About Bell Creek Agility & Obedience

Agility, obedience and dog sports in Wasilla

Bell Creek Agility & Obedience is a training facility on E. Fairview Loop in Wasilla, founded by Patti Engleman in 2016 "to make dog training fun, positive, and effective for every Alaskan." It offers agility, obedience, rally, scent work and boarding, with small classes and instructors who actively compete in the sports they teach. The training floor uses half-inch anti-fatigue matting and equipment built to AKC standards, and all breeds are welcome.

Classes and prices

Foundation obedience runs as six-week series at $190: the AKC STAR Puppy class (sit, down, stay, recall, loose leash walking, potty training, chewing, handling and structured socialization), Advanced Puppy, Good Dog 101, Good Dog 201 and a Canine Good Citizen class that ends with a test by an independent AKC CGC evaluator. Four-week options at $140 include About the Town, which practices skills in a new location each week, and Hiking with Your Dog on local trails. Private lessons, workshops and run-thrus, and board and train round out the menu.

Reactive and nervous dogs

Bell Creek says it can work with reactive dogs, managing them with distance and aids or recommending private lessons until they are ready for group classes.

What to ask

Ask about board and train length and pricing, and current private lesson rates.