United Kennel Club
We host multiple UKC weight pulls, obedience trials, rally trials, and precision course events a year.
Our events are very well run and everyone has a great time.
Obedience
UKC Obedience is competitive event that evaluates a dog and handler team’s ability to perform a series of exercises. The exercises are designed to demonstrate the dog’s usefulness as a companion and the handler’s ability to train the dog.
Here are some details about UKC Obedience:
- Exercises: Obedience trials include a range of exercises, from basic skills like sit, stay, and heel to more advanced skills like scent discrimination and directed retrieves.
- Judging: A judge scores the teams’ performances based on accuracy and teamwork.
- Scoring: Teams are scored using a point system, and placements are based on the scores.
- Natural appearance: The handler should appear natural during the performance.
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Fun and challenging: Obedience should be fun and challenging for both the dog and handler.
- There are many levels offered:
Pre-Novice, Beginner Novice, Novice, Advanced Novice
Open, Advanced Open
Utility
Master
Elite
We host trials 2 weekends a year. Each weekend we offer 4 trials. It is possible to finish a title in 1 weekend!
More information:
UKC YouTube channel with video examples for all levels
UKC website with rules
Precision Coursing
UKC Precision Coursing is a dog sport where dogs chase an artificial lure around a fenced-in course to test their speed, agility, and foresight.
- Purpose: To engage a dog’s natural prey drive and chasing instincts
- Course: Dogs navigate a series of turns on a compact course that can be set up in a standard agility ring
- Levels: There are different levels of courses, including novice, advanced, superior, and master
- Safety: The courses are safely enclosed and the equipment is designed with safety in mind
- Accessibility: The sport is open to dogs of all sizes and breeds, and is considered beginner-friendly
- Points: Dogs can earn points toward titles
We host multiple Precision Coursing events each year. They are generally held outdoors on grass at fairgrounds in conjunction with other UKC events.
More information:
UKC YouTube video on Precision Coursing
UKC YouTube video on lure coursing
UKC website with rules
Precision Coursing
UKC Precision Coursing is a dog sport where dogs chase an artificial lure around a fenced-in course to test their speed, agility, and foresight.
- Purpose: To engage a dog’s natural prey drive and chasing instincts
- Course: Dogs navigate a series of turns on a compact course that can be set up in a standard agility ring
- Levels: There are different levels of courses, including novice, advanced, superior, and master
- Safety: The courses are safely enclosed and the equipment is designed with safety in mind
- Accessibility: The sport is open to dogs of all sizes and breeds, and is considered beginner-friendly
- Points: Dogs can earn points toward titles
We host multiple Precision Coursing events each year. They are generally held outdoors on grass at fairgrounds in conjunction with other UKC events.
More information:
UKC YouTube video on Precision Coursing
UKC YouTube video on lure coursing
UKC website with rules
Rally Obedience
UKC Rally Obedience is a competitive event where a dog and handler work together to navigate a course of exercises based on numbered signs.
- Purpose: To allow all dogs and handlers to participate, regardless of physical abilities or structure
- Exercises: Based on basic obedience, such as sit, heel, leave it, halt, and come
- Course: Similar to a car race, the course is marked with instructional signs
- Communication: Handlers can communicate with their dogs without penalty
- Performance: The dog and handler should work as a team, showing enthusiasm and fun
- Scoring: A point system is used to determine placements and awards
- Time: Time is used to break ties, but is not a factor in the overall score
- Rally Obedience is based on traditional obedience exercises, but with some key differences:
Communication: Handlers can communicate with their dogs without penalty
Performance: The performance is uninterrupted and without direction from the judge
Exercises: Exercises are arranged randomly
Rally Obedience is a great way for dogs and handlers to build teamwork and challenge their skills.
More information:
UKC YouTube video showing exercise demonstrations
UKC Website with rules
Weight Pull
The United Kennel Club (UKC) Weight Pull is a dog sport where dogs pull a weighted sled or cart a set distance within a time limit.
- How it works: Dogs are harnessed and pull a weighted cart or sled a distance of 16 feet in 60 seconds or less.
- Scoring: Dogs are scored based on how much weight they pull per pound of body weight and how long it takes them to complete the pull.
- Rules: All UKC licensed weight pull events follow the UKC’s Official Rules for Dog Events, the UKC Misconduct & Discipline Guidelines for Dog Events, and the Official UKC Weight Pull Rulebook.
- Benefits: Weight pull is a low-impact activity that can be enjoyed year-round, and it’s a good activity for cold weather.
- Origin: Weight pulling is a modern adaptation of freighting, where dogs were used to move cargo.
We host multiple weight pulls each year in different locations.
More information:
Weight Pull
The United Kennel Club (UKC) Weight Pull is a dog sport where dogs pull a weighted sled or cart a set distance within a time limit.
- How it works: Dogs are harnessed and pull a weighted cart or sled a distance of 16 feet in 60 seconds or less.
- Scoring: Dogs are scored based on how much weight they pull per pound of body weight and how long it takes them to complete the pull.
- Rules: All UKC licensed weight pull events follow the UKC’s Official Rules for Dog Events, the UKC Misconduct & Discipline Guidelines for Dog Events, and the Official UKC Weight Pull Rulebook.
- Benefits: Weight pull is a low-impact activity that can be enjoyed year-round, and it’s a good activity for cold weather.
- Origin: Weight pulling is a modern adaptation of freighting, where dogs were used to move cargo.
We host multiple weight pulls each year in different locations.
More information: