Northern Neck Kennel Club

Congratulations Sola (L), Buffy (R) on earning your Advanced Tricks Title and Robert & Abby on earning your Intermediate Tricks Title!!

Congratulations to the following teams: Mary Ann & Angus (earning their CGC & Novice Tricks), Margie & Rhett (CGC/Novice Tricks), Charlene & Ernest (CGC/Novice Tricks), Taylor & Swell (CGC), Bryna & Studley (cgc). 🐾🐾

Special thanks to Sandy & Tanner for their help

Team Angus sporting his puppy S.T.A.R. award 🐾🐾💓

Congrats Team Mikah!!

The NNKC will hold a "show" meeting, on 6-24-24 @ 10 AM, 790 Devils Bottom Rd. Volunteers are needed, no experience necessary.

Come join us July 20, 2024, at the Heathsville Farmers Market, 73 Monument Pl, Heathsville, VA 22473 🐾🐾

Congratulations team River!! River placed 3rd in the Big Air Novice Finals held in Berwick PA 🤩🥳

Powers Drive Animal Hospital
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"Why I shouldnt walk and run beside you today. Because I am a loyal dog, I often go beyond my limits. So I walk and run beside you, standing still if I have to. All while I feel my paws burning. Even as little as 5 minutes can be fatal to me and to my paws. My whole body starts boiling, but I’ll keep going because I am as loyal as loyal comes. I depend on you to know what’s in my best interest. So instead, let me stay at home where I can enjoy the sun, with a large bowl of water, somewhere in the shade. A cool area with grass would be best. With all the love I have in the whole world - I give it all to you - Love your dog 🩷🐾 "

Levitt Leads
May 13 ·
Let's talk about this photo. It's cute, except it's not. I see a dog who cannot get up without telling the child to get off. How do you think a dog is going to do that?

The 7 Golden Toddler Dog Rules:
#1: If a dog walks away from you, you DO NOT FOLLOW.
#2: Always leave room for the dog to walk away from you.
---that right there is 90+% of dog bites eliminated---
#3: We do not climb on the dog.
#4: We do not grab or pull on the dog.
#5: We do not hit or throw anything at the dog.
#6: We do not touch the dog's food.
#7: We do not go into the dog's kennel.

I promise these are not overly difficult concepts for littles, nor will they rob a kid of their bond with the family dog. It will deepen that bond, while keeping everyone safe.

"Oh, it looks like Moose is walking away from you. She is saying she wants a break. Let's play with this instead!"

PLEASE READ! This was taken from our website pertaining to our classes.

Registration: If you are interested in a class, please contact the instructor prior to filling out the class registration form, they will be able to give you up-to-date dates and times of the classes they are teaching. There may not be any available slots. DO NOT send your class registration to the PO BOX! If you do not hear back from the instructor, you are not enrolled in that class. 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Great news, AKC S.T.A.R. puppy/Intro to OB has been rescheduled, 7-17-24, 3-4 PM, contact Margie @ mjvbrown58@gmail for details!

The NNKC now has a new CGC (canine good citizens) evaluator...Margie Brown!! Congrats!!

Puppy K/Intro to Obedience (June 12, 2024) class has been canceled.

The NNKC still has openings in their classes starting June 11, 2024. We have morning, noon and evening classes!!

The NNKC has a few openings in classes starting June,11, 24!! Classes run for 6 weeks, $60/members, $80/non-members.

Congratulations to the students that completed Puppy S.T.A.R./Intro to Obedience. Pictured: Mary Ann & Angus, Thad & Winnie, Marilou & Percy. Not pictured: Kaye & Stormy Rae, Kay & Gabe, Ann & Sweet Pie🐾.

Congratulations to our recent students for completing our Canine Good Citizens/Obedience I class!! (Robert/Abby, Kay/Merci, Martha/Max, Kathleen/Olive, Lorraine/Rufus, Barbara/Lilly) 🥳

Lorraine/Rufus earned their CGC title, Kay/Merci earned their Trick Novice title, Martha/Max earned their CGC title, Kathleen Olive earned their CGC title & Novice Tricks title, Robert/Abby already have their CGC title.

