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Who We Are
The Milwaukee Dog Training Club, located at 4375 N. Humboldt Blvd. (behind the location of the old Wisconsin Humane Society) was founded in 1929. In 2005 we opened our new, indoor location at 333 N. 25th St. Today we lay claim to being the oldest dog training club in the Midwest. We offer classes in obedience, agility, flyball, tracking and are involved in many other fun events & activities. Obedience training is on Sunday mornings year-round, and either Wednesday evenings (summer) or Tuesday evenings (winter) depending on the season. Visitors are welcome at all of our training sessions.

Our Approach
We are a not-for-profit hobby club with a group of experienced and knowledgeable dog enthusiasts serving as instructors. We are licensed by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and our training program is based on the AKC trial rules and regulations. This type of program not only permits you to enter American Kennel Club competitions (if you so desire), but also develops a well-mannered dog for everyday urban living.

The MDTC prides itself in promoting responsible dog ownership and care by offering the Milwaukee community low-cost, much needed dog obedience classes. Membership is open to adults 16 and over, accepting both purebred and mixed breed dogs ages 6 months and older. Find out how to sign up for classes and join our club!

  Recent HEELDOWN Winners

December   TBA
Nov.   Marilyn Pietrzak & Snowey
Oct   Astrid Corelli & Sunney
September   Jean & Moose
  SUPER HEELDOWN Winners

2008 - Melissa Cole & Axle
2007 - Fred Kauer & Finney
2006 - Fred Kauer & Finney
 
What's a Heeldown?!
The heeldown is a monthly obedience event sponsored by the Club. It is a fun and friendly way to assess how well your dog is doing. It is open to ALL members, regardless of the level of your dog.
 
What's a Super Heeldown?!
Our "Super Heeldown" is the heeldown of all heeldowns! Held only once a year, each winner from the past year's monthly heeldowns compete for some serious bragging rights!
View the list of heeldown winners from July 2002 to the present.
Officers
Director of Training
Fred Kauer
Assistant Training Directors
Mari Pavleje      Dona Barsul
Rick Sasek
President
Mari Pavleje
Vice President
Mike Brauch
Secretary
Dona Barsul
Treasurer
Sue Steinbach
Obedience Class Instructors
Puppy Class
Deb Jumes
Linda Roman
Basic
Mari Pavleje
Jackie Degenhardt
Jean Rutter-Smith
Beginners
Sue Bronson
Rick Siefert
Chuck Janusz
Beginning Novice
Mr. Bob Lehner
Bruce Meier
Karen Brauch
  Advanced Novice
Sue Johansen
Mark Anderson
Melissa Cole
Deb Jumes
Open
Fred Kauer
Kathleen McNerney
Utility
Fred Kauer
Karen Felle
Scent Hurdles
B.J. Parrott

Tracking
Dorothy Schmidt
Instructors - Agility, Flyball, Tracking, etc.
Agility
Susan Johansen     Sue Steinbach
Jennifer Smith     Fawn Richards
Gail Wegner      Kira Haslam
Diane Howland     
  Flyball
Karen Michalski
Sarah Willems
Mari Pavleje
Club Communication

FOR ALL MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT
Tracy McCarthy

MDTC WEBMASTER
John Pittman

Web Designer
Kimberly Follett
Web Assistants
Kimberly Follett
Jennifer Smith
Newsletter
Sue Johansen
Photographer
Deb Jumes
 

BowWOW! How does one pronounce Vizsla?
This article from jsonline.com tackles the difficult task of correctly pronouncing some breeds of dogs.

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Things I Must Remember as a Dog...
Read a list of doggy rules you wish your dog would obey!
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If I Did Not Have Dogs...
Do you have multiple dogs? If so, you'll identify with this comical outlook on life without dogs.
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Doggy Dictionary
This comical dictionary is written from a dog's point of view.
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15 Things that Bug Dogs
There isn’t much out there that bugs a dog. But there are times when things can get under the skin of even the “coolest” dogs. Here are some of their top pet peeves in dogs … from the mouths of dogs themselves.
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Top 10 Dog Peeves About Our Humans
Ever think about the things YOU do that annoy your DOG?!
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Think you look like your dog? Take a look at some winners' photos from the Cesar "I Look Like My Dog" contest!
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Plenty of room available

 

Our Puppy Class is a fun way to bond with your new pup while teaching it basic household manners and socialization skills.
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Our next puppy class starts on MONDAY, August 3, 2009!
For more information or to sign up online, click here. Hurry! Spaces are limited, and fill up quickly.

Flyball's great active fun for your dog!
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Our next Flyball class starts on Tuesday, June 9th, 2009!
  Try outs are June 2, 2009 click here for details.


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Bits & Pieces

Here is a very good overall dog training related article from PetPlace.com called 12 General Rules for Training Dogs

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