Dates, Times & Registration Information

Classes

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Masks are optional at this time for KCFA’s indoor classes, regardless of vaccination status.  (This policy is subject to change.) 

Scroll down this page for registration forms and instructions.  

Class sizes are limited and preregistration is required.   Classes are filled first-come, first-served.  Full payment is required, along with vaccination records, at the time of registration.  If the class is already filled, your payment will be returned.

Schedules are subject to change due to instructor and/or facility availability or inclement weather.

KCFA’s classes are held at the Humane Society of Jefferson County and at Celtic K9 Academy.  Please see class listings below for specific site information.

Puppy Kindergarten
$90.00 (6 weeks)

  • Session 1 – beginning Wed., 2/4/26, 6:00 p.m., at the Community Education Room at the  Humane Society of Jefferson County.

  • Session 2 — TBA

  • Session 3 — TBA

  • Session 4 — TBA

  • For ideas and training tips for puppies, please see the articles posted on the Course Descriptions page.

Basic Skills and Everyday Manners
$120.00 (6 weeks)

  • Session 1 –  beginning Sun., 2/1/26, 12:00 p.m., at Celtic K9 Academy, N2501 Wenham Road, Fort Atkinson. [Basic Skills is full as of 1/29.]

  • Session 2 -TBA

  • Session 3 – TBA

  • Session 4 – TBA

Continuing Basic
$120.00 (6 Weeks)

  • Session 1 – beginning Wed., 2/4/26, 7:00 p.m., at the Community Education Room at the  Humane Society of Jefferson County. [Continuing Basic canceled due to failure to meet minimum enrollment.]

Calmer Canine
$120.00 (6 weeks)

  • Session 1 — beginning Sun., 2/1/26, 11:00 a.m., at Celtic K9 Academy,  N2501 Wenham Road, Fort Atkinson.

Rally Obedience
$120.00 (6 Weeks)

Successful completion of Basic Skills Criteria required

  • Session 1 — Not offered 

Intermediate Skills
$120.00 (6 Weeks)

Successful completion of Basic Skills Criteria required

  • Session 1 – Not offered

Dogs About Town
Cost TBD

  • TBD — occasional offering during summer months

  • Outdoor class held in various locations;  days and times may vary in order to take advantage of local sites and events. 

  • Each class lasts approximately 90 minutes; length may vary.

  • For dogs with Intermediate to Advanced skills

  • Prerequisite — Basic Skills Criteria

  • Participants will be notified via email of the week’s location.

  • Rain or shine, unless severe weather threatens.

  • Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Participants should bring water for their dogs and themselves.

  • Scroll down for registration requirements and forms.

Advanced Skills (Competition Emphasis)
$120.00 (6 Weeks)

Instructor approval required

  • Session 1 – Not offered

Junior Handling
Free (4 weeks)

  • Offered occasionally as a special workshop
    Open to children of KCFA members only; for children ages 4-10 years.  Four weekly sessions of 30 minutes each.  Dogs must be under reasonable control of the child and must be safe in a group setting.  Parent or guardian must be present for each class.  KCFA General Agreement and Training Class Application must be completed (see forms below).

Registration Forms

  • PUPPY WAIVER  (Required for Puppy Kindergarten only)

  • GENERAL AGREEMENT (Required for all classes including Puppy K )

  • TRAINING CLASS APPLICATION (Required for all classes including Puppy K)

  • COVID 19 PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT  (Not required at this time — subject to change).

  • Vaccination records required!  Exception: If your dog participated in the previous training session and the vaccines are still current, a second copy is not required.

How to Register:

Preregistration is required.

  • Download and print the specified forms

  • Complete all required forms

  • Obtain a copy of your dog’s vaccination record

  • Mail forms with payment (full payment required; make checks payable to  Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson or KCFA) and vaccination records to:

Attn:  Training Committee
Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson, Inc. (KCFA)
P.O. Box 205
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

  • Class sizes are limited.  Preregistration is required.

  • Registration fees are non-refundable unless received after the desired class is full.  Full payment must be made with your registration in order to reserve your spot.

  • A copy of vaccination records must be provided along with the course registration forms.  Exception:  If your dog participated in the previous training session and the vaccinations are still current, you do not need to provide another copy.

  • Handlers must clean up after their dogs, both inside and outside the building.