SUMMER 2024 CLASSES

JUNE 11TH, RALLY INTERMEDIATE, TUES 12-1 PM, Session to last for six (6) weeks, held inside the NNPP pavilion building. Class size is limited to four (4) dog and handler teams. Students and dogs must be proficient in obedience skills, have completed the Rally Novice class, and have Permission of the Instructor. In Rally Obedience, dog and handler teams progress around a course, with the dog on the left and the stations (numbered signs) on the right. The signs tell the team what to do. There are five levels of competition: novice, intermediate, advanced, excellent, and masters. This class will introduce intermediate and advanced rally obedience exercises. For more information, see: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/get-started/
Skills taught in class include: Handler-dog communication & teamwork; how to perform intermediate/advanced rally exercises, and the requirements for a qualifying performance. Each week new rally stations will be introduced and a course will be set up for each dog & handler team to perform. Contact Peny Gallogly, [email protected], if you have questions about the class.

JUNE 11TH, CGC/OBEDIENCE I, TUES 3:00-4:00 PM, In this class, teams will build on skills learned in Introduction to Obedience class with an emphasis on learning skills necessary for obtaining a Canine Good Citizens title. Students and dogs should be proficient in obedience skills (sit, down, stay, walk on a loose leash, and pay attention to you when asked). Your dog must be well behaved around other dogs. Dogs should be at least 8 months old and have attended “Introduction to Basic Obedience” or another basic obedience class and have instructor's approval. Teams will be given the opportunity to have their dogs tested for CGC title after completing 6 weeks of classes. Additional information can be found at: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/ items on the AKC CGC test. Contact Gloria Daniels, [email protected], to register.

JUNE 11TH, OBEDIENCE DRILLS TUES 7-8 PM, This class will focus on developing and proofing the basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, come and walking on a loose lead. We will build on these skills in a group setting with lots of practice. Handlers will learn to keep their dog's attention and build a strong bond essential for a happy and growing human and canine relationship. This class is geared towards people with limited time who want to work and improve their dog's behavior. Classes begin June 11, Tuesday from 7 to 8:00 pm and are scheduled for 6 weeks. Prerequisites: dogs must be at least 9 months of age; you must wear comfortable shoes and have lots of high value treats. Be prepared to work and to do lots of homework during the week. To register, contact Katherine Skerl at [email protected].

JUNE 12TH, PUPPY K/INTRO TO OBEDIENCE, WED 3-4 PM, This class is for puppies 12 weeks to one year old. Older dogs may be eligible to attend this class with the approval of the instructor. Puppies in this class will learn basic skills including sit, down, stay, come, how to greet a person, walking on a loose leash and puppy socialization. Positive training methods are used to teach skills. Handlers will learn training techniques that can be used in all future obedience classes. This is a prerequisite for CGC/Obedience I and other NNKC classes. Contact Margie Brown @ [email protected] for registration.

JUNE 13TH, INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY THUR 10-11 AM, Class is for dogs at least 8 months old who have completed Basic Obedience, Obedience I, or have permission of the instructor. In this class you and your dog learn the basic skills to be successful in agility classes. Pre-agility equipment will used to get you and your dog familiar with what agility is. Skills taught include targeting, staying on table, jumping, feet awareness, going through a barrel, walking on a board, balancing on a wobble board, teamwork and more. This class can be taken as a stand-alone fun class or in preparation for more advanced classes. All work is done on lead. Class size is limited to 6 dog and handler teams. Please contact Kim Bolster at [email protected] for registration.

JUNE 13TH, TRICKS FOR FUN THUR 12-1 PM, 6 weeks starting June 13th, Tricks training is a great way to have fun with and build a stronger relationship with your dog. We will train some fun “show off” tricks as well as tricks that can assist in future dog training. Class size is limited to 6 students. Please contact Kim Bolster @ [email protected] for registration.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – American Kennel Club AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. One million dogs, purebred and mixed breed, have earned CGC.

