FIT DOG

GVKC is an AKC Fit Dog Club. We offer walks throughout the spring, summer and fall months at a variety of locations. Dates for our 2025 walks will be posted on our 2025 Calendar page and details will be posted here.

The 2025 GVKC Fitdog walks have been concluded for the year. Email: gvkc.pr.events@gmail.com for more information regarding our Fit Dog Walk program.

2026 GVKC Fitdog walks. Remember, you need to register with GVKC if you are going to attend a Fitdog walk. Send an email to: gvkc.pr.events@gmail.com

 

Above is our 7-14-26 FitDog Walk photo. We are always looking for others to join us on these fun walks. This walk was 1.5 miles and everyone gets a record of the walk to use towards AKC FitDog titles.

7/26/26 Eastman Lake Loop/Durand Eastman Park 9:45 am 1.7 mi Note* This loop trail begins from the parking lot of Lakeshore Boulevard and takes you around Eastman Lake in Duran , Eastman Park. Address: 1702 Lakeshore Blvd, Rochester NY 14617

More walks will be added for 2026 as we get further into the year.

In addition to our Fit Dog program, the AKC also offers Fit Dog. AKC offers titles and some medals for participating in Fit Dog walks. More information is available on this at https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/

Ranger, who is owned by Kris, a GVKC member wearing his 2023 Turkey Trot medal.

The AKC has announched a special FitDog medal program for America’s 250th celebration:

STAR-SPANGLED SCURRY 5K https://lnews.akc.org/u/nrd.php?p=6XXBzgzkxC_12353_3447074_1_6&ems_l=4698689&i=1&d=MjEwNTEyODA4%7CNlhYQnpnemt4Qw%3D%3D%7CZGUzNmUyZTFiZTI2YzQwMDE%3D%7C&_esuh=_11_f8f8e211a43bf62cf356ebe2ec9a8b1ebe40f0269c3f7e3fb154b323649cfc0c