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 in the evening. Exceptions may include the January meeting and when a holiday (such as Labor Day) requires that the meeting be on an alternate date.
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
Senior Dogs Party – November 2019
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Furry Friends 5K – May 2019
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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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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.
Dogs About Town Class Summer 2018
(from the Daily Jefferson County 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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Some scenes from a 2017 Continuing Basic class
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Senior Dogs Party Spring 2017
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Group Dog Walk August 2017
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