Olean Kennel Club

09/05/2024

If you thought our FAST Cat ribbons were amazing this year, look at what Clearview Ribbons created for next years BCAT and FCAT! Shimmer ribbons!!!!!!!

09/01/2024

NEW BEGINNER AGILITY CLASS
6 spots,
Cost: $140
Instructor: Amanda DePrins
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30
Class Dates: Sept 10 & 24; Oct 1, 8, 22, & 29
Sign up on our website: https://www.oleankennelclub.com/classes

Beginner Agility
You and your dogs can tackle any obstacle as a team! This class introduce dogs and handlers to playing the sport of agility. Focusing on safety, fun/reward-based learning, and bond building. Class will gradually introduce agility obstacles, handling techniques, and skill/stamina strengthening exercises. Coursework will build strong foundation for intermediate agility class.
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Class Prerequisites:
Dog must be at least 6 months old.
Dog must have foundation of basic doggie manners (come, sit, stay, down, loose lead walking, and a word/sound for correct behavior such as ‘Yes!’ or ‘Good!’). Dogs must have either completed a basic obedience class or be able to demonstrate basic doggie manners in an evaluation before class (contact instructor to schedule).

09/01/2024

NEW STAR CLASSES STARTING!!!

Saturdays 10-11am; 11:15-12:15
Cost: $130
Instructor: Amanda DePrins
Dates: Sept 28; Oct 5, 12, 19 & 26; Nov 2, 9 & 16
Please sign up on our website: https://www.oleankennelclub.com/classes

Eight week curriculum is based on the AKC (American Kennel Club) Puppy S.T.A.R. program which emphasizes Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility for pups and their owners. Class will meet for one hour each week.
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Class Goals:
To help puppies and their owners get off to a good start by equipping owners with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to help their pups learn while achieving their AKC Star Puppy Certification. We also introduce games and exercises designed to set the groundwork for a lifetime of fun and adventure with your dog.
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Class Prerequisites:
Puppies must be nine (9) months or younger on the first day of class. Proof of the initial core/puppy vaccination shots in process or completed is required; as well as a recent f***l sample which is negative for parasite.
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Items Students Must Bring:
Puppy should be wearing a plain, flat buckle collar or harness. Leather or fabric leash, 4-5' in length. Plenty of small treats. Additional information provided upon acceptance into class.

Skills Taught:
Being a Responsible Dog Owner
Housetraining and crate training
How to deal with a pup's natural behaviors
Sit / Down / Come
Walking on a loose lead
Helping pups learn to listen to their owners around distractions and other dogs
Basic grooming techniques
Tips for maintaining your dog’s health throughout their lifetime
Basic confidence building exercises

08/24/2024

Our first class of the fall is kicking off tomorrow! Stay tuned for more classes!

ORT (ODOR RECOGNITION TEST) PREP CLASS

TIME: SUNDAYS 6:30 PM

DATES: 8/25, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15

COST: $100 (+$5 service charge) for all 4 weeks


Training prep to pass the upcoming ORT test to be offered in September. Training is also good for teams competing in AKC container searches. Dogs must be on odor and ready to take the ORT test. Class can accommodate up to 6 students. A minimum of 2 is required to run the class. Drop ins will be available if space permits by contacting the instructor ahead of time.

https://www.oleankennelclub.com/product/odor-recognition-test-ort-prep-class/19?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=true

08/05/2024

Q and title tabs from the March Scent Work trial should be out to competitors in the mail tomorrow.

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07/18/2024

Photo collection by Essjay Photo

07/15/2024

Photo collection by Essjay Photo

07/08/2024

Be sure to check out our photographer for this weekend's FAST CAT in Hinsdale, NY

https://www.facebook.com/essjayphoto

Lifestyle Photographer based in Buffalo, NY.

07/02/2024

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The Olean Kennel Club has openings in our upcoming FAST Cat July 13-14 in Hinsdale! Use the link above to register. Picture of the title ribbons shown for enticement!!!!!!

06/30/2024

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06/30/2024

Ribbons for our upcoming FAST Cat. You can still enter!

06/24/2024

There are still openings in our upcoming FAST Cat! Get your entries in!

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05/30/2024

Join us at 6:30pm for another awesome handling clinic with Michelle Davis Hoelcle! $15 per team. Message us to reserve your spot.
* Photo credit Nicki Williams. Congratulations on a huge win with C**t last month!!!

05/28/2024

Entries are now open for our July 13-14, 2024 FAST Cat in Hinsdale, NY!!!!

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05/28/2024

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05/22/2024

New CGC class coming soon!!
AKC CGC Class
This seven week curriculum, one hour each week, is designed to teach the fundamentals required to pass the AKC CGC test. The eighth week will be the evaluation. (additional charge of $10 to the evaluator).

Dates:
Wednesday June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, and 17 @ 5:00pm
Evaluation Night July 24

Cost
$150 for the class
$10 for the evaluation
Register Online at www.oleankennelclub.com/classes

Instructor:
Clairisse Schwanz

Class Goals: To prepare dog and handler to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test – which certifies the dog can be under the control of and respond to the handler in the presence of distractions – while building a positive relationship between dog and handler.

