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
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!
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!
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
Rally Obedience
Cost - $10.00/dog
To Register: Call Sterling Hinch at 403-526-6779
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
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:
