Ms. Penny Urban is the instructor. Penny is a well-respected Conformation Judge and handler. She has shown Dobermans, Miniature Pinschers, and currently has the #1 Chihuahua.

Instructed by Carol Steiner, an AKC Breed Judge for Collies, Shelties, and other breeds. Drop-in Conformation Students attend as desired and pay per attendance. Wednesday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Your dog and you will be tested on the 10 exercises found on the Canine Good Citizen test. After successfully passing all 10 exercises you will receive your title from the AKC. Cost is: $25/dog/test

Your dog and you will be tested on the 10 exercises found on the Canine Good Citizen Community Canine test. After successfully passing all 10 exercises you will receive your title from the AKC. Cost is: $25/dog/test

Your dog and you will be tested on various behaviors found on the AKC’s Novice Trick list. After successfully passing 10 of the tricks, you will receive your title from the AKC

This is practice for your team prior to upcoming trials. Odors will consist of Birch and Anise for Level 1 searches and Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress for Level 2 searches. Level 1: Similar to AKC Novice/Advanced for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Level 2: Similar to AKC Excellent/Master for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Each search will have a time limit. AKC odor strength. No resets for multiple dogs on the same level. All searches will be run back to back. Running order will be provided by email prior to the event. All dogs must be crated in vehicles. There is ample parking. Send Check or Money Order payable to Stone City Kennel Club to SCKC P.O. Box 381, New Lenox, IL 60451 by April 17, 2026. Cash/check will also be accepted at the time of the event.

This is practice for your team prior to upcoming trials. Odors will consist of Birch and Anise for Level 1 searches and Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress for Level 2 searches. Level 1: Similar to AKC Novice/Advanced for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Level 2: Similar to AKC Excellent/Master for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Each search will have a time limit. AKC odor strength. No resets for multiple dogs on the same level. All searches will be run back to back. Running order will be provided by email prior to the event. All dogs must be crated in vehicles. There is ample parking. Send Check or Money Order payable to Stone City Kennel Club to SCKC P.O. Box 381, New Lenox, IL 60451 by April 17, 2026. Cash/check will also be accepted at the time of the event.

Scent Work Sniff & Go Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Start Time Level 1: 9:00 am Start Time Level 2: Will be notified by email prior to the event. Cost: $20 (All 4 Elements) registered online. Also accepting registrations at the door for $25. Description: This is practice for your team prior to upcoming trials. Odors will consist of Birch and Anise for Level 1 searches and Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress for Level 2 searches. Level 1: Similar to AKC Novice/Advanced for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Level 2: Similar to AKC Excellent/Master for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Each search will have a time limit. AKC odor strength. No resets for multiple dogs on the same level. All searches will be run back to back. Running order will be provided by email prior to the event. All dogs must be crated in vehicles. There is ample parking. Send Check or Money Order payable to Stone City Kennel Club to SCKC P.O. Box 381, New Lenox, IL 60451 by April 17, 2026. Cash/check will also be accepted at the time of the event.

Scent Work Sniff & Go Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 Start Time Level 1: 9:00 am Start Time Level 2: Will be notified by email prior to the event. Cost: $20 (All 4 Elements) registered online. Also accepting registrations at the door for $25. Description: This is practice for your team prior to upcoming trials. Odors will consist of Birch and Anise for Level 1 searches and Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress for Level 2 searches. Level 1: Similar to AKC Novice/Advanced for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Level 2: Similar to AKC Excellent/Master for Containers, Interior, Exterior and Buried. One search per element. Each search will have a time limit. AKC odor strength. No resets for multiple dogs on the same level. All searches will be run back to back. Running order will be provided by email prior to the event. All dogs must be crated in vehicles. There is ample parking. Send Check or Money Order payable to Stone City Kennel Club to SCKC P.O. Box 381, New Lenox, IL 60451 by April 17, 2026. Cash/check will also be accepted at the time of the event.

