We are an AKC licensed
Conformation & Obedience Club
Associate Member
since 1979
Welcome
to VeniceDogClub.org
We're delighted that you've found our website!
The
Greater Venice Florida Dog Club is a diverse group of dog fanciers with
members from Venice, Sarasota, North Port, Nokomis, Osprey, Englewood,
Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and points in between.
Guests are most welcome at our club meetings. The only requirement is love of
dogs.
Meetings
are held at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth TUESDAY of each month at
The South Venice Civic Association,
720 Alligator Drive.
We hope to see you
there!
Our next show dates are Nov. 29 and 30, 2008, and will be held at the Turner
Agricultural Center in Arcadia. There are 64 full RV hookups, 16 partial
hookups, car and van parking galore, plenty of water and electricity. Show
chair is Terri
Smith.
2008 Club Meeting Schedule
Jan 22
Feb 26
Mar 24
Apr 22
May 27
June 24
Jul 22
Aug 26
Sep 23
Oct 28
Nov 25
And Don't Miss Our _Our 2008 DOG
SHOW_
_Nov 29-30th_
Class
not currently offered.
Email
Us for availability
We schedule future classes based on YOUR expressed
interest.
For
puppies 8-16 weeks old. Introduction of basic obedience
skills and vocabulary including "Sit, Come, Down, Stay" and
controlled walking on leash. Class is very informal
with a focus on positive motivation and socialization.
BASIC
OBEDIENCE
Cost:
$90
6 weeks
class length 30 minutes
Feb 5, 12, 19,
Mar 4, 11 & 18 Class begins 7:15 PM
Email
Us for availability
Dogs
must be at least 5 months old for this class. Class
emphasizes getting and keeping your dog's attention so
that it can be trained effectively. In this class we
will work on the commands: "Sit, Come, Down, Stay" on
leash.
Two Obedience Classes will run on the same evening - one starting at 7:15PM
and another starting at 8:00PM
RALLY
OBEDIENCE
Cost:
$90
6 weeks
class length
60 minutes
Feb 5, 12, 19,
Mar 4, 11 & 18 Class begins 6:00 PM
Email
Us for availability
Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has
been designed by the Rally judge. The judge tells the handler to begin, and
the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated
stations. Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions
regarding the next skill that is to be performed. Scoring is not as
rigorous as traditional obedience. It's a fun time with your dog.
CANINE
GOOD CITIZEN
Cost:
$80
Class
not currently offered.
Email
Us for time & availability
We schedule future classes based on YOUR expressed
interest.
Designed
to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the
community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a
program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners
and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step
CGC test may receive a certificate from the American
Kennel Club.
THERAPY
DOG
Cost:
$80
Class
not currently offered.
Email
Us for time & availability
We schedule future classes based on YOUR expressed
interest.
Classes
are devoted to preparing the students (human and canine)
for conditions they may encounter in a nursing home,
school or hospital setting.
CONFORMATION
Cost:
$40
4 weeks
Feb
5th session is FILLED
Class begins 8:00 PM
Email
Us for availability
We schedule future classes based on YOUR expressed
interest.
Not all classes offered at each session.
We schedule future classes based on YOUR expressed interest.
Please
contact
Pam
Ruf for more information (941) 485-7155
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION:
To
participate in these classes with your dog, you MUST
present current shot records including a negative stool sample
check within 6 weeks prior to start of classes. The most
recent inoculation must have been given by a licensed
veterinarian.
Reservations for each class must be made and paid for in advance.
Class sizes are limited.
Membership
We
are a diverse group of individuals with one thing in common: love of our canine companions. We are dog
owners, handlers, judges, trainers, breeders, those interested in conformation, obedience,
search & rescue, breed rescue, and dog sport in general. We welcome new members with new interests and
look forward to laughing, growing & learning together.
Greater
Venice Florida
Dog Club
is AKC Licensed
A
"Frequently Asked Questions" webpage is currently under
construction but please feel free to contact
us with any questions.
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