginner) training sessions for members on three Mondays: July 11, July 25, and August 8th, 6:45 - 8:00PM. Held at the U Mass Field Station in Waltham.

May 21, 2016: Obedience/Rally Fun Match with CGC Test, Newton MA - flyer and entry form

April 4, 2016: Beginner Novice Workshop, 6:00-7:30 PM.

March 19, 2016: AKC Obedience Trial - premium list (pdf) / premium list (Word)

March 20, 2016: two AKC Rally Trials - premium list (pdf) / premium list (Word)

Feb 15, 2016: Introduction to Rally class

Feb 22, 2016: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test

Archived Events

All CRDTC classes are suspended until further notice due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

Puppy Classes

Foundation Skills

CGC Skills Course

Novice Skills course

Special Events:
Nov 14-15, 2020: AKC obedience trials

Master schedule:
Spring 2020

Web Master crdtc@yahoo.com

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