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Talbot Kennel to function in polite society. Discounts competitions to unregistered and mixed
in class fees for Puppy or Family Dog breed dogs, the TKC off ers training in
Club: Training classes are offered to those who have these sports to all dogs and handlers.

with Kindness and acquired their dogs from humane
societies or rescue organizations. Note that any of these classes can be
Compassion People and dogs wishing to continue taken for pleasure rather than with a
with their education can next take the goal to compete. Many people fi nd that
The Talbot Kennel Club (TKC) was Canine Good Citizen / Beginner Novice their dogs enjoy learning new skills and
founded in 1959, as an all-breed, Prep course. TKC encourages junior classes in any of the canine sports serve
all-volunteer nonprofit organization. handlers (18 years of age or less) to bring to increase the human-canine bond.
The TKC is a member club of the their dogs and participate in all classes, Please be aware however, that aft er the
American Kennel Club (AKC). offering a discount for any class taken by basic skills are learned, many people fi nd

Individuals are not AKC members; it a junior. Please note that in all courses, the challenge of competing addictive.
is a club of clubs. Initially, the focus we are not training your puppy for you. Before you know it, you are buying
of the TKC was Conformation, Dog We are providing you with the skills practice equipment, taking multiple
Shows, like Westminster Kennel Club, that you will need to train your puppy classes, and thinking about buying a van
and Obedience, activities involving and the guidance to accomplish your so it is easier to take you, the dog(s!) and
registered pure-bred dogs. But even goals. As we oft en say … “We are the all the things you have accumulated to

then, TKC was offering “puppy classes”; instructors, you are the trainer.” the trials.
which were open to the public and all Talbot Kennel Club is located at 405 W.
dogs, including mixed breeds. While Conformation and Obedience
continue to be important, TKC’s interests Bell St., Unit 6, Ridgely, in a modern,
Talbot Kennel Club is dedicated to have grown to include other events such climate-controlled training facility with
helping dogs and their owners develop as: Agility... a timed course over, through up-to-date equipment and matted fl oors.
positive, rewarding relationships and and around obstacles, Rally... Obedience Further information about the club and
continues to off er classes of interest to with signs, Scent Work... fi nding hidden its classes and activities may be found
the public. Primary among these are odor sources, and Barn Hunt... locating on the website – talbotkennelclub.org.
Star Puppy Class, where puppies three vermin hidden in tubes in stacked straw
For more information, contact Joann
to six months old learn skills to become bales. To prepare dogs and handlers to
Beavers by phone at 410-745-5796, or by
a happy family member and Family Dog participate in any of these activities,
email at: elfl ane@goeaston.net.
1 and 2, where puppies and dogs over six the TKC off ers many six-week classes.
months of age develop the skills needed Since AKC has opened many of these

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