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
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)
Congratulations to our Pet Partners Teams!
The Renewing Teams who qualified at the recent Pet Partners Team Evaluation are:
April 11
April 18
The New Teams who qualified at the recent Pet Partners Team Evaluation are:
April 11
April 18
Special Thanks are extended to:
Volunteers- Jennifer Stuart, Deidre Kaludjer, Nigel Zimmerman, Peggy Keck, Michelle Klimosko, Debra Braithwaite, Angela Eberhardt, Caroline Eberhardt
Neutral Dog Teams: Nicole Stein & Finnegan, Jacquie Olynyk & Henry, Laurie Heinricks & Taija, Ira Hill & Bandit
Our Host Facility: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Congratulations to our 2026 Pet Partners Pet of the Year, Boo the Cockatoo! He and his handler, Amy, raised a record-breaking $33,000+ for our Therapy Animal Program, the most ever by a single candidate.
Their achievement contributed to a milestone year for Pet Partners, with more than $158,000 raised to support therapy animal visits nationwide.
Amy is an Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist, and she and Boo have been a therapy animal team since 2025. Based in Smithfield, VA, they bring comfort and connection to individuals on the autism spectrum, people with disabilities, patients in recovery, and community groups.
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
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
Furry Friends Food Foundation is a local, not for profit organization which assists those in our community who are struggling to afford pet food and supplies for their furry, family members.
Gas City Dog Club has made a commitment to make a monthly donation consisting or a portion of the proceeds from the "Drop-In" Classes and have established a donation box to facilitate donations from our members, students and visitors.
For more information about the Furry Friends Food Foundation, please visit their Facebook page.
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:
