Grand Island Kennel Club

Grand Island Kennel Club offers a range of dog training classes. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class (Puppy Kindergarten) is a 6-week program for puppies aged 10 weeks to 8 months, focusing on basic obedience and social skills.

Beginner Obedience is a 6-week class teaching fundamental obedience skills. Intermediate Obedience is also a 6-week session designed to proof skills learned in beginner class, increasing distance and duration, and adding new skills.

Conformation & Showmanship is a 6-week class that teaches owners how to show their dog in breed, covering entries, attire, and training for AKC dog shows. Agility classes (beginner and intermediate) are offered for dogs that have completed basic obedience and have a solid stay and recall, involving obstacles like jumps, tunnels, and A-frames. Rally is a sport that combines agility and obedience, where dogs and handlers navigate a course by reading signs.

Pricing Summary

Each 6-week session for classes like AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Beginner Obedience, Conformation & Showmanship, and Agility is $65 per dog.

Grand Island Kennel Club is an all-breed kennel club located in Grand Island, Nebraska, dedicated to welcoming local dog owners for training, socialization, and fun. They offer a variety of classes designed for all dogs and owners, aiming to help pups meet other dogs safely and interact with new people.

The club also hosts events, including the GIKC AKC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience, and Rally Trials. Additionally, they maintain a breeder directory showcasing member breeding programs for specific breeds like Airedale Terriers, Australian Shepherds, and Bullmastiffs.

How to Get Started!

To sign up for classes or inquire about them, interested individuals should email bridgid@gikennelclub.com. For general questions about the kennel club, an online contact form is available.