Fort Wayne Obedience Training Club 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818

"Members training members using positive reinforcement. You can spend time with others that love and train their dogs in various dog sports."

"Great place if youre looking to get involved with a dog sport, or are a beginner just looking to train your dog for basic obedience and manners. They have agility, STAR puppy, scent ATT, CGC, CGA, CGCU, both UKC and AKC obedience and Rally knowledgable and conformation, etc- and just about everything else if you just email they probably know about it or can point you in the right direction."

"As a certified dog trainer myself, I enjoy taking my puppies to group classes for socialization. It’s also a good learning opportunity! I was extremely disappointed with multiple aspects of the training. And it’s employees. Firstly JJ was wonderful, and seemed very Knowledgeable, and in my opinion should have been the only one running the puppy class. The other instructors, were quite rude and did not seem to know what they were doing. Trainers are supposed to help you and support you through training. They seemed more interested in telling clients all they are doing wrong, rather than supporting them and correcting them kindly. Also at least 2 puppies were given choke chain collars, due to pulling while walking. If you as a reputable trainer are to ever give someone an adversive tool you must teach them how to use them properly. The collars were being used by the owners without any proper instruction. I’d recommend going with a Herm sprenger prong, rather than the choke chain. I personally felt like this establishment is being run by people who are stuck in their ways, who aren’t willing to adjust to new standards in dog training. I do not recommend. The reason they get 2 stars is purely because of JJ. She is great!"

"We have been off and on members for a few years now. We have 2 dogs that attend classes. We had one of our dogs get attacked while on a walk in our housing addition. I emailed and asked to have someone from the club call. They called and we discussed some options. We tried another class and each person in the class was given a heads up that my dog had been attacked and needed some extra space and time to understand not all dogs will attack them. Trainers at the club are understanding and caring. They are volunteers not paid trainers so they may not be able to answer every question but they will tell you who can answer your question if they don't know the answer. It's a great place to work with your dog and help them burn some energy."

"I have taken a few dogs through the puppy and adult obedience classes. The instructors have been very friendly and knowledgeable. Six years ago, I enjoyed the public classes so much, I have joined the club. I now teach and take my dog to trials. FWOTC is a great place to not only learn how to train your dog obedience, but it is a great place to make friends and give back to the community."