Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 60 reviews

6600 NW 3rd Pl, Ocala, Florida 34474

Positive reinforcementBasic Obedience & MannersDog Sports & EnrichmentPuppy Training & Socialization

6600 NW 3rd Pl, Ocala, Florida 34474

Overview

FormatFacility, Group classes

Training methodPositive reinforcement

Experience45+ years

About Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association

A volunteer training club in Ocala

Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association (MADTA) is a volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) dog training club in Ocala at 6600 NW 3rd Place. Founded in 1981 and affiliated with the American Kennel Club, it welcomes mixed-breed and purebred dogs, and club membership is optional for anyone taking classes.

Classes

Classes run in sessions and cover puppy training including Star Puppy, beginner and advanced beginner obedience, competition obedience, rally at every level, agility from beginner to advanced handling, tricks and scent work from beginner to Master. Dogs must be crated outside the ring in most classes. Instructors are volunteers, and the club describes its method as proven positive reinforcement training.

Events

MADTA hosts AKC trials in obedience, rally, agility, scent work, fetch and FastCat, CGC tests, seminars, open floor training three days a week and agility run-thrus on Tuesday evenings. Its goal is for every dog to be a good canine citizen and a well-loved family member.

What to ask

Call 352-369-5551 to ask about the next session's class fees and registration dates.

What they can help with

Puppy classes ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Competition obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Rally

AKC Rally, a fun, team-oriented obedience sport.

Agility

Agility training: handling, obstacles and confidence-building.

Scent work

Trick training

Fun trick training that builds focus, engagement and bond.

Certifications & verification

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AKC affiliate club

A role recognized by the American Kennel Club. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

Reviews

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Marion-Alachua Dog Training Association — 4.9★ (60 reviews), Ocala Dog Trainer