Kenai Kennel Club

2023 Kenai Kennel Club Current Class Schedule:

Start Date	Time	Weekly Class
March
Mondays	6.00 pm	Family Dog Class - Instructor Lauri Shields
Tuesdays	6.00 pm	March 7th Week 6 of Star Puppy Class - Instructor Melinda Kay
Tuesdays	6.00 pm	Starting March 14th - Rally Run Throughs with Melinda and Paula
Fridays	5.00 p.m.	Fridays: Level 1, Intro to Agility Handling - Instructor Mandy Best
Fridays	6:30 pm	Fridays: Level 2 Competition Handling - Instructor Mandy Best
Saturdays	10:00 am	Saturday: Intermediate Agility - Instructor Nancy Condon
Saturdays	11:30 am	Saturday: Beginning Agility - Instructor Nancy Condon
Saturdays	2:00 pm	Saturday: Intro to Agility Contacts & Weaves - Instructor Mandy Best
Saturdays	3:00 pm	Saturday: Advanced Contacts & Weaves - Instructor Mandy Best
Sundays	10:30 am 11:30 am 2:00 pm	Sunday: Intermediate Agility - Instructors Laura & Lindsey Pabst Sunday: Agility Run-Throughs - Instructors Laura & Lindsey Pabst Sunday: Beginning Agility - Instructors Laura & Lindsey Pabst
Sundays	3:00 pm	Sunday: Show & Go

If you are interested in registering for any of our training classes,

please scroll down for our Instructors' Contact Information.

Check the Calendar below for possible last minute unforeseen changes

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

STUDENTS MUST PRE-REGISTER

If you are interested in registering for any of our training classes, or have specific questions about a class, please scroll down for our Instructors' Contact Information.

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). Click HERE to pay via PayPal

Remember to bring proof that your dog's shot records are current and treats for training.

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.

Any 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!

Puppy Kindergarten:

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.

Next Class TBD

Class will be limited to 8 puppies

All puppies must be up to date on vaccinations.

Minimum age is 12 Weeks with proof of 2 shots

For additional information, see our Puppy Kindergarten page

MUST contact Melinda at: kenaiobedience@gmail.com

Family Dog Class

Next class will be starting: Monday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m.

Contact: shieldslauri@gmail.com for information & to register

This class will work on Basic Obedience and control, to include

walking on a loose leash, sit, down, stand, stay & come when called.

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.

Drop in Show & Go on Sundays at 3:00 pm

Please keep an eye on the calendar in case of class cancellations

$10 per Handler

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.

NOTE: Dogs need to have basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, coming when called and being controlled on a leash).

Proof of a current vaccinations and be at least 6 months old.

Fridays:

Classes will start back up on January 13th

Level 1: Intro to Agility Handling from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm

Level 2: Competition Handling from 6:30-8:00 pm

Text Mandy for more information and to register: 907-398-3902

Saturdays:

THE FOLLOWING AGILITY CLASSES ARE ALL FULL:

Intermediate Agility - 10:00 am

Beginning Agility - 11:30 am

(For handlers and dogs learning to work as a team through each obstacle and, eventually, short sequences.

Dogs should be 6 months and older

Dogs need to have basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, coming when called and being controlled on a leash).

Classes are taught in six-week continuous sessions ($100)

Email Nancy Condon at ncondon@acsalaska.net for more information and to Pre-Register

Saturday Afternoon:

Introduction to Contacts & Weaves - 2:00 to 3:00 pm

Advanced - 3:00 to 4:00 pm

Text Mandy for more information and to register: 907-398-3902

Sundays:

Beginning on January 8th, 2023

Intermediate Agility - 10:30 am

Agility Run-Throughs 11:30 a.m.

Beginning Agility - 2:00 p.m.

Text Laura at 907-252-8280 for more Information

Please check the Club Calendar for skipped weekends due to trials

TRICK DOG CLASS

Next class TBA

For more information and to register, Email Melody Newberry at:

aknewberrys@gmail.com

AKC new titles for: Trick Dog and Virtual Home Manners.

The Novice Trick Dog 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.

NOTE: Melody is available to do "virtual testing" for your Trick Dog title and/or Virtual Home Manners

Contact her directly by Emailing: aknewberrys@gmail.com

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

Novice Application

Information about Virtual Home Manners: Virtual Home Manners – American Kennel Club (akc.org)

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 more details.

Rally:

Next Class: Tuesday, March 14th

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 there will be Run-Throughs at the club to prepare students and dogs

for our upcoming April 28th-30th Obedience and Rally Trials

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.

For further information contact the club at kenaikennelclub@gmail.com