2026 Training Classes for Session 7 – OPEN for registration
Session 7 will close 10/28
Any special dates will be in the individual class information
We have multiple classes with similar names, please read the full class description before signing up to ensure you are in the class you want.
Once a class is sold out the registration is considered closed for that class.
Please note classes offered may be cancelled if the minimum numbers of students are not reached. You will be notified if this occurs, and payment would be refunded or applied to another class. Classes requiring a pre-requisite that have not taken classes with WKC may be accepted with instructor approval.
Puppy - Beginners
- Age Requirement: limited to puppies between 10 weeks old - 5 months old at the start of class
- Class length: 45 minute class
- Day and Time: Tuesday 5:30 - 6:15pm
- Instructor: Betsy Helm
Begins November 3, 2026 5:30 pm
AKC STAR Puppy Program
- Age Requirement: limited to puppies between 5 months & 8 months old at the start of class
- Prerequisite: successfully completed Puppy - Beginners class
- Class length: 45 minute class
- Day and Time: Tuesday 6:30 - 7:15pm
- Instructor: Betsy Helm
Begins November 3, 2026 6:30 pm
Open Obedience and Beyond
Day and Time: Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15 PM Age or requirements: dog must have minimum of BN or CD title or instructor’s approval. Handler must want to do obedience competition. Instructor: Linda Miller
Begins November 4, 2026 4:15 pm
Novice Obedience
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Class length: 1 hour class Day and Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Chris Allen
Begins November 4, 2026 7:30 pm
Open Obedience
This class introduces the exercises needed for the Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) and Graduate Novice (GN) classes Prerequisite: permission of instructor Instructor: Chris Allen Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30
Begins November 4, 2026 6:30 pm
Utility Obedience
Description: Building on skills taught in the Foundation/Intro, Novice, and Open Competition Obedience classes Prerequisite: permission of instructor Instructor: Chris Allen Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30
Begins November 4, 2026 5:30 pm
Rally
- Focus on Novice and Intermediate Rally signs
- Class length: 1 hour class
- Day and Time: Friday 7:00 - 8:00 pm
- Instructor: Chris Irvine
Begins November 6, 2026 7:00 pm
Advanced/Excellent Rally
- Prerequisite: Priority will be given to dog and handler teams who have an AKC RN or RI title and are competing; for others, permission of instructor is required after evaluation
- Class length: 1 hour class meeting for 6 weeks
- Day and Time: Mondays 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Instructors: Brenda Lemon and Amy Lasarko
Begins November 2, 2026 5:00 pm
Beginner Scent Work - Level 2
Dogs will start learning the joy of using their noses to source specific odors while handlers begin learning to read their dog's behaviors.
- Monday at 6:15 - 7:15 pm
- Prerequisite Level 1
Begins November 2, 2026 6:15 pm
Advanced Scent Work
Train your dog to locate a scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found.
- Monday at 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Begins November 2, 2026 7:30 pm
Competition Show Handling 2026
Handlers will learn how to show their dog in conformation events. Presentation, patterns, and procedures used in the ring will be explained and practiced. A proper show handling collar and soft treats are needed. Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursdays Class closes at NOON on the day of the class
Begins October 29, 2026 7:00 pm
Scent Work Seminar - October 2026
Scent Work Seminar - 4 seminars over 2 days. October 24 & 25 2026. All details can be found in this listing EXPANDED REGISTRATION: To accommodate more schedules registration has been extended - it now closes on 10/2/2026
Begins October 24, 2026 8:00 am
Show & Go - Obedience November 2026
Show & Go - Obedience
- Saturday, November 7th, 2026
- Novice, Open, and Utility
- Cost $12 per run
- Registration closes October 31st at Noon or when full
- Select your run time from the list of available timeslots (it will be marked "sold out" once the slot is filled)
Begins November 7, 2026 8:00 am
Show & Go - **Rally** December 2026
Show & Go - Rally
- Sunday, December 6th 2026
- Nested course for all levels
- Cost $12 per run
- Registrations closes November 28th or when full
- Select your run time from the list of available timeslots (it will be marked "sold out" once the slot is filled
Begins December 6, 2026 9:30 am