The Talbot Kennel Club (TKC) is an all-breed, all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to helping dogs and their owners develop positive, rewarding relationships. The TKC is affiliated with the American Kennel Club (AKC).
TKC hosts events throughout the year including agility trials, rally and obedience trials, conformation shows, scent work trials and more.
General meetings are held to execute club business and are open to new members. Our club is also involved in local community events that encourage responsible dog ownership and supports local humane societies.
Our philosophy is Training with Kindness and Compassion where reward-based training methods are used.
Come and train in our climate-controlled, fully-matted facility. TKC offers a variety of classes. Check the class schedule for current offerings.
CLASSES
- Agility
- Barn Hunt
- Conformation/Handling
- Obedience
- Rally
- Scent Work
NEW Spring
Class Schedule
is now posted.
New Classes begin week of April 11, 2022
Agility Trial
Crown Sports Center
Eden, MD
Rally
Run Thrus
Talbot Kennel Club
Ridgely, MD
July 12, 2022
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OFA (previously CERF) Eye Clinic
Talbot Kennel Club
Ridgely, MD
August 28, 2022
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M. Nicole Fischer
Photography
Professional Pet Session
Spring Cove Farm
Centreville, MD
May 20 - 21, 2022
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Frankie Joiris
Private Agility Lessons Offered
Talbot Kennel Club is excited to announce that we have hired Frankie Joiris for the upcoming winter agility classes. Frankie will be teaching private lessons at the TKC Building between noon and 3 pm on select Mondays. Lessons will be $80 for a 1 hour private, $45 for a half hour.
Interested parties can email Frankie directly at fjoiris@me.com for further information.
A few of Frankie’s accomplishments are:
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Internationally Recognized Animal Trainer For Theater, Film and TV
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Published Author of Animal Training Protocols
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World Renowned Presenter of Animal Trick and Performance Seminars
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Team Manager USA European Open Junior World Agility Championships
Please click on the links to see her biography and testimonies.
