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PKC Outreach Program offers a wide variety of educational programs and demonstrations.  Some of these include: Pet Safety, Choosing the Right Dog for Your Family, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend, Pet Care and Grooming, The Importance of a Well Behaved Dog, and many others.  We welcome school groups, daycare, elder care, as well as other community organizations.  Please contact Ronda or call 468-5580 if you would like more information or to set up a program.

SUMMER OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

Please contact Ronda if you are able to attend any of these upcoming programs!  You do need to be a PKC club member or trainee to participate.  Please also read the new rabies vaccination policy!  Thank you.

Angelus Retirement Community

We are looking for at least two humans and their dogs for a relaxing visit with the residents of this community.  Ronda will contact you prior to your visit with the details and reminder postcard. 

  • Wednesday July 16,  6:00-7:00pm

  • Wednesday August 20, 6:00-7:00pm
 

Cerebral Palsey Center
We are looking for at least one or two people to visit these clients with dogs that may like to do a trick or two, fetch a ball, or takes treats gently from their hands.   Ronda will contact you prior to your visit with the volunteer forms that are required for this program and a PKC name badge. 

  • Thursday July 10, 1:15-2:15pm

  • Wednesday July, 16: 9:15-10:15am

  • Thursday July 24, 1:15-2:15pm

  • Wednesday July 30, 9:15-10:15am
     
Other Outreach Summer Events

Wednesday June 25:  1:00-2:00 pm

DePere Summer Camp.  For children ages 7-12.  Outdoors on grass
Monday August 4, 6:30-7:30pm

Brown County Library.  For children and their families. Outdoors on grass

Please contact Ronda if you can attend any demos.  Dogs need not be certified in pet therapy. Puppies are great fun for everyone.   You do need to be a PKC member or trainee to be able to participate.  Dogs need to be friendly with people, children and other dogs.  Please remember, you are an ambassador of the Packerland Kennel Club, AKC, and your breed!  We appreciate your help.

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Going to the Dogs

The week of April 15-18 found a group of 25 children at the Packerland Kennel Club for a program titled “Going To The Dogs”. The children came each day for an hour and a half to learn about dog breeds, canine careers, dog venues (agility, obedience and conformation), puppy care, dog safety, and  responsible dog ownership.  I have heard nothing but positive comments on their time with us. I want to thank Pat Grathen and Jim Schmidt who shortened their open floor times to accommodate our program and to those that helped clean up the building before the kids arrived, Karen Smith, Nancy Sawdo,  Mary Mankowski, and Marilyn Thyes.  These small acts are certainly noticed and appreciated!!!!!!!  A huge thank you to the following club members who took time out of their busy day, and even took time off from work, to share their dogs with the children.  THANK YOU!!!!!!

Tuesday
Karen Smith with Golden “Cooper”
Nancy Sawdo with Golden “Riley”
Christi Ahmann and her sister Janice with Frenchie “Eddie”, Pug “Smudge” and English Cocker “Emmy”
Gail Okray with Bostons “Freida”, “Katara” and “Kooper”
Barb Vacha with American Cockers “Iris” and “Jay”
Faith Beam with Curly Retriever “Mica”
Ronda Bermke with Sheltie “Ripple”

Wednesday

Marilyn Thyes and Whippet “Shade”
Faith Beam and Dachshund “Joy Ann”
Gail Okray and Bostons “Katara” and “Kooper”
Ronda Bermke with Sheltie “Ripple”; Border Collie “Brew”; and Dachshunds “Kruzer” and “Bubbles”
Kathy Dachlet with Terv “Egan” and Sheltie “Spenser”
Ellen Kramer with Kees “Putter”

Thursday

Gail Okray with Boston “Freida”
Ronda Bermke with Sheltie “Ripple” and Border Collie “Brew”

Friday

Gail Okray with Bostons “Freida”, “Kooper” and “Katara”
Candee Brey with Dobermans “Lex” and “Mandee”
Amy Kluth with English Cockers “Kennedy” “Jackson” and “Taylor”
Karen Smith with Golden “Ivy”

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NEW UPDATED POLICY REGARDING OUTREACH VISITS

 The Outreach Committee discovered at the Pet Expo this year that not all of our members maintain current rabies vaccinations for their dogs brought to meet the public for outreach programs under the Packerland Kennel Club name. This is a concern for us ethically, legally, and from an insurance liability standpoint.  While vaccinating your dog for rabies is an important aspect of responsible dog ownership, it is also the law in Wisconsin. “In order to comply with the provisions of Wisconsin Statutes [s.95.21 (2)] and Administrative Codes [S. ATACP  11.52], relating to the Statewide Rabies Control Program, the owner of any dog kept or exhibited in Wisconsin (other than a dog kept for educational or scientific purposes) shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian at no later than 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination.” 

Effective May 10, 2008, any dog, over the age of 5 months, that participates in any PKC Outreach Program will need to present a copy of a current rabies vaccination certificate (not a tag) to either Ronda or Faith prior to participating in the program.  This is a precautionary measure and will ensure that each dog representing Packerland Kennel Club has a current rabies vaccination in the event of an incident with the public.  You can bring a copy of the rabies certificate directly to the program/event in which you are participating or you can mail/e-mail Ronda a copy to keep on file.   These copies will be transported to every program/event so they are on-site while the dogs are present.  Unfortunately, if we do not have a copy of the dog’s current rabies certificate, your dog will not be allowed to participate. 

Again, I do appreciate each human and canine that has participated in the Outreach programs in the past.  We have certainly done an outstanding job of promoting canines and the Packerland Kennel Club, and will continue to do so in the future.   If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Ronda Bermke 

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