This page is designed to promote obedience, agility and other dog sports in Montana. Send all notices about obedience, agility, herding, tracking, flyball, fun matches, trials, seminars, etc. for consideration to Dianne at di@montanapets.org For local class schedules, scroll to the bottom of this page and contact the trainers in your area.

Yellowstone Dog Sports in Red Lodge offers ongoing workshops, seminars and a variety of events too numerous to list individually so check out the calendar! There's on-site accommodations too. NADAC Agility: Stevensville May 25/26/27, 2013 Riverbend Agility Dogs, Stevensville, MT. FMI: Jackie Loeser, Jackie@blackdog.cc or www.blackdog.cc AKC Agility: Bozeman ?May 31/June 1/2 2013 Gallatin Dog Club FMI: Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com AKC Agility: Bozeman ?June 7/8/9, 2013 Gallatin Dog Club Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com or www.RedTileAgility.Com AKC TD/TDX Tracking Test: Clearwater June 9, 2013 AKC TD/TDX Tracking Test, Big Sky Tracking Dog Club of Montana, Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area, near Missoula, MT. 2 TD and 5 TDX. Closes May 27. FMI: Teressa Keenan, rioghailclan@gmail.com NADAC Agility: Clancy June 8/9, 2013 mBarking, Clancy, MT. Pending. 2 rounds BA-1 and BA-2. FMI: Joni Kaiser, mbarking@bresnan.net or website: mbarking.com NADAC Agility: Hall, MT. June 14/15/16, 2013 Flint Creek Flyers, Hall, MT. FMI: Chelle Schumann, michelleschumann2000@yahoo.com or www.flintcreekflyers.com AKC Conf/Obed/Rally: Gt. Falls June 21/22, 2013 Electric City Kennel Club Onofrio Dog Shows AKC Conf/Obed/Rally: Missoula June 23/24/25, 2013 Five Valley KC Onofrio Dog Shows ASCA Obedience, WWASC: location TBD June 22/23, 2013 FMI: Penny Jameson, penny.jameson@gmail.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade July 5/6/7, 2013 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Stevensville July 12/13/14, 2013 Riverbend Agility Dogs, Stevensville, MT. FMI: Jackie Loeser, Jackie@blackdog.cc or www.blackdog.cc NADAC Agility: Helena July 19/20/21, 2013 Premium here: Arf and Running Agility Club FMI: Kaye Davis, EM: mtgipsy@bresnan.net AKC Agility: Billings July 19/20/21, 2013 Yellowstone Valley KC, White Aspen Ranch, Billings, MT. FMI: Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com or www.RedTileAgility.Com AKC Agility: Missoula Aug. 2/3/4, 2013 Five Valley Kennel Club FMI: Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com or www.RedTileAgility.Com Fourth Annual Winter Fun Match: Trout Creek Aug. 10, 2013 (Sat.) Huckleberry Hounds Agility Club, Trout Creek, MT. Indoors, three fun, eclectic courses with prizes. Non-judged, training allowed, first run at 11:00 a.m. FMI: Jan Manning, sandersagility@gmail.com or www.huckleberryhoundsagility.com AKC VST Tracking test: Missoula Aug. 11, 2013 University of Montana. Big Sky Tracking Club of Montana Contacts: Mike Bayer, mbayer6363@aol.com or Teressa Keena, RioghailClan@gmail.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Aug 16/17/18, 2013 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com AKC Herding: Helena Aug. 17/18, 2013 Helena Montana Kennel Club, Inc. FMI: HMKCherding@gmail.com NADAC Agility: Clancy Aug. 24, 2013 mBarking, Clancy, MT. Pending. 2 rounds BA-1 and BA-2. FMI: Joni Kaiser, mbarking@bresnan.net or website: mbarking.com AKC Obedience/Rally: Gt. Falls Aug. 31/Sept 1, 2013 Great Falls DTC FMI: Thea Sperline sunglow@mt.net or 406-439-7157 NADAC Agility Fun-Raiser: Hall, MT Aug. 31/Sept 1/2, 2013 Hendeerson Gulch Ranch, Hall, MT. Possible EGC on Friday evening. FMI: Chelle Schumann, email: michelleschumann2000@yahoo.com AKC Agility: Gt. Falls Sept. 6/7/8, 2013 Gt. Falls DTC FMI: Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com or www.RedTileAgility.Com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Sept. 6/7/8, 2013 Galloping Dog Agility FMI: Cindy EM: bigskygarden@hotmail.com AKC Agility: Helena Oct. 4/5/6, 2013 Helena Montana