Upcoming Events
Join us for a Community Town Hall. During this time, we'll share exciting announcements, giveaways, upcoming events, get feedback for future planning, and have a social activity.
September's Activity: Painting Pumpkins Craft
This is a free activity, but please register prior so we get enough pumpkins! Feel free to bring any additional pumpkins or larger ones if you'd like to paint them too!
Jester Park
Distance: 2-3 miles depending on preference.
Locations details: Meet near the Nature Center. The trail is a mix between paved and dirt paths.
If you are running a few minutes late, please message Amanda Pollard to let her know you are on your way.
Please RSVP in Meetup
Join us for a Community Town Hall. During this time, we'll share exciting announcements, giveaways, upcoming events, get feedback for future planning, and have a social activity.
October's Activity: Trivia
Canine Craze caught Chicken Craze from Pet Professors
Join us for an engaging and hands-on Chicken Training Clinic! This event is ideal for anyone looking to improve their training skills while learning about chickens simultaneously!
First, you'll learn all about chickens and their behavior. You will gain insight into how chickens perceive and process their world and surroundings.
Next, we'll begin working on chicken agility! Chickens cannot be lured or forced through obstacles, so this will help you master the art of shaping. The goal of this session is to improve your training mechanics, become a better trainer, and learn to communicate with your dog effectively—all while having fun with chickens!
Raccoon River Park
Distance: 5K for Turkey Trot guidelines
Locations details: Meet by parking lot near the dog park. This trail is paved/grave.
If you are running a few minutes late, please message Amanda Pollard to let her know you are on your way.
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Current & Upcoming Virtual Challenges
Join us in virtual challenges where you can participate from the comfort of your home and even earn titles.
While these challenges have "Official" start dates, you can join anytime! We will be breaking down bigger goals or titles into manageable chucks. Utilize these start dates as guides to keep you accountable, if needed.
To join a challenge, please visit the "Challenge" tab on the navigation bar in the Virtual Community. This is available via the app and on a computer.
AKC Trick Dog Challenge
Challenges opens September 8th
Master and post a video of one trick per week from the list of tricks. After completing 10 tricks, message [email protected] for an AKC Evaluator to evaluate your videos and earn your title!
AKC Virtual Home Manners Challenge
Challenges opens October 6th
Earn your AKC Virtual Home Manners title during this 10 week challenge.
This fully virtual title is used to show off the manners that you have taught your dog at home. There are two levels of this test, the Virtual Home Manners Puppy (VHMP) for puppies under a year old and the Virtual Home Manners Adult (VHMA) for dogs older than 4 months.
Badges
Introducing the Jack of All Trades Badge!
We are so excited to announce our new badge, the Jack of All Trades! This badge is earned by those that have earned at least 3 out of our 5 core badges. These core badges are the Well Rounded Canine, Challenge Accepted, Outside Adventurer, Knowledge Seeker, and Social Butterfly badges.
Canine Trained Membership Badge
Founding Member Badge (Retired)
Well Rounded Canine Badge
Challenge Accepted Badge
Outside Adventurer Badge
1st Anniversary Badge (Retired)
Knowledge Seeker Badge
Social Butterfly Badge
Canine Olympics Badge (Retired)
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