The Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club (GKCDTC) was founded in 1953 as an all volunteer-run organization. We depend on our Board of Directors, instructors, committees and members to keep the dog club active.
Our Mission
To further the advancement of all dogs
To take an interest in the welfare, popularity and understanding of dogs and their owners in the community
To conduct sanctioned trials in obedience, rally, scent work and agility, tracking tests and matches under the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club.
2026-2027 Board
President: Crystal Ward
Vice President: Kevin Sherman
Secretary (Interim): Kyley Brown
Treasurer: Terri Rothwell
Board of Directors
David Parker (chairman)
Rosi von Fintel
Sarah StanMorr
Cindy Hartman
Alexandria White
Club Meetings
Club meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the GKCDTC Building in Raytown. Members, guests and interested visitors are invited to attend. All are welcome, as are your well-behaved dogs on leash.
There is no meeting in January and July.
Member Resources
Member Awards and Titles
We honor our members accomplishments annually at our Awards Banquet. At our banquet, our members receive awards or title bars earned the previous year.
Russ Krohn Memorial Award
A member who has mirrored the outstanding volunteer spirit that Russ so willingly displayed by participating in so many aspects of Club activities.
Highest Score Awards
- Challenge Award
Highest scores from obedience classes during the year whether working toward a title or not. - Perpetual Award
Highest combined total obedience class scores working toward a title during the year. - Novice A & B (CD)
- Open (CDX)
- Utility (UD)
- Utility Dog Excellent (UDX)
- Rally Advanced Excellent (RAE)
Honor Roll
The Honor Roll includes everything from Club Presidents, Lifetime Members, Award Winners and Titles Earned – going back to the 1950s!
A printed version of the Honor Roll is kept upstairs at the Club Building for those that prefer to thumb through the pages and remembrance.
