See details on Bella Vista’s Obedience, Rally and Barn Hunt 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 and Barn Hunt trials? Email Stephanie Capkovic, Bella Vista Trial Secretary, at steph@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 | Open | Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Noon Nov. 29 or when full | Joan Klingler (all classes) | Utility, Versatility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice | -- |
| Past | Closed | Sunday, Jun. 28, 2020 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Noon Mar. 30 or when full | Anne Papalia (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Noon Nov. 20 or when full | Joan Klingler (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed- Accepting Day of Show | Sunday, Mar. 14, 2021 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Noon, Mar. 8, 2021, or when full. | Ann Papalia (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Noon, Nov. 29, 2021, or when full. | Joan Klingler (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | CANCELED | Saturday, Mar. 12 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Mar. 7 | Joan Klingler (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | Saturday, Dec. 10 | Sanctioned Obedience Trials (two trials, one day) | Now | Nov. 25 | Anne Papalia (all classes) | Versatility, Utility, Open, Novice and Starter Novice Classes | Premium |
| Upcoming | Open | 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 |
| Upcoming | Open | 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 |
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 | Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by West Highland White Terrier Club of America | Aug. 10 for Terriers ONLY, Aug. 17 for all other breeds. | 6 p.m. Sept. 21 | Karen Wrey | All Utility, Novice, Open, Beginner and Starter | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Feb. 2 | Karen Wrey | All Utility, Novice, Open, Beginner and Starter | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 | All-Breed Obedience Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. Feb. 3 | Linda Ferrullo | All Utility, Open, Novice, and Beginner Novice | Premium |
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 | Saturday and Sunday Feb. 19 and 20, 2022 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club (two trials each day, two days) | 8 a.m. Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Feb. 2 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Saturday and Sunday, Jun. 4 and 5, 2022 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America (two trials each day, two days) | 8 a.m. Apr. 1 | 6 p.m. May 18 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Saturday and Sunday, Jul. 2 and 3, 2022 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club and York County Dog Training Club (two trials each day, two days) | 8 a.m. Apr. 11 | 6 p.m. Jun. 15 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 | Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | Now | 6 p.m. Sept. 8 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13, 2022 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America (two trials each day, two days) | 8 a.m. Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. Oct. 26 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club (two trials, one day) | 8 a.m. Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. Nov. 23 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assoc., Inc. (two trials, one day)pen | 8 a.m. Nov. 21 | 6 p.m. Jan. 18 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Sat. - Mon. Feb. 18 - 20, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by York County Dog Training Club and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Dec. 2 | 6 p.m. Feb. 3 | Premium UPDATED 12/7/2022-Please Refresh page |
| Upcoming | Open | Sat. and Sun., Jun. 3 and 4, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Mar. 6 | 6 p.m. May 19 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sat. and Sun., Jul. 1 and 2, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club and York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Apr. 3 | 6 p.m. Jun. 16 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Mon. and Tues., Sept. 11 and 12 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Cesky Terrier Fancier's Assoc. and Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | TBD | TBD | - |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Thurs., Sept. 21, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Jul. 3 | 6 p.m. Sept. 7 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Thurs., Oct. 26, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Aug. 7 | 6 p.m. Oct. 12 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sat. and Sun., Nov. 11 and 12, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Brittany Club and West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. Oct. 27 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Fri., Dec. 8, 2023 | All-Breed Rally Trial Hosted by American Lhasa Apso Club | 8 a.m. Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. Nov. 24 | Premium |
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-accepting Day of Show | Feb. 4 and 5, 2022 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (5 trials) | Postmark date of Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Jan. 28 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | Apr. 8 and 9, 2022 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (5 trials) | Postmark date of Jan. 1 | 6 p.m. Apr. 1 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Past | Closed | June 10, 2022 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Postmark date of Apr. 1 | 6 p.m. Jun. 3 | Kristin Platzer and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day of Show | Sept. 10, 2022 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Postmark date of Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Sept. 3 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Dec. 2 and 3, 2022 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (5 trials) | Postmark date of Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. Nov. 25 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Past | Closed-Accepting Day Of Show | Feb. 4, 2023 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (3 trials) | Postmark date of Dec. 1 | 6 p.m. Jan. 24 | Renee Hall and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Upcoming | Closed-Accepting Day Of Show | Mar. 11, 2023 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (3 trials) | Postmark date of Jan. 2 | 6 p.m. Mar. 1 | Joan Klingler and Kristin Platzer | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | May 26, 2023 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Postmark date of Mar. 13 | 6 p.m. May 12 | Stephanie Capkovic and Kristin Platzer | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sept. 15, 2023 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Postmark date of Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Sept. 1 | Stephanie Capkovic and Kristin Platzer | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Dec. 2, 2023 | World Cynosport Rally Trials (2 trials) | Postmark date of Oct. 2 | 6 p.m. Nov. 17 | Joan Klingler and Stephanie Capkovic | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Intro and Veteran | Premium |
Barn Hunt and Scent Work Trials
BHA Trials at Bella Vista
These trials are sanctioned by the Barn Hunt Association.
