Spartanburg Kennel Club
not yet ranked in Boiling Springs and not yet ranked in South Carolina
Service area: Boiling Springs, SC; Fletcher, NC
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Family Dog
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
Dog Training Methodology
The Spartanburg Kennel Club offers various activities and competitions for dogs and their handlers. These include Conformation shows, which evaluate dogs against breed standards; Obedience trials, demonstrating a dog’s discipline and ability to follow commands; Rally, a combination of obedience and speed with handlers navigating a course; and Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Tests), which showcases a dog’s natural speed and hunting abilities on a straight track.
About the Trainer
Spartanburg Kennel Club, established in 1952, is a non-profit agency dedicated to fostering interests and knowledge surrounding canine companions. They aim to celebrate purebred dogs and educate the public about responsible dog ownership, health, and responsible breeding practices.
They offer a variety of exciting activities for all breeds, including competition events like conformation, obedience, and rally. They also host Fast CAT (Coursing Ability Tests) which showcases dogs’ speed and hunting abilities.
The club provides a platform for dogs to shine, celebrating the unique talents and abilities that make each breed special. They also engage in educational events and seminars to spread awareness about responsible dog ownership, encouraging adoption and foster programs.
Accomplishments
The Spartanburg Kennel Club was established in 1952 and has been serving the community for over seven decades. Board members have significant experience: Lonnie Carroll is an AKC conformation judge. Lynnea Stadelmann started showing Pekingese in 1977 and has adults that are champions with excellent temperaments. Sheila Alen began her path in dogs in the early 1970s, taught Obedience and Conformation Handling, has been an AKC Jr. Showmanship judge since 2011, and is also a Judge of Smooth Fox Terriers, Fetch, AKC Temperament Tests, and a CGC, Farm Dog, and Trick Dog evaluator. She has bred and finished over 100 Champions with top-ranked dogs in both Smooth Fox Terriers and Harriers.
How to Get Started!
Prospective members must complete an application, attend two club meetings where they introduce themselves, and be voted into the club.
Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Kennel