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Keystone Retriever Club is an affiliate of the American Kennel Club (AKC), as well as members of Master National Retriever Club (MNRC) and Master Amateur Retriever Club (MARC). We provide a place where people can learn how to teach their dogs to realize their innate abilities to retrieve game, in hunting and/or field test competitions under AKC rules. We introduce beginners to the sport of hunt tests and field trials. The club supports and provides opportunities for the intermediate and advanced handlers to reach their full potential in these sports.
KRC emphasizes and acknowledges safety for our members and dogs. This includes proper use and care of equipment and firearms safety. For the dogs, this includes awareness of weather conditions like extreme heat and cold, water conditions, safe training grounds, warm-up and cool down activities, emergency first aid, if needed, and not allowing the dogs to interact with each other. It also includes treating our dogs humanely and knowing and practicing the difference between “corrections” and “punishment”. We do not tolerate anyone treating their dog in an inhumane manner verbally, physically, or emotionally. This should be a fun activity for both our members and our dogs as well!
Come Train With Us
ENJOY THE OUTDOORS,
SPORT, ACTION, COMRADERY, AND COMPETITION!
We are fortunate to have experienced, knowledgeable, accomplished members who freely share their knowledge with others. The club also has members who are certified by AKC to Judge Hunt Tests and Field Trials.
Our members come from all walks of life and bring a variety of perspectives. We have a mix of male and female handlers who span a range of ages from young to middle aged and beyond. Our Club encourages Junior handlers to learn the sport of retriever training and we welcome newcomers to the sport. Many of our members also participate in other dog sports which compliment retriever training including agility, conformation, rally, obedience which compliment retriever training. Some of our members belong to multiple clubs to take advantage of additional training.
When we can, we accept invitations to promote our sport and educate the public about retriever training. In recent years we have demonstrated our canine retrieving skills at Cabala's, Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Berks County Kennel Club, and the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Benefits Include:
* Club Training Days
* Monthly Newsletters
* Club Sponsored Test / Trials
* Voting Privileges
* Seminars Opportunities
* Networking
* Mentoring
* Small Group Training
This Year's
The Club conducts training once per month at sites in south/central PA and northern MD. Trainings vary depending on how many people attend and the skill levels of their dogs. We set up typical AKC test situations at different skill levels so that handlers can practice learned skills and identify the “next steps” in their training regimen.
Training Moments
