Go Dogs Ii Inc
About Go Dogs Ii Inc
Go Dogs gives Omaha dog owners a place to work on the stuff that matters at home and at the park, from loose-leash walking and reliable recalls to agility, flyball, rally, and nosework. The classes are member-led, use positive reinforcement, and stay small, so dogs and handlers get actual attention instead of being one face in a crowd. It is a good fit if you want training that starts with manners and can grow into dog sports.
What stands out here is the format, club members teaching the classes, small groups, and positive reinforcement all built into the experience. That means the teaching stays hands-on, whether you are starting with basics or moving into agility, flyball, rally, nosework, or one of the rotating specialty classes.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Life Skills
An introductory dog training class covering sits, downs, loose-leash walking, tricks, reliable recalls, kennel manners, door manners, and greeting strangers.
Beyond Life Skills
An advanced follow-on class that builds distance, distraction, duration, shaping, delayed reinforcement, stands, stays, engagement, and work with distractions.
Agility Classes
Positive-reinforcement agility training that introduces obstacles, building drive, contacts, weaves, handling skills, and preparation for competition.
Flyball Classes
Training for the relay sport of flyball, including recalls, passing, box work, drive, racing, and team-based performance skills.
Nosework Classes
Introductory and advanced scent work classes using target odors such as birch, anise, and clove for recreational and trial preparation.
Obedience and Rally Classes
Classes for basic obedience and Rally, including introductory work, novice through advanced levels, and competition preparation.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
A puppy class for dogs up to one year old that prepares teams for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course
Preparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and its 10-step test.
Specialty Classes
Rotating classes in FETCH, Frisbee, Tricks, Dog Sports Fundamentals, Retrieving Skills, Engagement, and related topics.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Go Dogs teaches owners how to train and handle dogs through obedience and agility classes that support healthier, well-mannered dogs.
Who they serve
Dog owners and handlers in Omaha who want training for home life, manners, and dog sports, including puppies, purebred and mixed-breed dogs.
Their impact
- Estimated persons benefited exceeding 450.
How your donation helps
- Maintaining equipment
- Obtaining new equipment
Our story
In 1992, a group of dog trainers in Omaha pooled their resources, experience, and imagination to start Go Dogs, offering classes in agility, obedience, flyball, and conformation. The club moved into its current building in July 1993, then kept adding dog sports as interest grew.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Go Dogs Ii Inc’s services.
Dog owners can use the class pages and class calendar to inquire about training. Life Skills serves as the entry point for many programs, and some advanced classes require prior experience or approval.
Events
Go Dogs Spring 2026 AKC Agility Trial
2026-04-24 to 2026-04-26An AKC agility trial held April 24 to April 26, 2026, at Omaha Sports Complex in Omaha, Nebraska.
Annual Club Cleanup
annualA club cleanup day held May 23, 2026, with hours counting toward MIGS status.
NACSW Nosework Seminar
2026-05-03A nosework seminar held May 3, 2026, to help teams prepare for an ORT.
Shed Antler Workshop
2026-04-19A workshop held April 19, 2026, covering rules, elements, and demo runs for shed antler hunting.
Go Dogs Fall 2026 AKC Agility Trial
2026-10-09 to 2026-10-11An AKC agility trial held October 9 to October 11, 2026, at Omaha Sports Complex in Omaha, Nebraska.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Go Dogs Ii Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteers for AKC agility trials
- Support for annual club cleanup day
Volunteer opportunities
- Help run AKC agility trials
- Join annual club cleanup day
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What kinds of classes does Go Dogs offer?
Go Dogs offers Life Skills, Beyond Life Skills, agility, flyball, nosework, obedience and rally, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC prep, and rotating specialty classes.
Are the classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Life Skills is the introductory class, and it is the starting point for many of the more advanced programs.
Are mixed-breed dogs welcome?
Yes. Mixed-breed dogs are welcome in programs such as Rally, CGC, and AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, and they are included in other training opportunities too.
How are the classes taught?
Club members teach the classes, and they bring ring experience plus experience with many breeds and training methods.
How large are the classes?
The club keeps class sizes small, usually at a 4 to 1 student-to-instructor ratio.
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