Nassau Dog Training Club

We are having our second Group Fit Dog Walk of the year on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. You do not need to be a member to walk with us. Friendly dogs and handlers are welcome.

We are an AKC Fit Dog Club. And we will have our first Group Fit Dog Walk starting at 6:30pm tomorrow! Meet in front of the door to the VFW, where those walking will follow this route, which is exactly one mile total.

To earn a Fit Dog title, your dog must be at least 6 months old and registered with the AKC. At AKC FIT DOG activities, dogs may wear slip collars, buckle collars, Martingales, and body harnesses. They may not wear prong collars or e-collars. Leashes should be 4 ft. to 6 ft. long and should be made of fabric or leather. The handler for an AKC FIT DOG activity may be the dog owner or the dog owner’s designee.

Our group walk will count as HALF of what you need for the Bronze Fit Dog title. You must fill out the Documentation Form that we will provide you on Tuesday. The other half can be anything on the Broze checklist. For several of you, it will be an AKC Rally, Obedience or Agility title (eg, BN or RN count for the Bronze level.)

Next Long Island Golden Retriever Club Scent Trial: https://fb.me/e/7CFUeu7eq

Congratulations to Bailey Smith who had a great weekend at the Long Island Golden Retriever Club's Scent trials this weekend. He placed 3rd and 4th in Exterior Novice and Interior Advanced, respectively, and titled in Exterior Novice, Interior Advanced, Buried Advanced and Containers Advanced. Bailey also completed his overall Novice title! Wow!🐾

Nassau Dog Training Club's Obedience trial will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Get your entries in on time! The closing date is September 9.

This is a great opportunity to show off what you've learned, and figure out what needs work!

Here's the link to our premium and entry form.

If you do not think you are ready to enter, volunteer! We will appreciate the help AND it's a wonderful way to watch and learn.

www.apps.akc.org

Suffolk Obedience Training Club's Obedience trials are on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 2026.

Our Obedience trial will be the following day, Sunday, September 27. (See the next post.)

This is a great opportunity to try to get a new Obedience title in one weekend!

Here's the link to SOTC's premium and entry form.

If you do not think you are ready to enter, volunteer. Both clubs will appreciate the help AND it's a wonderful way to watch and learn.

www.apps.akc.org

Guidance from the AKC - Dogs in cars.

American Kennel Club Statement on the Unattended Dogs Policy Learn how the AKC's Unattended Dogs in Vehicles Policy addresses dog safety, owner responsibility, and event standards.

Good advice from the AKC as we celebrate today. Happy Fourth!

How to Keep Your Dog Safe on the Fourth of July Keep your dog safe on the 4th of July with tips to prevent anxiety, escapes, heat risks, and food hazards during fireworks and celebrations.

Congratulations to Vixen Knox who got two more QQQ at the Riverhead Kennel Club rally trial today! She was even the highest scoring herding dog. 🐾

REGISTRATION! May 26, 2026, session.
Registration for the next set of beginner classes will be BY EMAIL or MAIL ONLY.
The third beginner session of the year will begin May 26.
Classes will be on Tuesday nights, starting not before 6:30pm.
Here's the form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpg5Z7d-MEJTCJrNmkR8UFAOHcUGdUPh/view?usp=drivesdk
You may register by emailing the registration form and vaccine record to [email protected] or snail-mailing a completed registration form, your dog's vaccine record, and payment to Liz Shannon, Class Coordinator, 4 Seventh Street, Valley Stream, NY 11581. Please make your check payable to NDTC.
Your registration form must be received by May 20 to enroll in this session.
If you are a returning student, PLEASE let us know, so that we save a place for you!
Do NOT mail anything to the VFW.
Print neatly! All further communications, including sending you the class schedule, will be by email.
Class size is limited.
Stay home if you do not feel well.
All handlers must be 18 years or older. Only one handler per dog.
Call 917-836-4937 if you have questions.

NDTC-RegForm.pdf