Classes for every stage
Puppy kindergarten through competition obedience, rally, agility and scent work — taught by team members using positive methods and AKC guidelines.
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Better training.
Stronger bonds.
Happier dogs.
Established in 1973, OTC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, AKC-affiliated training center.
The Team
A member-run obedience training team serving North Texas and Southern Oklahoma
Since 1973AKC-affiliated in Wichita Falls
All volunteerNo paid staff — members teach every class
Titled instructorsLead instructors have shown a dog to an AKC title
What OTC offers
AKC trials in Wichita Falls
OTC has hosted obedience and rally trials every February since 1973, and AKC Scent Work trials since 2018. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
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Therapy dogs & outreach
Registered therapy-dog teams visit schools, libraries and care facilities across the Wichita Falls area, and members support responsible dog ownership year-round.
Community workStart where your dog is
Every OTC pathway starts with manners and builds from there. Beginner Obedience is the gate to almost everything else — including agility, rally, Canine Good Citizen and therapy work.
Puppy Kindergarten
Obedience & Manners Social etiquette and first manners for young puppies, in a relaxed, encouraging class where puppies learn quickly.
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Beginner Obedience
Obedience & Manners The basic pet manners class and the gateway to everything else OTC offers — heel on leash, sit, down, stay, stand for examination and a reliable recall.
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Canine Good Citizen Class
CGC & Therapy Prep Sharpens everyday obedience skills and prepares your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test at the end of the session.
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Beginner Agility
Agility Foundation agility built on focus, motivation and body awareness — using treats and toys, before obstacles.
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Beginner Scent Work
Scent Work Turns your dog's favorite activity into a game. A terrific sport for all kinds of dogs and a good way to build confidence in a shy dog.
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Therapy Dog Preparation
CGC & Therapy Prep Prepares a dog and handler for evaluation by a recognized, registered therapy-dog organization.
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Why people train with OTC
We are a team, not a storefront. Members teach the classes, maintain the grounds and run the trials, and the standards we hold instructors to are the same ones we hold ourselves to in the ring.
Volunteer-led, since 1973
OTC has no paid employees. Every instructor and assistant is a team member and a volunteer, and OTC has been AKC-affiliated since two local clubs merged in 1973.
Instructors who have done the work
OTC guidelines require the lead instructor in each class to have trained and shown a dog to an appropriate AKC title before teaching. Most hold multiple titles on multiple dogs.
Humane, positive methods
Classes are taught using positive methods and the humane training guidelines endorsed by the American Kennel Club.
A dedicated facility
Classes are held at our own training building and three large fenced agility areas on Springlake Road, with equipment maintained to meet AKC requirements.
Responsible dog ownership
Better-trained dogs stay in their homes. Our programs aim to reduce the number of dogs surrendered or abandoned to overcrowded shelters and rescue groups.
A route into dog sports
Obedience is the cornerstone. From there members compete in obedience, rally, agility, scent work and more — and many of them will be the ones teaching your class.
Upcoming events & trials
OTC hosts AKC-sanctioned trials in Wichita Falls. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
AKC Scent Work Trials
Three days of AKC-sanctioned Scent Work. Dogs search for cotton swabs saturated with the essential oils of birch, anise, clove and cypress.
Upcoming
Scent Work
AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
OTC's annual February obedience weekend — four obedience rings and one rally ring, with teams entering from across the country.
Upcoming
Obedience and Rally
Out in the community
OTC members work across the Wichita Falls area all year: registered therapy-dog teams visiting hospice, hospitals and homes, stress-relief visits during finals weeks at Midwestern State University and Vernon College, the Be Safe Around Dogs bite-prevention program in area elementary schools, and a booth at the Wichita County Fair for AKC Responsible Dog Ownership.
We also support other animal organizations in the region with supplies, donations, building use and advice.
The Next Chapter
Coming Summer 2027
Phase 1: a covered agility complex and a better building
OTC's next chapter is under way — construction of a 26,000-square-foot covered agility complex with artificial turf, plus a 4,800-square-foot addition and renovation of the existing building. Improvements include energy-efficient HVAC systems and installation of a solar energy system.
The full vision, campus plan, capital campaign and giving information live on our separate campaign website.
- 26,000 sq ftCovered agility complex
- 4,800 sq ftBuilding addition
- HVAC & solarEfficiency upgrades
Our mission
The Obedience Training Center is dedicated to educating the public in responsible dog ownership through quality training. Our mission is to help owners develop well-trained, well-behaved dogs that respond reliably to commands and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes public safety and community well-being.
Where would you like to start?
Pick the door that fits. If none of them do, call us — a volunteer will help you work it out.
I have a new dog or puppy
Start with Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner Obedience.
I want to try a dog sport
Agility, rally and scent work all start from basic obedience.
I want to support the team
Join as a member, volunteer at a trial, or support the campaign.