Upcoming Trials
| Status (For Sorting Only) | Registration Status | Date | Description | Entries Open | Entries Close | Judges | Classes | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past | Closed | Apr. 22 - 24, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Feb. 1 | 6 p.m. Apr. 12 | Kim Loar, Stephanie Capkovic, and Sylvie Brownlee | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Jun. 24 - 26, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Apr. 1 | 6 p.m. Jun. 12 | Kim Loar, Colin Ratcliff, and Bridget Ratcliff | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 12 - 14, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Jun. 1 | 6 p.m. Aug. 2 | Dawn Martin, Dana Robbins, and Stephanie Capkovic | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Sept. 23 - 25, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Aug. 1 | 6 p.m. Sept. 13 | Colin Ratcliff, Kim Loar, and Stephanie Capkovic | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Oct. 5 and 6, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Jul. 18 for Westies, Aug. 1 for all other breeds | 6 p.m. Sept. 21 | Leila Anichini, Liz Hawkins, and Rob Kripaitis | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium This trial is at Kimberton Fairgrounds in Phoenixville, PA |
| Past | Closed | Nov. 18 - 20, 2022 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Oct. 1 | 6 p.m. Nov. 8 | Marian Shaw, Scott Minke, and Kim Loar | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Open | Apr. 14-16, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Feb. 1 | Apr. 4 | Kim Loar, Scott Minke, and Marian Shaw | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Open | Apr. 17, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials - Hosted by West Highland Terrier Club of America | Feb. 1 | Apr. 4 | Kim Loar | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Open | Apr. 21 - 23, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Feb. 1 | Apr. 4 | Stephanie Capkovic, Kim Loar, and Art Olson | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Jun. 23 - 25, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Apr. 1 | Jun. 14 | Sylvia Brownlee, Kim Loar, and Scott Mink | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sept. 22 - 24, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Jul. 17 | Sept. 12 | Stephanie Capkovic,Julie Eriksson, and Kim Loar | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Nov. 24 - 26, 2023 | Barn Hunt Association Trials | Sept. 1 | Nov. 14 | Sylvia Brownlee, Robert Kripaitis, Kim Loar, and Scott Minke | Instinct, Novice, Open, Senior, Masters, Crazy 8s | Premium |
AKC Scent Work 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 | Oct. 30, 2021 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Aug 21 | 6 p.m. Oct. 2 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Nov. 15, 2021 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. Oct. 18 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | May 20, 2022 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association, Inc. | 8 a.m. Mar. 1 | 6 p.m. May 9 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Aug. 26 - 28, 2022 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association, Inc. | 8 a.m. Jul. 1 | 6 p.m. Aug. 12 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Oct. 29 and 30, 2022 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America | 8 a.m. Aug. 22 | 6 p.m. Oct. 14 | Premium |
| Past | Closed | Nov. 14 and 15, 2022 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America/York County Dog Training Club | 8 a.m. Sept. 1 | 6 p.m. Oct. 31 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Open | May 19 and 20, 2023 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Assc./Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | 8 a.m. Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. May 7 | Premium |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Aug. 11-13, 2023 | Delaware Valley Bullmastiff Club | - | - | - |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Aug. 25-27, 2023 | American Cesky Terrier Fanciers Association | - | - | - |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023 | Harrisburg Shetland Sheepdog Club | - | - | - |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Oct. 28 and 29, 2023 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America | - | - | - |
| Upcoming | Coming Soon | Nov. 13 and 14, 2023 | West Highland White Terrier Club of America/York County Dog Training Club | - | - | - |
