New England Dog Training Club Class Overview

Our classes cover basic obedience, good manners, responsible citizenship, attention and communication, beginning with puppy kindergarten. 

Our introductory classes are designed with the most current methods of positive dog training, with the goal of building a healthy human-canine relationship and preparing dogs for the eventual completion of the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Our trainers have experience in many aspects of animal behavior and training. 

As a club, we work together to encourage ourselves and our dogs to try new things, challenge ourselves, and be creative learning new skills, whether that be remaining calm in the presence of squirrels, carrying a dumbbell over a jump, or finding a birch scented q-tip hidden under a table.

We'd love to see you and your dog on Thursday nights at the Cambridge Friends School!

Puppy Kindergarden

Is your dog a puppy?

If your dog will be 8-20 weeks old on the first day of class, sign up for Puppy K! This 6 week class is where you will learn the basics of our Steps program as well as foundational socialization skills. Move directly from Puppy K into our STEPS program.

Steps Program

Steps is our basic obedience program for dogs older than 20 weeks.

In our program you pay for 6 or 10 classes — These classes are freely transferable between Puppy and Steps classes. If you buy 6 classes and you spend two weeks in Step 1 and three weeks in Step 2 you will have one more class to spend in Step 3!

Intro to Competition

Ready to take it to the next level?

We will guide you through the essential skills needed for Rally and/or Obedience competition.  From sits and downs to fronts, finishes, turns, and short heeling segments, we'll break it down and teach you everything you need to know using positive reinforcement. This class will build not only your pup’s   confidence,  but your confidence in stepping into the world of competition.  

 FAQs

  • NEDTC meets at the Cambridge Friends School on Cadbury Road.

    Cambridge Friends School
    5 Cadbury Rd, Cambridge, MA 02140 (not a mailing address)

  • All classes are held on Thursdays. Our earliest class begins at 6:30 PM and our latest class begins at 8:15 PM

  • Yes! There is a parking lot behind the school. The entrance to the lot is where Cadbury Road and Wood Street meet.

Come Train With Us!