Key City Kennel Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization and the only American Kennel Club member club in Southern Minnesota. We instruct people with dogs of all breeds, mixes, sizes, and ages to train their dogs to be good companions. All of our instructors have trained and shown their own dogs in AKC breed competitions, obedience, rally, and agility trials. They also attend continuing education classes relating to dogs and dog training.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Enrollment for Fall Classes is open!
Check out the calendar — next to client login (Blue tab, top left of screen) — for current and upcoming classes! To register, log in (or create account), then select 'sign up for classes', pay and you're registered! Questions, call (507) 344-1159 to leave message and we will help you!
Upcoming KCKC Trials:
Scent Work |
Dates |
Location |
Premium |
| AKC Scent Work Trial--2 trials per day | Dec. 5 Containers and Dec. 6 Buried | Key City Kennel Club - Mankato | To Be Posted soon, contact KCKC phone at 507-344-1159 with questions |
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Rally Trial |
Dates |
Location |
Premium |
| AKC Rally Trial | February 13 and 14, 2027 | Key City Kennel Club-Mankato | TBD |
New Classes
Sampler Class-- Starts again in October Wednesdays 2:00 pm--4 sessions Try our 4 popular dog sports over 4 weeks. Each week rotating instructors (from their specialty area) will teach scent work, agility, obedience/manners, and rally. $40 fee. If you are brand new to the world of dog sports or training, this is the perfect class for you! (Call 507-344-1159 for more info.)
Rescue Dogs 101-- Another popular session will be offered starting October 11th at 6:00 pm. Four week session, $40. Register online and join the fun! Designed to manage adjustment issues and teen puppy naughties! Open to any dog recently adopted from a 'rescue, shelter, or re-homed'. Join us as we problem solve unwelcome behaviors and teach you the skills to re-train! Class size is limited to 4 students, to provide maximum, individual instruction.
(Call 507-344-1159 for more information and instructor contact.)
Additional Specialty classes are added continuously! Check our calendar or call 507-344-1159 for more information. Suggestions for classes--Call us!
Drop-in Classes
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOU AND YOUR DOG IN OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM! Rabies certificates are required for each dog over 6 months old.
Please check out our "Calendar" feature for current dates and times. New classes added frequently!
The fees for these drop-in classes are $15 per dog, or you may purchase a punch card with 5 punches for $75 or a punch card with 10 punches for $150. Punch cards can be purchased at the training center.
CONFORMATION:
These classes run from 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm on Wednesdays. All breeds and sizes run concurrently.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP MORE THAN 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO CLASS STARTING.
RALLY RUN-THRUS--Summer schedule and beyond
Rally run-thrus will be weekly on Thursdays at 2:00 pm for Excellent and Master and at 3:00pm for Novice and Advanced. Mixed level classes are on Saturdays at 10:00 am (based on availability of facility). Rally is an on-going class; you may start at any time. Dogs must have been in classes to learn basic commands prior to beginning Rally.
Contact Gladys Berlin for more information contact
SCENT WORK
This drop-in class meets weekly on Thursdays with the Novice level meeting at 5:00 pm and Advanced & Up at 6:00 pm. Classes are held at the training center and off-site when weather permits. (Off-site classes meet at area parks, schools, hardware stores, etc. which are fun, sometimes challenging searches for the team!)
Links to our trial & test secretaries:
Agility Secretary
Agility Secretary & Fast CAT
AKC Website for Events: Sports & Events Archive – American Kennel Club