Joseph's Obedience Training School was founded in 1995 by Joseph Mendonca. A trainer for over 28 years, Joseph has won many American and Canadian Obedience Titles, including two Dog World Awards, as well as his dogs winning American and Canadian In-Breed Championships. Joseph is certified for all training levels, is a certified judge for the U.S. Temperament Test Association, and an Externship instructor/mentor for the Animal Behavior College located in California
In addition, Joseph is also a German Shepherd Dog breeder. Clientele come from all over Cape Cod and the South Shore to train here at Joseph's. We are a full service training center, teaching positive motivation reinforcement. We are always updating or adding new offers and events so be sure to check our coming events and class schedules pages for the latest news. Our Instructors and Staff:
Joseph Mendonca
Owner CEO, Puppy, Obedience & CGC
A trainer for over 28 years, Joseph has won many American and Canadian Obedience Titles, including two Dog World Awards, as well as his dogs winning American and Canadian In-Breed Championships. Temperament Test Association, and an Externship instructor/mentor for the Animal Behavior College located in California. Lori Daigle
Agility
Lori Daigle has been involved with dogs for over twelve years. She has been running agility for ten years and has been very successful with her Chihuahua, Squish. Lori has attended the AKC Agility Nationals, AKC Agility Invitationals, and the NADAC Championships. Squish has been in the top five AKC Agility Chihuahuas in the country for the past five years in a row. Lori & Squish are currently working towards their third AKC Master Agility Champion Title! Michelle McCafferty
Rally-O
Michelle has been involved in the sport of Rally Obedience since the AKC first started offering Rally-O as a titling companion event. Michelle has successfully competed with two of her dogs in Rally-O for over 7 years now, earning Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE) titles on both dogs. She attends Rally seminars whenever possible to sharpen skills and stay current on recent changes to Rally regulations and exercises. Michelle also trains in and competes in the companion sports of Obedience and Agility and participates with her dogs in sanctioned Earth dog and Barn Hunt tests. Sheila Bennett
Competitive Obedience
IMany years ago Sheila started training in Obedience with a Doberman Pinscher at the Obedience Training Club of Rhode Island. She currently has three Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Riley, Clayton and Declan. Riley has had a fantastic Obedience career including numerous trips to “the Invitational”, now called the Classic and National Obedience Championship. Riley has achieved his OTCH along with many other titles. He is the first Wirehaired Pointer Griffon to achieve the OTCH title. Although he is still capable of handling the rigorous training schedule he used to have, at ten he is now semi-retired. Most of Sheila’s current attention in Obedience is focused on her three-year-old Declan. She uses positive training with her dogs and as a result, they demonstrate to her how much they enjoy their training time with her. Sheila provides her dogs with error free learning, so that they are successful with almost every attempt at an exercise. Besides training her own dogs, Sheila enjoys teaching others to train their dogs. She also judges in the Companion Dog Sports Program venue and does woodworking in her spare time. Tracey Costa
K9 Nose Work® is the fastest growing recreational sport open to ALL dogs, regardless of age, size, physical limitation or level of training. It provides physical exercise and mental stimulation. Dogs work one by one, allowing them to focus and learn. Natural behaviors are encouraged, which build confidence and drive in the game of scenting and searching. This sport strengthens the relationship with our canine companions, as we learn how they experience the world.