Kennel Club, Inc. Exc only on Friday. FMI: Heidi Mann crazyk9s@usa.net NADAC Agility: Columbia Falls Oct 12/13, 2013 Sponsored by Glacier Chasers FMI: Carol, EM: quickpaws@centurytel.net AKC Agility: Missoula (Lolo) Oct. 18/19/20, 2013 Five Valley KC, Missoula (Lolo), MT. FMI: Ellen Calnan, 406-544-2418, redtileservices@gmail.com or www.RedTileAgility.Com NADAC Agility: Helena Oct. 25/26/27, 2013 Premium here: Arf and Running Agility Club FMI: Kaye Davis, EM: mtgipsy@bresnan.net NADAC Agility: Belgrade Nov. 29/30, Dec.1, 2013 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Jan. 17/18/19, 2014 Galloping Dog Agility FMI: Cindy EM: bigskygarden@hotmail.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Feb, 7.8.9, 2014 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Mar. 14/15/16, 2014 Galloping Dog Agility FMI: Cindy EM: bigskygarden@hotmail.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Apr. 18/19/20, 2014 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Jul. 11/12/13, 2014 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Aug. 15/16/17, 2014 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Sept. 5/6/7, 2014 Galloping Dog Agility FMI: Cindy EM: bigskygarden@hotmail.com NADAC Agility: Belgrade Dec. 5/6/7, 2014 Sponsored by GotDog? FMI: Jeannie Biggers, EM: jbiggers@rmtcinc.com Kennel Clubs, Training Clubs, & Classes: Billings/Laurel/Molt area Service Canines of Montana Service Canines of Montana trains Service Dogs for people with disabilities. We will find you a dog, or train most owned dogs. We will also do private dog obedience lessons. FMI: call Deb Bouwkamp, 628-9852 or EM to sercom@optimum.net Agility taught by Jennifer McCandles: agility classes, puppy confidence classes, and manners classes at the Animal Lodge Pet Resort. FMI, EM to jmccandl@usadig.com Kritterkare's Paws-a-tively Canine! offers group classes for puppies to adults. Year round classes offered include HeadStart for all ages, Puppy Kindergarten, Basic, Intermediate and Advance training. Freestyle/Heel to Music, Rally-O and Conformation classes are offered also during the winters. Puppy Pre-Agility, Agility Foundation Ground Work and Herding Foundation are offered during the summers. In-Home Behavior Counseling and Private Lessons are available for dogs, cats and other pets. Contact Helene Tiefenthaler, CPDT, IAABC Assoc., APDT Professional at kritterkare@cablemt.net or call (406) 628-6140. Bozeman Galloping Dog Agility Club Agility Classes all levels. Contact Renee Gaugler rgaugler@firsthorizon.com or call (406)-580-7397. Paws and People Dog Training Business Building a better relationship through positive training. We offer Puppy Socialization, Group Classes, Privates and Consultations. All classes are clicker based, were we learn communication instead of domination. Contact Nancy Tanner at nancy@pawsandpeople.com K9FUNdamentals: offers Puppy Kindergarten, Foundation Skills for Agility and Competition,and Family Manners classes in the Bozeman area. Learn how dogs learn through a balanced approach to training that emphasises motivational training using play, treats and toys. Make learning fun and rewarding for both partners while building a foundation for competition or companionship. Contact Sami Jones at lodestar@mcn.net or call (406)-388-1047. Anduril Dog Training & Boarding: offering community obedience classes. Contact Rob & Cara Greg Greger at RobGreger@AOL.COM or call (406)-585-7817. Bozeman Agility Classes: taught by Nancy Creel: Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Contact Nancy Creel at nmcreel@bresnan.net or call (406)-522-7748 to see if there are openings in classes. Montana Academy of Dog Training FMI: Davina K. Schoen (406) 994-0809 or dksmadt@msn.com Dillon Happy Hounds Training, Inc. offers puppy socialization and foundation dog obedience classes on Tuesday evenings and beginning agility on Wednesday evenings. All classes are taught using positive teaching methods to create confidence and