Sioux Empire Kennel Club
Have the following information available for registration:
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Veterinarian proof of rabies vaccination if dog is of age. (upload at time of registration or mail to the class coordinator to confirm your registration)
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Payment
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Completed registration form
CLASSES FOR MEMBERS ARE $90 PER CLASS and
$110 FOR NON MEMBERS
All classes will be will be held in the SEKC Clubhouse
(Old MacDonald’s Farm Building)
on the WH Lyon Fairgrounds.
Contact at Janet Bartosh at sekcclasscoordinator@gmail.com with any questions.
Spring 2024 Classes
Registration is now open!
https://fs27.formsite.com/sekc/ndribehomp/index
Registration Closes Friday, March 29 at midnight.
Rally Run Throughs – Janet Bartosh
Mondays, April 1 – May 6; Drop-Ins Welcome; 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Run throughs will be set up for rally courses. There will be Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Excellent and Masters courses will be rotated through. Instructor will be available for questions.
Drop In Students must bring payment of $15 to class. All participants must sign a waiver and bring proof the dogs vaccination record to class.
Fetch Dog Novice – Janet Bartosh
Mondays, April 1 – May 6 (5 Student Limit); 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Fetch provides a great form of exercise for dogs and their owners. Each week we will teach you a new skill and go over what is required for your dog to compete in an AKC Fetch Test. This class is open to all breeds and is a fun way to access your dog's fetching abilities. 3/5 Spots Remaining
Conformation – Tracy Duff
Tues April 2 – April 30; Drop-Ins Welcome; 6pm - 6:45pm
Whether you are experienced in the show ring or beginner in conformation we will tailor the class to fit everyone’s needs. The purpose of dog shows is to evaluate breeding stock against each breed's standard. You will learn ring procedures, how to stack your dog and move at a correct speed. This is a great class to learn how to work as a team with your dog and be ready for our Fall Show. Please bring a proper leash and bait/treats to class. Drop ins are welcomed.
Drop In students must bring payment of $15 to class. All participants must sign a waiver and bring proof the dogs vaccination record to class.
Intro to Nose Work I – Roger Lautt
Tuesdays, April 2 – April 30 (3 Student Min, 6 Student Max); 7pm - 7:45pm
The objective is to introduce dogs and their handlers to this new fun sport. The focus on all of our Nose Work classes will be for the dog and the owner/handler to have fun. Intro, as well as the following classes, are well suited for all dogs with the exception of human aggressive dogs. The sport will strengthen the bond between dog and owner/handler and build the dog’s confidence, especially fearful dogs.
This class teaches the foundation skills necessary to progress with this sport, for mere enjoyment or for competition. Intro to Nose Work will enable your dog to discover and enhance his/her natural hunt drive while having fun. This class may be repeated before advancing to Nose Work II Odors & Elements. 5/6 Spots Remaining
Puppy Kindergarten – Karen Bos-Carey
Wednesdays, April 3 – May 8 (4 Student Minimum; 12 Student Max); 6pm - 6:45pm
This class will teach the handler and the puppy basic obedience skills while also introducing the puppy to new things while building confidence. Puppies will have a chance to test for their S.T.A.R. Puppy at the end of the class. 10/12 Spots Remaining
Fundamentals for the Family Dog – Karen Bos-Carey
Wednesdays, April 3 – May 8 (4 Student Minimum; 12 Student Max); 7pm - 7:45 pm
This class is for the dog/handler team with no previous experience or have taken Puppy Kindergarten. It’s a positive reinforcement class to learn basic skills like loose leash healing, sit, down, stay, and come. It’s for dogs five (5) months old and older. It introduces you to skills necessary to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. It’s also a great way to get a foundation for any direction you want to take your dog, whether that be competitive obedience, rally or anything else. It lays the foundation to be an amazing team! 12/12 Spots Remaining
AKC Trick Dog Novice – Janet Bartosh
Thursdays, April 4 – May 2 (6 Student Limit); 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The AKC Trick Dog Novice class will go over teaching tricks that can easily be transitioned to callable life skills for your dog! In addition to a fun class, on the last week you will have the option to test for the AKC Trick Dog Novice title! 4/6 Spots Remaining
AKC Trick Dog Intermediate – Janet Bartosh
Thursdays, April 4 – May 2 (6 Student Limit); 7:30pm - 8:15pm
This class will be a fun way to enhance your dog's skills and your relationship! We will teach tricks each week and, at the end of the session, you will have an opportunity to test your dog for an AKC Trick Dog Intermediate title! 5/6 Spots Remaining
Novice Obedience – Hollie Huss
Saturdays, April 6 – May 11 (8 Student Limit); 11am - 11:45am
This class is for those interested in competing in AKC Obedience. This class will cover how to teach the novice exercises heeling, sits and downs, recalls, and stays that will be used in the AKC Novice Obedience level. This class would be best suited for those that want to start competing and have some knowledge of AKC Novice Obedience
or have a Novice title and need more preparation before continuing to the next level. 7/8 Spots Remaining
Please contact at Janet Bartosh at sekcclasscoordinator@gmail.com
with any questions.