Events Calendar 2026

3/21 – Agile Athletes Seminar
4/4 – Intro to AKC Tracking Seminar
4/10 – 4/12  Scent Work Trials
4/25  Fetch Testing, CGC, CGCA & Fit Dog Walk
9/4 – 9/6 Scent Work Trials
October 2026 Fetch Testing, CGC, CGCA & Fit Dog Walk
10/31 – 11/2  Route 66 Fall Conformation Show, Rally (All Levels) + Beginner Novice Obedience with ATT, CGC, CGCA & Trick Dog Testing
11/27 – 11/29 Agility Trials

See below for more information on the above events

Agile Athletes Seminar – Functional Fitness for Agility Dogs

3/21/26 –  9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Tri-State Kennel Club, 4191 W. Cactus Lane, Joplin, MO

Presented by Michelle Shadwick, CCAS

For agility dogs at ANY level – Registration Opens 1/20

♦ Jump mechanics, wraps, grids
♦ Dog-walk mobility
♦ Core and knee injury prevention
♦  Weaves and teeter strength

$100 Working Spot or $50 Audit Spot (Lunch is included)

Register and pay online at: Click to Register & Pay

Intro to AKC Tracking Seminar

Presented by Jane Collins

Registration Opens 2/1

When:  4/4/26
Time: 9:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Location: Tri-State Kennel Club, Inc., 4191 W. Cactus Lane, Joplin, MO

Cost:  $100 Working Spot or $50 Audit Spot
(only 8 working spots available)

This seminar is for beginners new to AKC tracking or those starting a new dog.  The format will alternate between seated lecture/interactive discussion periods and hand on practice laying and running tracks.  All types of tracking tests will be discussed but we will focus on the TD Test.  This seminar will cover everything you need to know about tracking and how to get started.

For more information, to register and pay:  Click Here

4/10 – 4/12/26     Tri-State Kennel Club’s Scent Work Trials

Handler Discrimination & All Elements, All Levels, Plus Detective Friday 4/10/26

All Elements, All Levels, plus Detective 4/11 – 4/12/26

Location: Camp Childress, 5250 Jamboree Lane, Joplin, MO

Opens  February 25, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and Closes March 25, 2026 at Noon

Premium Link:  Click for Premium

Online Entry Starting 2/25/26 at 8:00 a.m.:  Click to Enter

Introducing Secreterrier for scent work! Go to https://www.secreterrier.com/   If you have never registered your dog for a Secreterrier event, start by registering your dog. If you’ve registered your dog or entered before, click the enter link above or go to: https://www.secreterrier.com/events/1534/enter

This is the quickest and best way to guarantee your entry is received and processed.

04/25/26

AKC Fetch Testing – All Levels
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing
Community Canine (CGCA) Testing
AKC Fit Dog Walk

4/25/26 – Fetch Testing (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced & Retriever) – 2 trials $25 pre-entry

(day of entries accepted if entry limits not met)

Location: Tri-State Kennel Club, Inc., 4191 W. Cactus Lane, Joplin, MO

(Fetch Testing Area is fully fenced)

Entries open: 1/12/26 @ Noon             Entries Close: 4/25/26 @ 7 a.m.   

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  & Community Canine (CGCA) Testing:  will be inside our building at 4191 W. Cactus, Lane, Joplin, MO.  The cost is $20/test.

Fit Dog Walk:  The Fit Dog Walk will start at our club.  There is not a cost for the Fit Dog Walk.  This can be used toward an AKC Fit Dog Title or just for fun.  Come Join Us!

For the premium list, more information and to enter and pay for all of the above, please follow the following link:

Premium:  Premium

To Enter Fetch Testing, CGC, CGCA & Fit Dog Walk: Entry Form & Payment

9/4 – 9/6/26     Tri-State Kennel Club’s Scent Work Trials

Handler Discrimination & All Elements, All Levels, Plus Detective Friday 9/4/26

All Elements, All Levels, plus Detective 9/5 – 9/6/26

Location: Camp Childress, 5250 Jamboree Lane, Joplin, MO

Opens ____________ & Closes ____________

Premium Link:

Online Entry Starting __________:  Click to Enter

Introducing Secreterrier for scent work! Go to https://www.secreterrier.com/   If you have never registered your dog for a Secreterrier event, start by registering your dog. If you’ve registered your dog or entered before, click the enter link above or go to: https://www.secreterrier.com/events/1534/enter

This is the quickest and best way to guarantee your entry is received and processed.

October 2026 Tentatively

AKC Fetch Testing – All Levels
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing
Community Canine (CGCA) Testing
AKC Fit Dog Walk

October 2026 – Fetch Testing (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced & Retriever) – 2 trials $25 pre-entry

(day of entries accepted if entry limits not met)

Location: Tri-State Kennel Club, Inc., 4191 W. Cactus Lane, Joplin, MO

(Fetch Testing Area is fully fenced)

Entries open:             Entries Close:    

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)  & Community Canine (CGCA) Testing:  will be inside our building at 4191 W. Cactus, Lane, Joplin, MO.  The cost is $20/test.

Fit Dog Walk:  The Fit Dog Walk will start at our club.  There is not a cost for the Fit Dog Walk.  This can be used toward an AKC Fit Dog Title or just for fun.  Come Join Us!

For the premium list, more information and to enter and pay for all of the above, please follow the following link:

TSKC Agility Trials 11/27 – 11/29/26

Location:  Lucky J Arena, 11664 Fir Road, Carthage, MO  64836

Entries Open:  __________        Entries Close:  _____________

Premium:

Online Entries accepted through (Click Link): LabTestedOnline