Family Dog One – For Older Dogs Beyond the Puppy Stage This is our 6-week Basic Obedience Class for your dog, using the positive reinforcement method know as marker training. Behaviors which are being taught are marked with the sound of a mechanical clicker or the word “yes” to signal that the behavior was correct. This signal is then followed by a reward. As the dog progresses, the clicker will be phased out. In this class, your dog will learn attention skills, sit, down, stand, stay, come, leave it, and how to walk politely on a leash. Heeling/polite walking skills are practiced each week as this is often one of the most difficult skill sets to master. Behavior problems, such as reactive barking on walks, jumping, impolite greetings, lack of impulse control and poor door manners are discussed each week with explanations or exercises to teach you how to turn those behaviors into something more acceptable. Please bring your dog, wearing a buckle collar, limited slip martingale, head halter or harness, a 6’ leather or fabric lead, and plenty of small, tasty treats (string cheese highly recommended!). You will be provided with a clicker to keep. Course includes handouts.

Family Dog Two – for graduates of Family Dog One, Adolescent Puppy Manners, or as a refresher course after an absence in dog training Refine your dog’s skills as we strengthen the basic behaviors they have learned with exercises that challenge (but don’t overwhelm) their newly learned self-control and focus. We set up scenarios so you and your dog can practice more difficult greetings, and learn to work in the presence of other dogs and more distractions. This is also the perfect class for those of you who feel your dog needs to brush up on their skills after a break, preparation for therapy dog work, or for those who seek to begin a competitive career. Course includes handouts.

Adolescent Puppy Manners – Ages between 4 months and 8 months old. The perfect older puppy class! Young puppies often seem to regress in their newly learned skills as they enter adolescence. It is the chief reason so many young dogs are relinquished to shelters. While this can be a trying time in a young dog’s life, you can help them get past this to grow into wonderful adults while you develop your own skills to help them. We use the positive reinforcement training method known as marker training, using a mechanical clicker or the word “yes” to signal correct choices and the arrival of a reward. As the pup becomes more adept at the behaviors they are learning, the marker is faded out. Instruction includes introduction and practice of basic obedience skills (attention to handler, sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel/polite leash walking and leave it) to build a strong foundation. Each week class time is spent on polishing heeling/polite leash walking (a difficult skill for many pups to master) and you will learn how to change reactive barking and excitement on walks, jumping, impolite greetings, stay/lack of impulse control and poor door manners to more acceptable behaviors. Please bring your dog, wearing a buckle collar, limited slip martingale, head halter or harness, a 6’ leather or fabric lead, and plenty of small, tasty treats (string cheese highly recommended!). You will be provided with a clicker to keep. Course includes handouts.

Adolescent Puppy Manners – Ages between 4 months and 8 months old. The perfect older puppy class! Young puppies often seem to regress in their newly learned skills as they enter adolescence. It is the chief reason so many young dogs are relinquished to shelters. While this can be a trying time in a young dog’s life, you can help them get past this to grow into wonderful adults while you develop your own skills to help them. We use the positive reinforcement training method known as marker training, using a mechanical clicker or the word “yes” to signal correct choices and the arrival of a reward. As the pup becomes more adept at the behaviors they are learning, the marker is faded out. Instruction includes introduction and practice of basic obedience skills (attention to handler, sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel/polite leash walking and leave it) to build a strong foundation. Each week class time is spent on polishing heeling/polite leash walking (a difficult skill for many pups to master) and you will learn how to change reactive barking and excitement on walks, jumping, impolite greetings, stay/lack of impulse control and poor door manners to more acceptable behaviors. Please bring your dog, wearing a buckle collar, limited slip martingale, head halter or harness, a 6’ leather or fabric lead, and plenty of small, tasty treats (string cheese highly recommended!). You will be provided with a clicker to keep. Course includes handouts.

