Salina Kennel Club

The Salina Kennel Club offers a structured curriculum including Puppy Kindergarten for puppies 8 weeks to 4 months old (4 weeks, $60), S.T.A.R. Puppy for puppies 4 months to 1 year old (6 weeks, $80), and Basic Adult Obedience – Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes for dogs 1 year or older (7 weeks, $80).

They also provide advanced and specialty classes such as C.G.C.A. Advanced Adult Obedience, Conformation, Foundations for Performance, Obedience for Performance, Rally, Agility, and FAST CAT. Classes are typically held one night a week on Tuesday evenings, with sessions starting in January, April, June, and September.

All instruction is provided by volunteer members using positive reinforcement techniques. Dogs must be in good health with current vaccinations, and handlers must be at least 12 years old, with junior handlers accompanied by a responsible adult.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten is a 4-week class for $60. S.T.A.R. Puppy is a 6-week class for $80. Basic Adult Obedience – Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes are 7-week classes for $80. All fees are credited to the Salina Kennel Club, Inc., as instruction is provided by volunteer members.

Policies

Vicious dogs are not permitted to participate in classes. All dogs must have current immunizations (within the past 12 months) for Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvo-Virus, and owners must present a veterinarian’s certificate of health prior to the second class.

Trainers must be at least 12 years old and physically capable of controlling the dog; junior handlers require a responsible adult accompaniment. Family members are welcome, but children must be supervised. The Salina Kennel Club reserves the right to cancel classes, change dates, or close enrollment due to insufficient numbers or maximum capacity.

The Salina Kennel Club (SKC) was established in 1956 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club. It is an organization run entirely by volunteers, serving as an information resource for members and the general population. SKC conducts AKC approved Dog Shows, sanctioned matches, and training classes, promoting the sport of purebred dogs.

The club is committed to helping owners train their purebred and mixed breed dogs, eight weeks and older, to become well-trained companions. They offer multiple sessions per year of puppy and basic obedience classes, with additional specialty and advanced obedience classes held at various times.

All classes are taught by dedicated volunteers who love dogs, with the goal of fostering a greater understanding between canines and their owners for a happier life together. In all obedience and agility classes, the owner is the primary trainer of their dog.

Accomplishments

The Salina Kennel Club was established in 1956 and is a member club of the American Kennel Club (AKC). They conduct AKC approved Dog Shows and sanctioned matches. Their instructors are volunteers who are also evaluators for AKC Canine Good Citizen programs.

How to Get Started!

Enrollment for classes occurs in person on a designated Saturday before the start of courses, typically from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Salina Kennel Club facility (540 Idlewilde Pl, Salina, KS 67401). Dogs should be left at home during sign-up.

Enrollment continues until all available slots are filled. For information on slot openings, contact Training Director Pam Homeier at (785) 829-1337. When enrolling, clients must bring a copy of their dog’s current shot records (digital copies accepted) and payment (checks or cash are accepted).