Supporting Paws Foundation

08/31/2026

Our 2026 Fall class session is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!.
Class rates for 2026 are, $ 90.00 for non-supporters OR $ 45.00 for 2026 Supporters.
If your registration will be postmarked after ​TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 2026, please include an additional $10.00 for the late fee.
The fall session will begin ​October ​3rd, 4th, 5th and ​6th.
PLEASE note that since we like to keep our classes on the smaller side, they will fill quickly.
We ONLY accept registrations via U.S. postal mail NOT through email. Registration payments are accepted via check only, NO Paypal!
I am NOT permitted to hold any spots in a class in advance. Only a submitted registration form and payment sent in via postal mail can secure a spot for a class that may still have openings.
Below you will find links to the schedule and all of the forms that you may need if you would like to sign up for any of the classes...

Supporting Paws 2026 Supporter Form =https://www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_77d567fdedde45dfa6c39b4a0ef0dfe8.pdf

Puppy Policy Form =https://www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_46437a3621e94e3a9799c5f1bf3950ad.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer 2026 Schedule =https://www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_fac4c63cfe3a4aacbd5f4034ad2ef2c2.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer Class Registration Form =https://www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_3a9e60ba21eb4b92b97c8e31ee6becf3.pdf

You can find further details on the classes themselves on our website's "Classes" page at the following link, https://www.supportingpaws.org/classes

Hope to see you this fall!

08/21/2026

Our next set of CDSP Trials are coming up quick!
We will have TWO trials on Saturday, September 26th and another TWO on Sunday, September 27th!
You can find full details on the Premium available at the following link...
www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_d10f78bc6e4d4660ba143badd8603514.pdf
Get you entries in now!

07/26/2026

It is with great sadness that we pass along the news that Kay Fullen, a long time Supporter at Supporting Paws, has passed away.
Kay had participated in multiple classes including Obedience, Canine Good Citizen and Agility For Fun, with her dog, Apollo.
The following is the post and picture that her husband, Richard Norford, shared on Facebook...

It is with a very heavy heart that I share the passing of my beloved wife, Kay Fullen.

Kay passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer has come to an end.

As so many of you know, Kay was the rock of our family and a guiding light to all who knew her. Her kindness, strength, wisdom, and unwavering love touched countless lives. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

A full obituary and additional details will be shared shortly.

In the meantime, I want to let you know that a Celebration of Kay’s Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Five Senses Garden along the Capital Area Greenbelt in Harrisburg. The service will be led by our dear friend, former HACC President Dr. Ski, and will celebrate the remarkable life of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and Master Gardener.

In keeping with Kay’s love of nature and gardens, the ceremony will conclude with the release of live butterflies.

Thank you to everyone who has surrounded our family with your prayers, love, and support during this difficult journey. Your kindness has meant more than words can express.

The photo below was taken this past May as Kay celebrated her 80th birthday, surrounded by family and love.

— Richard Norford

Here is Kay this past May at her 80th Birthday gathering.

07/10/2026

The summer session will begin, starting next weekend July 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of 2026. You still have a chance to grab a spot in class!

Class rates for 2026 are, $ 90.00 for non-supporters OR $ 45.00 for 2026 Supporters.

If your registration will be postmarked after this TUESDAY, JULY 14th, 2026, please include an additional $10.00 for the late fee.

PLEASE note that since we like to keep our classes on the smaller side, they will fill quickly.
We ONLY accept registrations via U.S. postal mail NOT through email. Registration payments are accepted via check only, NO Paypal!

I am NOT permitted to hold any spots in a class in advance. Only a submitted registration form and payment sent in via postal mail can secure a spot for a class that may still have openings.

Below you will find links to the schedule and all of the forms that you may need if you would like to sign up for any of the classes.

Supporting Paws 2026 Supporter Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_77d567fdedde45dfa6c39b4a0ef0dfe8.pdf

Puppy Policy Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_46437a3621e94e3a9799c5f1bf3950ad.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer 2026 Schedule = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_6fbb4ea721a84e0f9513c079eef75f9e.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer Class Registration Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_032b6efed48e4d298823ebd5f72cff25.pdf

You can find further details on the classes themselves on our website's "Classes" page at the following link, https://www.supportingpaws.org/classes

Hope to see you there! Take care and enjoy a wonderful weekend!

06/21/2026

Summer classes are now only four weeks away!
Grab your spot in class before they're all gone!
Classes for the summer session are...

