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Membership Meeting
Please Contact the Club Secretary for more information.
August 7 & 8, 2009
All Breed Dog Show, Rally & Obedience Trial
September 19, 2009
Canine Septemberfest
Jim Rau Dog Shows
For a premium list or to enter
Handlers of Tomorrow Junior Clinic
Friday, August 7, 2009
HERSHEYPARK 2009
Penn Ridge KC & The Community
The Penn Ridge Kennel Club has a long history of community involvment.
Each year through our events we have been able to donate
back to the community in support of various dog related chartible organizations.
Donations in recent years have inclu
ded Take the Lead (http://www.takethelead.org),
a non-profit organization which helps terminally/chronically ill people in
the dog community and the AKC/CAR Katrina and Disaster Relief Funds. We have
helped our local humane societies and supported organizations that help supply
the war dogs and the dogs who assist in disasters such as after 9/11.
Our shows have brought tourists and revenue to our area each year to support local businesses.
Canine Learning Experience
Every January the Penn Ridge Kennel Club participates in
the Canine Learning Experience in Allentown, PA. This all day event, with its
many exhibits and lectures, helps educate the public on all aspects of dog
ownership care, health and enjoyment. In 2006 the theme of the Penn Ridge
Kennel Club booth, which was awarded second prize, was ILP Registration and
Competitive AKC Events op
en to ILP dogs.
In 2007, the Penn Ridge Kennel Club Positive Identification booth was awarded second prize.
Septemberfest
In 2006, the Penn Ridge Kennel Club held its first Canine Septemberfest... much more than a match, with many lectures, demonstrations, and a costume contest... a fun filled educational day for the dog lovers in our communities... See Septemberfest for more details.
PA Farm Show
Farm to Fun - Dogs Do It All
In 2008, the Penn Ridge Kennel Club was invited to co-sponsored the “ Farm to Fun – Dogs Do It All “ event at the PA Farm Show.
This program was presented to a capacity audience on Sunday evening. The program focused on how different breeds were developed to be outstanding at certain tasks in everyday farm life, in this case herding, and how those same traits help make these breeds superior performers in various competition and fun activities today. There were search & rescue dogs, a face paced agility competiton, flyball demonstration, firemen and their dogs, and a professional Frisbee dog act to entertain and educate.
The PA Farm Show is the largest agricultural event in the country, and the Penn Ridge Kennel Club is proud to co-sponsor the Sunday afternoon/evening dog event to educate the public on how many activities are available for dog enthusiasts to enjoy.
Student Art Contest
In 2005 the Penn Ridge Student Art Contest was initiated to promote responsible dog ownership while recognizing the talent of the area's young artists. (see Student Art Contest for additional information)
Awareness & Education
Our Match Shows have been an introduction to area dog enthusiasts who want to learn about shows and get their young exhibits ready for the show ring. Our meetings have hosted a variety of educational programs covering many topics of interest to dog owners and breeders. In addition, we sponsore clinics to make vacinations and health testing available, and we have participated in the Quakertown Pet Fair.