Get Involved

Want to learn more about the various types of dog events—from field trials to shed dogs? Below is a list of organizations and resources to help you get started.

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Retriever Events

AKC Field Trials

Competitive retriever field trials conducted under AKC rules.

Visit AKC Field Trials

AKC Hunt Tests

Hunt test program for retrievers (Junior, Senior, and Master levels).

Visit AKC Hunt Tests

Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) / UKC

UKC and HRC sanctioned hunting retriever events.

Visit HRC Visit UKC Hunting Retrievers

NAHRA

North American Hunting Retriever Association.

Super Retriever Series

Major retriever competitions featuring elite dogs and handlers.

Visit Super Retriever Series

Working Certificates

Working certificate programs recognizing hunting ability.

Visit Working Certificates

Pointing & Upland Events

APLA

American Pointing Labrador Association.

AKC Flushing Dog Events

AKC spaniel and flushing dog hunting test programs.

Visit AKC Flushing Events

Other Dog Sports

UKC Elite Shed Dogs

Competitive shed hunting events.

Visit Elite Shed Dogs

Dock Diving

DockDogs competitions and events.

Obedience (AKC)

AKC obedience trials and events.

Visit AKC Obedience

Obedience (UKC)

UKC obedience competitions and programs.

Visit UKC Obedience

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