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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

Obedience/Rally Trials

September 12-13, 2026 (AKC approved)

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. In addition to regular classes on both days under both judges, Rally Team Novice will be offered on Saturday under Judge Denise Lacroix.  In addition to Regular and Preferred classes in Obedience under both judges, Graduate Novice and Graduate Open will be offered both days under Judge Nanci Hayes.

E-mailed entries will be accepted with payment by PayPal.  We will send you an invoice.

The Premium List is below.  A fillable form will be available shortly.

2026 Obedience-Rally Trials Premium List – Final

SLVDC September 2026 Fillable Entry Form

 

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Fall Classes

Fall Classes will be offered at the Potsdam Elementary School on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning September 8, 2026.  Course listings will be posted soon.

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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

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