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Serving the greater Charleston, WV area since the 1950's. We offer classes and AKC trial and events. K.O.T.C. d) Encourage the training of judges.
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is a non-profit organization, the purposes of which are to:
a) Promote the training of purebred and All-American dogs. b) Promote education for the public concerning the welfare of all dogs. c) Conduct classes for the training of dogs and their handlers. e) Hold and support dog training exhibitions, events and tests including but not limited to obedience trials, rally trials, and sanctioned match

es under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. f) Promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of dogs. conducts two 8 week obedience class sessions per year - one in early January and one in early September. We host a one-ring obedience and rally trial in mid-April each year.

08/26/2024

Do you know someone who could use some help with their puppy or dog?

We have openings in all classes. Be sure to sign up soon. www.kanawhaotc.com/classes

It's that time again. Please let your friends know about this class if they're struggling with an unruly dog.

08/23/2024

Entry opens at 8 pm today (Friday). Let all your dog friends know!
Remember, the run order is in the order of your entry. Hold off a little while if you want a late morning or afternoon run time. If you're an early bird and like a 9:00 start time, enter as soon as possible!

08/21/2024

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08/20/2024

FETCH Test is a new AKC event during our Fast CAT weekend. It's possible to earn 2 Fetch titles and earn beautiful rosettes. Fetch tests will be run on Saturday and Sunday. For details and the entry form, review the premium at www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events. Sign up now or at the field (if slots are available).

08/20/2024

Learn more about our upcoming Fast CAT event at www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events . Fast CAT is Friday thru Monday, Oct. 11 - 14.

08/17/2024

Having fun at Pet Supplies Plus - St. Albans, WV with Magic Valley Kennel Club Charleston, WV

08/17/2024

Stop by and see us today from 1:00 til 4:00 at Pet Supplies Plus - St. Albans, WV. Some great dogs will be available for adoption and we're giving 50% off for our upcoming class sessions.*
First 10 adoptions

08/16/2024

We are currently in our yellowjacket era! Be aware that yellowjackets are active on the trails. Yellow jackets and other stinging insects have a knack for ruining your outdoor fun. It is suggested to wear long-sleeves, pants, closed-toe shoes, and head protection to reduce the chance of getting stung. Walk at your own risk!

Facts About Yellowjackets:
1. Yellowjackets live in colonies made up of workers and a queen. Queens stay in the nest and lay eggs while the workers’ job is to build the nest, protect the queen and the eggs/young, and find food for the colony members. Yellowjacket colonies can grow over time up to about the size of a basketball and can house 4,000 to 5,000 occupants. Nests are usually occupied for one season, after which the yellowjacket workers die off.
2. Unlike bees, yellowjacket stingers don’t detach when they sting you. They can sting you multiple times! If you get stung enough (or if you’re allergic to yellowjacket venom), you might need to seek medical attention.
3. Try not to squash a yellowjacket. When squashed, they release a pheromone that attracts others from their colony, and incites them to attack you if you’re nearby.
4. You should never swat at a yellowjacket, as this will only incite it to attack you. If you encounter one (or any other stinging insect), slowly back away from it and try not to make sudden motions.

08/15/2024

Adopt a dog from Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association at the Pet Supplies Plus event and get 50% off* our classes at the Dunbar Rec Center.

Come see us for dog training demonstrations at the Pet Supplies Plus - St. Albans, WV on Saturday, August 17, from 1 to 4 pm.

*First 10 adoptions - September 2024 OR January 2025 session.

08/15/2024

It's that time again. Please let your friends know about this class if they're struggling with an unruly dog.

08/11/2024

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱! KOTC needs a site to hold an AKC Scent Work trial in the Kanawha/Putnam County area. Scent Work involves hiding certain scents and having the dogs search for them.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 (𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲eded (𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀) 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 (𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀) 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

We would need to rent it for a Friday afternoon/evening (set up day), Saturday and Sunday. Dates have not been set so a seasonal location might be a possibility.

The utmost care will be given to protect the property, and we do carry liability insurance protection.

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁? 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏.

