Upcoming Club Events
Join us for exciting events that bring together dog lovers and their furry friends in the Kamloops region. Stay updated on our latest activities!
Everyone is welcome! If your dog is not already CKC registered and you want to work towards earning a title or two, just make sure to register your dog for a Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Companion Number.
Discover a variety of events tailored for dog enthusiasts and their pets in Kamloops, BC. Join us!
FETCH TRIAL – July 2, 2026 – Pre-registrations are closed, but you can register on the day.
What is Fetch? It is a fun event open to all dogs that enjoy the challenge of retrieving. Most people play ball with their dogs and FETCH allows you and your dog to earn titles with these skills.
FETCH is a pass-fail noncompetitive sport where dogs can earn the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Retriever Titles. Our event in July will be one of the first in Canada, so only Novice tests will be run. Titles are awarded based on the dog acquiring 2 qualifying scores under 2 different judges.
Registrations from dogshow.ca closed on June 19, but if you arrive early, you can register on the day. Please be prepared to pay ($30) in cash or via etransfer, as we are unable to accept credit cards.
Trial start time: 6:30pm
Location: 215 McClure Ferry Rd.
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The test is non-competitive and open to all breeds and mixed-breeds over six months old. For the Novice test, judging will be based on the following:
Distance: The tennis ball, bumper, or toy must be thrown approximately 30 feet.
Distractions: The course includes 4 stationary distraction boxes and may feature one “fun” distraction (e.g., lawn chair or ornament).
The Retrieve: The dog must complete three “single” retrieves: one thrown to the left, one to the centre, and one to the right.
The Rules: Handlers may hold the collar at the start line and dogs must see the throw before they are sent.
Mixed-breeds are welcome and encouraged to compete. To be eligible for a title, be sure to register for a Companion Number with CKC.
CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR TEST – July 19, 2026 – Registrations are now open!
This will be our second CGN test in Kamloops, and will be held at Overlanders Day in Brocklehurst Park (2470 Fleetwood Ave.). Our evaluators will be Karen Brearley from Armstrong and Anita Vaartstra from Merritt.
The test is a 12-step certification program designed to evaluate your dog’s manners, sociability and basic obedience in an everyday community setting. Passing the test earns your dog a Canine Good Neighbour certificate from CKC, proving your dog is a well-behaved and trustworthy member of the community. The steps to be evaluated are:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Politely accepting petting
- Appearance and grooming (accepts a brushing)
- Loose-leash walking
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit/Down and Stay in place
- Come when called
- Calm down after accepting praise
- Reaction to a passing dog
- Reaction to distractions
- Remaining calm when being left with a stranger
- Politely walking through a door/gate
For more information, click here. The test is open to all dogs, and does not require your dog to be registered with CKC or to hold a CKC Companion Number.
The registration fee is $35, and includes the cost of your certificate should your dog qualify for the CGN. To register, click here.
SCENT DETECTION TRIAL – November 28, 2026
This will be our club’s first official CKC Scent Detection Trial!
Scent Detection is a fun event open to all dogs who enjoy the challenge of locating a scent and communicating with their handler that the scent has been located. There are several Kamloops trainers offering Scent Detection training to help you prepare for a match.
Our trial will be adjudicated by our local judge, Arleigh Bell, and will be Containers, all levels–Instinct to Masters–plus Novice Interior and Exterior.
Registrations will open from dogshow.ca.
Mixed-breeds are welcome and encouraged to compete. To be eligible for a title, be sure to register for a Companion Number with CKC.
SCENT DETECTION TRIAL – March 27-28, 2027
Our first CKC Scent Detection Trial of 2027 will be held at the end of March. Our judges will be Arleigh Bell (Kamloops) and Deborah Innes (Chilliwack).
How it Works:
There are five classes, starting with the entry-level “instinct” class, and in ascending order the novice, open, excellent, and master classes. Each class tests the dog’s ability at a new, more challenging level, encouraging greater perseverance and focus on fine-tuning of olfactory senses. The scent source may be within a container – the only option for the instinct level – interior of a building, or exterior – the great outdoors!
Dogs will be divided into height divisions within the classes based on the height indicated on the entry form. Titles are awarded upon the dog acquiring the required number of qualifying scores within the class entered.
Registrations will be open from dogshow.ca closer to the event.
Mixed-breeds and un-registered purebred dogs are welcome and encouraged to compete! To be eligible for a title, be sure to register for a Companion Number with CKC.