North Shore Dog Training Club

The start date for NSDTC's next training session is July 14, 2026 at The Dog Stop, 495 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL. Click on "Classes" for more information!

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Do more with your dog!

NSDTC's members have fun and excel in many performance and breed conformation events with their dogs!

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Who we are

NSDTC is the oldest AKC member obedience training club in the United States.

North Shore Dog Training Club's All Breed 85th Obedience Trial and 20th Rally Trial were held June 14, 2026 at WAG in Spring Grove, IL. It was a great day. Both trials had stupendous entries, and fun was had by all! Some great dogs and people showed off their brilliance, too. Our thanks to the judges, stewards and all volunteers!

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Classes

Whatever your interest, we've got a class for you and your dog!

Beginner / Puppy - learn the basics! Every other session will be a S.T.A.R. Puppy Class.
Rally Obedience - put those basics to work; and more! A series of stations with instructions to follow.
Novice Obedience - Ready for the obedience competition ring? You will be with help from our volunteer instructors!
Advanced - If you and your dog have substantially achieved the AKC Companion Dog (CD) title, you're ready to take on higher challenges!

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Events

Join us for fun events! NSDTC hosts an Obedience and Rally Trial every year. Lots of work, but even more fun!

Our annual Dancing with Dogs event is a blast for all who participate - and observe!

The picnic and holiday party are more fun events when our members and class participants get together.

Info and Pictures!Info and Pictures!

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Contact Us