Irina Harrington
2025 Tracking Tests
NKC Tracking Test – November 9th, 2025
The Nebraska Kennel Club held their Tracking Test November 9, 2025 at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE.
The test filled with 3 TD and 4 TDX entries. We had 2 Australian Shepherds, Akita, Golden Retriever, Basset, Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen and a Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen.
Our judges this year were Carol Ruthenberg and Kim Kearfott. Both judges laid some amazing tracks.
Plotting day was cold with rain off and on and test day was cold and windy.
We had 2 passes this year:
TD Track 2 was an Akita. This team started strong on the first leg. The dog did seem to give each corner a thorough check. They did get to the glove and I did get their picture as the handler proudly raised it to the judges.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Stone and Umbro Moro Stone Jones BCAT TKN VHMA on their new Tracking Dog Title.
TD Track 3 was an Australian Shepherd. This team started strong! On the last leg the dog got distracted by the gallery, but with some patience the handler got him refocused and made it to the glove.
Congratulations to Saige Bell and Highpoint’s Something About That Sound on their new Tracking Dog Title.
Sadly, there were no passes for the TDX’s.
Pictures will be posted on our website: Nebraska Kennel Club – Nebraska Kennel Club
I would like to thank Jan Hague for taking such good care of our judges.
I would like to also thank all of our volunteers which included some new people interested in tracking: Dawn Thrapp (Chief Tracklayer), Sharon Brewer (TD Tracklayer), Ron Weaks (TD Tracklayer), Dian Quist (TD Tracklayer), Annie Kelley (TDX Tracklayer), Shelly Rehmeier (TDX Tracklayer), Mary Kramer (TDX Tracklayer), Dawn Thrapp (TDX Tracklayer), Lori Tranmer (Chief Cross Tracklayer) Rachael Ptacek (Cross Tracklayer), Jim Clayshulte (Cross Tracklayer), Erica Radach (Flag Carrier), Bre Clayton (Flag Carrier), Ellen Plouzek (Driver), Jan Hague (Driver for Judges), Ron Weaks (Raffle tickets), Norine Nieman (Treasurer) and everyone who stayed to help clean up afterwards.
A HUGE thanks to the following people and businesses who donated to our event and raffle to help make this event possible. The raffle and money goes towards our expenses.
Nature Dog Rise Animal Wellness and Rehabilitation
Sue Volkmer
Shelly Rehmeier
Ron Weaks
Norine Neiman
Sharee Newman
Gerianne Darnell
Kari & Jeremy Medbury
Juli Jurgens
Elizabeth Shotkoski
Annie Kelley
Lisa Fox
I feel that our club survives thru our members who all share that special passion for dogs and dog events!
Sincerely:
Shelly Rehmeier NKC Tracking Test Chair/Secretary
Fast CAT September 2025
AKC Fast CAT Events
Entries are now open for Nebraska Kennel Club’s Fast CAT® Events on September 12th-14th, 2025.
Nebraska Kennel Club – Fast CAT®
September 12-14, 2025
Location:
H.W. Banner Park
5005 Virginia Street
Omaha, NE 68157
Early Discounted Entries Open July 28, 2025, at 8:00 am
Post Early Entries Close August 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm
Day of Entries MAY be available.
Harmony Dog Sports NKC Event Page >>
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Online Entry
AKC Detective Trials 2025
Nebraska Kennel Club AKC Detective Trials
Detective Trials Sunday, July 27, 2025
Trial Site: Margre H. Durham Student Center (see premium list) at Bellevue University, 1000 Galvin Road S, Bellevue, NE 68005
Entries Open: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Entries accepted by FEDEX, UPS, USPS, or hand delivered on a first received basis no earlier than the above date and time.
Entry Closing Date: Entries must be received no later than Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the secretary’s home.
AKC Scentwork Trials
Scentwork Trials July 2025
AKC Scent Work Trials
July 11-13, 2025
Iowa Western Community College
Looft Hall
2700 College Road
Entries Open: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Entries accepted by FEDEX, UPS, USPS mail, or hand delivered on a first received basis no earlier than the above date and time.
Entry Closing Date: Entries must be received at the secretary’s home no later than Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 6 p.m.
