See details on Bella Vista’s Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, and Happy Ratters trials.
For any individual trial, clicking any of the listed documents will open them as PDF files in a new window or tab. They can be printed or saved from there.
Questions on Obedience, Rally, Scent Work and Happy Ratters trials? Email Trish at trish@bvtrainingcenter.com.
You can also see the Agility trials schedule.
Obedience Trials
CDSP Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctioned by the Companion Dog Sports Program.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Judge | Classes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show Entries | May 7 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Apr. 28 | Anne Papalia (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Jul. 23 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Jul. 14 | Joan Klingler (All Classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed | May 3 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | 12 p.m., Apr. 26, 2024 | Joan Klingler (All Classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | Sept. 15 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | 12 p.m., Sept. 6, 2024 | Joan Klingler (All Classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Canceled | Apr. 26 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Apr. 11 | Anne Papalia (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | Sept. 12 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Aug. 29 | Marguerite Plank (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | Nov. 7 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Oct. 27 | Joan Klingler (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
AKC Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctions by the American Kennel Club
Upcoming trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Judges | Classes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Feb. 1 and 2, 2025 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Biewer Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. Jan. 17 | David Brobst | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Feb. 14, 2025 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. Jan. 31 | Michael Mooney | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Mar. 8 and 9, 2025 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Biewer Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Dec. 30 | 6 p.m. Feb. 14 | Lynn Curie | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 28, 2025 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley | 8 a.m. Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. Apr. 10 | Nancy Withers | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice, and Graduate Novice | |
| Past | Open | Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley and Biewer Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. Jan. 16 | Jean Nocilly | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice, and Graduate Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Feb. 13 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Jan. 30 | Michael Mooney | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Mar. 7 and 8 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Biewer Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Dec. 29 | 6 p.m. Feb. 20 | David Probst | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice, and Graduate Novice | |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 27 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley | 8 a.m. Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. Apr. 13 | Larry Wilson | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice, and Graduate Novice |
Rally Trials
AKC Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Jan. 31, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assos. Inc. | 8 a.m. Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. Jan 17 | Premium Trial 1 Rally Maps Trial 2 Rally Maps |
| Past | Closed | Feb. 15-17, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. Jan. 31 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Mar. 7, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 30 | 6 p.m. Feb. 14 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 24 and 25 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley | 8 a.m. Feb. 3 | 6 p.m. Apr. 10 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | May 31-Jun. 2, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club, West Highland White Terrier Club, and Mid NJ PBGV Assoc. | 8 a.m. Mar. 1 | 6 p.m. May 16 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Jun. 28 and 29, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club and York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Apr. 1 | 6 p.m. Jun. 13 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Sept. 8 and 9, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc., Inc. and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Aug. 25 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Oct. 23, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Aug. 18 | 6 p.m. Oct. 9 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Nov. 8 and 9, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club and West Highland White Terrier Club | 8 a.m. Sept. 2 | 6 p.m. Oct. 24 | Premium Enter Online ***NEW!!*** |
| Past | Closed | Dec. 5, 2025 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club | 8 a.m. Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. Nov. 21 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Jan. 29 - 30 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley and American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. | 8 a.m. Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. Jan. 16 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Feb. 14 - 16 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Jan. 30 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Mar. 6 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 29 | 6 p.m. Feb. 20 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 23 and 24 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Keeshond Club of Delaware Valley | 8 a.m. Jan. 12 | 6 p.m. Apr. 9 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | May 30, 31 and Jun. 1 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club, West Highland White Terrier Club of America, and Mid NJ PBGV Assoc, | 8 a.m. Mar. 9 | 6 p.m. May 15 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Jun. 27 and 28 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club and York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Apr. 1 | 6 p.m. Jun. 12 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Sept. 7 and 8 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Aug. 24 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Oct. 17 and 18 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. | 8 a.m. Aug. 3 | 6 p.m. Oct. 2 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Oct. 22 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Aug. 24 | 6 p.m. Oct. 8 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Nov. 6 - 8 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club, American Brittany Club, and West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Aug. 17 | 6 p.m. Oct. 23 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Dec. 4 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club | TBD | TBC | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Dec. 4 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club | 8 a.m. Sept. 28 | 6 p.m. Nov. 20 | Premium Enter Online |
WCRL Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctioned by World Cynosport Rally Limited.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Judges | Classes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Feb. 28, 2025 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Dec. 2,2024 | Feb. 21, 2025 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | May 3, 2025 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Mar. 3, 2025 | Apr. 19, 2025 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | open | Sept. 13, 2025 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Jun. 23, 2025 | Aug. 30, 2025 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | Oct. 17, 2025 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Aug. 11, 2025 | Oct. 3, 2025 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | Nov. 14, 2025 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Sept. 9, 2025 | Oct. 31, 2025 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Feb. 27, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Feb. 21 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | Mar. 13, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Jan. 5 | 6 p.m. Mar. 6 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Past | Open | May 22, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Mar. 16 | 6 p.m. May 15 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sept. 5, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Aug. 28 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Oct. 16, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Aug. 17 | 6 p.m. Oct. 9 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Dec. 5, 2026 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | 8 a.m. Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. Nov. 27 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran, and Flash Classes | Premium |
Happy Ratter Trials
Happy Ratter Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctioned by Happy Ratters.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Judges | Classes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Oct. 11 and 12 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | Sept. 26 | Jean MacKenzie | Ratters, Rats In the House, and Road Rage | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Nov. 21-23 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | TBA | Martha Badura | Ratters, Silent Hunt, Dump Hunt, Amazing Rats, Road Rage, and Rats In The House | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Jan. 26 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Jan. 19 | Stephanie Capkovic and Cathy Hake | Ratters, Dump Hunter, and Box-A-Rat | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Mar. 14 and 15 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Mar. 6 | Rochelle Black and Patricia Mowery | Ratters, Road Rage, Infestation | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Mar 30 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Mar. 20 | Stephanie Capkovic and Cathy Hake | Ratters, Box-A-Rat, A-Mazing Rats | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Taking Day Of Show | Apr. 4 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Mar. 27 | Cathy Hake and Stephanie Capkovic | Silent Hunt, Ratters, Rats in the House | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Taking Day of Show | May 2 and 3 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Apr. 24 | Cathy Hake and Kim Loar | Ratters, Rats in the Garden, Road Rage | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Open | Jun. 20 and 21 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Jun. 9 | Melissa Nance and Trish Mowery and Ginger Robertson | Ratters, Rats in the Garden, Box A Rat | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Jul. 18 and 19 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Jul. 9 | Cathy Hake and Kim Loar | Rats in the House, Road Rage, and Silent Hunt | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Sept. 19 and 20 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Sept. 10 | Cathy Hake and Kim Loar | Ratters, Rats in the Garden, Amazing Rats | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Oct. 10 and 11 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Oct. 1 | Cathy Hake, Stephanie Capkovic, and Rhonda Robinson | Ratters, Rats in the Garden, Dumpster Hunt | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Nov. 20 - 22 | Happy Ratters Trial | Now | 6 p.m. Nov. 12 | Trish Mowery and Rochelle Black | Ratters, Road Rage, Box-A-Rat, Infestation | Premium Enter Online |
Scent Work
AKC Scent Work Trials
These trials are sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Apr. 4 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club | 8 a.m. Feb. 17 | 6 p.m. Mar. 28 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 16 and 17 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. Apr. 4 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | May 16 and 17 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc./Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Feb. 28 | 6 p.m. May 2 | Premium Online Entry for May16 Online Entry for May17 |
| Past | Closed | Jul. 3 and 4 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club/Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Apr. 21 | 6 p.m. Jun 19 for Pre-Entry | |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 8-10 | Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Jun. 2 | 6 p.m. Jul. 25 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 22-24 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. | 8 a.m. Jun. 9 | 6 p.m. Aug. 8 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed-Taking day of Show for Sat. ONLY | Sept. 27 and 28 | Harrisburg Shetland Sheepdog Club | 8 a.m. Jul. 7 | 6 p.m. Sept. 19 for pre-entry | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Oct. 24-26 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club/West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. Oct. 10 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Open | Nov. 10 and 11 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America/York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Sept. 2 | 6 p.m. Oct. 27 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Dec. 7 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club | 8 a.m. Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. Nov. 22 | Premium Enter Online ***DETECTIVE ONLY*** |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 3 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club | 8 a.m. Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. Mar. 27 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 11 and 12 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. | 8 a.m. Feb. 16 | 6 p.m. Mar. 27 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Apr. 15 and 16 | Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Feb. 2 | 6 p.m. Apr. 3 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | May 15 and 16 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Mar. 2 | 6 p.m. May 1 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Jul. 2 and 3 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Apr. 20 | 6 p.m. Jun. 18 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 7-9 | Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Jun. 1 | 6 p.m. Jul. 24 | Premium Enter Online |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 21-23 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc. | 8 a.m. Jun. 8 | 6 p.m. Aug. 7 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Open | Sept. 26 and 27 | Harrisburg Shetland Sheepdog Club | 8 a.m. Jul. 6 | 6 p.m. Sept. 11 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Oct. 23-25 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Aug. 24 | 6 p.m. Oct. 10 | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Nov. 9 and 10 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America and York County Dog Training Club | TBD | TBD | Premium Enter Online |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Dec. 6 | Central NJ Bull Terrier Club | TBD | TBD | Premium Enter Online |
CPE Scent Work Trials
These trials are sanctioned by Canine Performance Events
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Entries Open | Entries Close | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| past | Coming Soon | Apr. 17 - 19 | TBD | TBD | Premium |
FastCAT
AKC FastCAT Trials
These trials are sanctioned by the American Kennel Club.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Apr. 4, 2024 | Biewer Terrier Club of America | Jan. 22 | Mar. 21 | Premium ***CANCELLED*** |
