SpecialEvents

The Gas City Dog Club holds many special events.  Annual events and Monthly workshops.  Please check this page for events that are of interest to you. Can't wait to see you at one of our great events!

Monthly workshops

Rally Obedience Fun Day - July 4, 2026

July 4, 2026

Rally Obedience Fun Day - July 4, 2026

A Rally Obedience Fun Day was held at Gas City Dog Club - Outdoor Training area on July 4, 2026. The weather co-operated giving us a beautiful day - sun with the occasional cloud and a slight breeze at times - but by noon, the sun was out and the summer heat was there. Then, it was time for sun hats, bug spray, shade and a well deserved rest for dog and handler alike!

A total of 12 dog/handler teams registered for the event - some staying for just one or two runs of the course and some staying the entire time and getting in 3 runs through the course. 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 who helped set up the equipment , to Sterling for keeping the event organized and running smoothly, and to the several participants who stayed to clean up after the event!

The next fun day will be an Agility Fun Day on August 22, 2026 in the outdoor area . To register, call Sterling at 403-526-6779. Hope to see you there!

Agility Fun Day - June 13, 2026

June 13, 2026

Agility Fun Day - June 13, 2026

An Agility Fun Day was held at Gas City Dog Club - Outdoor Training area on June 13. The weather co-operated giving us a warm (not hot!), sunny day with just a hint of a breeze.

A total of 7 dog/handler teams registered for the event - some staying for just one or two runs of the course and some staying the entire time and getting in 4 runs through the course.

Each run was timed and scored for number of faults, with the score sheets returned to the handler at the end as a learning tool!

Participants and observers enjoyed the day and the dogs left ready for a good sleep once they got home.

The next fun day will be a Rally Obedience Fun Day on July 4, 2026 in the outdoor area . To register, call Sterling at 403-526-6779. Hope to see you there!

Special thanks to those who helped set up the equipment and clean up after the event!

Summer Fun Days

Agility & Rally Obedience Fund Days

Summer Fun Days

Mark your calendar for some fun in the sun with your dog!

All fun days will be held at Gas City Dog Club - Outdoor training area

Agility

  • Saturday, June 13 - starting at 10:00 AM
  • Saturday, August 22 - starting at 10:00 AM

Rally Obedience

  • Saturday, July 4- starting at 10:00 AM
  • Saturday, September 12- starting at 10:00 AM

Cost - $10.00/dog

To Register: Call Sterling Hinch at 403-526-6779

Pet Partners of Southern Alberta - News

Pet Partners at Pet Fest 2026

Pet Partners of Southern Alberta - News

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.

Alan with Ozzy, Nicole with Finnegan
Melanie with Ily, Connie with Oreo
Mike with Whiskey, Deb with Starr

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:

Ashlee accepting Door Prize from Mike

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.

Pet Partners of Southern Alberta - News

National Therapy Animal Day Proclaimed for Medicine Hat

Pet Partners of Southern Alberta - News

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

This event will be scheduled as the demand requires

Handler Support Group

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

Non-Profit Status

In 2001, the Gas City Dog Club became incorporated as a “Not for Profit” organization under the Alberta Societies Act. This status means that no member of the club may benefit financially due to their club membership. The Gas City Dog Club is not a registered charity. Club members volunteer their time to provide classes, hold fundraisers for local pet organizations (such as the holiday Angel Tree), and host/participate in community events. Members also volunteer to make the Gas City Dog Club a more positive environment for everyone to enjoy.

Funds raised through club activities such as obedience classes and various drop-ins are utilized for: