K9 Nose Work was developed in 2006 by Ron Gaunt, Amy Herot and Jill Marie O’Brien to bring the concept of detection-dog style training to dog lovers and their companion dogs. An enthusiastic community was soon created and the desire to have fun competitions in this new activity grew. The NACSW was founded to ensure the highest standard of excellence and structure for these competitors in this new sport. Our Education Division followed soon after as many of our participants wanted to share this fun activity and sport with others….(read more by clicking the link)
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NEW SHOW & NEW SHOW SITE
Licensed by the American Kennel Club
These shows are dedicated in memory of Julie Glenn
Saturday, October 24, 2026
All-Breed Dog Show with Junior Showmanship Event #2026004917(1)
Please Note: No Classes offered for Dachshunds (all varieties), or Poodles (Toy, Miniature, Standard)
4-6 month Beginner Puppy Event #2026004918
Sunday, October 25, 2026
All-Breed Dog Show with Junior Showmanship Event #2026004919(1)
Please Note: No Classes offered for Dachshunds (all varieties), or Poodles (Toy, Miniature, Standard)
4-6 month Beginner Puppy Event #2026004920
AKC National Owner-Handled Series Competition Offered Both Days
(1)Entry Limit 600 each day
Kankakee County Fairgrounds
U.S. Routes 45-52 & 49 So (213 W 4000 Rd S), Kankakee, IL 60901
Show Hours: 6 am to 6 pm Each Day
These Shows will be held Indoors • Unbenched • No unentered Dogs Allowed
FREE ADMISSION – PARKING $5/DA
PREMIUM LIST
RALLY ENTRIES OPEN at 8:00 a.m. CST, Weds. August 14, 2026
OBEDIENCE ENTRIES OPEN at 8:00 a.m. CST, Weds. July 22, 2026
ENTRIES CLOSE at 6:00 p.m. CST, Friday, November 11, 2026
After which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered or substituted, except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Dog Show Rules.
AKC All Breed OBEDIENCE and RALLY TRIALS
Two Rally and Four Obedience Trials in One Weekend
These events are accepting Entries for dogs listed in the AKC Canine Partners Program
Stone City Kennel Club
Licensed by the American Kennel Club
Friday, November 20, 2026
Rally Trials # 2026004923 and #2026004924
Limited to 8 hours of judging per judge
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Obedience Trials #2026004925 and #2026004926
Limited to 8 hours of judging per judge
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Obedience Trial #2026004927 & #2026004928
Limited to 8 hours of judging per judge
Stone City Kennel Club Building
13606 W. Laraway Road
New Lenox, IL 60451
All classes indoors on mats – Unbenched
Trial Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm CST
(Doors open 7:00 am)
This show is Held Under The American Kennel Club Rules
Nosework Seminar with Don Blair
We welcome you to join us each month to learn new ways to communicate with your dog in the sport of nose work. Each month we will learn new skills and practice them under the direction of Don Blair, a United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) judge in tracking, detection, obedience, and protection. Each monthly seminar includes both lecture and hands on application of principles that will assist you in learning how to excel in training and competition.
This is an interactive seminar. Please bring a 6 foot leash and plenty of rewards/treats for your canine companion.
Seminar cost is $45/dog for members, $60 for non-members.
Please bring payment with you, cash and checks are accepted.
Dates for future sessions will be posted as they become available.
Registration is required for each monthly seminar. Go to the Classes page and search for S2024.
Pat Weber sinclair@ameritech.net 815-483-8154
Looking for something to do with your dog at home
and earn new AKC titles and cool ribbons
(image above is actual ribbons that can be earned)
Stone City is now able to evaluate for AKC Trick Dog Titles via video
submission.
Fees: $20 first title $15 for additional titles same dog. If you live out of state/can not pick up your ribbons when the club re-opens, please include an additional $5 for us to mail it to (covers padded envelope and postage for up to 3 titles).
How it works:
• Review the titles and requirements in the links below and print the appropriate registration form
• Send your registration form and fee to (checks payable to SCKC):
Stone City Kennel Club /Trick Titles
PO Box 381 New Lenox, IL 60451
• Include your mailing address when sending your registration form
• Create the video of you and your dog performing the required tricks. At the beginning of the video include:
• your name
• your dogs name
• the title you are working towards
• and the tricks you will be showing
• Email your video to sckcfb@gmail.com – we will review your video and inform you of the results within a few days of receipt, but won’t be able to file with AKC until your payment and registration form is received.
• After we receive your video and payment, we will mail you back the forms you need to submit to the AKC to obtain your title. Don’t forget to include your mailing address with your registration form.
• Ribbons will be distributed at the club when we are open again.
For questions, reply to this email or contact us at sckcfb@gmail.com
Dear AKC CGC Evaluators,
While dog owners are staying at home practicing social distancing and dog trainers are suffering a loss of business, the AKC Family Dog Program is pleased to announce that dog owners may teach their dogs tricks at home and submit a video to an AKC CGC Evaluator for review and approval. This applies to all levels of AKC Trick Dog training. AKC Trick Dog resources can be found here
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How It Works
1. Dog owners teach tricks to their dogs at home
2. When the dog has learned the tricks for the title, the dog owner sends a video (via a link, etc) of the dog performing the tricks to an AKC CGC Evaluator.
3. The Evaluator reviews the video. Any fee arrangements for the Evaluator’s time are between the Evaluator and the dog owner.
4. Once the Evaluator reviews and approves the video, the Evaluator sends a copy of the Video Verification form
1. to the DOG OWNER confirming that the dog passed the test, and
2. to AKC at trickdog@akc.org
Then, to apply for the title, the DOG OWNER must send to AKC:
1. a copy of the VIDEO VERIFICATION form
form from the Evaluator (the Evaluator will also send a copy to AKC)
2. the Trick Dog Title Application, and
3. TRICKS CHECKLIST (for each title level submitted).
• Dog owners may choose to still have their Tricks test witnessed in person
• Evaluators may choose whether or not they will offer video reviews
• See a list of CGC Evaluators here