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KCKC's 2008 Training Class Schedule

 



Register early to get the class of your choice.

Please check the Announcements page for weather-related announcements and/or important training class information.

Puppy Socialization is a six week class.
All other classes are eight week classes, except Advanced Agility which does not meet on the third Tuesday.

 

Starting Date

Time

Class

Structured For

Monday
May 12, 2008

5:30 pm

Agility I

For more information contact Lois Almendinger at lois_almendinger@charter.net  or call 507-625-1448.

Monday,
May 12, 08


5:30 pm


6:45 pm

Agility II


Agility III

Dogs who have completed Agility I (dogs must have instructor approval to advance to new level)

Dogs who have completed Agility II
(dogs must have instructor approval to advance to new level)

Tuesday,
June 3, 08
Sept.16, 08

9:30 am

Basic Obedience

New students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 14 weeks of age.

Tuesday,
June 3, 08
Sept. 16, 08

9:30 am

Practical Obedience

Basic graduates
This class works on perfecting the skills learned in Basic. Dogs should be able to successfully pass the Canine Good Citizen test after successful completion of this class

Tuesday,
June 3, 08
Sept. 16, 08

10:30 am

Advanced Obedience  and Practical II

Practical graduates thru Novice/Open competition
This class is a mixed level class that works on skills needed for dog handler teams interested in further training and/or obedience trial competition.

Tuesday,
June 3, 08
Sept. 23, 08

5:30 pm

6:30 pm

7:30 pm

Adv Agility

Adv Agility

Agility IV

Titled dogs

Titled dogs

Successful completion of Agility III

Wednesday,
June 4, 08
Sept. 17, 08

6:30 pm

Basic Obedience

New students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 14 weeks of age.

Wednesday,
date to be determined

7:45 pm




Rally Obedience

 

 

This class does  a run thru of a full Rally course.  Help is available for learning how to properly execute all the Rally signs but dogs do need to have completed Basic & Practical classes.  This class welcomes new and returning Rally dog/handler teams.

Wednesdays

7:00 pm


7:30 pm


8:00 pm

Junior Handler Class

Conformation


Conformation

April 2 thru May 21 This class is specifically to prepare Junior Handlers for competition.

Large breed puppies and dogs preparing for breed ring competition

Table examined puppies and dogs preparing for breed ring competition

Conformation is an on-going class. Please look for current dates on our Important Announcement page.

Wednesday,
April 2, 08
June 11, 08
Sept. 24. 08

6:30 pm

Puppy Socialization

Puppies that are between 8 and 12 weeks of age on start date of the class.

 

Thursday,
June 5, 08
Sept. 18, 08

6:30 pm

Basic Obedience

New students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 14 weeks of age.

Thursday,
June 5, 08
Sept. 18, 08

6:30 p.m.

Practical Obedience

Basic graduates

Thursday,
June 5, 08
Sept. 18, 08

7:30 p.m.

Advanced Practical

Practical graduates
This class works on skills needed for dog handler teams interested in obedience trial competition.

Thursday,
Mar. 20,08
June 5, 08
Sept. 18, 08

7:30 p.m.

Advanced Obedience

Practical graduates thru Novice/Open competition
This class is a mixed level class that works on skills needed for dog handler teams interested in further training and/or obedience trial competition.

Thursday,
Mar. 20,08
June 5, 08
Sept. 18, 08

8:30-9:30 p.m.

Open/Utility

Open Mat time for dogs preparing for Open and/or Utility Obedience competition. Instructors are available for questions, but this is a "work on your own" open mat time. Charge $5.00 per time. Please call 344-1159 in advance to indicate your desire to participate.

 

KCKC's next classes will begin the weeks of
  June 2, and Sept. 15, 2008.
Mark your calendars now!

 

For current Open Mat and Rally Obedience practice times, please check the Announcements page!

 


Training Class Fees
  

Basic Obedience

$80.00

Practical Obedience

$75.00

Novice, Advanced & Open Obedience

$70.00

Rally Obedience
   1st time in class

   Repeaters   

 

$80.00
$75.00

Agility I

$80.00

Agility II and III

$75.00

Agility IV & Advanced Agility

$60.00

Puppy Socialization

$45.00

4-H Dog Project Members

$55.00

Conformation

$4.00/session

Open Mat times for Agility, Rally or Obedience

$3.50/half hour
$5.00/hour

Training Class Forms and Information
Information and applications for our training classes can be downloaded for your convenience.  The following PDF files can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:

Welcome/Class Rules
Training Collars
Training Application
KCKC General Information

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Training Classes are one hour in length and run for eight weeks.  Puppy Socialization is a one half-hour class for six weeks.

Conformation classes will run on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.  Fees for Conformation will be $4.00/half hour per time attended and no pre-registration is required.  Cards for ten 1/2 hour sessions will be available for $35.00.  No registration is needed, but current rabies information must be provided at the first session attended.

How to register:

1.  Read Welcome to Key City Kennel Club Dog Training!, the class rules document.

2.  Read the document on training collars.

3.  Locate the class you plan to attend on the schedule of classes.

4.  Print and fill out the application.

5.  Make a copy of your dog's rabies certificate.

6.  Mail the application, copy of rabies certificate, and a check made out to KCKC for the appropriate fee to:
Lynn Davey
47081 Linden Lane
Kasota, MN 56050

A COMPLETE REGISTRATION (application, copy of rabies certificate for all dogs over 16 weeks, and payment) IS REQUIRED BEFORE YOU ARE GUARANTEED A SPACE IN A CLASS.

For more information contact Lynn at 507-344-1159 or e-mail ldavey@myclearwave.net.

The KCKC Training Center is located on Hwy 169, approximately 1/4 mile southwest of the Hwy 169/Hwy 68 intersection right next to Gag's Campers in the back of the Praxair building (formerly Mankato Oil).  See the map for details.

 


Key City Kennel Club, Inc.
Mankato, MN  507-344-1159
http://www.keycitykennelclub.org
We teach you to teach your dog.

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Sue Erickson, President
Ron Schulz, Vice-President
Melissa Lembke, Secretary
Lynn Davey, Treasurer


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Created on September 2, 2002.

Last updated on May 13, 2008.Maintained by Melissa Lembke.