Cudahy Kennel Club

Classes are offered in structured 6-8 week sessions or 4-week mini sessions, with specific start dates and limited availability. Classes include Foundation Agility, Basic Manners, Rally, Competition Obedience, and Conformation. Run-throughs are held monthly for practice. Conformation is offered as a drop-in class on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays. All classes require registration and proof of vaccinations. Some classes require instructor permission for advanced levels.

Pricing Summary

Regular 6-8 week classes: $120 for new students, $100 for returning non-members, $90 for returning members, seniors, and college students. Mini 4-week sessions: $65 for non-members, $55 for members. Conformation drop-ins: $10 per dog. Payment accepted via cash, check, or debit/credit card.

Policies

Proof of vaccinations is required before starting any class. If experiencing illness symptoms, clients are asked to stay home. Masks are not required unless requested by an instructor or judge. Classes are non-refundable and require advance registration. Facility rentals require signing a rental agreement.

Cudahy Kennel Club is an all-breed AKC dog club founded in 1972 and located in St. Francis, Wisconsin, just five miles south of Milwaukee. They offer group training classes in a variety of dog sports and obedience disciplines, including Agility, Barn Hunt, Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, Fast CAT, and Fetch. Classes are held in a fully matted, heated, and ventilated 10,200 sq. ft. training facility with ample parking. They provide both beginner and advanced programs, with mini sessions (4 weeks) and regular sessions (6-8 weeks), and offer drop-in Conformation classes. The club also hosts AKC-sanctioned trials and run-throughs for members to practice competition skills in a supportive environment. Their community is described as friendly and welcoming, with experienced instructors and opportunities for volunteering and membership.

They serve both purebred and mixed-breed dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors, and offer training for family companionship, competition, and behavior development. The facility is available for rental by external trainers or groups. Vaccination proof is required before starting any class.

Instructors include Pam Leichtnam for Conformation and Fran for class registration and coordination. The club emphasizes positive, structured training in a safe, non-judgmental setting.

They also provide special testing opportunities and support for AKC titles across multiple disciplines.

Accomplishments

Cudahy Kennel Club has been an active AKC club since 1972 and regularly hosts AKC-sanctioned trials in Agility, Rally, Barn Hunt, Conformation, and Fast CAT. They are recognized for fostering a strong local dog training community and offering diverse competitive opportunities.

How to Get Started!

New students must register for classes through the ‘How to Sign Up’ page on the website. Proof of vaccinations must be provided prior to the first class. Contact Fran at 414-758-8989 for assistance with registration or questions about class availability.