Kanawha Obedience Training Club KOTC

Kanawha Obedience Training Club KOTC Serving the greater Charleston, WV area since the 1950's. We offer training classes and AKC trials and events. K.O.T.C. d) Encourage the training of judges.

is a non-profit organization, the purposes of which are to:
a) Promote the training of purebred and All-American dogs. b) Promote education for the public concerning the welfare of all dogs. c) Conduct classes for the training of dogs and their handlers. e) Hold and support dog training exhibitions, events and tests including but not limited to obedience trials, rally trials, and sanctioned match

es under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club. f) Promote cooperation and good sportsmanship among its members in the training and exhibition of dogs. conducts two 8 week obedience class sessions per year - one in early January and one in early September. We host a one-ring obedience and rally trial in mid-April each year.

For a good cause... Check out this event tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, in Winfield. This is a fundraiser for the Putnam An...
05/29/2026

For a good cause... Check out this event tomorrow, Saturday, May 30, in Winfield. This is a fundraiser for the Putnam Animal Shelter.

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿš— Paws & Pistons Car Show! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿพ

Rev up your engines and bring the whole family out for a day full of chrome, classics, and cuddly companions! Join us for the Paws & Pistons Car Show benefiting the amazing animals at Putnam County Animal Shelter โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ Classic Cars
๐Ÿถ Adoptable Pets
๐ŸŽถ Music & Food
๐Ÿ† Awards & Prizes
๐Ÿ“ธ Photo Ops
๐Ÿพ Fun for all ages!

Whether youโ€™re a car enthusiast, animal lover, or just looking for a great community event, this is the perfect way to spend the day while supporting shelter pets in need.

Tomorrow from 10am-3pm!!

Final installment of trial photos. Thanks again to Pat Winter for doing this for our club each year! ๐Ÿฅฐ
04/21/2026

Final installment of trial photos.
Thanks again to Pat Winter for doing this for our club each year! ๐Ÿฅฐ

Installment #3 from our Obedience and Rally trials thanks to Pat Winter.More to come.
04/19/2026

Installment #3 from our Obedience and Rally trials thanks to Pat Winter.

More to come.

Check out these photos from our Obedience and Rally trials. Thank you, Pat Winter!Photo Installment # 2. More to come.
04/17/2026

Check out these photos from our Obedience and Rally trials. Thank you, Pat Winter!

Photo Installment # 2. More to come.

What a great trial we had this weekend! Enjoy these photos taken by our club member, Pat Winter! Thank you so much, Pat!...
04/16/2026

What a great trial we had this weekend!

Enjoy these photos taken by our club member, Pat Winter! Thank you so much, Pat!

Installment # 1. Check back later for more.

04/12/2026

Good Morning. We are running ahead of schedule in Obedience this morning. Rally is scheduled to start at 12:30.
If you are entered in rally and have not notified us that you have pulled your dog please let us know in the comments

Stop in at Dunbar Rec Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to watch some talented dogs strut their stuff. Starts at 8 i...
04/09/2026

Stop in at Dunbar Rec Center on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to watch some talented dogs strut their stuff. Starts at 8 in the morning and runs through the afternoon. No unentered dogs please.

Our Obedience & Rally trials are next Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Dunbar Rec Center. Obedience starts at 8 am and Rally will start in early afternoon when Obedience is finished. ๐Ÿด๐Ÿณ ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜€ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. ๐—ช@๐—ช! ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜€.
Spectators are invited ... but un-entered dogs are not. If you want to see some 100% awesome, well-trained dogs strut their stuff, please stop by!

02/08/2026

Something to try.

02/07/2026

Classes are cancelled on Sunday, February 8, due to the weather conditions. We'll see you next week! ๐Ÿคž

Teach your dog that 4 on the floor is rewarded. Jumping can be dangerous to children and elders and that's not to mentio...
01/12/2026

Teach your dog that 4 on the floor is rewarded. Jumping can be dangerous to children and elders and that's not to mention dirty paws on clean clothes. ๐Ÿ™‚

It's important to teach your dog to greet people appropriately. Here's how to stop your dog from jumping up on you and other people.

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Dunbar Recreation Center 2601 Fairlawn Avenue
Dunbar, WV
25064

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12pm - 4pm

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