The Hartford Obedience Training Club - AKC & UKC Obedience Training in Connecticut (CT)

Located in West Hartford, Connecticut we are proud to be the oldest Obedience Training Club in the Country

Founded in 1937 as a branch of the Nutmeg Dog Club, our club has operated uninterrupted making us the oldest obedience training club in the Country.

We welcome all dogs to join our training services, not just purebreds.

Our goal is to teach people to train their dogs to their highest skill in Obedience, making them better companions, creating a bond between owner and dog, to create an attitude of good sportsmanship and to abide by the creed of a dog - "Win Without Boasting - Lose Without Alibi."

The training techniques used by our trainers employ AKC routines, if you desire, you may enter AKC matches and/or trials. The AKC competition is open to only purebred dogs, however, the mixed breed dog may earn a similar title at United Kennel Club shows held throughout the year.

We offer a variety of training classes on Thursday evenings held at the Elmwood Community Church located at 26 Newington Road in West Hartford, CT

Club activities include:

Obedience Demonstrations: Past events include demos at Fidelco, the Big E, and pet therapy visits to local convalescent home.

February: The Governor's Foot Guard Dog Show will be held on February 17, 2008 at the XL Center (formerly the Civic Center) HOTC provides trophy donations and staffing of the obedience rings.

March: Spring Luncheon for members

April: Member Appreciation Day: Members participate in a picnic and activities with their dogs.

Saturday May 16th Club members participate in the "Walk for Fidelco" supporting the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation

September: Fall Picnic, a traditional picnic and fun day for members. The club provides hot dogs and beverages. Club members are encouraged to make their favorite recipes to share.

October : The Blessing of the Animals at the Elmwood Community Church

October: Members march in the West Hartford, Park Road Parade. See video of 2006 parade Over a hundred groups participate in this annual parade. In 2006 the club was awarded a certificate and trophy for the "most unique" group.

October: - Fall Brunch, a very popular social gathering held at a local restaurant picked by a club committee .

October: Annual Halloween Costume Party for members and their dogs.

December: HOTC Awards Banquet and Holiday Party

December: Canine Holiday Party with games & "pictures with Santa".

Club Newsletter: News of our members and their activities appear in our Club Newsletter (e-mailed/mailed to all club members).