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The First Dog Training Club of Northern New Jersey is a not for profit organization founded in 1935. We are one of the oldest training clubs in the United States and a member of the American Kennel Club since March 11, 1947. Every year, we host Obedience and Rally trials in March, Obedience and Rally trials in July, and Novice Obedience trials (all Novice classes) in October. We also offer AKC CGC/CGCA, Trick Dog, Fetch and Temperament tests and Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dog Tests throughout the year, as well as hosting an NACSW ORT Test and an AKC Scent Work trial. Check our Calendar of Events page for more details.

well trained dog in a stayOur members all share a common love of dogs and a desire to promote responsible dog ownership through our training classes. We offer basic training as well as advanced and competition training in the sport of Obedience, Rally, Conformation Show Handling, and K9 Nose Work.

Our instructors are all actively training and showing their dogs, and have earned a multitude of Obedience, Rally and Conformation titles as well as having achieved well behaved dogs that are wonderful companions and a pleasure to live with.

Come train with us. We offer daytime and evening dog training classes year round, in our fully matted air conditioned and heated facility in Bergen County. All breeds and mixed breeds are welcomed.

For more information, contact us.