Interested in taking the first step towards achieving Pet Partners Therapy Animal Registration?

The Pet Partners Handler Workshop (handlers only - the dogs can rest at home) is a requirement for registration.                                           

Course completion may be on-line (cost of $80 US) or may be attended in-person with a follow up on-line knowledge check.

Animal not yet ready for a Team Evaluation? No problem, the Handler Course completion is valid for 2 years from the date on the certificate!

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Pet Partners of Southern Alberta in partnership with Gas City Dog Club are pleased to present:

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Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025

Time: 9 AM - 5 PM (Lunch Provided)

Location: Gas City Dog Club

821 Industrial Ave SE, Medicine Hat

                                                                      Cost: No charge

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Registration with Pet Partners is mandatory to be able to access the on-line knowledge check following in-person attendance.

                                                             If you are interested in attending, please register on the pet partners website:

                                                                                                           www.petpartners.org

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Gas City Dog Club hosted a Rally Obedience Fun Day on Saturday, October 4.

Although the event was planned for outdoors, it was moved inside the facility due to the very chilly weather and the forecasted rain showers.

The Course - was an actual RO2 Trial Course from a UKC licensed event held in Medicine Hat some years ago. Each dog/handler team had the opportunity to do two runs of the course with some of the signs being changed for the second round.

The Participants

• Handlers - 11 handlers came to the event - some bringing 2 dogs to try out the course. They ranged from experienced handlers who train and show frequently to inexperienced handlers who had no previous experience with Rally Obedience. Regardless of the level of expertise, the participants had a great time cheering each other on while watching and preparing for their own round!
• Dogs - 13 dogs tried out the course with their handlers. The dogs represented many different breeds and were from all age groups - even a 3 month old puppy who did very well with his handler's guidance.
• Guests - There were a few additional guests who accompanied one of the handlers to watch and enjoy the various teams on the course!

Special Thanks are extended to Sterling for acting as Gate Steward and keeping the fun match organized and running smoothly, to Alta for guiding the inexperienced through the course and giving feedback to the handlers after each run, and to all the participants who helped break down the course and put the equipment away.

Thanks to all who attended - a great day was had by all!

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Handler Support Group (New in 2025)

Dates : TBD as the need is identified

Cost: $10.00 per session

‍A request has been received to establish a "Handler Support Group" to serve as a resource for handlers who are frustrated with canine behavioral issues or training struggles. This group was trialed in 2025 and had limited registrants so will now only be offered if the need is identified. If you feel this event would be helpful to you, please call Sterling at Gas City Dog Club 403-528-3647 (leave a message) or 403-526-6779

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Furry Friends Food Foundation is a local, not for profit organization which assists those in our community who are struggling to afford pet food and supplies for their furry, family members.

Gas City Dog Club has made a commitment to make a monthly donation consisting or a portion of the proceeds from the "Drop-In" Classes and have established a donation box to facilitate donations from our members, students and visitors.

For more information about the Furry Friends Food Foundation, please visit their Facebook page.

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