Join the Fun!

Whether your sights are set on conformation, obedience or rally competition, therapy dog certification, or you just want a better-behaved canine companion, we can help get you off to a good start. We encourage juniors  as well as families to participate.  The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson, WI, welcomes owners of mixed breeds as well as owners of purebred dogs.

Club Meetings

The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson holds meetings on the first Monday of odd-numbered months, typically at 7:00 p.m.  Exceptions may include the January meeting and when a holiday (such as Labor Day) requires that the meeting be on an alternate date.   Meetings are usually held at the KCFA Training Site (710 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson) with the exception of the January meeting, which includes the Annual Meeting and Banquet.

Members of the public and especially those considering membership are welcome and invited to attend meetings.  For further information or to confirm a meeting date, time or location, call the KCFA at 920-568-0364 and leave a message to receive a return call.  In inclement weather, please call ahead in case the meeting would be postponed.

Membership Information — learn about the mission and values of KCFA and the benefits of membership

Membership Application — print out and complete, and mail to KCFA; P.O. Box 205; Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, or bring it along to any club meeting.

The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Project Lead XXXII- Making Fort Atkinson Even More Dog-Friendly

The Project Lead XXXII group overcame many obstacles in completing their goal to make Fort Atkinson even more dog-friendly.  KCFA member Heather Traxler was an integral part of the 2020 Project Lead team. As a result of the group’s efforts, dogs and their people can now quench their thirst, rest their legs, and find pick-up bags as well as essential training tips, in many additional locations around town.

The Daily Jefferson County Union ran an extensive article with many photos:  Project Lead DU article 7.30.20 

KCFA publicly congratulated the 2020 Project Lead group with a letter to the editor:  Ltr to DU editor re Project Lead 7.29.20

Puppy Parade

Here’s a fun video of puppy photos submitted by our club members.  Click the link for three and a half minutes of smiles!    Parade of Puppies!

Titles Earned During 2019

Teams earning new titles in 2019 were honored at the KCFA Annual Meeting held January 6, 2020.

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Photos below, left to right:
Don and Jan Holewinski’s Tegan – Rally Novice, Rally Intermediate, Beginner Novice, Trick Dog Novice

Donna Ingham’s Ozzie — Trick Dog Novice and Trick Dog Intermediate

Julie Asmus’ Levi — Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog Novice, Open Agility, Rally Excellence, UKC Grand Champion

Julie Asmus’ Petey — Tracking Dog Excellent, Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog Novice

Julie Asmus’ Rocky — Champion, Junior Hunter, UKC Champion

Julie Asmus’ Taz — Rally Intermediate and Advanced, Rally Excellent, Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog Novice and Intermediate, UKC Rally Obedience Level 2, Dock Novice, Dock Junior, Preferred Companion Dog — photo credit Mark Baer

Mary Hill-Roth’s Copper — Canine Good Citizen

Tammy Green’s Charlie — Trick Dog Novice

Rea Fritz’s Jack — Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog Novice

Mabel Schumacher’s Tammy — Trick Dog Novice

Don and Jan's TeganDonna's OzzieJulie's Levi 1Julie's PeteyJulie's RockyJulie's TazMary's Copper 1Tammy's CharlieRea and JackMabel's Tammy III

Senior Dogs Party – November 2019

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2019 Senior Dog Party2019 Sr Dog Party treats

Furry Friends 5K – May 2019

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FF5K #1FF5K #2FF5K #4FF5K #3FF5K #6FF5K #5

Titles Earned During 2018

Several KCFA dog-handler teams earned titles during 2018.  They were honored at the club’s annual meeting in January 2019.

Photos below:
David Dahnert and Spot:  Trick Dog Novice, Trick Dog Intermediate
Sylvie Dahnert and Rosie:  Trick Dog Novice, Trick Dog Intermediate
Marvin Free and Abby:  Rally Novice
Heather Traxler’s Betty Lou:  Canine Good Citizen
Heather Traxler’s Opal:  Canine Good Citizen, Beginner Novice
Bette Barrows-Highfield’s Bella:  Canine Good Citizen
Rea Fritz and Jack:  Beginner Novice
Julie Asmus and Taz:  Senior Hunter
Julie Asmus’ Levi:  Amateur Field Champion, Open Agility Jumper

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Spot Rosie Abby 02 Heather - Betty Lou Heather - Opal Bette - Bella 03 Jack's Beginner Novice Julie - Taz Julie - Levi

Senior Dogs Party – October 2018

Members of KCFA with dogs aged 10 years or older gathered to celebrate these senior dogs with a party on October 20.  Jim and Pat brought a dog-friendly banana cake and everyone brought snacks for the humans.   David and Sylvie’s Spot won the best trick contest, pulling a tiny wagon.  Click on a photo to expand it, then use your browser’s “back” button to return to the webpage.
Senior Dog Cake Oct 2018Senior Dog Party Oct 2018David and Spot Carting

Dogs About Town Class Summer 2018
(from the Daily Jefferson County Union, July 5, 2018)

Dogs About Town photo from Daily Union July 5 2018

 24th Annual Fun Match April 28, 2018

KCFA 25th Anniversary Celebration

Members and friends of KCFA joined together on Sunday, October 29, 2017, to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary with a party at the American Legion Dugout in Fort Atkinson.  Founders of the club, Patty Beran, Marleen LaPlant and Rita Hasel are pictured below with the plaque presented to the club by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.

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25th Anniversary Founders Patty Marleen Rita25th Anniversary Full Group25th Anniversary Group Meal25th Anniversary Officer Boeve and DinoClub ShirtsDisplay ItemsDisplay TableFabulous Cookies!Founders DogsIMG_4922John and Dino

 Some scenes from a 2017 Continuing Basic class

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Session 1 - 07Tiffany and PoodleSession 1 - 01Session 1 - 02Pat and DubhLong sit exerciseSession 1 - 08Session 1 - 09Session 1 - 03Preparing for Long Sit

 Senior Dogs Party Spring 2017

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 Group Dog Walk August 2017

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Group Dog Walk Aug 2017

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Summer/Fall 2013