Welcome to the Muskoka District Kennel Club!

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The Muskoka District Kennel Club is committed to the recognition and betterment of all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed. Our constitution is governed by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and our area covers all of the Muskoka region, with our 3500 sq. ft training centre located in Gravenhurst, Ontario. We are a Not for Profit Organization, and our members volunteer their time to teach the community obedience and other dog sport classes year round.

Muskoka District Kennel Club was established in the 1970's and has been serving Muskoka dogs for over 45 years. We have members with over 60 years combined training experience. Many of our members actively participate in competitions and events, and many have multiple titles from CKC events including Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, and Conformation.

The Muskoka District Kennel Club supports various canine related activities within our community. We support the development of better training practices for all dog owners including positive training techniques and encouragement.  

Puppy Obedience is for dogs under 6 months of age, and begins the learning process for being a well behaved and social dog. It incorporates the basics of sit, down, come, wait, walking on a leash, mouthing, and manners. Puppies must have received their second set of vaccinations to participate. 

Beginner Obedience is for dogs 6 months of age and older, and has the same goals as Puppy Obedience but also incorporates more distractions while learning these skills.

Level 2 Obedience goes beyond the beginner levels with additional skills and commands, and first requires the completion of either Puppy Obedience or Level 1 Obedience . It provides the framework for a dog to move on to other classes such as Rally Obedience or Agility, and includes skills such as stand, drop, stay, finishes, recalls, and heeling. 

This class teaches dogs and their handler the various Rally Obedience signs and commands, and incorporates those skills into various courses that the participants practice. The dogs and their handler work together, building a bond while learning a new dog sport! The completion of Level 2 Obedience is required in order to register for this class.

Agility is an obstacle course sport where dogs and their owner/handler work on their ability to function as a team while navigating various obstacles. The skills incorporated into the classes include learning to handle various agility obstacles, working off leash, and building confidence in your dog while working at a distance from the handler.  

Dogs must be able to get along with other dogs & people in a fast paced environment, be at least 1 year of age, and have completed Level 2 Obedience to attend this class.