It's Mat Cleaning Time!!!!
We need volunteers for mat cleaning at the Kane County Fairgroudns at 8:30am on Saturday, May 24th.
This volunteer event earns 2 work credits.
NO experience is necessary, on-the-job training is provided AND you will have FUN!!!!!!!!!!
The adage of "many hands making light work" is really true when we clean our mats. The more volunteers, the easier AND faster it is to do. Please text Bob Boeke at (630) 254-2728 or contact Carolyn Pearson if you can help. Or you can volunteer online
IF you have any of the following, please bring them with you!
- Power Washer
- Extra Wide Floor Squeegees
- Floor Fans
- Wet/Dry Vacuums
- Leaf Blowers
FVDTC Tracking Test 2025
The Fox Valley Dog Training Club is pleased to announce a Tracking Test to be held at Fitchie Park in Elgin, IL on September 7, 2025, offering both Tracking Dog (TD) and Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) titles. The drawing for TD tracks will take place promptly at 7:15 am, followed by the drawing for TDX tracks at 9:15 am. We invite all eligible handlers and their canine partners to participate in this exciting event and test their tracking skills.
See the Premium List, or contact Kent Hildebrand for more information. Also contact Kent if you would like to volunteer to help at the test.
FVDTC Members: We Want You!
If you are an FVDTC club member, and want to volunteer to help at a club event, you have several options. The easiest is to go to the club volunteer page:
You can also check the calendar or events pages, and then contact the appropriate committee chair.
If you want to be one of our invaluable instructors or helpers, contact the Director of Training.
Remember, every time you volunteer, you earn work credits toward awards and membership discounts. Thank you for your help.
FVDTC offers a complete range of classes including Puppy, Conformation, Rally, and all levels of Obedience. Many of our members are also involved in Agility, Tracking, Water Rescue Dog, Herding Training, and Therapy Dog work. We are enthusiastic about helping those interested in these various canine activities. FVDTC welcomes mixed breed dogs into our training program. Both Mixed breeds and Purebreds can earn titles through AKC and UKC registries, as well as qualify for club awards.
Training weekly at the Kane County Fairgrounds
525 Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois