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Shawnee Kennel Club

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

540-532-2825

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.

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Obedience/Rally Trials-June 2, 3, and 4, 2023-volunteers needed


Fast Cat Trial- Thursday and Friday June 8 & 9, 2023 in White Post, Virginia.

Rally on Monday nights at 6:30, ongoing.

Basic Obedience (6 months or older) will be on Wednesday nights beginning the first week in June.  

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!  Dogs must have current Rabies to participate.

Gary’s Tuesday Night Handling Class

Shawnee Kennel Club is proud to support Gary Fisher’s Tuesday night handling classes.  All dogs need to be up to date on their vaccinations (including rabies), have basic manners, and be "lead broken".

For more information, contact fshltd@zimbracloud.com

Puppy Kindergarten

Join our ten week puppy class and learn to socialize and train your new family member.  Spaces are limited, so reserve early. Puppies over 6 months must have current Rabies.

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 or call 540-532-2825 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 540-532-2825

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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