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We Need You

Front Table Help Needed

Want to learn FVDTC’s inner workings?

• 6:45-8:15 PM Training nights, including some Tuesdays
• Definitely needed 8/7 and 8/14
• Will require a couple weeks of training to be the face of the club, answering questions and fitting collars
• FREE training!
• You can still get your BN/Novice and Rally runs in

If a friend or family member comes to watch you train, this is a great way for them to get work credits and give back!

For details inquire at the front table, or reach Carolyn Pearson or Cheryl Hettinger.

FVDTC Fall Agility Trial

It's never too early! The Premium for FVDTC's Fall Agliity Trial is available now. Check back here for details as they become available, or contact Cathy Fleury for more information.

CERF Eye Clinic at FVDTC

FVDTC will host a CERF Eye Clinic during regular training on Thursday, October 30.

Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Time: 4:30pm; the last appointment will be at 7:00pm

Location: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 Randall Rd, St Charles, IL in the Robertson Building Test

Performed by: Denise M. Lindley of Animal Eye Consultants

Cost: $50 per dog

Send Check, payable to FVDTC to: Wendy Waddick 6N275 Brierwood Drive Campton Hills, IL 60175

Along with your payment, please include your preferred time for arrival. Also, please include your dog’s name & breed.

YOU MUST PRE-PAY & PRE-REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THIS CLINIC

The exam will take place approximately a half hour after your arrival time. Upon arrival, dilation drops will be placed in your dog’s eyes to ensure a thorough examination. On the night of the exam, please bring your AKC registration information, if your dog is registered with the AKC. We try our best to fulfill arrival time requests. This clinic will most likely fill, if you want to participate in this clinic, please reserve your spot ASAP! *There will be no refunds of pre-registered examinations fees 2 weeks prior to the clinic date, if you are not able to attend for any reason. IMPORTANT, please include your email address & preferred telephone number so that we can contact you. If you are bringing more than 1 dog, please try to bring a helper to hold your dogs during the examinations. Get all the details or  contact Wendy Waddick if you have questions

FVDTC Tracking Test 2025

The Fox Valley Dog Training Club is pleased to announce a Tracking Test to be held at Fitchie Park in Elgin, IL on September 7, 2025, offering both Tracking Dog (TD) and Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) titles. The drawing for TD tracks will take place promptly at 7:15 am, followed by the drawing for TDX tracks at 9:15 am. We invite all eligible handlers and their canine partners to participate in this exciting event and test their tracking skills.

See the Premium List, or contact Kent Hildebrand for more information. Also contact Kent if you would like to volunteer to help at the test.

FVDTC Members: We Want You!

If you are an FVDTC club member, and want to volunteer to help at a club event, you have several options. The easiest is to go to the club volunteer page:

Volunteer to Help!

You can also check the calendar or events pages, and then contact the appropriate committee chair.

If you want to be one of our invaluable instructors or helpers, contact the Director of Training.

Remember, every time you volunteer, you earn work credits toward awards and membership discounts. Thank you for your help.