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.
Schedules are subject to change due to instructor and/or facility availability or inclement weather.
NOTE: A fire at the adjacent building resulted in the closure of KCFA’s Oak Street training site. KCFA’s classes are being 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.oo for In-Person Class (6 weeks)
- Session 1 – beginning Sat, 1/14/23, 10:30 a.m., at the Humane Society of Jefferson County. (Six class meetings; no class on 2/11 or 2/18; last class on 3/4/23)
- Session 2 — beginning Wednesday, 3/29/23, 6:00 p.m., at the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Six class meetings, with last meeting on 5/3/23.
- Session 3 — beginning week of 6/6/23
- Session 4 — beginning week of 9/10/23
For ideas and training tips for puppies, please see the articles posted on the Course Descriptions page.
Basic Skills and Everyday Manners
$105.00 for In-Person Class (7 weeks)
- Session 1 – beginning Sat, 1/14/23, 9:00 a.m., at theHumane Society of Jefferson County. (Seven class meetings; no class on 2/11 or 2/18; last class on 3/11/23) [NOTE: Basic Skills is full as of 1/5/23.]
- Session 2 — beginning Wednesday, 3/29/23, 7:00 p.m., at the Humane Society of Jefferson County. Seven class meetings, with last meeting on 5/10/23. [Basic Skills class is full as of 3/6/23.]
- Session 3 — beginning week of 6/6/23
- Session 4 — beginning week of 9/10/23
Continuing Basic
$105.00 (7 Weeks)
- Session 1 – Not offered
- Session 2 – Not offered
- Session 3 – TBA
- Session 4 – TBA
Intermediate Skills
$105.00 (7 Weeks)
Successful completion of Basic Skills Criteria required
- Session 1 – Not offered
- Session 2 – Not offered
- Session 3 – TBA
- Session 4 – TBA
Dogs About Town
$90.00 (6 Weeks)
- Outdoor class held in various locations; typically offered during summer
Rally Obedience
$105.00 (7 Weeks)
Successful completion of Basic Skills Criteria required
- Offered occasionally as a summer session
Advanced Skills (Competition Emphasis)
$105.00 (7 Weeks)
Instructor approval required
- Session 1 – Not offered
- Session 2 – Not offered
- Session 3 – TBA
- Session 4 – TBA
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).
Carting
(4 weeks) (Cost TBD)
- Offered occasionally as a special workshop. Limited to six dogs. Wait-listed applicants should attend the first meeting in case any dogs are withdrawn due to refusal of the harness or cart.
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).
How to Register:
Preregistration is required.
- Download and print the specified forms
- Complete all required forms
- Mail forms with payment and vaccination records (vaccination records not required for virtual classes) 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.
- A copy of vaccination records must be provided along with the course registration forms.
- Handlers must clean up after their dogs, both inside and outside the building.