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: WEBSITE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION--CURRENT INFORMATION POSTED THIS PAGE AND CALENDAR ONLY
OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 25, 2026 SUNDAY 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM It was a success! Thanks to everyone who visited us and our wonderful group of volunteers, who did an amazing job of set up, food, and hosting!
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 |
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Rally Trial |
Dates |
Location |
Premium |
| AKC Rally Trial | February 13 and 14, 2027 | Key City Kennel Club-Mankato | TBD |
Canine Good Citizen Testing February 13 and14, 2027 (exact times TBD) at Key City Kennel Club Sign up will be posted online in January
NEW CLASSES:
Agility Foundations--New Students Only Learn about the exciting sport of dog agility! Start building a foundation of agility skills and teamwork as your dog becomes familiar with obstacles. Simple equipment will be introduced to provide body awareness and build confidence. This is a 6 week class, starts November 6th. Class size is limited. 2 sessions offered at 3:00pm and 6:00 pm to fit your schedule!
Another session of Sampler Class just added -- Starts again November 18, 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.)
Dog Modeling Workshop: Thursday evenings November 5-19 Sign up available online (go to calendar) This class focuses on the foundational skills needed to get great photos of your dog. Tanya will teach you the obedience skills needed to result in a cooperative dog for stunning photos, introduces your dog to the sights and sounds of a studio setting and ends with a holiday-themed photoshoot for your dog (along with printing rights) are included in this workshop.
JANUARY LINEUP OF CLASSES:
OBEDIENCE CLASSES: Practical Life Skills 6 Weeks--2 sessions offered Thursday mornings at 10:00 am AND Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Starts January 3 and 7th. Continue practicing skills you learned in Basic Obedience and then continue your training to prepare you for Canine Good Citizen testing in February!
Basic Obedience 6 weeks-- Need a refresher? New to training? A weekend session is now offered Sundays at 2:30 pm.
Complete descriptions are available online--sign in via your portal or check the calendar.
Questions? Leave message at (507)344-1159
AGILITY CLASSES: Check the calendar for a variety of classes and levels. Many options available to fit your interest and skill level!
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**LOOKING FOR GIFT IDEAS FOR THOSE FOLKS WHO HAVE EVERYTHING, EXCEPT A WELL-BEHAVED DOG? We have the solution! Gift certificates now available for training classes at Key City Kennel Club. You can select any amount you wish, then we add the funds to your recipient's account. When this person decides to train, they can select a session and sign up! Please call our phone number at (507) 344-1159 and leave a message with Sharon, our Club President. She will set up this unique gift opportunity for you!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOU AND YOUR DOG IN OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM! Rabies certificates are required for each dog over 6 months old.
Drop in Classes: Please check out our "Calendar" feature for scheduled dates or call the instructor for changes. 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-- Fall schedule and beyond
Rally run-thrus will be weekly on Thursdays at 3:00pm for Novice and Advanced. Master, Excellent and Advanced levels offered 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. (No class Oct. 31)
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