Kenai Kennel Club

2023 Kenai Kennel Club Current Class Schedule:

Start Date	Time	Weekly Class
December
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
Mondays	6:00 pm	Family Dog Class - Instructor Lauri Shields thru December 18th
Tuesdays	5:30 pm	New Puppy K Class Nov. 7th - Instructor Garnet Sarks thru Dec. 12th
Fridays	5:30 pm	Competition Agility - Mandy Best
Saturdays	10:00 am	Competition Contacts & Weaves - Mandy Best
Saturdays	1:00 pm	Rally Run Throughs - START DATE November 18th

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 be made on the day of registration or if you prefer, there is the option to pay by PayPal (see top of this page) or 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 will begin Tuesday, November 7th - 6 pm

Note: Please come at 5:30 pm to register before class begins on Week 1

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

Email: kenaikennelclub@gmail.com

Call or Text Garnet at 907-252-2848

Family Dog Class

Next class will be starting:

January 8th at 6:00 pm

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

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

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

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:

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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 are over for this show season.

They will start up again January 2024

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:

Competition Agility Handling 5:30 pm

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

Saturdays:

Competition Contacts & Weaves at 10 am

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

Sundays:

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

Rally:

Drop In Class: Weekly Run Throughs

Starts November 18th at 1:00 pm

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.

TRICK DOG CLASS

Next class:

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)

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