Mason City Kennel Club Fall 2023 Basic Obedience class members!
Mason City Kennel Club Spring 2024 Basic Obedience Class!
Some of the Mason City Kennel Club Fall 2024 Basic Obedience Class members!
Some of our Mason City Kennel Club Spring 2025 Basic Obedience Class members!
Mason City Kennel Club Fall 2025 Young Puppy Class!
Training classes are held every Spring and Fall. They are 8 weeks long. Spring classes will begin Monday February 9, 2026 - March 30, 2026. Young Puppy and Basic Obedience Classes start at 6:00 pm. Scent Work and Trick Dog classes start at 7:15 pm. Class sizes are limited.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by sending an email to masoncitykennelclub@hotmail.com including your name, phone number, and a message. Deadline to enroll in the Spring 2026 classes is February 2, 2026.




Location:
North Iowa Events Center
Kinney Building
3700 4th ST SW
Mason City, IA 50401


Cost of Classes:

$100.00/1st dog

$120.00 for Scent Work class/includes supplies

$80.00/2nd dog (same session)

$80.00/re-enrollment of a dog that has previously taken classes




Class Descriptions:

Young Puppy Class - This is a class for puppies between the ages of 2 months and under 1 year old that will cover teaching basic obedience commands, by focusing on teaching the owner/handler to train the puppy using positive reinforcement training techniques. Some of the topics covered in this class, to help your puppy have a great start in life, include socialization, house training, crate training, and general health care. Obstacles, (tunnel, ladder, etc.) are frequently used in this class to build the puppy's confidence. This class will follow the AKC STAR. Puppy program. AKC STAR Puppy Title is optional.


Basic Obedience Class - This is a class for dogs 6 months and older that have not previously completed a formal training class, or for dogs that have completed other formal training but still need further conditioning. The Basic Obedience class is designed to teach the owner/handler to train the dog to be a good companion for years to come by using commands such as : sit, down, stay, come, and heel, among others. CGC testing is optional.

Trick Dog Class - This class is a great way to bond with your dog and provide your pet with mental and physical excercise. All dogs can learn tricks. Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to prevent boredom. AKC Trick Dog titles optional.

Scent Work Class - Scent Work is a dog sport that taps into a dogs powerful sense of smell, training them to find specific target odors. It provides excellent mental stimulation, improves focus, and is suitable for all dogs, regardless of age or physical ability.

Training Class Application:

Training class application may be downloaded as a PDF or .doc (Microsoft Word) file below:
Print and fill out the MCKC class application along with copy of your dog's vaccination record, check payable to Mason City Kennel Club and send to:

Mason City Kennel Club
P. O. Box 1336
Mason City, IA 50402-1336

Each student will be assigned by the Training Committee to the Obedience class that best suits their dog and previous training class experience.
**PLEASE TAKE NOTE**

Students should expect to receive an e-mail confirming a spot in a particular class after we receive your application.

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