Our trainers are highly certified and professional. They continue their education so they always know the best, gentlest, and fastest ways to help your dog gain amazing results.
Beginning with our puppy class, socialization is an important aspect of our training. The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is offered to "proof" your dog's socialization among dogs and people.
Year round classes of various levels of competency provide the opportunity to enter obedience and rally competitions or to simply continue adding new skills and talents for you and your canine.
If you are interested in showing your dog in the conformation ring, we offer small classes.
For sixty years the club has been a member of the American Kennel Club. We host annual trials in agility, obedience and rally, and scent work.
Bimonthly member meetings feature speakers and topics of interest to dog owners and opportunities to network.
For the past 20 years in memory of member Marilyn Runyan,the club has made an annual monetary donation to a veterinarian clinic or foundation. This year a donation of over $1000 raised from our Holiday Photos went to Dentistry for Animals. Dr. Judy Force DVM, FAVD, DAVDC and her staff will use the funds for those who cannot afford the entire cost of a treatment.
The Monterey Bay Dog Training Club is a member of the American Kennel Club. This is our 60th anniversary. We began as an Obedience and Dog training club and now offer Agility and Scent Work Trials. We have bimonthy meetings and various fund raising activities that benefit the two causes alongside this post.
2026 - 27 Scholarship Recipient of $1000 is Valeria Mercado, Class of 2029. As a first-generation veterinary student coming from a low-income background, this support feels even more meaningful. I am currently pursuing my veterinary degree with a strong interest in small animal medicine, with an emphasis in emergency and critical care. My goal is to remain committed to serving underserved communities and supporting those who experience barriers to care. I hope to provide compassionate, culturally aware services and help build more trust and access within the field. Utilizing my Spanish-speaking skills, I want to help families who need veterinary care. Looking ahead, I aspire to become both a skilled clinician and a mentor to students who come from a similar background.
