The Gas City Dog Club was formed in 1979 in Medicine Hat, Alberta by a group of individuals who had a common interest in obedience training and competition for dogs. The club is a non-profit organization that provides training classes in a variety of areas, including obedience, agility, and socialization. Our goal is to promote responsible dog ownership and the humane training of dogs for home and competition. In addition, the club supports the activities of rescue facilities, such as the SPCA and APARC, by providing discounts to individuals adopting dogs from these organizations.
The Club also provides learning and social activities by:
1: Keeping a library on dogs and training methods
2: Sponsoring educational opportunities for members
3: Offering opportunities to apprentice with instructors in the classes
4: Holding fun shows, trials and community events
In an effort to provide members with a venue to show their dogs, the Gas City Dog Club became officially affiliated with the United Kennel Club, Inc. (UKC) in 1998. The UKC (established in 1898) is the second largest breed registry in the USA. It promotes the philosophy of the "total dog" and emphasizes that the temperament and structure must be present for the dog to be able to function in various activities. UKC also allows owners of dogs who are non-registered purebreds or non-purebred to register their dogs for competition in performance events (obedience, agility, weight pull) as long as the dog has been spayed or neutered. Both the UKC and the Gas City Dog Club support the premise that classes and events should be fun, relaxed and family-oriented.
The Club also provides learning and social activities by:
1: Keeping a library on dogs and training methods
2: Sponsoring educational opportunities for members
3: Offering opportunities to apprentice with instructors in the classes
4: Holding fun shows, trials and community events
In an effort to provide members with a venue to show their dogs, the Gas City Dog Club became officially affiliated with the United Kennel Club, Inc. (UKC) in 1998. The UKC (established in 1898) is the second largest breed registry in the USA. It promotes the philosophy of the "total dog" and emphasizes that the temperament and structure must be present for the dog to be able to function in various activities. UKC also allows owners of dogs who are non-registered purebreds or non-purebred to register their dogs for competition in performance events (obedience, agility, weight pull) as long as the dog has been spayed or neutered. Both the UKC and the Gas City Dog Club support the premise that classes and events should be fun, relaxed and family-oriented.
Visit us at 821 Industrial Avenue SE, in Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Non-Profit Status
In 2001, the Gas City Dog Club became incorporated as a “Not for Profit” organization under the Alberta Societies Act. This status means that no member of the club may benefit financially due to their club membership. The Gas City Dog Club is not a registered charity. Club members volunteer their time to provide classes, hold fundraisers for local pet organizations (such as the holiday Angel Tree), and host community events (including the annual Barks and Recreation pet expo.) Members also volunteer to make the Gas City Dog Club a more positive environment for everyone to enjoy.
Funds raised through club activities such as obedience classes and various drop-ins are utilized for:
We thank you for choosing the Gas City Dog Club as a training venue for your dog and encourage feedback so we can continually improve what we are doing.
Funds raised through club activities such as obedience classes and various drop-ins are utilized for:
- Facility lease and maintenance
- Equipment and supplies
- Supporting the activities of local rescue facilities
- Supporting responsible pet ownership through reduced obedience class rates for new pet owners purchasing their pets through a registered kennel
- Promotion of humane training of dogs through the ongoing education and development of the knowledge and skills of our club members and instructors through:
- Maintenance of a library on dogs and training methods
- Sponsoring educational opportunities for members including instructor development
- Offering opportunities to apprentice with instructors in the classes
- Holding fun shows, trials and opportunities to network with others
We thank you for choosing the Gas City Dog Club as a training venue for your dog and encourage feedback so we can continually improve what we are doing.