Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club is an all-breed dog club, licensed by the American Kennel Club. Since its inception in 1973, Sierra-Tuolumne Kennel Club has existed for the purpose of advancing the cause and welfare of dogs, both purebred and mixed-breeds. The club seeks to benefit both members and non-members alike. It is registered as a 501(c)4 non-profit organization.
Non-members can utilize the classes and educational forums offered by STKC to educate the local community in dog training and care. STKC is dedicated to offering training classes with dog-friendly, positive training as well as methods to deepen the owner’s relationships with their dogs and enable the dogs to be valued members of the family and community.
Members act as ambassadors for their diverse breeds and learn sportsmanship and skills related to showing in conformation, obedience, rally, agility and canine good citizen. They are kept up to date on legislation and health issues that affect the canine community through meetings and the club newsletter. There are special events, such as our annual Barktoberfest All Breed Dog show, which is our annual AKC-sanctioned show.
We at STKC are dedicated to improving the lives of the dogs and pet owners in the community and providing the tools necessary for our dogs to be as happy and healthy as possible. Our meetings are the third Monday of every month at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County. We welcome anyone who would like to join us and encourage you to participate in the classes provided!
HISTORY
- Founded in 1973 and is a Non-Profit 501(c)4
- 1974 – First Obedience Classes Offered
- 1976 – Incorporated in the State of California
- 1980 – First Conformation Classes Offered
- 1990 – Became an AKC Licensed Club
- 1992 – First AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
- 1993 – First AKC Show/Trial held at Calaveras Fairgrounds
- 1994 – First AKC Show/Trial at Motherlode Fairgrounds
- 1996 – Held First AKC Agility Trial
- 1997 – First Agility Classes Offered
- 2000 – First Rally Classes Offered
- 2002 – Intermediate Obedience Classes Offered
MEETINGS
- General meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month.
- Business part of meeting begins at 6:00pm
- The meetings are held at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County located in Jamestown, CA.
- Snacks to share are welcome at all meetings. A few times a year we may have a potluck dinner after the meeting and members are invited to bring a dish to share. Guests do not need to bring a potluck dish, but may join in the potluck dinner.
- Board meetings are held 6 times a year. Location, dates and times of meeting varies.
- Meetings are open to the general membership to attend unless noted it is a “Closed” session.
BRAGS
- Members and guests are invited to share exciting family events and/or dog show results.
- Members generally donate $1.00 per brag unless it is a championship. For championships, members generally bring in sparkling wine or juice to share and donation is $5.00.
- Brag money is generally used towards our annual Christmas Party.
CLASSES
- Puppy, Obedience, Rally, Nose Work and Trick Dog classes are held at Sonora Fairgrounds either in Manzanita and/or Sierra Buildings during the wet months or out in the barn area during the warmer months.
- Class sessions are 7 weeks long.
- Class sessions are held 5 times a year with the club taking the summer months of late June to mid-August off. No class sessions in November and December.
- Agility is held at the Humane Society of Tuolumne County in our agility field.
- Session times vary due to weather as classes are outdoors.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Class price reduction after initial 4 months in the club and having participated in club events during the year.
- Members are required each year to assist at club events in order to get class discounts.
EVENTS
- Barktoberfest (Dog Show) – Sonora Fairgrounds
- “Who Let the Dogs Out” – Twain Harte
- “Responsible Dog Owners” (RDO) – Columbia
- Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Tests and Trick Dog Tests