Trialing Terriers

11/02/2026

Thank you to.everyone that came out to our trial this weekend. And for enduring the elements with us today.

Winners of the costume contest:
Best Made it Weird Team Fosse
Best Dog Costume. The wonder westies wee jack and miss moxie
Best Team Grace and Catherine
Best Nasda themed costume Comrade with Kat
Most Creative Mel and Teddy

11/01/2026

We are having a great time at out Haunting of the Rats Trial. We had beautiful weather most of the day yesterday. And we had so many teams participate in our coatume contest. We are excited announce the winners Today.

10/30/2026

Final Confirmations and Gate Passes have been sent out for the NASDA Trial this weekend. If you have not received it please reach out. There are no day of show entries. Be advised i have been told there is some road construction getting through Tehachapi which may include Narrow roads or unpaved roads. Drive safely. We may have some wet weather so bring your rain gear and towels. We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!. Can't wait to see the costume contest entries!

10/26/2026

Schedule for Weekending 10/31 and Updates

Training: Thursday 10/29 at OC Dog Sports - Southern California Dog Training Book online at www.ocdogsports.com
Due to the Trial this weekend and other scheduling issues there are no other lessons available this weekend.

Haunting of the Rats Trial Saturday 10/31 and 11/1 in Tehachapi
Please note: We have gone down to 4 judges for this Trial. Taylor Santo, Rachel Salvagione, Kat Williams and Stephenie Galvan. This trial is now closed and full. We will not be accepting day of entries. I plan to send Final Confirmations out Tuesday 10/27 followed by the gate passes.

If you earned a ribbon at a recent trial, we should have it for you this weekend. I will be reaching out to everyone that is owed a ribbon and figuring out the best way to get it to you.

If you missed out on this trial, we have added a November trial in addition to our scheduled December trial to help you get those last invitational's points you may be chasing. (Remember qualification for the 2027 Invitationals in California ends on December 31.)

November 14 and 15, 2026
The Oaks Ranch, Cherry Valley
Trailing and Shed Specialty trial
Trailing Levels PAT, 1, 2, 3
Trailing Brace Levels 1, 2, 3
Shed PAT, 1, 2, 3 and MCH
Pre-entry Closes November 11 at 11:59P
RV Camping is available on site
https://secreterrier.com/events/4476/enter

Saturday and Sunday December 19 and 20
Holiday Spectacular
Palmdale, CA 93552
Judges: Taylor Santo, Rachel Salvagione, Kat Williams, Stephenie Galvan
Classes Offered:
TRAILING & LOCATING: ALL LEVELS (TPAT, TL1, TL2, TL3, TLGCH) (Both Days)
Urban Locating: (UPAT, UL1, UL2, UL3, ULGCH) (Both Days)
Lost Item (LI 1, LIII, LI III, LIMCH, LIGCH) (Sunday Only)
Shed SPAT, SD1, SDII, SDIII, SDMCH (Saturday Only)
Enter Here: https://secreterrier.com/events/4150/enter

10/12/2026

Training Schedule for this week:
Wednesday 10/14/26 OC Dog Sports - Southern California Dog Training Contact www.ocdogsports.com to book your Scentwork or NASDA session

Availability for Private Scent work or NASDA lessons:
Monday 10/12
Tuesday 10/13
Thursday 10/15
Saturday 10/17 Limited Availability
Sunday 10/18 Afternoon Available

The next 2 weeks are a little more hectic with less availability.

Don't forget to enter our Halloween Trial. We will be having a costume contest as well!

“Haunting of the Rats”
Saturday and Sunday October 31 and November 1, 2026
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Judges: Taylor Santo, Kathy Etchemendy, Rachel Salvagione, Sarah Anderson, Kat Williams , Stephenie Galvan
Classes Offered:
TRAILING & LOCATING: ALL LEVELS (TPAT, TL1, TL2, TL3, TLGCH)
Brace (TB1, TBII, TBIII)
Urban Locating: (UPAT, UL1, UL2, UL3, ULGCH)
Lost Item (LI 1, LIII, LI III, LIMCH, LIGCH)
Shed SPAT, SD1, SDII, SDIII, SDMCH
Enter Here: https://secreterrier.com/events/4147/enter

10/10/2026

Come join us in beautiful Tehachapi for our Halloween "Haunting of the Rats" NASDA trial. All elements offered both days. Halloween Costume Contest Categories: Best Dog Costume, Best Team Costume, Best Nasda Themed Costume, Most Creative, and Best Made it Weird Costume. Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can enter online here: https://secreterrier.com/events/4147/enter

Entries Close October 24 at 11:59PM

We hope to see you there! Lots more fun planned for this Holiday Weekend Trial!

10/07/2026

Just a reminder Lessons for Scentwork and NASDA at OC Dog Sports - Southern California Dog Training are on Thursday 10/8/26 this week. There are still plenty of spots available so if you want to get in book online www.ocdogsports.com

I have been delayed with my car issues in getting the October Calendar out.

Training Schedule for this week!

Thursday 10/8 Lessons OC Dog Sports - Southern California Dog Training Book online at www.ocdogsports.com

Availability for Private NASDA or Scentwork Lessons! Friday 10/9, Saturday 10/10 or Sunday 10/11. I also have availability Next week and weekend!

Also Don't forget to Register for our "Haunting of the Rats" Trial October 31 and November 1 in Tehachapi. All elements are being offered both days. In addition, we have a costume contest for dogs and teams! A more detailed post will go up soon! But enter online here to beat the rush https://secreterrier.com/events/4147/enter

10/05/2026

I have been delayed with my car issues in getting the October Calendar out.

Training Schedule for this week!

Thursday 10/8 Lessons OC Dog Sports - Southern California Dog Training Book online at www.ocdogsports.com

Availability for Private NASDA or Scentwork Lessons! Friday 10/9, Saturday 10/10 or Sunday 10/11. I also have availability Next week and weekend!

Also Don't forget to Register for our "Haunting of the Rats" Trial October 31 and November 1 in Tehachapi. All elements are being offered both days. In addition, we have a costume contest for dogs and teams! A more detailed post will go up soon! But enter online here to beat the rush https://secreterrier.com/events/4147/enter

09/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Trial this past weekend. A big Thank you to all the judges: Kathy, Rachel and Kat. And to Alyssa for getting all the scores in so quickly. If I owe you a response on something, I will get back to you soon. My car broke down coming home from the trial. Dogs, Rats and I are all safe but it has taken up all my time the last few days dealing with things related to it.

Lessons in OC at www.ocdogsports.com today. There is still openings if you want to get in for a spot.

No other lessons available this week till i get my car back.