Established in 1972, the St. Lawrence Valley Dog Club is a nonprofit dog club dedicated to the responsible ownership of all dogs. We are an American Kennel Club licensed club and welcome owners of both purebred and mixed-breed dogs.  The club regularly holds classes and sponsors AKC trials which focus on agility, obedience, and rally

Spring Classes

Spring Classes will be offered at the Potsdam Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 14, 2026.  You may choose from S.T.A.R. Puppy Beginner, Adult Beginner, Advanced Beginner/Trick Dog, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep or Beginner Scentwork classes.  For more information and to register using our online registration process, go to the Classes tab at the top of this page.

Obedience/Rally Trials

June 20-21, 2026 (AKC approved)

The SLVDC is pleased to welcome Lisa M. Mitchell of Interlaken, NY to our trials in Westville NY on June 20/21, 2026.  This is a two day, one ring event with one Rally and one Obedience trial each day.  The venue is especially perfect for young dogs just getting used to ring conditions. Entries open April 1st, 2026.  The Premium list will be available soon.

September 12-13, 2026 (pending AKC approval)

The SLVDC is pleased to offer two Obedience and two Rally trials each day on Sept. 12 and 13, 2026 at Pine Street arena in Potsdam, NY. This will be a two ring, two day weekend. We are pleased to welcome back Denise Lacroix from Spencer, MA and Nanci Hayes from Casco, ME as Judges for these Trials. More details will follow.

Here is a list of campgrounds in St. Lawrence County.  South Colton, Ogdensburg and Waddington are closest to Canton: Camping in St. Lawrence County

Link to new campground in Potsdam, NY: St. Regis Campground