Agility and obedience are one hour in length and run for eight weeks. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Dates/times/fees and how to register are listed below. Click on the Signup Buttons to access the application available online.
A COMPLETE REGISTRATION (application, copy of rabies certificate for all dogs over 6 months, and payment) IS REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ARE GUARANTEED A SPACE IN A CLASS.
Basic Obedience
Prerequisite: None
This is an eight-week course for older puppies (12 weeks and older) and dogs (adult) without previous training. It is especially appropriate for puppies that have had socialization classes such as those held in vet clinics or any dog that has had less than eight weeks of previous training. The KCKC Basic class teaches you the principles of positive reinforcement training. You apply these principles while teaching your dog controlled walking in the presence of other dogs and distractions as well as sit, down, come and stay. You and your dog will learn how to integrate these new skills into your day-to-day living such as greeting guests into your home or meeting dogs/people on your outings. Problem behaviors will be addressed as needed. A certificate of completion (and a treat for your dog) will be earned at the end of this class. This class also teaches the skills needed for dogs less than one year of age to meet the requirements for AKC's S.T.A.R. Puppy program.
NO DOGS FOR THE FIRST CLASS PER INSTRUCTORS!
Fee $120.00
Practical Life Skills
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Class or equivalent
This is an eight-week course that will strengthen and expand the behaviors learned in the Basic Training class. Teamwork between you and your dog will be emphasized as well as learning to deal with distractions on or off-leash. Many dog handler teams stay in this class for more than one eight week session. Upon successful completion of this class, your dog should be able to earn AKC's Canine Good Citizen title.
Fee: $120.00
Advanced Obedience
Prerequisite: Intermediate Obedience Class or equivalent
The KCKC Advanced Obedience Skills class will help you and your dog to obtain ring ready skills. In this class, some of the skills you will be learning are retrieving and dumbbell work, off leash skills, and how to get ready for competition. We will be holding MACH trials to practice your new skills and to get ready for your next competition. Classes sizes are limited and require Instructor approval.
Fee: $120.00
Therapy Dog
Spreading smiles, bringing joy to people. Our Alliance of Therapy Dog volunteer teams do this on a daily basis. We visit seniors in their homes at facilities. We participate in dog bite prevention events at a local school. We visit hospital patients! We are hospice volunteers. The populations we serve are diverse!
If you think you and your dog have the ‘right stuff’, then consider joining our therapy dog preparation course. During the four weeks, we will learn how to become an effective volunteer and explore opportunities in our community. We will learn the requirements to pass the Alliance of Therapy Dog assessment and observations. On the last day of class, we may even go off site for a visit!
The Therapy Dog class requires that your dog be a least 1 year of age.
If you have questions or would like to chat about the exciting world of volunteering that awaits you, contact Shannon Lloyd, ATD Tester/Observer at
Class limited to 6 teams.
Fee: $60.00
Scent Work
Prerequisite:
This class preps you and your dog for entering Scent Work competition and is open to both purebred and mix breed dogs. It can be especially helpful to those dogs needing more confidence, senior dogs looking for something to keep their minds busy, and young dogs needing to expend their energy. This sport can also be ideal for dogs with disabilities since they are allowed to compete as long as they can do so safely.
This is a per time class. You will be able to purchase a punch card if you wish.
Rally Obedience
Prerequisite: Basic and Intermediate Obedience Class or equivalent
In Rally Obedience the dog/handler team proceeds at their own pace through a course of designated stations, each of which has a sign providing instructions regarding the skills that are to be performed. Dogs registering for Rally should have the equivalent of KCKC Basic and Practical skills. Please contact Gladys Berlin at 507-304-2958 or via email at
Fee: $15.00 per session per dog or 5 punch card for $75.00 or 10 punch card for $150.00
Jump Start Agility
Jump Start Agility is a 6-week class that features fun games with your dog to prepare for the Foundation Agility Class. Emphasized skills for this class will be jump sequencing and tunnels. This Class is only offered in the Spring of each year. We will look at accepting applications after the 1st of the year.
Fee: $90
Agility Foundation & Obstacle Familiarization
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Class & Jump Start Agility
This is a combined class for dogs and handlers new to agility. Learn about the exciting sport of dog agility. Start building a foundation of agility skills and teamwork as your dog's become familiar with the obstacles. Simple equipment will be introduced to build body awareness and confidence in your dog. Dogs and handlers will stay at this level until approved by the instructors to move to the next. New students are accepted each September. Ask to be put on a wait-list by emailing us at:
Fee: $120.00
Agility Intermediate Handling & Sequencing
Prerequisite: Obstacle Familiarization
This class is for agility dogs and handlers that have completed the requirements of the Foundation & Obstacle Familiarization. Dogs and handlers will stay at this level until approved by the instructors to move to the next.
Fee: $120.00
Agility IV: Advanced & Master
Prerequisite: Handling and Sequencing II
This class is for dogs that have successfully completed Handling and Sequencing II and is appropriate for all dogs trialing in Novice as well as titled dogs. Handlers will be assigned a time to come each week to balance the classes. This class does not meet on 3rd Tuesdays.
Fee: $90.00 (6 classes)
Conformation
Prerequisite: None
Conformation classes run 7:30 - 8:30 pm on Wednesdays. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP MORE THAN 10 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS IS TO START. Any days class doesn't run will be listed on Breaking Announcements.
Our goal is to teach you to be a great handler with the skills and knowledge to compete in the conformation ring from your first entry to Grand Champion.
Our classes teach you critical handling skills to bring out the best in your dog and you whether you choose showing in the AKC or UKC. We begin with fundamentals and then refine your skills with constructive critique and suggesting areas for you to work on outside of class.
Classes will usually start with a standard run through similar to walking into a dog show. This will be followed by additional run-throughs where critical handling skills will be tailored to you and your dog teaching what you need to know to make your dog a champion.
Class size varies every night. We will try to limit the ring to 6-7 dogs at a time to allow people to train multiple dogs, take breaks. or leave as needed.
Special times can be arranged for larger numbers of the same breed in preparation for specialty events if requested. Please call if you plan to bring in large groups of dogs. 507-344-1159
Proof of rabies vaccination needs to be presented for each dog. Check in will be listed at the desk.
FEE: $15.00 per dog per night.
THIS IS AN ONGOING CLASS.
Punch cards may be purchased: 5 classes for $75 or 10 classes for $150.00.
See Breaking Announcements for last minute class cancellations
