Over two days, more than 200 dogs from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa will test their ability to navigate a series of obstacles as fast as possible. The public is invited. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available. Dogs will jump over obstacles, walk on elevated boards, and crawl through plastic tunnels.
Owners get in the arena to guide their dogs through the mazes and obstacles.
Also, the top dog in trial points each day will receive an award. Smith said its takes about a year for a dog to train to enter the sport. Some club members take their dogs to Plano weekly to work on obstacle-course equipment maintained by former club president Mike Bond. Laurel Graham of Hoffman Estates in trial secretary. The United Kennel Club format for smaller venues will be used.