Kenai Kennel Club

2019 Kenai Kennel Club Current Class Schedule

Start Date	Time	Weekly Class
SEPTEMBER
Fridays	5:30 pm	Friday: Advanced Agility - Instructor Mandy Best
Saturday	See Calendar	Saturday: Competition Agility - This is a closed class. Current students Check our Calendar (below) for specific weeks in June/July/August.
Saturday	2:00 pm	Saturdays: Conformation Class - Show and Go.
12	6:00 pm	Thursday: AKC Star Puppy Class - Instructor Melinda Kay
12	7:00 pm	Thursday: Competition Obedience - Instructor Nancy Wiles
15	1:30 pm	Sunday: Beginner Agility - Instructor Laura Pabst
15	2:30 pm	Sunday: Agility Novice Advanced - Instructor Laura Pabst
15	3:30 pm	Sunday: Agility Run Throughs - Instructor Laura Pabst
16	6:00 pm	Monday: Rally Class - Instructor Paula Lovett
17	6:00 pm	Tuesday: AKC Star Puppy Class - Instructor Sylvia Dale

***Please read notes under Agility Classes Below

* Please see note under CGC section below

Check our "CALENDAR" for possible scheduling changes due to

Skipped weeks due to holidays/shows/trials or unforeseen circumstances

This is especially important for drop-in classes

NOTE: NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THE

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

(General Membership Meeting)

New Students - Please Read:

Drop-in students are welcome for Conformation classes ($10.00 per week)

We also offer punch cards for drop-in classes for your convenience

Note: Plan to arrive about 10-15 minutes early the first week of each new session to register. For your convenience, you may read, print and sign our "Release and Waiver of Liability" form and bring it to sign up. Payment can either me made on the day of registration or if you prefer, there is the option to pay by PayPal (see bottom of the page).

Remember to bring proof that your dog's shot records are current and treats for training. Please email kenaikennelclub@gmail.com to pre-register. Instructors' email addresses are listed below in case you have specific questions about a class.

Keep your dog's toenails clipped REGULARLY to prevent damage to our special flooring! If you need help, ask your instructor or you can take your dog to a local groomer who will clip them for a nominal fee.

A dog that has been adopted from one of our local animal shelters is eligible for one session of obedience classes at a 50% discount. Please bring proof of adoption and/or the certificate you received from the shelter to sign up.

Thank You!

We have classes on various week nights as well as Saturday & Sunday afternoons throughout the year which include:

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN:

(for puppies 12 Weeks to 6 months)

This is a class using positive reinforcement to give your puppy a jump-start learning good manners, beginning obedience and socialization skills. For Please go to our "Puppy Kindergarten" page for more details about the class and requirements.

Puppy Kindergarten

Class #1: September 12th at 6:00 pm

Class #2: September 17th at 6:00 pm

Please pre-register by emailing:

Melinda at: alaskamelinda@gmail.com

Include your puppy's date of birth and breed (or mix

All puppies must be up to date on vaccinations.

Minimum age is 12 Weeks with proof of 2 shots

RALLY:

Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin, and the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations (10 - 20, depending on the level). Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience.

Next Class Starts: Monday, September 16th at 6:00 pm

Drop ins Welcome

OBEDIENCE:

Family Dog Obedience (for dogs 5 months and over)

Beginning Obedience is to teach your dog good manners and is also a class to teach the basics if you are interested in competing in obedience. S/he will learn general obedience such as heeling with a loose leash, sit, stay, stand, down and coming when called.

Date TBA

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY EMAILING:

alaskamelinda@gmail.com

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE:

Starting Thursday, September 12th at 7:00 pm

Instructor, Nancy Wiles

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER BY EMAILING:

nlwiles@hotmail.com

CONFORMATION:

A handling class to train owners and their dogs in preparation for dog shows. This class is geared towards purebred dogs. Assistance for Junior Handling is also available. For more information contact Laura at emailthingy2003@yahoo.com

Conformation Classes

Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

Show & Go

AGILITY:

Agility is lots of fun for both the dogs and their owners. The dogs love it. It involves going over various obstacles, through tunnels and over jumps.

PLEASE NOTE: AGILITY CLASSES ARE NOT DROP-IN CLASSES

Fridays:

Advanced Agility at 5:30 pm

Text Mandy for information: 907-398-3902

Saturdays

Competition Agility Class at 9:00 am

This is a closed class for those competing in upcoming trials

Please check the Club Calendar for skipped weekends

E-mail dorilynn@k9trialsonline.com or text her at 907-252-4058

Sundays

Starting September 15th:

Agility Beginners - 1:30 pm

Novice/Advanced - 2:30 pm

Run Throughs - 3:30 pm

Email Laura at emailthingy2003@yahoo.com or text her at 907-252-8280 for more Information

Dog agility is where a handler directs their dog through a series of obstacles, such as a teeter, jumps and tunnels. This class is taught in six-week continuous sessions and cost is $75. Dogs must be at least 5 months old and be able to sit, down, stay and come.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC):

CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Dogs do NOT have to be purebred to take the CGC test. More details about the test can be found on our "Canine Good Citizen" link.

Please read our Canine Good Citizen Page for details

NEXT TESTS: TBD

will include both GCC and CGCA

Cost of Test is $25 per team

Email kenaikennelclub@gmail.com to register as space will be limited.

Next Class: TBA

TRICK DOG CLASS:

AKC recently added a New Title called Trick Dog.

The Novice test requires the dog to perform 10 tricks but a CGC title counts as five (at Novice level). Dogs with a CGC can quickly move on and work at the Intermediate title.

This is an introductory class so no prior experience is necessary but it would be beneficial if the dogs already know basics like sit, down and work on a flat collar and leash.

Next Trick Dog Class will be in October. Please check back

Please Pre-Register by Emailing: aknewberrys@gmail.com

More information about Trick Dog can be found at http://www.akc.org/about-trick-dog/

Novice Application

Intermediate Application

CLUB MEMBER STUDENTS:

Click HERE to pay for a class via PayPal

(Must specify member recipient's name under

"Add Special Instructions toSeller" at check out)

Be sure to print your receipt and bring it to registration as proof of payment!

For further information contact the club at kenaikennelclub@gmail.com or call 335-2552