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405 W. Bell Street, Unit #6
Ridgely, Maryland 21660
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1-410-820-1229
est. 1959
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Training with Kindness and Compassion
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.
General Membership meetings are held the first Monday of the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. The meetings begin at 7 pm and are conducted in the Club’s training facility in Ridgely. For more details visit the General Membership Dates page.
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 Fall
Class Schedule
is now posted.
New Classes begin week of September 13, 2022
Barn Hunt
Practices
Spring Cove Farm
Centreville, MD
Starts September 15, 2022
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Nicole Fischer
Photo Sessions
Spring Cove Farm
Centreville, MD
October 8 - 9, 2022
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Dr. Lee Carr, DVM, VSMT
Chiropractic Services
at TKC
Talbot Kennel Club
Ridgely, MD
2022 Dates
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All-Breeds
Conformation Show
Delaware State Fairground
Harrington, DE
September 24 - 25, 2022
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Agility Trial
Indoors, Well Groomed Dirt
Heartland Equestrian Center
Frederica, DE
November 4 - 6, 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.