Family Dog One – For Older Dogs Beyond the Puppy Stage This is our 6-week Basic Obedience Class for your dog, using the positive reinforcement method know as marker training. Behaviors which are being taught are marked with the sound of a mechanical clicker or the word “yes” to signal that the behavior was correct. This signal is then followed by a reward. As the dog progresses, the clicker will be phased out. In this class, your dog will learn attention skills, sit, down, stand, stay, come, leave it, and how to walk politely on a leash. Heeling/polite walking skills are practiced each week as this is often one of the most difficult skill sets to master. Behavior problems, such as reactive barking on walks, jumping, impolite greetings, lack of impulse control and poor door manners are discussed each week with explanations or exercises to teach you how to turn those behaviors into something more acceptable. Please bring your dog, wearing a buckle collar, limited slip martingale, head halter or harness, a 6’ leather or fabric lead, and plenty of small, tasty treats (string cheese highly recommended!). You will be provided with a clicker to keep. Course includes handouts.

Family Dog Two – for graduates of Family Dog One, Adolescent Puppy Manners, or as a refresher course after an absence in dog training Refine your dog’s skills as we strengthen the basic behaviors, they have learned with exercises that challenge (but don’t overwhelm) their newly learned self-control and focus. We set up scenarios so you and your dog can practice more difficult greetings and learn to work in the presence of other dogs and more distractions. This is also the perfect class for those of you who feel your dog needs to brush up on their skills after a break, preparation for therapy dog work, or for those who seek to begin a competitive career.

Fun and Games with your Dog This class offers an introduction to various dog sports while developing socialization skills and building confidence in both owners and dogs. Fridays, 11:30vam to 1:30vpm. Instructors: Patty Volz (danvolz@msn.com) and Marilyn Olson (marilynolson2002@yahoo.com).

NOTE: STUDENTS NEW TO THIS CLASS MUST CONTACT INSTRUCTOR: Rochelle Tonelli: tendertouchgoldens@yahoo.com This class is for students that are “ON ODOR” and who want to continue their Nose Work Journey. These teams will be introduced to the ORT (Odor Recognition Test) and towards competition. They are introduced to the four Elements required for competition: Interiors, Containers, Vehicles and Exterior searches. Teams work at Staying at Source, Team Communication and Leash Skills. NO DROP INs ALLOWED due to this class is FULL.

NOTE: STUDENTS NEW TO THIS CLASS MUST CONTACT INSTRUCTOR; Rochelle Tonelli: tendertouchgoldens@yahoo.com This class is for dogs just starting out in Nose Work and teaches foundation work with food. Nose Work teaches dogs to problem solve and builds their confidence level. There is so much learning going on for the dog. The handler learns to observe the dog’s changes in behavior during the search. Teams work one at a time. This allows the dog the opportunity to build confidence in new environments. Food is the first reward learned. It will be followed by “pairing” food and odor. Join in on the fun! Required: Soft small treats, leash, buckle collar and a smile…. Note: This is a 6-week course.

NOTE: STUDENTS NEW TO THIS CLASS MUST CONTACT INSTRUCTOR: Rochelle Tonelli: tendertouchgoldens@yahoo.com This Nose Work Class is designed for those teams that would like to compete in Nose Work. Class will include multiple hide search areas, distractions in containers, large search areas, inaccessible hides, unknown number of hides and blank rooms. In addition, teams will be introduced to HD (Handler Discrimination). NO DROP INs ALLOWED WITHOUT INSTRUCTOR'S PERMISSION. Students must register for class via the SCKC Website.

Nosework Games Hunting, sniffing and getting treats are at the top of most dogs’ list of favorite things. With nosework, dogs get all these things while building confidence and a stronger bond with their owners. This class features a variety of scent detection games designed to learn or practice skills for competition or to simply add enrichment to your dog’s life. The games can be adjusted to address various training and handling challenges and levels. Dogs must be on odor. Bring a crate and high-value treats. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. Please contact instructor about availability before desired class date. Class meets: January 6, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3 and March 17. Email is cabyrne@ameritech.net

Nosework Games Hunting, sniffing and getting treats are at the top of most dogs’ list of favorite things. With nosework, dogs get all these things while building confidence and a stronger bond with their owners. This class features a variety of scent detection games designed to learn or practice skills for competition or to simply add enrichment to your dog’s life. The games can be adjusted to address various training and handling challenges and levels. Dogs must be on odor. Bring a crate and high-value treats. Drop-ins welcome if space is available. Please contact instructor about availability before desired class date. Class meets: January 6, January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3 and March 17. Email: cabyrne@ameritech.net

