Drop in Handling 6 pm Wednesday nights at Clarke County Fairgrounds. $10 per handler

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Your support group for dog training, performance and conformation classes.

Shawnee Kennel Club

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Your support group for dog training, performance and conformation classes.

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Rally on Monday nights at 6:30, ongoing.

Basic Obedience (6 months or older) will be on Wednesday nights. 

More information to follow.

Enjoy a relationship with your dog!

Conformation Handling

You always wanted to show your dog, come learn to handle like a pro!  Drop-in handling at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights.  We have several instructors to give good insight to your needs and allow for more dogs.  


Clarke County Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA.


  Dogs must have current Rabies to participate.  Classes are $10 per handler per night.  First come, first served as space allows.


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

Puppy Kindergarten

Classes begin Thursday, December 7th, at 6:30 p.m. for a full ten-week session.  Teach your puppy basics (sit, heel, stay, place, leave it, and take), socialize, and learn how to problem solve.  Puppies and adult dogs must be 4 months or older and up to date on vaccines.  


Do not bring your dogs the first week, bring proof of vaccines.  Classes are $125 for the full ten-week course.. Contact the instructor at info@shawneekennelclub.org or call 703-543-7211 to reserve your spot!classes will be held at the Frederick County Fairgrounds in Clear Brook, VA.

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. 

The Basics -- Obedience

Open to puppies and dogs 6 months and older who are ready to learn some real obedience.  Ten week classes.  Dogs must have current Rabies to participate.


Monday night Rally class.  Contact us for more information.

Intermediate/ Advanced Obedience

Your dog can heel, sit, stay, and come on leash?  Now let's make it a little more difficult and begin off leash work. Rally, obedience, with intro to jumps, weaves, and retrievals! Ten week classes, Current Rabies required.

Beginning Scent Training

Learn the basics of scent training.  Class space is limited.  Current Rabies required.

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.

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 and regular baths/grooming for all dogs. When in doubt, ask for our list of recommended preventative health measures or speak to your veterinarian.

Gary’s Handling class is $12 per night  The instructor requires you to sign up and confirm your space in advance.  Space is limited to 10 dogs per class.


Wednesday night handling class (once we restart it) is also $12 per night, first come, first served.  Limit of ten dogs per class.


All other classes are $130 to $150 for a ten week course.  Class sizes are limited and payment is expected before classes begin.  Preregistration requirements include proof of vaccination. Classes 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

Performance Mondays (10 week classes)

Handling Class Tuesdays (ongoing)

Puppy/Beginner Obedience Wednesdays (ongoing, 10 week class blocks) 

Minimum of five dogs per session and a maximum of ten dogs per session.

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