A Rally Obedience Fun Day was held at Gas City Dog Club - Outdoor Training area on September 12, 2026. The weather co-operated giving us a beautiful day - partial cloud and sun with a very comfortable working temperature for both dogs and handlers!

A total of 7 dog/handler teams registered for the event - with most teams able to complete 3 rounds through the course. For some handlers, it was a fun way to review the signs and to practice the skills with their canine partners. For others, it was their first exposure to the sport of Rally Obedience and a great opportunity to learn and give the skills a try!

The course itself was modelled after a Rally Obedience Level 1 - UKC Course that was used in a Gas City Dog Club registered UKC trial several years ago. After each round was completed by all the dog/handler teams, several of the static exercise signs were changed for the next round to give some variety to each run through the course.

The outdoor venue provided many distractions - delicious smells in the grass, trains going by, traffic on Industrial Avenue, and unfamiliar dogs and handlers in the outdoor area. It was a fun time - enjoyed by all who attended.

Special thanks to Andy, Karen & Richard who helped set up the course, to Sterling for keeping the event organized and running smoothly, and to the several participants who stayed to clean up after the event!

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Saturday, August 22 saw 11 individuals and their canine companions brave the heat to participate in the Agility Fun Day held at the Gas City Dog Club - Outdoor Training area.

The teams came with varying levels of knowledge and expertise with some experiencing an agility course for the first time! Each team ran the 16 obstacle course twice - with a noticeable improvement in both time and skill level on each second run. Whatever the skill level, everyone had a GREAT TIME before surrendering to the heat and heading home to cool off and have a good rest!

Special thanks to Sterling for guiding the new teams, keeping the day organized with the running order, giving feedback on the course and doing the timekeeping - we couldn't do this without him! Also special thanks to Andy and Sandie for helping with set up and clean up and to the participants who helped put the equipment away. Special thanks to Andy who stayed to ensure the irrigation system was re-set.

The next fun day will be a Rally Obedience Fun Day on September 12, 2026 in the outdoor area. To register, call Sterling at 403-526-6779. Hope to see you there!

On Saturday, May 23rd, Cypress View Veterinary Cllinic hosted Pet Fest at the Cypress Centre.

We had 6 Pet Partners registered therapy  teams there to greet and inform people about Pet Partners.

Each of the teams were present for a two hour period during the day to greet attendees and give out information about the Pet Partners Program.

Special thanks to Gas City Dog Club for donating a door prize for our display table - And the winner was:

Thank you to the Cypress View Veterinary Clinic and Britt Gooden, their coordinator, for hosting this event and allowing Pet Partners of Southern Alberta to have a table.

Mayor Linnsie Clark of Medicine Hat proclaimed April 30, 2026 as National Therapy Animal Day in the city of Medicine Hat. In attendance at the proclamation were Pet Partners Therapy animal teams: Connie Wallin & her Eskipoo, Oreo and Alta Magee with her cat, Tim. as well as licensed Pet Partners Evaluator, Sterling Hinch. (Photos by Kelly Allard /Owl News - used with permission)

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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