Hendersonville Kennel Club, Inc.

11/02/2026

🐾 HKC FALL CHALLENGE 🐾

YOU + YOUR DOG + 8 WEEKS = A GREAT GOAL!

Want to work toward an AKC FIT DOG title?
Want a head start on being more active in the New Year?

THE HKC CHALLENGE:
🍂 Walk or hike with your dog 75 minutes per week for 8 weeks
AND
🦃 Run or walk the Hendersonville Turkey Trot 5K on November 26, 2026 (or your local Turkey Trot 5K if you can't join us)
🐕 Or join HKC for a one-mile community walk in early January, date to be announced.

The challenge is open to ALL and dogs with an AKC, PAL or Canine Companion number, 6 months and older, are eligible to the AKC FIT DOG TITLE. Check the official AKC FIT DOG information for complete title requirements and record-keeping details: AKC FIT DOG https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/

Invite your friends, share the challenge with your social media community, and spread the word through your specialty/performance dog clubs, groomers, and your favorite Dog supply store.

No need to be an HKC member. Just get out, get moving, and have fun with your dog! 🐾

Hendersonville Turkey Trot information and registration https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Hendersonville/Hendersonville13thAnnualTurkeyTrot5k

Learn more about AKC FIT DOG, including how it works, rules, and how to get involved. Everything we do is for dogs.

10/24/2026

What a lovely turn out for today’s pack walk! 🍁

10/22/2026

It was a fun evening on Tuesday to meet and enjoy conversations and tasty food at Mills River Brewing Co. The dogs enjoyed it too!

10/03/2026

CGCU Test October 18

Once again HKC will be offering a CGCU test. Join us on Sunday Oct 18 at 1pm for a walk through downtown Hendersonville. Demonstrate your dog’s good behavior and earn the CGCU title.
We’ll start at Salvation Army and head down Main Street with stops along the way.

AKC’s Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. AKC Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained when in public settings. All skills are tested on leash. No treats or prong collars allowed.
Must already have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC.
Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below.
Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces
Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.
Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).
Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.
Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.
Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.
Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.
10. Transportation. Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)
Contact Candy Gray for more info and to register for a slot. LIMIT 9 dogs to be tested. COST $20.00
Candy Gray

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

CANCELED! no pack walk tonight folks! See you next week!

09/20/2026

Let's hear from our Rally teams - how did you do at Happy Dogs Training Center this weekend? Good or bad you and your dog worked together!

Send a message to learn more

09/13/2026

Our 9/25-27 Scent Work Trial closes Friday 9/18! We have a little availability in the following -

9/25 - Detective Trial 1 & 2
9/26 - Master Exterior & Buried Trial 1 & 2
9/27 - Master Exterior & Buried Trial 2
9/26 - Excellent Exterior & Buried Trial 1 & 2
9/27 - Excellent Exterior & Buried Trial 1 & 2
9/26 - Advanced Container & Interior Trial 1 & 2
9/27 - Advanced all elements

09/04/2026

Come strut your stuff with us!
Thursday’s at 6:30!

09/04/2026

Advanced scent classes are off to a great start! A dog’s sense of smell is anywhere from 10,000-100,000 times more powerful than our own. Let’s put that to work!