WARRENTON KENNEL CLUB



The Warrenton Kennel Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization devoted to promoting the sport of pure bred dogs. The WKC is an American Kennel Club (AKC) licensed club based in Warrenton, Virginia. We are also members of the Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders, Inc. The WKC holds two annual all-breed dog shows and obedience trials, an annual agility trial, an annual AKC sanctioned match, training classes, and several seminars and clinics throughout the year. Most events are held on our own showgrounds in Rectortown, VA or at the Warrenton Armory in Warrenton, VA.

Club meetings are usually held on the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting is Monday August 21, 2000 at the American Legion Post 72, 345 Legion Drive. Click for map.

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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
While membership is unrestricted as to residence, the Club's primary purpose is to be representative of the breeders and exhibitors in its immediate area. Applicants for regular membership must be eighteen years or older and must be in good standing with the American Kennel Club. Junior memberships are available for persons from 10 to 18 years of age. Junior members may not vote or hold office. The applicant must attend at least two (2) meetings or WKC events prior to applying for regular membership. A completed application form with sponsoring endorsements of two (2) WKC members in good standing must be accompanied by the proper dues.  The application will be read at the first meeting of the Club following its receipt. At the next Club meeting, the applicant will be voted upon and an affirmative vote of 3/4 of those members present and voting at that meeting will be required to elect the applicant. Annual dues are payable by June 1st.

Dues
Individual ..... $10.00
Family ........... $15.00
Junior ........... $ 5.00
Membership Secretary
Pat White
8045 Bentley Lane
Catlett, VA 20119
540-788-9889 [email protected]

Print our MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

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PUBLIC EDUCATION

Warrenton Kennel Club is dedicated to promoting responsible dog ownership through the following programs:

• "Best Friends" is a program for grades K-8 in which a presenter and well-trained dog visit classrooms and talk to the students about dog care and training. The dog demonstrates the training needed to make a dog a good family companion. A segment of the program covers how to behave around a strange dog and bite prevention. Reproducible activity sheets are provided for participating teachers.
• Therapy Dogs are specially trained dogs that have been tested and certified to visit nursing homes, hospitals, etc... Visits can be arranged on a monthly schedule.
• Speakers on various topics related to purebred dogs and responsible ownership are available to homeowner's associations, civic groups, scout troops, 4-H, etc...
• Providing educational materials about responsible ownership and breeding such as:
  • "So you want a litter of puppies?"
  • "So you want to use your dog at stud?"
  • Health Benefits of Spaying and Neutering
  • 10 Tips On Where To Buy A Purebred Puppy

Warrenton Kennel Club offers training classes on Tuesday evenings from 7- 9 pm at the Warrenton Armory.
Classes are taught in 8 week sessions at a cost of $50.00 per session.  Advanced sign-up is a must as these classes fill quickly.  See Upcoming Events for the start date of the next session.  Classes offered include:

• Puppy Kindergarten - a class to teach puppy manners and provide socialization activities for young dogs.
• Good Manners - a class to teach walking on lead, sit, down, stay, etc... to adult dogs.
• Sub-Novice & Pre-Open Obedience - classes to provide advanced training for the family companion or to prepare a dog for AKC obedience competition.
• Show Handling - a class to prepare dogs and handlers for conformation competition.
• Drop-In Handling - a class for experienced conformation handlers to provide an opportunity to practice and train.  $5.00 per class for the first dog, $1.00 for each additional dog, payable at the door. Cash only. Drop-in is from 8 PM to 9 PM.
  ATTENTION STUDENTS IN WINTER SESSION CLASSES!!!
  According to training class policy, our classes are canceled when Fauquier County Schools are closed.