(Level 1) Obedience For Puppies
(Level 1) Obedience For Dogs
(Level 2) AKC Rally Novice
(Level 3) Competition Prep
(Level 3) AKC Rally Novice & Advanced Coursework
(Level 3) Agility For Fun!
(Level 3) CGC Advanced/Urban
(Level 4) AKC Rally Excellent Into Masters
and
(Level 4) AKC Rally Excellent & Masters Coursework

For further details visit our website's "Classes" page at the following link... https://www.supportingpaws.org/classes

06/05/2026

***(UPDATE)***
Sorry, all spots have been filled.

We are excited to offer private lessons with Anne Papalia! These lessons are for those who are actively preparing to compete in either AKC or CDSP Obedience Trials.

Supporting Paws Foundation is offering private lessons with Anne Papalia to help you improve your dog's obedience competition performance! Folks who had lessons with Anne last year raved about how much Anne was able to help them with their training issues. Take advantage of this opportunity!

Limited spots for these private lessons are available in June on Saturday mornings on June 6th, 13th and 27th ( sorry, the 27th has now filled to capacity)

Please register at this Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/LdUoTxS. The fee is $30 for 30 minutes. You can pay via Paypal (to [email protected]) or Venmo (Norina-Foster; 4 digit code is 2532)

Please take care of payment *before* your lesson; Anne does not want to be responsible for handling money. :-)

Important: These lessons are for people training in AKC or CDSP obedience competition only. No Rally, agility, or general obedience issues, please.

If you have any questions or need to make other payment arrangements, contact us via Facebook Messaging here on our page.

Anne has been training dogs for about 35 years. She has earned multiple AKC Utility Dog and Utility Dog Excellent titles, and has had several dogs earn AKC Obedience Trial Championship (OTCH) points. Her dogs have earned placements in national AKC Obedience All-Star tournaments.

Anne is a popular CDSP Obedience Judge, a venue where she has earned an OTCH with her dog Moses. She is also a Therapy Dog International dog evaluator and recently co-wrote a book, Service Dogs in Schools.

Anne is a professor at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a Ph.D. She specializes in human behavior and applied behavior analysis.

Supporting Paws thanks Anne for graciously donating her time.

05/22/2026

We have finalized the details for our upcoming 2026 Summer class session.

Class rates for 2026 are, $ 90.00 for non-supporters OR $ 45.00 for 2026 Supporters.

If your registration will be postmarked after ​TUESDAY, JULY ​14th, 2026, please include an additional $10.00 for the late fee.

The summer session will begin ​July ​18th, 19th, 20th and ​21st of 2026.

PLEASE note that since we like to keep our classes on the smaller side, they will fill quickly.
We ONLY accept registrations via U.S. postal mail NOT through email. Registration payments are accepted via check only, NO Paypal!

I am NOT permitted to hold any spots in a class in advance. Only a submitted registration form and payment sent in via postal mail can secure a spot for a class that may still have openings.

Below you will find links to the schedule and all of the forms that you may need if you would like to sign up for any of the classes.

Supporting Paws 2026 Supporter Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_77d567fdedde45dfa6c39b4a0ef0dfe8.pdf

Puppy Policy Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_46437a3621e94e3a9799c5f1bf3950ad.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer 2026 Schedule = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_6fbb4ea721a84e0f9513c079eef75f9e.pdf

Supporting Paws Summer Class Registration Form = www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_032b6efed48e4d298823ebd5f72cff25.pdf

You can find further details on the classes themselves on our website's "Classes" page at the following link, https://www.supportingpaws.org/classes

Hope to see you there! Take care and enjoy​ a wonderful weekend!

05/15/2026

Our 2026 Spring CDSP Trials are THIS WEEKEND!
Two trials tomorrow, Saturday, May 16th
AND
Two trials this Sunday, May 17th

We will be accepting Day-of-Show entries so, if you didn't get a chance to pre-register check out the information via our Trial Premium link below that will give you all the details you need...

www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_dd73eff5da444af0b0be81821acd2337.pdf

Hope to see you there!

05/01/2026

May Day! May Day!
It's time to get your entries in for Supporting Paws Foundation's May CDSP Obedience Trials, with Judge Anne Papalia, May 16th and 17th. We will be having TWO trials EACH day! Pre-entries close THIS Wednesday, May 6th, so act now!
If you'd like further details, see the Trial Premium at the link below... www.supportingpaws.org/_files/ugd/02b1c8_dd73eff5da444af0b0be81821acd2337.pdf

04/04/2026

Obedience Open Training is available during our spring session. For further details visit our webpage at...

Obedience Open Training is available in the Spring Session on Sundays from 1pm to 2pm.  The cost is $10 for one hour.  You must be a Supporting Paws Supporter to participate (application is here).  You do not need to register for this class with Eric Foster.