Following are some ideas.
Scout/church/company campgrounds (we know about Camp Virgil Tate)
Vo-Tech school, community college, public/private school, branch campus
Warehouse with rooms/offices (vacant or occupied)
Museum
Community building - Senior Center
Fraternal organization/lodge, YMCA YWCA, VFW
Farm - Winery
Abandoned/out-of-use restaurant/business (with electricity/water)
Small business
Cooperative Extension Office
Industrial Park
Fairgrounds (we know about Milton Pumpkin Park & Eleanor Park)
Recreational site in off-season - mini golf/golf, swimming pool, etc.

08/10/2024

We can't wait!

08/08/2024

KOTC loves to support our dog-loving community. We asked the Putnam Animal Shelter for their priority wish list, and we went to work. Today we delivered a large animal scale, a stethoscope, various medical supplies and a collection of toys and treats. Walkie-talkies are in route too.

Did you know that you can order from their Amazon wish list and have things shipped directly to the shelter. Check it out. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/GKBJRFOJ6A1G?ref_=wl_share

08/06/2024

08/04/2024

Many of you have been asking when classes start again. Well, it's that time. Go to our website www.kanawhaotc.com/classes for class descriptions, schedule, fees, and the link to sign up.

08/04/2024

Come see us for dog training demonstrations at the St. Pet Supplies Plus - St. Albans, WV on Saturday, August 17, from 1 to 4 pm.

08/04/2024

Does your dog love to fetch a ball, toy or bumper and bring it back to you? If so, this new AKC sport may be right for you. We'll be hosting FETCH tests on Sat. - Sun., Oct. 12-13 in conjunction with our Fast CAT event. Any dog over 6 months enrolled with AKC may enter. Any dog can be enrolled with AKC.

Check out the Fetch test information as well as videos and more on our website www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events .

08/03/2024

Please share: It's class time again! Does your puppy or dog need a little help with their manners? Do you want to compete in AKC trials? We have something for everyone!
Our 8-week session starts on Sept. 8th on Sunday afternoons at the Dunbar Recreation Center. Our volunteer-led classes teach you the basics of training your dog to get along better in your home and community.
Learn more about the classes, prices, schedule, and sign up at www.kanawhaotc.com/classes .

07/27/2024

Something to think about before you get your next puppy.

07/27/2024

KOTC has added a new event to our Fall lineup in Dunbar - AKC Fetch. Learn how you can get ready to compete with your dog here: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-fetch/
More details about our AKC Fetch event can be found at www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events

While some dogs are naturally inclined to play fetch, others might need a little training. Here's how to teach your dog to fetch.

07/26/2024

Ok, folks. I know that some of you have received strange messages allegedly from me asking for help, gift cards, etc. I have been hacked somehow, and those messages are a pile of dog p**p,
as is/are the hacker(s). As you can imagine from that tone, I am incensed. The messages are fake; I am fine and do not need your money, gift cards, etc. well wishes are great and kindly accepted, as I am recovering from a total hip replacement surgery on my right side…. Too bad I didn’t start out with the left, then I might have been able to drive sooner!

I have good help, am making progress thru PT, and hope to get by with a cane by next week. We’ll see………

Miss seeing you and being in classes, but hope to be back asap! Keep working those dogs!!!!!

Beth

07/25/2024

Now's the time.

We need all animals out asap of the shelter. ‼️‼️
As the floor renovations are wrapping up the fumes are getting a bit too strong for the animals. It is crucial the animals do not breathe these fumes in for prolonged periods. 😞 Please consider adopting/ fostering at this time we need it more than ever.

07/25/2024

The Poofball also known as Elle got a major today!!! Happy dance. Thank you Liz Powell for your handling and grooming.

07/25/2024

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗞𝗢𝗧𝗖 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗞𝗖 𝗱𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗖𝗛! It will be held the weekend of our Fast CAT event (Oct 11-14). More details to follow here and on our website.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗴 teaching them the basics of fetching an item and returning it to you. It's fun and good exercise for them! Check out the video link below to get started.
https://www.akc.org/fetch/videos/
https://www.akc.org/fetch/
https://www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events/
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-fetch/

07/12/2024

Our members have been racking up the brags this month. Give them a hand by "liking" this message.