support successful behaviors in our canine pals. Private lessons and consultations are also available. FMI: Linda Lyon at (406) 683-2878 or llyon99163@yahoo.com Statewide ASC of Montana (the Montana affiliate) of the Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCAŽ), is a breed club for Australian Shepherd fanciers, trainers, competitors, and breeders. The objectives of our club are to promote the natural qualities of Australian Shepherds and provide educational and competitive opportunities for their owners. We sponsor educational events as well as dog competitions and dog shows. With the exception of conformation shows, our activities are open to all breeds. Club members have access to various dog training resources, activities and facilities all across Montana. Our members live all over the state. If you have an interest in Aussies or dog sports and would like to know more, you may visit our website at ASC of Montana Great Falls Great Falls Dog Training Club is an all breed obedience club licensed by the AKC serving North Central Montana. Electric City KC The Electric City Kennel Club is an All-Breed Conformation and Obedienc Club licensed by The American Kennel Club. Russell Country Dog Training Club is an all-breed obedience club licensed by the United Kennel Club. FMI: Corine Lindhorst, (406) 454-3598 or hiplain@mt.net F&L Pet Resort Inc. Agility, Obedience, CGC See: Calendar of Events FMI: (406) 452-6828 or Cathy at 899-1118. EM: cathy@flpetresort.com Hamilton 2++Dog Training Nicki Arndt (Arndt Racing and Dog Training) 406-369-0707 Inge Goetz-Cordova (Potential Unleashed Dog Training) 406-529-1574 We each have our individual business where we do private training to meet a variety of needs of the pet owner and then we teach classes together under 2++ dog Training. We both are Certified Per Dog Trainers and have many years of experience in a variety of training environments.inge@goetz-cordova.com Helena Helena Montana Kennel Club, Inc. Check the HMKC website for information on obedience/agility classes taught by the HMKC. FMI: call Vicki Maclean at 442-1918. Arf and Running Agility Club: NADAC Rita Munson: Obedience call (406)-442-1756 or EM to munmr@ixi.net Kim Gould: Obedience/Agility Beginning/Advanced pet classes and Novice Competition Obedience. CGC Classes: to prepare & earn your Canine Good Citizen certificate Therapy Dog Classes, Tricks Classes Agility: Beginning, Advanced, and Open (competition to prepare for AKC, USDAA and NADAC agility titles) classes. FMI call Kim at (406)-227-5408 or EM to dogtrainer@mt.net for complete class schedules. Custom Canines: Rachelle Timmer Specialty training including service dogs for the hearing impaired, mobility impaired, and diabetic alert dogs. I also do scent work and tracking dogs. Email for flyer. FMI: 406-459-2901 Custom_Canines@yahoo.com Kalispell/Flathead Valley Area Darcy's Dog Obedience and Good Manners Classes Regular group classes in Dog Obedience and Good Manners. Classes focus on socialization and positive reinforcement. Darcy is a a certified CGC tester. Private lessons also available. Call 406-752-4460 or EM to Darcybob@centurytel.net Northwest Pet Partners FMI contact Vicki Lee at 406-218-8202 or barknk9s@yahoo.com Missoula Five Valley Kennel Club is an AKC All-Breed Club sponsoring conformation, rally, lure coursing, obedience, agility and carting. FMI see our website. Private Handling Lessons & Litter evaluations: by Susan Lassila of Shadowalk Kennels in Stevensville FMI: susan@shadowalk.com A Rover Runs Through It (ARRTI) is an agility club that owns a full set of equipment, trains together, and holds several trials a year. Guests and visitors are always welcome, and new members as well! FMI visit their website. Treasure State Dog Training is offering obedience classes using "individual" appropriate methods. Puppy, Beginner, CD Prep, Rally and CGC Classes are available. FMI: Erin Barr treasurestate_dogtraining@yahoo.com or cell phone (406) 