Welcome

AGILITY CLASSES:

All inquiries about Agility classes must be sent to the Director of Agility Training, Tracey Kent at 

Interested in Agility? Contact our Director of Agility Training for information on class availability, evaluation and placement of your dog in the correct class. New students/dogs must have a new dog application on file.

NOSEWORK CLASSES:

Nose Work classes are currently full.

Contact our Director of Nose Work () if you’d like to get on the waiting list. New students/dogs must have a new dog application on file.

All classes are 50 minutes long. This will help to allow safe entry and exiting the training facility with your dog.

Pre-Payment policy for all NOCI classes

NOCI has instituted a pre-payment policy for all classes, including Obedience, Rally, Agility and Nosework.

When registering for a class, all students will be required to pay in full. This is to prevent the loss of class spots and revenue caused by students who register but drop out without notifying the club or paying for their class.

When current students register for their next session in week 5 or 6, they must put their payment and any service credits in the class envelope on the clipboard in order to secure their spot in the class. If payments are not received by the end of week 6,that spot will be released to a student on the waiting list.

Checks will be held in the NOCI safe until just before the new classes will begin. If any student has a change in plans, their check will be returned only if they notify the club by the Friday before the new session begins. No refunds can be offered after that.

For questions about registration and applications, email the NOCI Training Hall Secretary, Peggy Roesner at 

How to Become a Member

NOCI is an All Volunteer Organization

Our members are comprised of individuals that have trained purebred and mixed breed dogs to become canine good citizens, and many competitively perform in Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, Conformation, Therapy, Tracking, Field work, Dock Diving, Scent/Nose Work and FastCat events, to name just a few. Many of them have earned AKC, UKC, NADAC, WCRL and other club titles on their dogs. We have members that have earned championships in Obedience, Agility, and Conformation, some of which have placed among the highest scoring dogs in the nation.

How to Become a Member of Northwest Obedience Club
The minimum requirements for submitting an application for membership:

1. Completion of three (3) full Obedience, Agility, or Rally courses with a minimum attendance rate of 80% of available class sessions/nights within the course, within the past 12 months as defined under “individual membership.”
2. Attendance at a full General Business Meeting as documented by a meeting attendance sign-in sheet, past or present, within the past 12 months as defined under “individual membership”.
3. The applicant must own a dog.
4. The applicant may not be under any disciplinary action or in suspended or expelled status from any dog related organizations.

Your application for membership will be reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to being voted on by the membership of NOCI at the next General Business Meeting following the completion of the above requirements. (Meetings are held in February, April, June, August and October).

A majority vote at the general meeting shall be required to elect the applicant.

Upon being voted in as a member you will receive a Welcome Letter, along with your statement of prorated dues fee, within 10 days after being voted in. The membership year for NOCI runs April 1st — March 31st. A membership packet is mailed to new members after receipt of dues.

The Benefits of Being a Member of Northwest Obedience Club is:

• Reduced rates on classes (with service credits and/or “Doggy Dollars” applicable)
• The ability to earn Service Credits and/or “Doggy Dollars” to apply towards class fees
• Hold a Board of Director of Officer position (see Bylaws for Requirements)
• Vote on key topics at membership meetings
• Receive a plaque for accomplishments/titles (see Standing Rules)
• And more!

Download the Application for Membership Form.pdf

2026

Class Session Schedule:

Session 1
Session 1 starts January 5th, 2026 and ends the week of February 16th, 2026

Session 2
Session 2 starts March 2rd, 2026 and ends on the week of April 13th, 2026

Session 3
Session 3 starts April 27th 2026 and ends on the week of June 15th, 2026    

Session 4
Session 4 starts June 29th, 2026 and ends on the week of August 10th, 2026

Session 5
Session 5 starts August 24th, 2026 and ends on week of October 12th, 2026

The class schedule for session 5 will look like this:

– Week of August 24th — week #1 of class
– Week of August 31st — week #2 – No class Monday August 31st only. Tuesday through Thursday classes will be held.
– Week of September 7th — week #3 of class
– Week of September 14th —  week #4 of class
– Week of September 21rd —  week #5 of class
– Week of September 28th —  week #6 of class
– Week of October 5th —  week #7 of class
– Monday October 12th —  Make up day for the Monday classes not held on Labor Day. No classes the rest of this week.

Session 6
Session 6 starts October 19th, 2026 and ends on the week of December 7th, 2026

Every Friday 10:00a.m. until 12:00p.m.
Sits and Downs at 11am.

(Please watch our Facebook Group page for announcements of any possible conflicts or cancellations.)

Fees
Non-Members: $10.00 (unlimited number of dogs)
Members: $5.00 (unlimited number of dogs)

Free Fun Match certificates given to workers at NOCI Agility Trials will be honored at Friday Drop-In Training in the following way:
Non-Members:       1 certificate = 1 Friday Drop-In Training session
Members:              1 certificate = 2 Friday Drop-In Training sessions

(Please sign-in as you enter the building)

3-rings
Utility (Sign-in 15 minute time slots)
Open (work together as desired)
Novice (no jumps-use as needed)

Drop-in supervised by Debbie Fields and Nancy Taylor

For more information contact
Debbie Fields at 
Phone: 847-651-3607
or
Nancy Taylor at 
Phone: 815-245-0411 

• Pay by Week 6 of the prior session to confirm your class registration and secure your place in class. Otherwise, your place might get offered to someone on the waitlist!
• Pay by check, cash or Cheddar Up.
• Members: Don’t forget your service credits!
• Use eCheck  on Cheddar Up for no fees.
• Payments will be refunded if we cannot place you in one of your class choices.
• Non-Payment can result in the loss of your registered spot!

FEE SCHEDULE FOR OBEDIENCE, RALLY, AND NOSEWORK CLASSES:

• Non-members – $150
• Members without service credits – $85
• Members with 2 service credits – $60
• One-time discount with Proof of rescue or military service – $75

For questions about payments, email the NOCI Treasurer at 

NOSEWORK CLASSES:

All inquiries about Nosework classes must be emailed to the Director of Nosework, Jim Doescher at 

AGILITY CLASSES/FEE SCHEDULE:

• Non-members – $150
• Members without service credits – $110
• Members with 2 service credits – $85
• One-time discount with proof of rescue or military service – $75

Cheddar Up Payment Instructions

Select NOCI Class Payment, and add the appropriate classes to your cart. You can pay for more than one class in a single transaction by choosing “Add to Cart” and then “Keep Shopping”. When you have finished adding your classes, click “Continue”. You can check out using a credit/debit card or eCheck. You will get an immediate confirmation of your payment from Cheddar Up via email. The transaction will appear on your bank/card statement as “CHEDDARUP*NOCIDogTrn.

Electronic Forms

• Online Title Report Form 
  Information on Receiving Plaques Regarding Titles/Awards
• Online Title Report Spreadsheet
  This spreadsheet lists titles submitted on the Title Report Form.
• NOCI Wall of Fame Application
  Information on:
  NOCI Walls of Fame Obedience, Rally, Nosework Requirements
  NOCI Agility Wall of Fame and Merit Board Requirements
• NOCI Service Award Form
• NOCI Apparel

Downloadable .pdf files:

• NOCI Class Application Form
• NOCI Plaques for Titles FAQs
• New Member Application Form.pdf
• NOCI Health Form.pdf
• NOCI Check Request Form.pdf

Information on Receiving Plaques Regarding Titles/Awards