Napa Valley Dog Training Club

10/15/2026

We didn't get a photo of every dog at our party . . . but we tried. Lots of cute fluffs !!!

Stay tuned, we still have more to share.

10/15/2026

Our annual Halloween Party was a huge success !! This is the first of several posts, so please keep an eye on our page.

Let's start with Thank You's - -
* Debbie H. for all her creativity and hard work decorating.
* Sara, Miranda and Marilane for helping her get things ready and then helping tear down afterwards.
* All our great members who became our Cleaning Crew. They not only carefully took down the decorations but also cleaned and reset the room for classes the following morning.
* And, Dena and Marilane for their yummy treats.

10/07/2026

Session 7 registration opens TODAY!
Call our office:
707-253-8666 to save your spot.

10/04/2026

🎃🐾 **NVDTC HALLOWEEN CONTEST!** 🐾🎃

Get your pups dressed up and join us for some Halloween fun! 👻🐶

🗓️ **Monday, October 12th**
⏰ **6:30 PM**
📍 **NVDTC Club**
🎃 **Contest will be held after the General Meeting**

Bring your best, funniest, cutest, or spookiest dog costume! 👻🧙‍♀️🎃

Come have some fun with your fellow NVDTC members and let’s see which pups steal the show! 🐾🖤 Did you know you don't need to be a member to join in this fun!?

**We can’t wait to see your Halloween pups!** 🎃🐕‍🦺

10/02/2026

🖤🐾 **Happy National Black Dog Day!** 🐾🖤

Today we’re celebrating all the beautiful black-coated pups who deserve just as much love, attention, and admiration as every other dog! 🐶✨

Featured today is **Ollie**, from our club member Pat OBrien! 🖤🐾 And making a guest appearance is Ollie’s little sister, **Winnie the Dachshund**! 🥰

Black dogs are often overlooked in shelters, but their hearts are every bit as big, goofy, loyal, and lovable. ❤️

Show us your **black dogs** in the comments! 📸👇 We’d love to see those beautiful faces!

10/01/2026

**Updated** added Canine Good Citizen at noon on Tuesday

🐾 NVDTC Session 7 is coming up! 🐾

Ready to start the holiday season with a better-behaved, happier pup? Our next session of classes is just around the corner! 🎓🐶

Whether you’re raising a puppy, working on good manners, or looking to take your training to the next level, we have classes to help you and your dog succeed.

📅 **Session 7 starts November 2**
📝 **Applications due October 28**
🦃**We skip thanksgiving week!**

✨ Train together. Build confidence. Have fun. ✨

Don’t miss out—get your application in and join the NVDTC family! 🐕💙

👉 Visit **[www.nvdtc.org](http://www.nvdtc.org)** for class information and applications.

09/29/2026

There is still time to Reserve-A-Date and celebrate you pet (past or present). Every donation helps Napa Humane continue their great community work.

Is there a date that belongs to your pet?

Maybe it's their birthday. The day they came home. An anniversary you'll always remember. Or a special date that reminds you of a pet you'll never forget.

With Reserve-a-Date, you can choose a date in the 2027 Napa Humane Pet Calendar and feature your pet's photo on that day for just $15.

It's a fun way to celebrate the pets who make our lives better while supporting Napa Humane's work for animals in our community.

Reserve a birthday, gotcha day, memorial, or simply a date that means something special to you.

Reserve-a-Date is available through September 30, when our Pet Photo Contest ends.

Choose your special date: bit.ly/4AoEfzp

09/29/2026

🐾🔥 **Throwback to our NVDTC BBQ & Social!** 🔥🐾

A little look back at a fun evening at our general meeting on 9/14 with our NVDTC family! 💜 We loved seeing everyone come together after the meeting for good food, great company, and, of course, lots of dogs! 🐶

📸 **Did you take any pictures that night?** Drop them in the comments and share your favorite moments with the club!

A big **THANK YOU** to everyone who helped set up, cook, and break everything down! We appreciate all of you who helped make the evening such a success! 💜🐾

09/24/2026

🐾🏆 **NVDTC BRAGS!** 🏆🐾

We have some amazing accomplishments to celebrate! Please join us in congratulating these NVDTC members and their special canines on their recent achievements! 🎉🐶

✨ Roxann Gracia
🐕 **Tanner** qualified in **5 AKC Scent Work events** and earned his **Excellent Interior Elite title**, including a fantastic **2nd place out of 24 dogs!** He also earned his **first Masters Container leg**.
🐕 **Snickle** qualified in **5 AKC Scent Work events** and earned her **Excellent Interior Elite title**!

✨ Natalia & Chris Anspach
🐕 **Eowyn** earned her **Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title** and **Rally Novice title**! 🎓🏅

✨ Carol Coawette
🐕 **Pierre** had an incredible run in AKC Scent Work from August 14–September 6, earning **five Detective Qs**, bringing his total to **15 Qs**, including a **2nd place finish**! He also earned multiple Advanced Elite, Novice Elite, Container, Interior, and Exterior accomplishments, including **Advanced Elite 2 Container and Interior/Exterior legs**, a **Novice Elite 2 Interior leg with 1st place**, and a **Novice Elite 2 Exterior leg**.

🐕 **Louie** earned his **Master-level Container title** and multiple **Excellent Elite titles/legs** in Exterior, Interior, and Buried!

🎉🐾 **CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THESE SPECIAL CANINES AND THEIR HANDLERS!** 🐾🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork are something to celebrate! Keep up the great work! 💙🐶🏆

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