CURRENT CLASSES
Tuedays
On-Going
--Conformation Handling
--$5 per dog
--Time: 7:00 pm
--Pup'N'Iron
--Instructor: Varies
Wednesdays
Starting April 14, 2010
--Basic Obedience
--6 weeks $70
--Time: 6:30 pm
--Fairgrounds Gate 2
--Instructor: Nancy Walker
Starting April 21, 2010
--Rally Obedience
--6 weeks $70
--Time: 6:30 pm
--Fairgrounds Gate 2
--Instructor: Brandy Clymire
Starting 14 April 2010
--Beginner Agility
--6 weeks $70
--Time: 6:30 pm
--Fairgrounds Gate 2
--Instructor: Gary Herman
Starting April 14, 2010
--Puppy Kindergarten
--6 weeks $50
--Time: 6:30 pm
--Fairgrounds Gate 2
--Instructors:
Susan & Bob Rodenski
Registration Help
Fill out and send to the address on the form to secure a position in the
class. Classes usually fill up fast. agility and Obedience classes
limited to 8-10 dogs. For additional help on registration or further
information call Marge at 373-3364
Kennel Club
Founded 1970
CLASS OFFERINGS
GFKC offers classes in Dog Obedience, Rally, Agility, Puppy Kindergarten and Conformation Handling/Socialization. These classes are open to non-members as well as members. Members, however, can enjoy a price break for the cost of classes. Our classes are held mainly in the Spring, Summer and Fall. Some of the classes require that you pre-register. Copies of the registration form are provided at the appropriate links on this page.
OVERVIEW
PRICES
Agility and Obedience - $45 for members, $70 for non-members
Puppy Kindergarten - free for members, $50 for non-members
Conformation Handling - members and non-members: $5 per dog
Call Debby
Hicks (540-752-1581) or Meejin Pike (571-278-4982) for Handling Class questions.
DURATION
Agility, Obedience & Puppy Kindergarten classes run for 6 weeks
Puppy Kindergarten Rules
Puppies must have had two vaccinations and veterinarians verbal permission.
Puppies must be under 6 months of age. Bring puppy on a buckle collar
and a 4 or 6 foot leather, cloth or nylon lead. You should also bring
tiny food treats, i.e. string cheese sliced in to thin slices, and placed
in a zip lock bag. Be sure your puppy has not eaten within two hours
before class and bring water for you and your puppy as well as clean
up bags. Exercise your puppy before you leave home and before coming
into the building.
Agility Class Rules
Bring...a happy, healthy dog, water and bowl, a short tab lead, a 6-foot
lead, lots of the doggy's favorite treats, a favorite toy, plastic baggies
for picking up accidents, a buckle or snap collar (NO CHOKES OR PRONGS).
Students are responsible for:
- Having dog exercised and warmed up before class begins (this means come early)
- Keeping dog on lead and under control at all times
- Keeping dog's nails as short as possible
- Dog's attention needs to stay on handler and not on other dogs
- Dog may NOT relieve themselves on the training field or equipmen
- Dogs are not allowed on the field or equipment without instructor supervision
- Dog should know basic obedience commands, including COME, SIT, DOWN, STAY
- Dog must work well on lead
- Handler must have control when working off lead
- Handler/dog teams shall remain constant throughout the session
- Classes are held rain or shine
- Pets shall be flea and tick free (Preventive or spray is recommended
- No aggressive dogs or bitches in season
- Bathroom facilities are available
- No smoking or alcohol within the agility area
You need to bring a copy of your dog's current Rabies certificate and your dog should be up to date on other vaccinations. Puppies need to have had at least 2 vaccinations and the permission of the their veterinarian to attend Puppy Kindergarten (6 months and under).
GFKC MEMBERS ONLY
If you are a current GFKC member (i.e., your dues are up to date) you should have access to the Club Member Area. If you cannot access the Member Area, please contact the Webmaster.