Nose Work Private Lessons with Catherine Byrne Private lessons must be scheduled with the Instructor cabyrne@ameritech.net

AKC STAR Puppy Kindergarten This very important puppy class is designed to follow the recommendations of the AKC STAR Puppy Program. For six weeks, we learn foundation obedience skills -- attention to name, eye contact, sit, down, stand, stay, come and how to walk politely on leash. Each week, we discuss important topics relevant to raising a confident, secure puppy -- handling and grooming, housebreaking problems, polite greetings, appropriate exercise and activity, impulse control, proper socialization, how to build confidence in a shy puppy or calm an excitable puppy, and much more. Exercises which help to teach skills for those topics are taught and practiced in class. At the end of the session, those puppies who have attended all 6 weeks, are eligible to take the AKC STAR Puppy Test, if they wish to do so. This test is open to any and all breeds or mixed breeds. Please come to class with your pup wearing a snap or buckle collar or harness, a 6-foot leash, plenty of yummy, soft treats, a favorite toy, and a bowl and water. Bring proof a negative fecal, and Rabies vaccination if the pup is past 17 weeks. This class is for puppies 10 to 20 weeks of age.

The prerequisite is the completion of a puppy or beginner obedience class. Using positive, reward-based methods the class will fine tune and build on the skills learned in the puppy and beginner obedience classes by adding distance; duration; and distractions along with a variety of new skills. This class will prepare you to move on to the AKC CGC programs, therapy work and get into competitive sports. Concerns that the owner may have will also be addressed. Please bring a flat collar. Martingale or harness; leash; lots of small chewy treats; water/dish; and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Please bring class payment at the first class in either cash or check, checks should be made out to SCKC.

The class is for puppies up to I year of age using positive, reward-based methods covering basic puppy training and house manners such as sit; down; walking nicely on leash; reaction to noise; leave it; drop it; come; attention and self-control techniques; and how to greet people all in preparation for the STAR puppy test on the last day of class. Leash walking is practiced every week as this is one of the more difficult skills to learn. Concerns that the owner may have such as house training; nipping/mouthing; jumping etc. will be addressed. Please bring a flat collar or harness; leash; lots of small chewy treats; a toy; a rug or mat for your dog to lay on; water/dish; and a copy of your puppy’s age-appropriate vaccine records and a negative fecal report. Please bring class payment at the first class in either cash or check, checks should be made out to SCKC.

This class is for dogs 1year and older dogs using positive, reward-based methods covering basic obedience skills and house manners such as sit; down; stay; come; walking nicely on leash; leave it; drop it; how to greet people; along with attention and self-control techniques. Leash walking will be practiced every week as this is one of the more difficult skills to learn. Concerns that the owner may have such as excessive barking; jumping; greetings; inappropriate toileting; door reactions; etc. will be addressed. Please bring a flat collar, martingale, harness; leash (non-retractable); lots of small chewy treats; a toy; a rug or mat for your dog to lay on; water/dish; and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Please bring class payment at the first class in either cash or check, checks should be made out to SCKC.

The prerequisite for the class is the completion of an intermediate obedience class. Using positive, reward-based methods this class trains and prepares you to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen and Canine Good Citizen Advanced tests the nearest Saturday after the last day of class. You must pass the CGC first to qualify to take the CGCA test. This class will prepare you to go onto therapy work. Please bring a flat collar or harness; leash; lots of small chewy treats; water/dish and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate. Please bring class payment at the first class in either cash or check, checks should be made out to SCKC. Test is an additional $25.00

Contact the instructor for placement and availability This class will establish the foundation for the Novice level of competition obedience including on and off leash heeling, stand for exam, figure 8, recall and stationary exercises. Rules and regulations, handling, ring readiness, etiquette and entry into dog shows will be covered. Equipment needed for this class includes: leash, plain buckle collar, training collar (as needed), soft treats, toy(s) and a crate. dnuger@aol.com Class meets: March 1, March 15, March 22 April 12, April 26, May 3

Contact the instructor for placement and availability This class will establish the foundation for the Open level of competition obedience including off leash heeling, figure 8, drop on recall, dumbbell retrieve, the retrieve over the hi-jump, the broad jump, command discrimination and stationary exercises. Rules and regulations will be covered. Equipment needed for this class includes: leash, plain buckle collar, training collar (as needed), soft treats, toy(s), a competition dumbbell (plastic or wooden) and a crate. dnuger@aol.com. Class meets: March 1, March 15, March 22 April 12, April 26, May 3

Pre-requisite: Dogs who have completed a Novice and Open Obedience Class with Stone City Kennel Club or with Instructor approval This class will improve on all the skills learned in the Beginner, Novice and Open Obedience Class as well as working with distractions. These items include: off leash heeling, heeling around distractions, dumb bell handling and retrieving, jumps and scent articles. The class is structured to continue to build focus and fun between the handler and dog. dnuger@aol.com Class meets: March 1, March 15, March 22 April 12, April 26, May 3

Challenge yourself and your dog to learn novel and fun behaviors. You can come for fun or test to earn AKC Trick Dog titles, as your dog becomes proficient. If you already have a title, we can work at the next level. Learning tricks is fun and low stress. Some of these behaviors are found in upper-level rally and freestyle dance and can be useful for therapy dogs to perform when they are on visits. Check out the list of tricks for each level on the AKC website. Dogs can wear flat buckle or martingale style collars. Some harnesses may hinder movement for some tricks, so do bring a spare collar if a harness impedes your dog. Remember to bring treats! Tricks Test is an additional $25.00 which includes a ribbon

This class is designed for those who are interested in participating in the new Fetch titling program, open to all dogs. Basic Obedience knowledge is required, but your dog does not have to be proficient at fetching. We can help you and your dog learn to fetch (run to, pick up, and return with your Fetch item) as required by AKC Rules to earn these titles. Rules for each level will be discussed. Please bring a ball, bumper or toy to class, along with a long line (for dogs who are just learning to fetch), harness, flat buckle or martingale collar, and plenty of rewards.

This drop-in opportunity is for independent practice for the competitor. There will be no instruction provided. Students attend as desired and pay per session. The session is facilitated by Lorraine Bartlett. For any questions, contact Lorraine at felidae10@comcast.net. Drop-in Obedience will occur every other week starting this Thursday, 1/8/2026.

Obedience private lessons must be scheduled through the instructor Lorree Bartlett.

The first rally drop in session will start on Monday, November 25th. We will instruct Novice, Intermediate, and Advance on the 25th. We will instruct Excellent, Master, and Choice on December 2nd. We will rotate the levels weekly. The class is drop in and we can accommodate 20 trainees. Trainees may pre-register for the class by Texting or emailing Sandy Gould at 815-954-7578 or drsgould1@aol.com or may drop in. The cost of the class is $10.00 and includes three run throughs and an abundance of criticism and encouragement from Sandy Gould, Nancy Sherman, & Sue Schimel.

This is a Rally drop-in on Tuesday at 6 pm. Courses for all levels from novice to master. To begin rally dogs should know the basic commands like sit, down, stay and heel. Important Note: There is NO class on the third Tues of every month due to the Kennel Club membership meeting.

We welcome you to join us each month to learn new ways to communicate with your dog in the sport of nose work. Each month we will learn new skills and practice them under the direction of Don Blair, a United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) judge in tracking, detection, obedience, and protection. Each monthly class includes both lecture and hands on application of principles that will assist you in learning how to excel in training and competition. This is an interactive class. Please bring a 6-foot leash and plenty of rewards/treats for your canine companion. Please bring payment with you, cash and checks are accepted. Dates for future sessions will be posted as they become available. Registration is required for each monthly class. Any questions, reach out to Pat Weber sinclair@ameritech.net 815-483-8154 or Randy Johnson at 815-793-6936.