Calendar
Term Dates 2026
Online pre-enrolment and class fee payments are required for each term.
Classes are held on Tuesday evenings during term times, rain or shine, starting at 6 or 7 pm sharp (unless stated otherwise).
The Term runs for nine weeks, with grading on the final night.
Dogs are to be left at home on the first night of each term for domestic obedience classes.
Term One
Tuesday, 27 January to Tuesday 24 March.
Classes held at Manawatu Canine Centre, Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst.
Term Two
Tuesday, 21 April to Tuesday 16 June.
Classes held at Longburn, 17 Ngaire Street
Term Three
Tuesday, 7 July to Tuesday 1 September.
Classes held at Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North.
Term Four
Tuesday, 29 September to Tuesday 24 November.
Classes held at Manawatu Canine Centre, Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst.
Upcoming Events
Here is a list of upcoming events including competitions and meetings.
Rally-O Championship Show – 14-15 February 2026 at Manawatu Canine Centre, Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst
Annual General Meeting – 7pm 25th February 2026 TADTC Club Grounds, Longburn
SSANZ Novice Buried Hides Trial (in conjunction with Horowhenua ODTC) – March 2026, TBC
Dogs NZ Scentwork Trial – 26-27 April 2026 at Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North
TADTC Champion Obedience Test – 22-23 August 2026 at Manawatu Canine Centre, Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst
SSANZ Novice Buried Hides Trial (in conjunction with Horowhenua ODTC) – October 2026, TBC
Central Region Competitions
Follow this link to Dog Obedience website to find the latest Central region calendar.