Earn a free run thru and a work credit for each time you help. Sign-up to help via the internet OR by contacting Ingrid Hamburger 

The application and information for each class can be found on our class page.  To reserve a spot in an upcoming class, please contact Sally Boeke. 

Class sizes are limited, please do not show up on the first night of class without contacting Sally to see if there is still room in the class.  Classes are often filled before the start date.

PUPPY CLASSES

(For puppies from 8 weeks to 5 months)

7PM Puppy Class--October 25th--FILLED

8PM Puppy Class--November 29th

ADVANCED PUPPY CLASS 

(Available to our last 2 completed Puppy Class students)

October 25, 2018   8PM

BEGINNER CLASSES

(Dogs 5 months and older)

October 25,  2018 

 6, 7, & 8 PM

Applications are available on the CLASSES page.  

Contact Sally Boeke via the "Ask a Question" icon for more information.

Mat Cleaning

Date change: Mat cleaning has changed from September 24 to October 1 -- same time, same place. See you then!

Our annual mat cleaning is scheduled for Monday, September 24th at 9:00am (ish) until 1:00pm at the fairgrounds. Bring your tools, sunshine, and a slight breeze. Remember, more bodies makes for quicker work! No experience necessary. (And earn 2 work credits toward your dues discount and awards eligibility)

OFA Eye Exam

 You're running out of time!

Reservations and payments must be complete by

Friday, September 21

This is a fantastic opportunity to get your dog’s eyes examined at a greatly reduced fee! It is highly recommended that you get your dog’s eyes examined yearly. Exams will be performed the evening of October 4th, 2018 at the Fox Valley Dog Training Club during training located at the Kane County Fairgrounds. Exact times will be determined once we know how many dogs sign up.

Denise M Lindley, DVM of Animal Eye Consultants will be performing OFA eye exams. The cost is $35 per dog.

You must prepay to reserve your spot. Send payment, made payable to FVDTC, to:

Wendy Waddick
6N275 Brierwood Drive
St Charles, IL 60175

Please include the preferred time that you would like for your exam/exams.

You need to arrive half an hour before your exam time in order to get eye drops in to dilate your dog’s eyes and to fill out paperwork. Please indicate the preferred time that you would like to arrive, I will do my best to fulfill your request. Get your spot reserved early to get your preferred time! *There will be no refunds of examine fees two weeks prior to the examine date.*

IMPORTANT, please include your email address and preferred telephone number so I can contact you easily!

Contact Wendy Waddick for more details

Taurine Testing Clinic 

October 9th, 6-8pm

Have you seen the FDA alert of a possible link between grain-free dog foods (especially those with a lot of peas) and a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).  This is scary and real.  Young, healthy dogs have died from this condition. There is little warning until it is too late.  The good news is caught early it has a very good chance of reversal.  The first step is to test the blood for taurine.  We are happy to offer this clinic to help you test your dog for a fraction of the cost of going to your vet as we are working directly with the lab.  Don't take a chance.  Schedule your test today!  Walk ins are welcome as space permits. 

Canine Heart Clinic

Fox Valley Dog Training Club is hosting a heart clinic in conjunction with our November Obedience and Rally trials. Dr. Heidi Kellihan, DVM, DACVIM -- a Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Wisconsin -- will be two types of exams for your dog.  Echocardiogram with auscultation and ausculation alone.

When:  Saturday November 17th, from 8am to 3pm

Where: Kane Country Fairgrounds

Costs:  Echo w/ Ausculation $250  Ausculation alone $50

*Exams must be prepaid before the trial!*

To reserve your spot send a check made out to Heidi Kellihan DVM, DACVIM along with your dog's name, breed and your contact information (include email & phone #) to:

Nancy Lee

230 Shawnee Circle

Bartlett, IL 60103

Questions?  Contact Nancy at nlee483@comcast.net

Once the judging schedule is published Nancy will setup the time schedule.  We will do our best to work around ring times. 

FVDTC OBEDIENCE/RALLY TRIALS
November 17th & 18th

Make your plans to attend!!!!