Calendar of Events
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Bright
and Beautiful Therapy Dog Test
Website: https://golden-dogs.org/schedule/
10:00 AM
Please call 888-738-5770 to schedule an appointment for the test.
Your dog must be at least one year old and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Make sure you have:
Sunday, June 21, 2026Website: https://golden-dogs.org/schedule/
10:00 AM
Please call 888-738-5770 to schedule an appointment for the test.
Your dog must be at least one year old and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Make sure you have:
- A paper copy of the dog’s rabies certificate (not the tag).
- The $20 test fee in cash or check.
- Approved equipment: Choker, buckle or martingale collars or front clip training harnesses only.
- A 4-foot lead (if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one!)
All
Breed Rally MATCH
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens May 21, 2026
More information to follow.
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens May 21, 2026
More information to follow.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
All Breed Obedience MATCH
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens May 28, 2026
More information to follow.
All Breed Obedience MATCH
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens May 28, 2026
More information to follow.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Rally Trials (2)
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Judge: Mrs. Linda Ferrullo
Rally Trials (2)
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Judge: Mrs. Linda Ferrullo
Event Chair: Norb Kowal
More information to follow.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Obedience Trial
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Judge: Mrs. Linda Ferrullo
Obedience Trial
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Judge: Mrs. Linda Ferrullo
Event Chair: Norb Kowal
More information to follow.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
AKC Scent Work trials
Opening Date: June 12, 2026 at 8 A.M. EST
Closing Date: July 24, 2026 at 6 P.M. EST or when entry limits have been met
Trial Chair Norb Kowal (cckowal@gmail.com)
Trial 1: Novice A/B Handler Discrimination & Containers (Novice A/B through Master)
Trial 1: Novice A/B Handler Discrimination & Buried (Novice A/B through Master)
Judges: Valerie Casperite and Lauri Austin
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AKC Scent Work trials
Opening Date: June 12, 2026 at 8 A.M. EST
Closing Date: July 24, 2026 at 6 P.M. EST or when entry limits have been met
Trial Chair Norb Kowal (cckowal@gmail.com)
Trial 1: Novice A/B Handler Discrimination & Containers (Novice A/B through Master)
Trial 1: Novice A/B Handler Discrimination & Buried (Novice A/B through Master)
Judges: Valerie Casperite and Lauri Austin
Download premium for additional details
Sunday, September 13, 2026
All Breed Obedience MATCH
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens September 4, 2026
More information to follow.
All Breed Obedience MATCH
First Dog Training Club of Northern NJ (Westwood, NJ)
Opens September 4, 2026
More information to follow.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Test
Website: https://golden-dogs.org/schedule/
10:00 AM
Please call 888-738-5770 to schedule an appointment for the test.
Your dog must be at least one year old and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Make sure you have:
Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog Test
Website: https://golden-dogs.org/schedule/
10:00 AM
Please call 888-738-5770 to schedule an appointment for the test.
Your dog must be at least one year old and have lived with you for at least 6 months.
Make sure you have:
- A paper copy of the dog’s rabies certificate (not the tag).
- The $20 test fee in cash or check.
- Approved equipment: Choker, buckle or martingale collars or front clip training harnesses only.
- A 4-foot lead (if you don’t have one, we’ll provide one!)
