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ABOUT KEYSTONE CANINE CLUB
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In
early 1990, dog enthusiasts in the South Hills of Pittsburgh were devastated to
learn of the sale of the Obedience club to which they belonged. Rather
than do without a place to get together and exchange doggy knowledge,
information and ideas, these dedicated dog lovers decided to establish their own
canine Obedience club. The club's founding members wanted their
organization to be not-for-profit and open to anyone interested in canine sports
and training, regardless of whether their dog was purebred or a Heinz 57.
In the Spring of 1990, the newly formed Keystone Canine Club held its first
meeting in an outdoor grove behind Edgebrook in Allegheny County's South
Park. Training continued to be held outdoors in South Park throughout the
summer. When the weather turned cool, classes moved indoors to locations
including the Carrick Sportsmen's Club in South Park Township and the Alpha Dog
Training facility in Whitehall.
In January, 1991, Keystone Canine relocated to the space at 2938 Industrial
Boulevard that the Club currently occupies. Members volunteered many hours
cleaning, painting and renovating the building and on Thursday, January 21,
1991, Keystone Canine Club proudly held its first meeting in its very own new
home. Then in August 2003, we moved right next door to 2942 Industrial Boulevard
and doubled the size of our floor area.
Two weeks later, on February 9, 1991, the Club held its first Show & Go at
the new building. Both Club members and the community considered the event
a huge success!
Keystone Canine Club continued to expand its membership and its activities, and
on June 9, 1991 the Club held the first of many successful Fun Matches at the
Park Avenue School's football field in Bethel Park.
Now, over a decade later, Keystone Canine Club is larger and stronger than
ever. The Club's activities have expanded to include not only Basic
Obedience, but classes in Open Obedience, Utility, Agility and Canine Good
Citizenship. Besides classes, Keystone Canine offers Therapy Dog visits,
"Keystone K9-er" dance troupe performances and school and community
obedience demonstrations.
The Club's membership has appeared on television, performed at county fairs, and
been featured in dozens of magazines and newsletters. Members and their
dogs have titles and certifications in almost every area of canine achievement,
from herding and hunting to therapy and agility.
What's next for Keystone Canine? The Club is Ready for Rally! Always
on the cutting edge of training methods and events, Keystone Canine Club has
just begun offering instruction in Rally, the American Kennel Club's newest
competitive sport. Rally, an exciting cross between Obedience and Agility,
promises to attract a whole new audience to doggy athletic competition.
KEYSTONE CANINE CLUB is up to the challenge!!
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