For information contact Sue Volkmer at zman.volkmer@gmail.com
NKC “Total Dog Experience” Event – May 16-18, 2025
NKC “Total Dog Experience” Event – May 16-18, 2025
May 16 – 18, 2025
Nebraska Kennel Club, Inc.
Sandhills Global Event Center
4100 N 84th St
Lincoln, Nebraska 68507
READY! GET SET! GOOOOO! Go as fast as you can and get entered in the Nebraska Kennel Club Dog Show, Obedience and Rally Event! May 16-18, 2025. THE PREMIUM IS ONLINE AND ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!
Link to Breed Counts/Judging Program is available at Onofrio.com website >>
Our shows will be themed the Total Dog Experience with the following events:
TWO ALL-BREED CONFORMATION SHOWS
9 OPEN SHOWS
THREE BENCHED COONHOUND EVENTS
THREE OBEDIENCE TRIALS
FOUR RALLY TRIALS
BEST BRED BY
BEST VETERANS
4-6 MO BEGINNER PUPPY,
NOHS
NATIONAL/REGIONAL SPECIALTIES
SUPPORTED BREED ENTRIES
HEALTH CLINICS (eye, cardiac, OFA, microchip)
EXPANDED VENDORS
Fast CAT April 2025
AKC Fast CAT Events
Nebraska Kennel Club
AKC Fast CAT®
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
April 18-20, 2025
Location:
H.W. Banner Park
5005 Virginia Street
Omaha, NE 68157
This year we have a new organization, Harmony Dog Sports, providing the lure operator and secretary responsibilities. We look forward to working with these new people and hope to have well-organized events. Harmony Dog Sports provides beautiful ribbons and unique awards. Please check them out at their website. Click on “Gallery of New Title Holders.”
*You may access the premium/entry form on the Harmony Dog Sports website by clicking on “Events,” or you can do an event search on the AKC website.
**Please Note: If you have NKC vouchers from previous events, you MUST MAIL your entry to Harmony Dog Sports along with your check and/or any vouchers you want to use.
NKC Christmas Party 2024
AKC Christmas Party 2024
Nebraska Kennel Club held its annual holiday party on December 18, 2024 at Nebraska Brewing Company. Almost 40 members and prospective members ate a delicious meal catered by HyVee and participated in the always fun “Stealing Santa” game. Members also had plenty of time to chat and catch up with each other during dinner and enjoy “grab bag” gifts and a 100-year anniversary blanket raffle provided by the Club. Big thank yous to Jessie O’Hara helping secure Nebraska Brewing, working with HyVee on the catering and all the little things that needed to be taking care of for the party, Shelly Rehmeier for helping Jessie with getting the Nebraska Brewing room and the party decorations, and Sam Vangi for bringing decorations and helping Shelly decorate the room. The feedback was that a good time was had by all!!
NKC Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
NKC Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
February 19th, 2025
Sand Point
655 N 114th Street
(Miracle Hills)
Omaha, NE 68154
Welcome and Drinks: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Buffet-Style Dinner: 6:30 pm
Annual Meeting and Awards: 7:15 pm
[$40 person includes tax & tip, Cash bar for beverages]
(Menu: Lobster or Regular Mac & Cheese, Chicken or Shrimp Alfredo, Yankee Pot Roast, Herb Roasted Potatoes, Salad)
RSVP by February 14, 2025
Use the PayPal link (additional fee is added) to pay and RSVP
OR
You may mail your check (made out to NKC) to Norine Nieman, 13500 Spring
Street, Omaha, NE 68144 or you can text Norine at 402.490.6405 or e-mail her at
(make sure you give your name & number attending)
Bring payment to the dinner if texting or e-mailing!
The agenda for NKC’s Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet >>
Tracking Test November 2024
AKC Tracking Test
THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL TRACKING DOG TEST
THIRTY FIRST ANNUAL TRACKING DOG EXCELLENT TEST
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 154th Street
Omaha, NE 68138
Test Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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ENTRIES CLOSE: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6:00PM 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. Entries will be drawn by the Test Secretary at 7:00PM, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Secretary’s home. All interested parties are invited to attend the draw. Drawing for track order will be held at Chalco Hills Visitor’s Center, Main Entrance. TD draw will be at 7:45AM and judging will begin at 8:00AM or as soon as conditions permit. TDX draw will be at 10:00AM and judging will begin at 10:15AM or as soon as conditions permit.