Kevin Justice’s Pandora received her Fit Dog Bronze title, CGCU title, and 3 triples toward her Rally Championship. Baxter received this Rally Intermediate title.

Deborah Justice’s Sascha received her Fetch Intermediate title, Fit Dog Bronze title, CGCU title and the High Combined award in Rally. Mieka received her Rally Novice title.

Cindi Robusto and Cristi Wetherholt's Elle received one point in Conformation and was ‘singled out.’

Debbie Keener’s Cooper had a fun time at the Huntington trial and made the judge laugh. Emmett got his first leg in Rally Intermediate.

Jane Davies’ Cody got a leg in Rally Master and received his Novice Obedience (CD) title with second place.

Merilynn Preston’s Connie got 2 legs in Rally Choice.

Debbie Nauman’s Laser got 3 legs in Rally Choice with a 4th place finish. Scorch received her Farm Dog title. Sprint got 3 legs in Rally Master. Flame received her RACH (Rally Championship) with several placements. She also earned 2 High Triple awards and 1 High Double award.

Beth Rutledge’s Radar got 3 double Qs toward his RAE. Venus received her Rally Advanced title.

Cindy McKee’s Vito got 3 legs in Rally Choice with 2nd and 4th place. Tango got 2 legs in Rally Choice with 1st and 2nd place.

Roxanne Rose’s Rose received her Temperament Test title, Intermediate Fetch title and Farm Dog title. Delta received her Farm Dog title.

Tracy Christofero’s Zorro got 3 legs in Rally Master.

I'm sure there were many more brags from members who couldn't attend our monthly meeting.

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Dunbar Recreation Center 2601 Fairlawn Avenue
Dunbar, WV
25064

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.kanawhaotc.com/

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Fast CAT Opens Soon

Learn more about our upcoming Fast CAT event at www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events . Fast CAT is Friday thru Monday, Oct. 11 - 14.

Many of you have been asking when classes start again. Well, it's that time. Go to our website www.kanawhaotc.com/classes for class descriptions, schedule, fees, and the link to sign up.

Someone messaged me for the dates of our Fast CAT event so they could save the date. Now I can't find the message. The dates are Oct. 24 - 27. Fun, fun, fun!!!

When teaching the sit-stay, you must build duration (time in place) before adding distance. Make sure your dog is successful up close before moving away from your dog. Distraction (as in class) makes the stay even more difficult. Train Duration first, then Distance and finally Distraction. Notice the release after each behavior is concluded.

This shows how to teach your dog to come (recall). Start out short distance, back up to add excitement and reward your dog in front of you preferably in the sit position. If you notice, she also demonstrates a back-away which we have covered in our Basic Manners classes. Notice the release after the behavior is complete.

This video shows how we teach the down-stay and has some good tips for the dogs that want to jump up before they are released. Notice the release after the behavior is complete.

Teaching your dog to sit is easy-peasy. Check out this video that shows how we teach a dog to sit in our Basic Manners class. Notice the release after the behavior is complete.

This is how we teach Down in our Basic Manners classes. Some dogs will need a lot of practice and encouragement before they will lay down in class because they feel vulnerable around the other dogs. Notice the release after the behavior is complete.

Check out this drone video of Laura Hark-Plumley's Wild Wyatt running Fast CAT! That's one fast dog! Get your entries in now. For more information and the entry link, go to www.kanawhaotc.com/trial-events . If you have questions, message us or email to [email protected].

3 pm Beginner Class Pics

2016 KOTC & MVKC Christmas Party

Fall 2016 Puppy Class

Final day of Fall Beginner's Class

Oct. 2 Obedience Classes

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K.O.T.C. is a non-profit organization, the purposes of which are to: a) Promote the training of purebred and All-American dogs. b) Promote education for the public concerning the welfare of all dogs. c) Conduct classes for the training of dogs and their handlers. d) Encourage the training of judges. e) Hold and support dog training exhibitions, events and tests including but not limited to obedience trials, rally trials, and sanctioned matches under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. f) Promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of dogs. K.O.T.C. conducts two 8 week obedience class sessions per year - one in early January and one in early September. We host a one-ring obedience and rally trial in mid-April each year.