Decatur Alabama Kennel Club

06/18/2024

Haley Kilgo wrapped up a basic obedience class tonight. Students Dahlia, Saban, and Church sure look adorable in their graduation cap. Thank you, Haley!!!

05/30/2024

05/22/2024

After thoroughly reviewing the latest research, the American Heartworm Society has updated their canine heartworm guidelines on heartworm prevention, diagnosis and treatment--and added a new section with "spectrum of care" information. Check it out! https://bit.ly/49BDcgO

05/22/2024

Any interest in a conformation class on Wednesday nights at 7? I have a volunteer to teach it after the advanced nose work class. This will be a five-week class instead of six. Class will begin May 29.

05/20/2024

I want to give a shout out to Paula Barras, THANK YOU, On behave of the Decatur Alabama Kennel Club. Now, we have two GREAT Judges for our Obedience Trial Oct. 5th, & 6th. 2024. Our sat. judge will be Carol Mett Trumbly . Thank you ladies.

05/01/2024

Happy National Purebred Dog Day! Support breed conservation with a Preservation breeder! Let's see the wonderful range of diversity in our Purebred dogs! ⬇️⬇️

04/30/2024

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04/25/2024

Join us this weekend at the North Alabama Canine Expo in Athens, located at the Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Arena! Swing by our booth located right beside Air of Whimsy for a chance to win prizes for participating in the Cheese-Stick Challenge! Also, don't forget to visit our agility demo in the arena.

04/16/2024

The Decatur Alabama Kennel Club will be starting an obedience class April 29th. at 6 PM. Applications can be taken night of or in advance on our DAKC.org website. $90 for six weeks.

04/16/2024

DAKC will be starting Obedience Class April 29th, at 6 PM. $90 for six weeks, applications will be on the DAKC website. DAKC.org

04/16/2024

Club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16, at 7pm.

03/25/2024

We are having conformation practice tonight at 6pm. Wind advisory, so drive safely.

03/19/2024

Board meeting tonight at 6:30. Regular membership meeting at 7.
We will have a bandana contest tonight, so come out and have a little fun.

03/14/2024

Dave and Sharon Rogers will be teaching a conformation class starting March 18 and running for six weeks, through April 29. Class will begin at 6pm. Please print an application off our website, www.dakc.org, and mail it in to reserve your spot in this class of eight. You'll need a show collar, lead, soft, high-value treats (whatever your dog goes nuts for), closed-toed shoes, and a willing attitude.

03/13/2024

Anyone interested in stock dog trials? Not affiliated with DAKC, but we know people are always looking!

03/09/2024

Contact Kitty at 256-586-0234 or by email at [email protected] for this opportunity.

03/07/2024

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03/05/2024

03/04/2024

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By: Caroline Coile Originally published: March 2018 This month AKC began issuing Achiever Dog certificates to acknowledge dogs that compete in a variety of sports. On the surface that sounds great, but I was surprised to see dogs that I know only as conformation dogs suddenly posting their certifica...

12/17/2023

Daisy and I went to the obedience trial at Huntsville . We did not qualify in Utility, but she did qualify in Preferred Open sat. with a second place, Today Sunday we did qualify and received a FIRST PLACE!! We are happy in Decatur, LOL

12/16/2023

FastCat pictures were posted last night. Worth the wait!
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12/13/2023

Join us with your puppies and dogs the first weekend of the new year! We look forward to see you!

12/12/2023

We have our own superstar Pumi member, Delta, and her owner, Shirley Reid. Delta loves to work in obedience and rally, but her true love is agility.

A compact, nimble-footed herder of Hungarian origin, the Pumi is easily recognized by a corkscrew-curled coat, two-thirds erect ears, and distinctive whimsical expression.

Why do you love the breed?

12/11/2023

12/07/2023

Rally trial premium is up!
March 2-3, 2024
Entries open Jan 3.

www.apps.akc.org/apps/eventplans/eventsearch/blocks/dsp_generate_pdf.cfm?KEY_BINARY_CONTENT=77561

Discover more things to enjoy with your dog with AKC.org. Find information on dog breeds, dog ownership, dog training, health, nutrition, exercise, care and grooming.

12/06/2023

Huntsville Kennel Club will be having a B Match at our facility on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

We will be starting classes back up after the first of the year. All classes run for six weeks and are $90 per six-week period. Proof of current vaccinations will be required.

Rally run-throughs will start on Tuesday, January 2nd, at 7pm.

Conformation, Monday nights starting January 8 at 6:30

Scent work, Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 pm

Family Dog, Saturday, Jan 13, at 10 am.

Class size is limited to eight per class. The application and instructions can be found on our website, www.dakc.org under the Training tab.

12/02/2023

Decatur Al. Kennel Club will be holding an obedience practice session December 9th. at 10 am till we finish, $10 for ten min.s. Open to all.

11/26/2023

Amid concerns about a new canine respiratory illness with symptoms mirroring those of known infectious diseases, veterinarians are investigating the potential emergence of a novel pathogen. Treatment varies per case, with vets taking precautions to prevent further spread. Dog owners should ensure th

11/22/2023

This!

It’s not what our dog “does” or “doesn’t do” that is important, it is the meaning we give to their actions, and our emotional response to “what we believe just happened” that makes all the difference. The path we choose can hurt or contribute to the relationship we have with our dogs. And that relationship defines what choice the dog will make the next time and the time after that. Allow your dog to show you how brilliant they can be, approach your training with empathy, humility, and compassion. Don’t allow anyone to tell you that your dog is “stubborn“ or “stupid“ or “willful“ or “knows better“… You get what I mean. Because our dogs are always doing the best they can with the education we’ve given them in the environment we’re asking them to perform in.

11/22/2023

Thank you, DAKC members for
Recognizing me and Delta with a beautiful and delicious MACH cake
for
Our MACH title earned at the
Greater Birmingham Agility
Trial this past weekend.
You really made me feel special and
I appreciate it with all my heart!