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Think your dog is an A+ student? Are your friends and family jealous with how well you’ve trained your dog? Then you might want to take things to a new level by participating in Obedience competitions (known as “trials”).
Developed in the 1930s, Obedience is one of the AKC’s oldest sporting events, and it’s open to all dogs. From walking on- and off-leash to retrieving and jumping, or demonstrating your dog’s ability to stay, Obedience trials feature dogs that are well-behaved at home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. It is essential that the obedience dog demonstrates willingness and enjoyment while it is working with the handler.
Whether or not you want to compete, every dog owner should consider some form of obedience training. It’s the best way to establish good communication skills between you and your dog – and to make sure that your dog is the most well-behaved one in your neighborhood!
Youngstown All Breed Training Club offers obedience classes, run-thrus and trials at their building. For Obedience classes - Email Registrar@yabtc.com.
Want to learn more about the sport of AKC Obedience in general? Click here.

Prerequisite: Puppies must be between the age of 10 and 32 weeks on the first day of class to begin this basic obedience class.
Introduces puppies to basic obedience and socialization skills. Puppies should wear a buckle or snap collar to class.
Prerequisite: Dog is over 7 months old or has completed Puppy class.
The eight-week course will consist of one-hour sessions each week, during which time the handler and dog will be taught basic obedience commands.
Training collars & leads are included in the class free of charge for non-member students. YABTC members may purchase these items for a nominal fee.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginner 1 obedience course
The focus of Beginner 2 is geared towards enhancing the basic & household obedience skills taught in Beginner 1. The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is given the last day of class and is included in the class fee.
These are competition level classes and are held every week at the time and day specified. These classes are free for YABTC members. They are sold in 8 week increments to non-members. Classes are canceled when there is a conflict with a trial held in the YABTC building, inclement weather, holidays, and the last 3 weeks of December.
Utility - Tues @ 5:00pm
Novice - Tues @ 6:00pm
Beginner Novice - Wed @ 6:00pm
Grad Novice - Wed @ 7:00pm
Open - Wed @ 6:00pm

2nd week - Beg Novice/Novice
3rd week - Open
4th week - Utility
5th week - special run thrus will be announced
The free ring is a MEMBERS ONLY training area. YABTC members are permitted to use the free ring to train in 15 min increments. Sign ups are at the free ring gate.
Tuesdays free ring available from 6:00pm- end of obedience run-thrus
Wednesdays free ring is available 8:00am-5:00pm
Other YABTC 2026 trial premiums will be posted as we get closer to the trial date - please check back!
SAVE THE DATE For YABTC Obedience and Rally Trials 2026
April 2-4, 2026
October 23-25, 2026
December 12-13, 2026 - RALLY ONLY TRIALS
Did you know? You can also visit the AKC Event Calendar for other AKC Obedience Trials and premiums.
Files coming soon.
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