239-2379. Generation Canine: offers group classes and private lessons for dogs of all ages. Check the website for a complete list of classes or a schedule. FMI: contact Lora O'Connor at (406) 543-2633 or e-mail to generationcanine@yahoo.com Beginning and Advanced Tracking Classes are available in Missoula. Group classes as well as private and semi private lessons are available. FMI contact Teressa Keenan at 406-721-3309 or email to rioghail@msn.com Dog Training Solutions My goal is to improve your ability to communicate with your pet while teaching a variety of practical behaviors that make life for both of you more enjoyable. FMI: contact Brian Haller at (406) 370-4481 or e-mail to brian@mtdogtraining.com Miles City The Controversial Canine Behavior/Training FMI: Erika Phillips (406) 421-5539 or e-mail to lephillips@rangeweb.net Polson Therapy Pet Skills Classes Beginners (Dogs and Cats) Therapy Pet Skills Classes Advanced (Dogs only) Canine Good Citizens Classes and Testing Delta Society Pet Therapy Parnters Evlauations Classes available in Missoula, Polson, Kalispell FMI contact Vicki Lee at 406-218-8202 or barknk9s@yahoo.com St. Ignatius All Dogs Training and The MT Dog Ranch. Offering quality, low stress boarding at our unique facility in the Mission Valley. Pick up and delivery service is available from Missoula to Polson. Also offering private lessons from puppies to adult dogs with problem behavior. Lessons in your home or at the Dog Ranch. You can find us on the web at MT Dog Ranch. FMI: Sarah Gibson at sarah@alldogstraining.biz or call 406-327-7996. Stevensville Riverbend Agility Dogs offering basic and advanced obedience, puppy classes, agility, Rally-O as well as behavioral counseling, boarding and training programs. Contact Jackie Loeser, CPDT at jackie@blackdog.cc or call (401)-381-1945. Smakwater and Sprezzatura is a full service kennel, providing professional dog boarding, training,and conditioning for all medium to large breed dogs. We specialize in basic obedience training for both the companion dog and sporting / hunting dog. In addition, we offer advanced training for those who are interested in more precise and demanding tasks. Please visit our web site learn more about us. FMI: Laura at webmail@smakwaterandsprezzatura.com or call 406-207-3515. Superior Just Fur Fun Dog Sports offers group classes and private lessons for dogs of all ages, from beginning classes to the most advanced classes in obedience and agility. Classes focus on socialization and positive reinforcement motivational training using play, treats and toys. Bring your naughty dogs here!!! FMI: Dawn Sandberg at (406)-822-3294 or email: JustFurFunDogs@aol.com Thompson Falls Would you like to have fun with other dogs and people, learn to communicate clearly with your dog and give your dog a chance to make new friends? Dogs enjoy the company of their own kind plus it's much easier to learn how to speak "dog" when you can see them talking to each other. We'll cover all the bases; walk nicely without pulling, sit, down, stay, come and bring me a cold one. LOL! Really, we can all learn new tricks and there is nothing more enjoyable than a well mannered canine family member. FMI: Call Donna at 826-4544 or Donna at 745-3401 to register and for an equipment list. Obedience, Rally, and Agility have arrived in Sanders County! Classes held Tuesday nights at the high school thru spring, summer and fall. Absolute beginners start with DOGGY BOOT CAMP, a 3-week class for $40. After that, drop-in classes in advanced manners and the dog sports mentioned above are FREE. Classes taught by a professional trainer with many titles and 20 years' experience in training and dog behavior. For more info, call Jan Manning, 406-827-6385, or email: thedogtalker@blackfoot.net Victor Hot Cha Kennels Classes in attention, basic and advanced obedience, tracking, and weight pull. Email for complete class listing. FMI: Contact Joni Muir jmuir@hrassoc.com or call 406-642-6333. Back