Corvallis Area Classes

Conformation Handling Classes

Classes offered by local experienced dog show handlers. Classes meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 to 7:30 pm. at TBA

Reni Stewart is the instructor. Those new to showing as well as experienced handlers are welcome. Reni has taught handling for many years to youth and adults. She is a real educator and has extensive experience as a teacher, 4-H leader and breeder/handler of Brittany's. New people will feel comfortable and the more experienced handlers will benefit from Reni's attention to detail and gentle critique, always with specific techniques and practice for each dog and handler. Class fee is $10. Class is free to members of 4-H dog clubs.
First time participants should call Reni at 541-754-6333 to confirm class dates, location and times or for more info.

Dog Training Classes by Local Trainers

Best Friends Obedience and Agility School and Dog Day Care. Also nosework. and a variety of other classes for puppies and novices to advanced dogs. 541-754-6956, bestfriendsddc.com Brittany Obermann, Owner & Trainer and others,

Valley Wags: Individual assessments and training in your home and small group classes as well as immersive day training, exercises and enrichement services and individual training options. 541-230-7785, valleywagsdogcare@gmail.com Lisa Tedder, Owner & Trainer

Good Dog Gental Dog Training. In home training, working with dog owners for behavioral issues, those who are expecting a baby, help in choosing a dog, temperament testing and helping with end of life decisions. 541-750-4416 Irma Kapsenberg, Owner & Trainer

Wonder Dogs offering a variety of group classes, private training and behavior modification wonderdogstraining.com 541-929-3915 Jenn Michaelis, Owner & Trainer, Julie Flanery, Trainer & others. .

Related Sites

American Kennel Club
AKC is not only the registry for purebred dogs, but the governing body for conformation & obedience events as well as other performance events. Their web site is extremely informative for anyone interested in the sport of dogs.

Welcome Waggers
Welcome Waggers Therapy Dogs is a local, all volunteer, therapy dog group serving Corvallis and the surrounding areas. All of our teams are registered with the national organization Alliance of Therapy Dogs. A therapy dog's primary job is to provide the opportunity for people to have contact with a SAFE, friendly dog. A good therapy dog should enjoy the physical contact as much as the person enjoys petting them!

Heartland Humane Shelteer and Care
Heartland is an animal shelter located off of SW 3rd street in Corvallis, Oregon. They also serve as the local pound. They accept all animals needing rehoming from Benton County

Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
Onofrio is the dog show superintendent we use for our shows. You can enter any Onofrio show on-line.

Benton County Dog Control
Benton County Sheriff's Office Animal Control is committed to promoting and protecting the welfare, health, and well being of both animals and people living in our community. That is accomplished by enforcing Benton County Animal Code and the State of Oregon Animal Control Laws.