Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club (UPVKC)

09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Responsible Dog Ownership Day (RDOD) event! We were so pleased with the wonderful turnout, and we’re incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers who helped make the day such a success--we appreciate you all!

A special congratulations to all of the dogs and handlers who passed their Canine Good Citizen tests 🎉🎉🎉 We loved getting to celebrate each of these wonderful teams and their accomplishments.

Curious about the AKC's very own CGC test? Learn more here: https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/

09/12/2026

Join us TOMORROW, September 13th for a day of tail wagging fun! See our rally dog demonstrations, earn your ribbon in our FIT Dog walk and more! From 12 to 4PM at the PVAA Sports Complex in Cresaptown, MD 🐾

EVENT PAGE:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1QQRxfuqvA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

09/10/2026

Come and make new friends among other dog lovers!

09/05/2026

Microchips are important in the event your dog may become lost, they allow the individuals who find your dog to get in touch with you and reunite you with your pet! Sign up to secure your dog’s microchip appointment at our RDOD event this September 13th!

Join us this September at our Responsible Dog Ownership Day for a day of tail-wagging fun! As part of our festivities, we will be offering microchip services! Secure your pre-registration discount for the low cost of $20/per dog - don't miss out, sign up today!

(Walk-ins will be accepted - depending upon inventory - at $25/per dog)

SIGN UP: https://www.upvkc.org/rdod

09/05/2026

Do you enjoy walking your dog? You’re in luck! Start your FIT DOG journey with a 1 mile trek (or 3.1 if you’re feeling up to the challenge!) to receive a ribbon and achievement for you and your dog! This walk can be applied to your dog’s AKC FIT DOG title or can just be for fun. All inclusive for purebreds and mixed breeds alike, this beautiful path is paved and has easy access.

WHERE: 12797 Darrows Lane, Cresaptown, MD

WHEN: September 13th, 2026 from 12PM to 4PM. Included as part of our RDOD event!

FREE EVENT!

08/14/2026

Come to The Summer Mountain Cluster to learn more about what is available. Rally classes build your bond with your dog so that you become a team.

08/13/2026

Visit our website at UPVKC.ORG to read and learn more about our tail-wagging 4 day long dog show! FREE ADMISSION. Bring your family and friends to see your favorite breeds and learn about new ones, too!

LOOKING FOR A SPECIFIC BREED?
CHECK OUR EVENT PAGE FOR BREED RING TIMES:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BcvvcW7T1/

August 13th - 16th, 2026
Begins 8AM until Best in Show (ends approx. 6PM)
Allegany County Fairgrounds
Cumberland, MD

Indoors and outdoor rings available to view! Indoor rings are air conditioned. We have a huge dog raffle too! Food vendor (and more!) will be on site. Any questions, let us know!

08/06/2026

📣📣 REMINDER: MEETING TONIGHT 📣📣
Meetings will now take place at the Bedford Road VFD:
13200 Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Starts @ 7:00PM
Our next meeting is: August 6th, 2026
Questions? Let us know!

07/16/2026

Join us this September at our Responsible Dog Ownership Day for a day of tail-wagging fun! As part of our festivities, we will be offering microchip services! Secure your pre-registration discount for the low cost of $20/per dog - don't miss out, sign up today!

(Walk-ins will be accepted - depending upon inventory - at $25/per dog)

SIGN UP: https://www.upvkc.org/rdod

07/16/2026

📣📣 UPCOMING MEETING 📣📣
Meetings will now take place at the Bedford Road VFD:
13200 Bedford Rd NE, Cumberland, MD 21502
Starts @ 7:00PM
Our next meeting is: July 16th, 2026
Questions? Let us know!