Membership is required to train with Kona Coast Kennel Club

​Membership is required to train with us. Classes are filled first-come-first-served from within the current membership, Classes are announced to the public if space is available after current members have had an opportunity to register. Please review the information below to learn how our memberships work. Thank you for your interest!
New and renewing members are encouraged to join with a $25/year Voting Membership to be on the priority mailing list and have an opportunity to sign up for upcoming classes.
Annual memberships expire at the end of each calendar year.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) classes are scheduled on Saturday mornings. Successful completion of CGC is required for any other classes that we offer (except Puppy classes.)
Other classes may be scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons or Saturday mornings.  

 Membership Levels and Benefits

  • Membership is required to participate in classes or events with Kona Coast Dog Training Club. Classes that are filled by current members are not announced to the public. 
  • Membership does not guarantee a spot in a class. Classes are filled first-come-first-serve once the dates have been announced. 
  • Join at the $25 Voting Level to be notified of upcoming classes and to be able to register early. 
  • Upgrade Membership to the necessary level when you are accepted into a class. 
  • Membership levels:​​
    • Start with Voting Membership: $25/year includes voting, meetings, special events. and early notice of upcoming classes. Class acceptance subject to space available.
    • Training Membership: $125/year includes one class at Higashihara Park, voting, meetings, special events, and early notice of upcoming classes. . Class acceptance subject to space available.
    • ​Sustaining Membership: $200/year includes two or more classes per year for one person, at Higashihara Park, voting, meetings, special events and early notice of upcoming classes.  Class acceptance subject to space available.
  • Families training 2 dogs at the same time will need 2 humans and 2 memberships.​​
  • All memberships expire December 31 and can be renewed annually.​
  • The Club may ask for additional donations for special events and for classes that are held at locations other than Higashihara County Park.

Dogs with Special Needs - Please read

The focus of a dog training class is to foster a positive relationship between each handler and their dog. Dogs that are very shy, aggressive, have special needs or who have had traumatic experiences can be very stressed in group training situations. 

These dogs generally need more personalized instruction to focus on becoming calm and confident when working with their owner and learning new skills.  We want your dog to have the best experience possible.  

Unfortunately, we are not currently able to provide this type of individual training.  If you think that you have a dog that needs extra assistance, or may not do well in a group training session, we recommend that you talk with your veterinarian or consult a private trainer.

If you would like to discuss whether your dog is a good fit for group training, please email us with a brief description and your phone number. One of our instructors will call you, and we may arrange for temperament testing prior to enrolling your dog in a class.

If you do not believe your dog is appropriate for group training, please see the Resources page of our website for information on alternate training resources.

Health and Safety

  • Participants will maintain 6-foot distancing between dogs at all times.
  • Family members may participate with permission of instructor.
  • Please do not attend class if you OR your dog are ill.

Kennel Cough

​Kennel cough, a canine respiratory disease, continues to be active in Kona. Dogs vaccinated for Bordetella have been affected. The risk for transmitting Kennel Cough is minimized by holding classes outdoors and maintaining 6’ social distancing for both humans and canines. Dogs are on leash at all times and may not meet nose-to-nose. Please check with your veterinarian for further information.

Vaccinations

  • Dogs need to be current on vaccinations and flea/tick preventative.
  • ​​Current membership with Kona Coast Dog Training Club is required to train with the Club.

Mission 

The Mission of the Kona Coast Dog Training Club is to cultivate a community of Responsible Dog Owners in West Hawaii by offering high quality AKC training classes, and other public services related to that goal.
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