Class Prerequisites: Dogs must be six (6) months and over on the day of the first class. Puppies less than one (1) year old should have successfully completed a Puppy STARS class prior to enrollment; or be assessed for appropriate skill levels by the instructor. Proof of core puppy immunizations / boosters and rabies immunization required.

Items Students Must Bring: Dog must be on a plain, flat buckle collar or harness. Leash should be 4-5' in length of fabric or leather. Plenty of small training treats. Other information will be provided upon acceptance of enrollment in class.

Skills Taught:
• Accepting a "friendly stranger" who approaches
• Sitting politely for petting
• Allow a “friendly stranger” to briefly examine and brush them
• Walking on loose lead – alone and through a crowd
• Sit / Down / Stay
• Coming when called
• Acceptance of other dogs and various other distractions
• Ability to wait calmly with someone while owner goes out of sight
• Basic confidence building exercises
• Handler knowledge / skills will include:
• Recognizing stress signals in your dog
• Basic grooming techniques
• House training and crate training
• Some first aid basics

Register Online at www.oleankennelclub.com/classes

05/16/2024

No handling clinic tonight, join us May 30 at 6:30pm for the next one!

05/10/2024

Join us for bi-monthly conformation (aka: dog show) handling classes Thursdays at 6:30pm. Professional handler Michelle “Missy” Hoelcle welcomes all teams – new and experienced alike – to learn and refine their show ring skills. All levels of AKC, CKC, UKC, IABCA, and 4-H participants are welcome.

Currently scheduled dates: Thursdays 6:30-7:30PM on May 16 & 30
Cost: $15 per dog. Junior handlers welcome, discount rate is $10.
Message us if you are interested in attending; we’ll send you sign up details and registration form.

Prerequisites:
Dog must be at least 8 weeks of age
Up-to-date on parvo, distemper, and rabies (if applicable) vaccines.
Negative f***l test within the last 6 months.
No previous obedience class or dog show experience necessary.

05/06/2024

New Foundations Class starting soon! Please register on our website!

Beginner Foundations for Dog Sports

This class will prepare puppies or dogs and their handlers who have passed a puppy class (or have the skills to test into the class) prepare for a future in all kinds of dog activities. The skills learned in this class can translate to multiple sports/activities, be it agility, obedience, rally, dock diving, or something else. It is also an opportunity for students to explore options available and consider what sports they want to get into. This is a zero/low physical impact class geared towards puppies, but older dogs with the right experience level may be introduced to new obstacles. Skills that will be practiced include:

Beginning heel work
Targeting
Developing and utilizing drive
Proofing stays and recall with distance and distractions
Body awareness
Handling skills for the handler
Confidence building

This class is flexible and accommodates returning teams and new teams.

Friday Class starts May 10th at 6pm
Runs- May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, June 7th, 14th

Saturday Class starts June 1st
Runs- June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, July 6th

Class runs for 1.5 hours

Location: Olean Kennel Club 1208 Vine Street, Olean NY 14760
Instructor Clarisse Schwanz.

Older dogs that haven't had a puppy, cgc, obedience, or other training class will have to test in. Handlers should be able to gain the focus of their dogs and the dogs should be able to sit, have some stay, settle, and recall.

Only 5 dogs so instructor can get more one on one time with everyone as these skills take a lot of precision in timing.

If interested please message with the dog’s age/name, breed/breed mix, email, address, phone #, your name.

We will need to see copies of shot records and a negative f***l done within the last year.
You can pay by check (Olean Kennel Club), cash, or paypal ( [email protected] – add $5 for paypal fee)

05/06/2024

Up coming STAR Puppy class! Please register in our website!

AKC STAR puppy program – classes forming
S Socialization
T Training
A Activity
R Responsibility
This program is the beginning class for your young pup (up to one year old). There are 20 steps to success in this program including a responsible owner and a well-trained pup. All dogs who pass the evaluation will be enrolled in the AKC STAR program. Your pup will receive a medal, a frameable certificate, a puppy handbook and ongoing monthly emails. The STAR program is open to all pups purebreds and mixed breeds.
weeks –6 pups per class
1 hour class
Cost – $130
Dates – Wednesday
June 12th, 19th, 26th, July 3rd, 10th, 17th
Time: 6:00 pm
6 teams
Location: 1208 Vine Street, Olean NY 14760
Instructor – Clarisse Schwanz

Please respond with dog’s name, age, breed or breed mix, email address, phone #.
We will need shot records and a negative f***l done within the last year.

You can pay for the class by check (Olean Kennel Club), cash, or paypal ([email protected] – please add $5 to cover expense of paypal)

04/18/2024

We are so proud of our last two classes of AKC STAR puppies! Congratulations to all our recent STAR graduates!

04/18/2024

Conformation handling clinic tonight at 6:30! Drop-ins welcome! $15 per team. Message us with any questions

04/04/2024

Handling clinic is canceled for this evening. Next one is scheduled for April 18!

03/27/2024

Our Saturday Good Sportsmanship Award went to Donna Dombek and Ellie Mae. In addition to trialing her dog this past weekend, Donna was on the trial committee and work tirelessly through the whole trial to make it a success! Congratulations!