Join us 4/25/26 for (2) Fetch Tests, CGC & CGCA Testing & a Fit Dog Walk!!

Fetch Testing

Location:  Tri-State Kennel Club, Inc., 4191 W. Cactus Lane, Joplin, MO (Fetch will be in a Fully Fenced Area)

Opens: 1/12/26 @ Noon

Closes: 4/25/26 @ 7 a.m.

DAY-OF ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM 7;00 – 7:30 A.M. ON SATURDAY.

Entries are not complete until entry and payment are both received by the Trial Secretary.

To enter:

  1. Please fill out the form below to enter. Click “Send” when done.  If you have problems contact Trial Secretary, Ronda Murphy, at the email address: http://tskc.rm7@gmail.com.
  2. Then scroll to the bottom of this page after the entry form and click on the Payment link for Fetch, CGC and CGCA to pay for your testing.  For Fetch, please click on the level you want to enter.  For instance, if you want Novice both trials, click on Novice Fetch Test 1 Saturday and Novice Fetch Test 2 Saturday, etc. For CGC and CGCA, just click what you would like to enter.

Premium list:  Click for Premium

(Tablets and phones don’t always work for the fillable form unless you install a free app from your Android or Apple Store from Adobe)

Please join our Facebook group Tri-State Kennel Club Fetch at https://www.facebook.com/groups/827384029500485.  You’ll be able to see running orders, general information, events, etc.  We’d love to see your photos at our events, too.

Show hours 8:00 AM to completion each day

Building opens at 7:00 AM.  Briefing 7:45 with first dog to follow.  Testing will be as follows:  Retriever Trial 1, Advanced Trial 1, Retriever Trial 2, Advanced Trial 2, Intermediate Trials 1 & 2 back-to-back, Novice Trials 1 & 2 back-to-back. Please note that the run order is at the discretion of the judges and can be changed.

Crating:  Crating will be in your car since we are doing CGC & CGCA Testing inside the building.

Spectators:  We will have an area far enough away to not disturb those testing.  Please do not talk or make noise while watching.  Please do not walk in the building if CGC or CGCA Testing is underway.

Check in: 7:00 – 7:30  A.M. inside the building.  Use the south entrance to enter and exit except when testing. You must check in for each test you are doing.

Entry limit of 8 hours judging combined for both judges in Trials 1 and Trials 2 for the day. Same-day entries will be available until full if pre-entry limits are not reached.

Move-ups will be permitted between Trials 1 and Trials 2.

Notice to Exhibitors-This trial is open to all breeds, including PAL and All American Dogs with an AKC Canine Partners number, who are at least 6 months of age. Dogs may wear slip collars that are on the dead ring, buckle collars, martingales and body harnesses. They may not wear prong collars, head collars, e-collars, or harnesses that restrict the movement of the dog. Leashes should be 4ft. to 6ft. long and should be made of fabric or leather.  No flexi-leads on site.  Dogs should remain on leash except when testing.  Please keep dogs 3′ away from other dogs at all times.  When testing, you will go out the west door and re-enter the building (if you crated inside) on the south entrance.  A dog potty area will be provided to the south across from the building/road.  Please pick up after your dog.  There will be trash cans for waste and potty bags in that area.

CGC & CGCA Testing

CGC & CGCA Testing will be done inside the building.  We will have a run order based upon the date and time entries are received.  Check-in will be 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. with a briefing at 7:45 a.m.  The briefing will also cover Fetch and the Fit Dog Walk.  Please fill out the form below and check the appropriate boxes for testing.  Click the button at the bottom to pay.

Fit Dog Walk

Join us for a Fit Dog Walk.  Please fill out the form below so we know to expect you.  Please check in 7:00 – 7:30 a.m.  A briefing will occur at 7:45 a.m. along with the Fetch briefing and CGC & CGCA briefing.  Pick up your map of the route.  When you get to the half way point, snap a picture of you with the sign in it and show that to the Evaluator to sign your form. The walk is free!! Have fun!


Date Event # Judge Address
Saturday, 4/25/26 2026061712 Lana Casady, # 117709 Neosho, MO
Saturday, 4/25/26 2026061713 Kali Sweet, # 116513 Joplin, MO
Saturday, 4/25/26 Both Events Alternate Judge, Nikki Gonzales 114523 Joplin


    STEP 1: TSKC Fetch Entry Form & CGC, CGCA & Fit Dog Walk Entry Form

    (This information is collected as an Official AKC Fetch Entry Form)



    Entering the following tests:

    This is not payment, just for the entry form. Put a check in the box for the test(s) you are entering for this dog. Payment is completed in Step 2 below.

    Novice Fetch Test 1 Saturday - $25
    Novice Fetch Test 2 Saturday - $25
    Intermediate Fetch Test 1 Saturday - $25
    Intermediate Fetch Test 2 Saturday - $25
    Advanced Fetch Test 1 Saturday - $25
    Advanced Fetch Test 2 Saturday - $25
    Retriever Fetch Test 1 Saturday - $25
    Retriever Fetch Test 2 Saturday - $25
    CGCA Saturday 1 - $20
    CGC Saturday 2 - $20

    Read the following Agreement and sign. The entry form will not be processed without signature and payment. Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website at www.akc.org.
    AGREEMENT
    I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim of loss, injury or damage to this dog.
    Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

    Click this "SEND" Button for Entry Form. You should see a green box below this text, with a message confirming you have sent the form. You should also receive an email with your submission, in case you forgot which tests you entered. You will need those for the second half (payment) of the form!



    STEP 2: PURCHASE TESTS: Click the Button Below to select your tests you listed in the entry form. For Fetch, for example, if you want to do Novice Test 1 and Test 2, you need to click on both to add them to your cart. For CGC and CGCA, select your choice(s) and add them to the cart. Then complete your payment via credit or debit card. Click Add to Cart, proceed to Check Out, Add Billing Information and Continue, Click Continue again, Add Credit Card Information and click Place Order.