Join our New Agility Unleashed class starting June 8th! Develop (or strengthen!) your dog's ability to work with you off-leash, even around distractions, in preparation for the fun sport of agility! This class will focus heavily on recalls away from, and stays around, distractions; introduce 2-on/2-off contacts and weave poles; and start several of the "groundwork" skills necessary when navigating an agility course. Successful completion of this class is required before joi

Join us for an evening of AKC Trick Dog Testing! When/Where: Friday, May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Canoga Park Lutheran Church. Tricks are fun to train, and a great way to show off your dog's skills! Now, they can even build your dog's resume with the recently launched AKC Trick Dog Titling Program! To test for a title, familiarize yourself with the requirements, and print the appropriate checklist, highlighting which tricks you'll be performing. (One level per dog, please.)

VHOC Members and Friends, We are very pleased to announce a new K9 Nose Work Class on Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at a private residence in Rancho Cascades (Sylmar North) beginning May 16, 2017. Cost for the 6-week session is $150, payable to VHOC on the first night of class This "Drive Building" class is for all levels of nose work teams and will focus on building the dog's drive, problem solving ability, motivation and confidence. It is perfect for dogs brand new to the sport or vet

VHOC Members and Friends, Registration is open for VHOC's new Novice Obedience Class with renowned obedience competitor, Flo Walberg as instructor. The class will be held at VHOC's training site--Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Avenue, Canoga Park on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This is an 8-week class covering rules and tips for the Novice class, on leash heeling, attention, footwork, stand for exam, recall and group exercise. Cost for the 8-week session is $130 to VHOC m