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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | - | - | - |
