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KCA - Kern Canine Activities

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Bakersfield, CA, US

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Kern Canine Activities (KCA) is a Social dog club open to purebreds and mixed breeds. We have monthly meetings, member barbecues, weekly classes and yearly trials, all to have fun with our dogs and get to know one another. Our events are posted on the meetup calendar.

We have experienced trainers who are all dedicated to providing excellent instruction from beginner to expert levels. We offer classes and practice in Agility, Dock Diving, Obedience, Rally, Flyball, Trick Dog, Barn Hunt and NASDA as well as evaluations for AKC STAR puppy, CGC, CGCA, and CGCU. Check out our calendar to see what classes are currently being offered.

The intent of this Meetup is to provide information about classes and activities as well as create an enjoyable and open environment where members feel free to share their accomplishments about their canine family.

Please be respectful to all members.
We can also be found on Face Book: Kern Canine Activities and our web page www.kerncanineactivities.com

Upcoming events

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Novice Scent Work
Tue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM PST
5327 Basilicata Drive, 5327 Basilicata Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA, Bakersfield, CA, US
Welcome to Novice Scent Work!

Pre-req; None. Be ready to learn and have some fun!

Scent Work is a great team sport that puts your dog's nose to the test. “Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content, turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds of dogs and is a wonderful way to build confidence in a shy dog (AKC).” The game is fun and can be fast. This class is geared towards AKC, but is applicable to NACSW. Our focus will be on the Novice odor of Birch in all 4 elements in AKC: container, buried, interior, exterior searches. We will introduced the advance odor of Anise later in class. Scent Work consists of several odor (Birch, Anise, Clove, Cypress) levels before reaching the Detective Level!
We will learn a bit on conditioning, choosing a marker word, how to get some duration at the hide. Also, some cues from your dog that they have odor. We will cover basic handling of equipment and odor. We will discuss whats next and venues. Your dog must be crated in between their searches, it gives them time to decompress and each dog its chance to work without worry about other dogs.

What to bring:
* Hungry dog
* Treats/Tug toy (soft small, avoid crunchy treats, hot dogs!)
* Flat collar and/or harness
* 6’ leash
* Crate. Your dog really will learn better and so will you if they can have a few moments to decompress.
* Class fee is $80. And runs 5 weeks. If you are not a KCA member, it is $20. For membership good to Dec 2026. I will check this for prorating vs good through 2027.
https://form.jotform.com/250026182457049

This is a series of 5 classes, if you are in CLASS 1 your spot is saved for all the following classes. There are no drop-ins, as I say that, there are always those who have taken classes and have good handling skills that might be able to drop in, message me.

#1 Tues Nov 17 6pm
#2 Tues Nov 24 6pm
#3 Tues Dec 1 6pm
#4 Tues Dec 8 6pm
#5 Tues Dec 15 6pm

Again no drop ins, you need to be in class #1 if there’s a problem message me.

Please no young children/toddlers/infants/extra dogs

Absolutely no dog to dog contact.

One handler/One dog Teams. If you are going to enter 2 dogs let’s talk about it before and how I can help you manage 2 dogs with 1 handler, it can be done it is just more work on the human part.

***** If parking in the driveway please keep gate clear. I do try and keep the driveway for those who may not be able easily walk from across the street. If you need a cart to move crates I have one****

**** Please do not let your dog urinate on ANYTHING man made****
Potty your dog across the street before coming over.
Message me for any questions.
Resources for odor:
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-scent-work/
https://www.jjdog.com/nosework-kit-essential-oils-scent-kit/
https://k9nwsource.com/complete-training-kits/
https://leerburg.com/1406.htm
7 attendees
Monthly Club Meeting
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM PST
Sugar Mill, 2523 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA, US
Monthly Club meeting.
Please email clubkca@gmail.com any items you would like added to the agenda no later then 5 days before the scheduled meeting time.
Please make sure we have your email address:
Agenda, and Minutes from previous meeting will be sent out 4 days before the meeting. You will be responsible for printing your own copies or using a phone or ipad to view your documents at the meeting. If you do not have access to those things please let us know and we will print you a copy.

Room is reserved starting at 5PM for those of you that would like to come eat and socialize before the meeting. Meeting will start at 6pm. Each person is responsible for their own dinner bill. Please ONLY RSVP if you plan to attend in person so that we make sure our room is big enough.
3 attendees
$80.00
Advance agility class #1
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 AM PST
508 Monica St, Bakersfield, CA, US
This is the Advanced Agility Class. All dogs must be current on their shots. All dogs will be on Leash or in a crate at all time until their time to run the course. Please do not tie your dog to chairs or post. This class is for dogs that are ready to compete in competition or are competing. Should be able to weave, jump, do all contacts including teeter.
We will go over how to get your dog to be more motivated, tighter turns, better stops on the contacts. Front Crosses, rear crosses, Blind crosses and lead out pivots plus much more. Learn what crosses are best for you and your dog. Learn to work with your dog ( This is 80.00 for a 6 week class plus 20 for membership if not a member Absolutely no AGGRESIVE DOGS
4 attendees
$80.00
Intermediate agility class #1
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:45 AM PST
508 Monica St, Bakersfield, CA, US
This is the intermediate agility class open to dogs who have completed the intro level. The dog should have a GOOD RECALL< SIT< DOWN AND STAY. All dogs must be on lead or in a crate until their turn to run. All dogs need to be current on their shots. Bring water for yourself and your dogs. A hungry dog and lots of treats ( soft is better)

NO AGGRESIVE DOGS OR DOGS IN SEASON
Dogs should have the basic knowledge and be comfortable on all of the equipment but still learning the weave poles and targeting the contacts. We will Start working on front and rear crosses.
We will be learning how to do sequences with our dogs. WE will be learning how to put sequences together to further the training of our dogs. Learning to make tight turns, post turns and wraps.
Bring water for your dog and yourself, Dog Potty Bags & comfortable running shoes. This is a 6 week class for 80.00 plus 20 for membership if not a member
6 attendees

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