Therapy Dog

Our Classes

What We Teach

Obedience

Dogs 6 months and older who have had no prior formal training. Ideal class for a newly rescued or adopted…

Agility

Students will learn basic agility foundation skills. Building teamwork and enthusiasm for the game will be emphasized.

Obedience

Students will learn basic agility foundation skills. Building teamwork and enthusiasm for the game will be emphasized.

Our Classes

What We Teach

Tracking

Dog tracking refers to a canine sport or professional skill where a dog uses its powerful sense of smell to follow a specific scent trail (usually human) left on the ground, distinguishing it from air-scenting or detection work, and it’s used in search & rescue, police work, and recreational competitions to find lost people, evidence, or just for fun.

Scentwork

Scent Work, AKA Nose Work, is a stimulating activity that engages your dog’s natural sense of smell. As a game your dog will use his nose to search for a favorite toy, food, or other item. As a competition sport, your dog will search for hides containing specific odors, such as Birch, or Cypress.

Trick Dog

TRICKS: Over 100 different tricks to learn and 5 levels in AKC Titles. Dog must have food motivation in order to succeed. A variety of tricks which will teach focus between you and your dog. Dogs will learn to reason and know that good behaviors will be rewarded.

Therapy dog class

THERAPY DOG: Class designed to teach basic criteria needed to enable you and your dog to pass a Therapy Dog exam. These exams are available through several sources and passage of such an exam is required for you and your dog to participate as a Therapy Dog team. Prerequisite: Completion of the Intermediate level class.

Registration Opens February 2, 2026 at NOON

Forest City Dog Training club has successfully trained thousands of area dogs since our club’s inception in 1968.

Facility Club Location

Mailing Address:

Forest City Dog Training Club P.O. Box 2576 Rockford, IL 61132

Facility Club Location

Address:

6203 Material Ave. Loves Park, IL 61111

For Registration Questions

Email:

gschum3225@aol.com

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815-633-2350

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