AKC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience & Rally Trials

Sponsors:

Saturday & Sunday • April 21 & 22, 2012

Times:  TBA

Exhibition Building at Fonner Park

  • All shows will be held indoors and unbenched.

Admission:

  • Adults – $5.00
  • Children – $2.00
  • Age 2 & Under – Free

Tickets Sold at the Door

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Show Chairman:  Caroline Buettner

Show Co-Chairman:  Dee Hinkle

Additional event information may be accessed at www.gikennelclub.com, www.Facebook@Grand IslandKennelClub.com, or contact Caroline Buettner at carolinebuettner@gikennelclub.com.

The Grand Island Kennel Club invites the public to join them for the 50th Year Anniversary of the AKC All Breed Dog Show, Obedience & Rally Trials as they “come back to where it all started” at Fonner Park.

All Obedience & Rally Trials open to All-American Dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program.

 

History of the Grand Island Kennel Club:

Over 50 years ago, a trio of mid-Nebraskans shared passion and a vision.  They understood the significant role dogs play in the lives of both idividuals and communities.  They wanted to share their expertise in training and exhibiting fine purebred dogs with others.  As a result of this group’s efforts, the Grand Island Kennel Club (GIKC) was formed.

The Grand Island Kennel Club received a generous donation of land, including a lake where they built a clubhouse.  Families have enjoyed camping, picnicking and fishing at the club as well as working with
their dogs through the years.  The building was a victim of the 1980 tornado but was rebuilt in the same footprint as the original, and today is home to countless classes and other activities.

The GIKC has been an important part of Grand Island and Hall County since its inception.  Community members realized that “A trained dog is a good dog”, and brought their pets to the Kennel Club for obedience training, filling classes year after year.    Dogs are trained at the Club to certify as nationally recognized “Canine Good Citizens”.  Newer programs such as rally and agility provide a fun, healthy activity  for dog-owners of all ages.  Top quality purebred dogs continue to be trained to compete in conformation shows of which some GIKC dogs have achieved national prominence for their local breeders and owners.

Working with area youth, especially through 4-H, has always been important for the Club.  Members have helped hundreds of 4-H’ers
train, exhibit and learn to care for their dogs, offering a wholesome
environment and positive role models. Many canine-related educational programs have been held for the public through the years.  GIKC members
regularly take dogs to schools, Scout meetings, the Veterans Home and nursing homes for demonstrations.  Additionally, specially trained and certified dogs provide comforting Hospice-based therapy to patients.  Kennel Club members helped to found the Central Nebraska Humane Society in 1967, as well as the adjacent pet cemetery, which benefits people throughout mid-Nebraska.