What's Coming Up??

Things are really starting to happen in the dog project at this time of the year! Weekly training continues both in Mulvane and at the 4-H building. This weekend is our big fundraiser for the year at the AKC dog show. If you haven't had a chance to sign up for a shift, please do so at training, or e-mail me at Momkat4@sbcglobal.net Here is how the rest of April is shaping up:

Weekly training in Mulvane on Sunday afternoons.

4-H building training sessions are as follows:
Wednesday, April 1 at 7
Friday, April 10 at 6
Wednesday, April 15 at 7
Thursday, April 23 at 6
Thursday, April 30 at 7

In addition, we will have a dog clinic in place of our monthly meeting on Monday, April 20 at 7 PM. Bring your dog and bring a crate. The first show of the year will be on Saturday, April 25.

This Week

Hey kids! This week training will be on Thursday, March 26 at 7 PM at the 4-H Building for all you west-siders. Make sure you are practicing with your dogs at home. It only takes a few minutes of practice each day to make a big difference. The first show of the year is next month, April 25th. Registration forms were e-mailed, so if you didn't receive one, let me know at training. We will be having a clinic on April 20th and we will show all of you beginners just what to expect at a show. Keep working hard!

2009 Training Schedule

There are 3 dog training groups in Sedgwick County. Members are encouraged to attend whichever classes best fit their schedules. You may attend all classes if you wish, or you may pick and choose. You are NOT obligated to attend them all! One of the classes meets in Mulvane and is taught by Karen. This class will meet at her home and all meetings are outdoors. The first class will be Sunday, March 15 at 2 PM. She will continue to meet weekly at her home.

There are 2 training groups that meet at the 4-H building. Charles teaches one class and Kathleen teaches the other one. We alternate weeks and the night and time will change depending on whose week it is to teach. Charles has a group that meets every other week (usually) on Friday nights. His sessions are always at 6:00! His dates are as follows:
Feb 20, 27
March 6, 19
April 10, 23
May 8, 22

Kathleen will be meeting on Thursday nights for the most part. There are 3 nights where class will be on a Wednesday because that is all that was available. She will always meet at 7! The dates are as follows:

March 11
March 26 (Bison Room)
April 1
April 15
April 30
May 14
May 28

Starting in June, Kathleen's class will meet weekly until County Fair. Dates are as follows:
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25 (Bison Room)
July 9



Prep for State Fair: (Only for State Fair Participants)
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27
September 3
September 10



Agility is a separate event with it's own practice sessions. To do agility, dogs must be 1 year of age and must have completed some obedience training. Members MUST participate in set-up and tear down of equipment to participate. Practices are held at the 4-H building. Dates are as follows:
March 1
March 29
May 3
June 7
July 19
August 2
September 13

If you have any questions, please e-mail them to Momkat4@sbcglobal.net