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Shawnee Kennel Club

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Your support group for dog training, performance and conformation classes.  Handling classes are at 5:30 on Monday nights.

Shawnee Kennel Club

Shawnee Kennel Club Shawnee Kennel Club Shawnee Kennel Club Shawnee Kennel Club

Your support group for dog training, performance and conformation classes.  Handling classes are at 5:30 on Monday nights.

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Enjoy a relationship with your dog!

Conformation Handling

Handling classes on Monday nights at 5:30 in the Whitacre building.  Handling class is followed immediately by oBasic Obedience and Good Foundations!


Frederick County Fairgrounds, Clear Brook, VA, yes the building is heated and cooled!


  Dogs must have current Rabies to participate.  Classes are $10 per handler/ $5 for junior handler per class.  First come, first served as space allows.


Info@shawneekennelclub.org or 703-543-7211 for more information.

Basic Obedience

Teach your puppy or adult dog basics (sit, heel, stay, place, leave it, and come), socialize, and learn how to problem solve.  Puppies and adult dogs must be 5 months or older and up to date on vaccines.  Deborah Andoetoe, instructor.


Dogs under one year can earn their S.T.A.R. Puppy and every dog can earn their CGC!


Do not bring your dogs the first week, bring proof of vaccines.  Classes are $175 for the full ten-week course.  Ask about club member and FFA/4H discounts.  Contact the instructor at info@shawneekennelclub.org or call 703-543-7211 to reserve your spot!

Classes will resume on September 16th.  Applications are being accepted now!

4H and FFA Dog Enthusiasts!

In support of our younger dog enthusiasts, we offer discounted classes to 4H, FFA , and Junior Handlers in conformation and performance classes. 

Good Foundations

Open to puppies and dogs 6 months and older who have already completed a Basic Obedience or puppy kindergarten class.  Not sure which dog sport you want to pursue?  Good Foundations will introduce you to many different activities, providing a foundation for everything from agility to  scent work to more advanced obedience and rally experiences.  Ten-week classes.  Dogs must have current Rabies to participate.


Good Foundations starts on September 16th at 7:30.  Our next Good Foundations session will begin in January.


All obedience classes are held in the Whitacre building at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clear Brook, VA.



Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@shawneekennelclub.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.  

The Shawnee Kennel Club is a local all-breed club and actively supports AKC activities and purebred dogs.  Our core group is made up of local breeders, owners, and handlers of both conformation and performance dogs of many breeds.

Any canine enthusiast can join our club. We have individuals and families (with and without junior members).  If you aren't ready to join the club, join a class and have some fun with your dog!

We ask that perspective members join us at a couple of meetings and show some interest in our classes. Helping out at shows is a great way to get involved! The annual member ship fees are $10 per individual and $15 for families.

Most of these classes are set up to teach skills.  Often, you won't bring your dog to the first class but will learn what to expect and how to get the most out of the class, including homework.  The ongoing class, conformation handling, has dogs and puppies at all stages of preparedness -- just like at a real show.


Sometimes there will need to be a break in classes.  During the winter it’snot uncommon to have a snow day and obedience classes may have a few weeks break between classes.  During the summer, we must take a break during the fair.

Most of the dogs you will see in these classes are not only expensive pieces of property, but also members of families.  They go home to children and other dogs, all of which may be vulnerable to diseases and parasites.  We ask that no one attend class who is sick, and we check that all dogs are vaccinated against rabies.  We recommend other vaccinations, regular deworming schedules, flea and tick control, and regular baths/grooming for all dogs. When in doubt, ask for our list of recommended preventative health measures or speak to your veterinarian.

Classes are $100 to $250 for a ten week course.  Class sizes are limited and payment is expected before classes begin.  Preregistration requirements include proof of vaccination. Exact class dates will be announced at least a month in advance.


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Questions or concerns?

Feel free to contact us with any questions or inquiries, or to learn more about our class schedules. 

Shawnee Kennel Club

Winchester, Virginia

info@shawneekennelclub.org

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