Class Schedule

Since 1967

KCKC's 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.

All classes are eight week classes, except Advanced Agility which does not meet on the third Tuesday of each month.

Puppy Head Start Four week class beginning Thursday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 pm. Follow directions at the bottom of this page to register.

New Flyball Class Begins Saturday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 am. Follow directions at the bottom of this page to register. For more information contact: stack.attack@live.com

KCKC's next classes will
begin the week of:

March 19, 2012
June 4, 2012
September 17, 2012

Register early to get the class of your choice.
Mark your calendars now!

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

Starting Dates	Time	Class	Structured For
Mondays Sept. 2012	7:45 pm	Introduction to Agility	This is the agility foundation class for dogs & handlers new to agility. Dogs & handlers are evaluated prior to acceptance into this class. Please contact us at keycitykennelclub@hotmail.com to schedule this evaluation and/or get on our waiting list for this class as it fills quickly.
Mondays Jan. 9, 2010 Mar. 19, 2012	6:30 pm	Obstacle Familiarization	This is the second level of our agility program where dogs and handlers are introduced to and practice correct execution of the agility course obstacles. The beginnings of handling and sequencing are also incorporated into this class
Mondays Jan. 9, 2012 Mar. 19, 2012	5:30 pm	Handling & Sequencing	Dogs who have completed Intro and Obstacle Familiarization. Class will focus in mechanics of handling with small obstacle or jumping sets, not full courses.
Tuesdays Mar. 20, 2012 June 5, 2012 Sept. 18, 2012	9:30 am	Basic Obedience	Level I class for new students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 12 weeks of age.
Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2012 June 5, 2012 Sept. 18, 2012	9:30 am	Practical Obedience	Level II class for Basic graduates. This class works on perfecting the skills learned in Basic. Dogs should be able to pass the Canine Good Citizen test after successful completion of this class
Tuesdays Mar. 20, 2012 June 5, 2012 Sept. 18, 2012	10:45 am	Advanced Obedience	Level III and beyond for 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 and Rally trial competition.
Tuesdays, Mar. 20, 2012 June 5, 2012 Sept. 18, 2012	5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm	Adv Agility Agility IV Adv Agility	Novice trialing and Titled dogs Successful completion of skills taught in Monday night classes. Novice trialing and Titled dogs
Wednesdays Mar. 21, 2012 June 6, 2012 Sept. 19, 2012	6:30 pm	Basic Obedience	Level I class for new students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 12 weeks of age.
Wednesdays Jan. 11 through May 9th	7:45 pm	Rally Course Run Thrus	Please check the Announcement page for any changes on dates of Rally course run-thrus. Run-thrus allow you and your dog to practice actual courses found at Rally trials. Dogs should have the equivalent of our Basic and Practical obedience classes to develop skills needed for Rally competition.
Wednesdays-- on-going classes. Changes will be listed on the Announcement page of this website	7:30 pm 8:00 pm	Conformation Conformation	Large breed puppies and dogs preparing for breed ring competition Table examined puppies and dogs preparing for breed ring competition
Thursdays Call for future dates	5:30 pm	Puppy Headstart Class limited to 8 pre-registered puppies.	A four week class of supervised, educational playtime using positive training methods following the teaching of Dr. Ian Dunbar. Puppies should be 10-12 weeks to start this class and no more than 18 weeks (or instructor approval of age) when the class ends. Puppies may also be registered for Basic Obedience.
Thursdays Mar.21, 2012 June 7, 2012 Sept. 20, 2012	6:30 pm	Basic Obedience	Level 1 class for new students-This class is appropriate for any dog over 12 weeks of age.
Thursday, Mar.21, 2012 June 7, 2012 Sept. 20, 2012	6:30 p.m.	Practical Obedience	Level II class for 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
Thursday, Mar.21, 2012 June 7, 2012 Sept. 20, 2012	7:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m.	Practical II Advanced Obedience	Level III for Practical graduates preparing for Beginner Novice/Novice competition, CGC or Therapy Dog testing This class works on skills needed for dog handler teams interested in obedience/Rally trial competition.
Thursdays call to arrange	5:30 p.m.	Open/Utility	For dogs preparing for Open and/or Utility Obedience competition.
Saturday, Jan 7th	9:00 a.m.	Flyball	Handlers learn the mechanics involved and introduce their dogs to this fast paced relay sport. For dogs over 6 months. For more info contact: stack.attack@live.com

Agility, obedience, and flyball are one hour in length and run for eight weeks. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Dates/times are listed above. Fees and how to register are listed below.

Conformation classes 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 (for any dog that is over 6 months of age) must be provided at the first session attended.

How to Register:

Training Class Fees:

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 an application: .pdf application or open, fill out, and print the Word 2007 application.

5. Make a copy of your dog's rabies certificate (Required only for dogs that are 6 months or older.) Invoice from vet visit does not suffice.

6. Mail the application, copy of rabies certificate if your dog is over 6 months of age, and a check made out to KCKC for the appropriate fee to:
              Key City Kennel Club
              Lynn Davey, Training Director
              47081 Linden Lane
              Kasota, MN 56050

7. An acknowledgement of your application will be sent to the e-mail address you list on the application. Please make certain your account will accept mail from keycitykennelclub@hotmail.com

Basic Obedience	$80.00
Practical Obedience	$75.00
Advanced Obedience	$70.00
Puppy Headstart	$20.00
Intro to Agility I	$80.00
Agility Obstacle Familiarization or Handling & Sequencing	$75.00
Advanced Agility	$60.00
Flyball	$80.00
4-H Members registered in 4-H Dog Project for 2011	$55.00
Conformation	$4.00/session $35/10 punch ticket
Open Mat times for Agility, Rally or Obedience arranged by class instructors for current students.	$5.00/hour $45/10punch ticket

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.

For more information call 507-344-1159 or e-mail keycitykennelclub@hotmail.com

Key City Kennel Club, Inc. ~ Mankato, MN 56001 ~ keycitykennelclub.org ~ (507)344-1159 ~ keycitykennelclub@hotmail.com

This site was last updated 02/06/12

KCKC's Training Class Schedule

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

How to Register:

Training Class Fees: