KCA - Kern Canine Activities

KCA Members, we recently lost one of our dear club members, Maxine Klein. As an active member of our club, for over 20 years, she participated in obedience, rally, agility, and most recently dock diving.
We will miss her so much.

Maxine’s daughter, Marion, asked Linda Watson if she would consider having Maxine’s memorial at her home, which Linda was honored to agree to.

The memorial will be held at 508 Monica St., Bakersfield, CA on November 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please RSVP via Meetup so we can get a head count for food. (Please bring your own chairs.)
The Fight Crew is paying for the cost of the food, Lisa Stiles is preparing the lunch, and KCA will provide dinner rolls and butter, ice water, tables, and any other items that might be needed.

KCA members, who would like to, are being asked to provide a dessert. If you would like to bring a dessert, please make a comment in this meetup event, regarding what you would like to bring for Maxine’s memorial.

It is hoped that we have a great showing of KCA members, to join us as we celebrate Maxine’s life.
Maxine was always so happy and kind to her KCA family, and will always be in our hearts

Come learn this fun, yet challenging activity for you and your dog. It is for dogs of all ages and will improve their knowledge of the Basic Commands such as sit, stay, down, and heel.

Rally Obedience is a competition obedience program. You and your dog will learn the signs and skills to compete in AKC Rally Obedience Trials and earn titles.

Kern County usually has 2 competitions a year so you can compete without having to travel too far.

What to bring:

Lots of small, soft treats

6 ft leash (no chain or slip leashes)

Flat collar or martingale collar

If a copy of your up-to-date shot records are not on file in another class, please bring a hard copy of your shot records to be attached to your registration form.

Class fee is $80 if you already have Rally Titles and $80 if you are just learning. A $20 membership fee is required for new members that is good until Jan. 2025 (Total price between $80-$100 depending on titles and membership)

**A minimum of 4 dogs is required to hold this class. Maximum is 8 teams

This is a series of 6 (1hr) classes...No new dogs after week 2!

Open to - Dogs 4 months of age (with parvo shots completed) and OLDER! If your dog is under 1 year of age when you start this class you have the possibility of earning their STAR puppy certificate.

Please fill out the following form prior to attending your first class and then print and bring it with you and a copy of their vet records. :)
https://form.jotform.com/250026182457049

Bring with you:

• LOTS of treats (hot dogs or cheese work great)
• Copy of their vaccine record
• 4-6ft leash (no retractable or chain leashes)
• Flat collar or front clip harness (no prong/chain or e-collars)
• Class fee in cash or check (made payable to KCA) Fee is $80 for the class and a membership fee ($10) is required at your first class. Membership fees are good for the 2025 year. (Total at 1st class is $90)

Basic skills guaranteed to cover: (more will be taught as needed/requested)

• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Recall
• Leave it
• Solutions for pulling on leash and other behavior problems.
• Responsible ownership and care

IMPORTANT: All dogs must have all their vaccinations current including Parvo, Rabies & DHLPP. Bordetella is also recommended.

One handler/one dog teams, please. NO baby/toddler/young children please.