Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club

05/27/2026

05/08/2026

Hi, all!

It’s time to buckle down & tie up loose ends as far as preparing for our rally & obedience trials this month—which means:

We are looking for volunteers!

The trial is Saturday, May 23-Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)

As you know, these trials cannot go on without help, and we need committed volunteers for set-up, clean-up, stewarding, and extra hands in general.

Volunteers that work all day WILL BE FED LUNCH and you will also make me personally very happy 🙂

Stewarding is an excellent way to learn as you get to be involved in the process and often hear things from the judge’s point of view.

We will train everyone for every role! You do not need ANY prior experience or knowledge. You do not need to be a member of NWAKC or NSGRC to help.

Roles I need commitments to:

FRIDAY (starting at 11 AM):
Loading/unloading ring mats (heavy lifting)
General setup help (light to moderate lifting)

SATURDAY (starting at 8 AM for AM and PM trials)

Rally:
3 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

Open ring:
3 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

Utility Ring:
3-4 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

MONDAY (starting at 8 AM)

Rally:
3 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

Open ring:
3 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

Utility Ring:
3-4 stewards (seated and light activity roles)

Monday clean up:
Rolling and loading mats (heavy lifting)
General cleanup (light to moderate lifting)

The biggest need is committed stewards that can agree to work AM, PM, or both trials (all day) Saturday and the trial Monday.

Please reach out even if you can do a partial shift as this is still very helpful and we do need general extra hands.

If you are trialing, we will make sure you and your dog are prioritized with scheduling!

If you can help, please DM me or email me at [email protected] the following information:

Name
Role(s) you are interested in
Day/time you can work
Classes & trials you are competing in
Limitations (unable to lift heavy, unable to stand for longer periods, etc)

Thank you SO MUCH for being willing to help.

I am so excited we are gaining traction in NWA. You are a huge part of making it possible!

Jessica Tuell

04/21/2026

We had 2 items left at the show with no owners. Let us know if they're yours!

04/16/2026

No experience needed! First title after passing three tests!

04/15/2026

Reminder as we get closer to this weekend's events: if you have questions about a particular event, it's best to check the premium list first, then contact the event secretary if you can't find what you need.

Club social media accounts and website inquiries don't always get prioritized in the last minute crush before an event!

04/15/2026

Here's the forecast for this weekend! Make sure you pack your jackets for Saturday!

04/06/2026

Did you know there are THREE AKC licensed dog clubs in NWA, and we are all entirely separate entities? NWAKC & NSGRC have partnered on several events over the years, and lots of folks think we are the same club.

🍓 The Northwest Arkansas Kennel Club- an all breed club, licensed to host events in Fast CAT, Coursing Ability Test, AKC Rally®, Lure Coursing (sightounds only), Obedience, Farm Dog Certification, All Breed conformation shows, and Scent Work. We do not currently host classes, but do have a regular Tuesday night training group meet up, and host occasional training workshops.

🍋 The Natural State Golden Retriever Club - a specialty club for Goldens, officed in the Center for Non-Profits in Rogers, AR, and licensed to hold events in agility, obedience, rally, fast CAT, fetch, scent work, and Golden specialty conformation shows. They regularly host classes at their space in Rogers, as well as educational workshops & clinics.

🥝 Arkansas Agility Group - an agility club licensed to hold AKC agility trials. They typically have two annual trials- one each in Bentonville and in Fayetteville.

🐀 There is also have a newly formed Barn Hunt club based in Bella Vista- Northwest Arkansas Barn Hunt Club

03/31/2026

Last call for Parade of Veterans entries! They cloae tomorrow at noon with the show entries.

03/31/2026

Show entries close this Wednesday!

03/30/2026

Entry information to all events & the premium can be found on the club website. Entries for conformation and the Parade of Veterans both close Wednesday at noon!