SUMMER 2014 CLASSES START JUNE 11, 2024. DESCRIPTIONS AND TIMES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON 🐾🐾

SAVE THE DATE!! 🐾🐾

Black Hills Animal Hospital
February 23 ·
Meet Napa. Napa is a patient of mine at the Black Hills Animal Hospital. Napa is a tried and true, real service dog. She was born and raised by a non-profit in Ohio that breeds and trains service dogs for the disabled. Napa’s owner has a real disability. The non-profit flew her to Ohio to be trained with Napa to work together as team. Napa is trained to perform many tasks including picking up items and carrying them to her owner. Napa helps her owner to live her daily life. Napa is current on every vaccination. She is weighed monthly at our clinic — a requirement by the non profit to make sure she is cared for and kept at the perfect ideal weight. Napa’s cost is estimated at $20,000-50,000 (breeding program, foster homes, training for 2 years, feeding, medical care, paying for disabled owners to train with and travel to them). Most dogs don’t make it out of the program. Napa is elite. She is one of the most highly trained dogs I’ve ever worked with.
Napa was attacked by a dog today. A dog running loose in a Dollar General. Another dog walked in the door at the same time. Two dogs that had no business walking in a store. Napa has been attacked by dogs twice already in the last six months.
This has got to stop. Please stop taking your dogs into stores. They are not service dogs. A vest you bought online does not make your dog a service dog.
A service dog assists a person with disabilities by performing trained tasks.
Service animals are working animals, not pets. Comfort or emotional support dogs do not qualify as service animals under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Service dogs are so highly trained they don’t even BARK at another dog. They stand still next to their handler.
Taking your pet into public places and letting them interact with, bark at, threaten, and provoke or attack a service animal puts the real service dog at risk. It puts disabled people at risk as well. Napa’s owner could hardly stand to control her and try to help her.
If Napa becomes skittish or dog reactive in public….. she will be sent back to the service dog organization. Let that sink in. Her owner will have to give up Napa because you had to take your dog into every store and restaurant with you. You didn’t control your dog. You have put zero training into your dog. You couldn’t be bothered to put your dog on a leash today.
Let that sink in.
We must do better.
Please leave your dogs at home. And please leave your fake service dog vests at home as well.
Sincerely,
Napa’s veterinarian
Melissa Mez DVM

NNKC will hold a CGC testing on 5-16-24, 4 PM, 790 Devils Bottom Road. [email protected] for details

2024 Celebrate Virginia Cluster
Four Shows – One Location – Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA
Dates: Thursday – Sunday – August 22 – 25, 2024 – All events will be indoors.
Thursday & Friday – August 22, 2024 & August 22, 2024 – Northern Neck KC
Saturday & Sunday – August 24, 2024 & August 25, 2024 – Greater Fredericksburg KC
Judging panel for Northern Neck KC and Greater Fredericksburg KC now available at infodog.com
FastCat hosted by Northern Neck Kennel Club all four days. For more information go to speeddogcoursing.com
Dock Diving all four days. For more information go to northamericadivingdogs.com
The PeeWee class will once again be offered on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Eye Clinic will be offered on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Doug Johnson will be offering a seminar.
Obedience and rally will be on Saturday, August 24, 2024 offered by Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club – All Obedience and Rally events will be in the Pavilion with air conditioning. For information regarding Obedience and Rally, please contact Pauline Shatswell at [email protected]
ATT will be offered on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in the Pavilion.
New AKC event “Fetch” will be offered on Sunday afternoon novice and intermediate.
If you would like to have a regional or National Specialty or supported entries, please contact Becky Heubi, Show Chair at [email protected]
More information will be added and updates in the future.

A must read for those that are interested in agility.

At what age should you start agility training? How old do dogs need to be to start agility training? Can puppies do a full agility course? How do you start the training?

Congrats team Otter on your Altered Reserve Best in Show win at the Mid-Atlantic Kennel Club Show (4-20-24)!! 🥳🤩If you see Carol & Otter, please congratulate them on their big win

Stop by and visit the NNKC at the Heathsville farmers Market this Saturday (4/20/24)!!

Congratulations team Lily on earning your first leg in Novice Rally! WTG 🐾🐾💖

Lily, a NNKC member, enjoying some "me" time at the Bernese Mountain Dog Specialty 💞

🥰🥰The Northern Neck Kennel Club is looking for a member to fill the secretary position on the board. No experience needed, you will learn on the job 😆If interested, please contact Gloria, [email protected] before April 4th, 2024. Please do not respond to this message, it will not be answered!🐕‍🦺🦮🐩🐕