Tracking

NKC Tracking Test 2025

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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

Upcoming NKC Events

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Here is a list of all upcoming NKC Events and General Meetings throughout 2026:

January:
Wed 1/21 – General Membership Meeting

February:
Wed 2/18 – Annual Awards Banquet

March:
Wed 3/18 – General Membership Meeting

April:
Wed 4/15 – General Membership Meeting
Fri-Sun 4/17-4/19 – AKC FastCAT Trials – Looking for volunteers!

May:
Thurs-Sun 5/14-5/17 – Nebraska Kennel Club’s Total Dog Experience
Thurs 5/14 – Pointer National Specialty, hosted at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE
Fri-Sun 5/15-5/17 – All-Breed Dog Shows at the Sandhills Global Event Center in Lincoln, NE
Wed 5/20 – General Membership Meeting

June:
Wed 6/17 – NKC Annual Club Picnic

July:
Fri-Sun 7/10-7/12 – Scent Work Trials
Sun 7/26 – Detective Trials

August:
Wed 8/19 – General Membership Meeting

September:
Fri-Sun 9/11-9/13 – AKC FastCAT Trials – Looking for volunteers!
Wed 9/16 – General Membership Meeting

October:
Wed 10/21 – General Membership Meeting

November:
Sun 11/8 – Tracking Test
Wed 11/18 – General Membership Meeting

December:
Fri-Sun 12/4-12/6 – Scent Work Trials
Wed 12/16 – NKC Holiday Party

Tracking Test November 2024

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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.

Tracking Test November 2023

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AKC Tracking Test

November 12, 2023
Chalco Hills Recreation Area
8901 S. 1554th Street, Omaha, NE 68138

The Nebraska Kennel Club held their 3TD 4TDX Trial November 12, 2023 at Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha, NE.

The test did not fill and we ended up with 1 TD and 2 TDX entries. Oddly enough, all exhibitors were club members.

Our judges this year was Carla Ogert and Jane Jonas. These judges did a fine job of laying tracks!

The temperature was in the 50’s with a calm wind and sunny.

Our first track of the day was the TD. This was run by a 13.5 month old Labrador Retriever. His track was a zig zag 450 yards with 4 turns and 5 legs. Just prior to them running the track a deer jumped the fence from the TD field into the park. Luckily the dog was looking the other way at the time and didn’t see the deer. This boy started really strong. The team got hung up on the third corner but managed to work back and find the track and made it to the glove! Congratulations to Bluff View’s High Voltage From Laughter SWN SEA SBA (Sulley) and Shelly Rehmeier on their new TD title!

The second track was a TDX run by a Golden Retriever. This team struggled on the first leg with distractions. Unfortunately, they could not move on and was whistled. When talking afterwards with the handler, he said they finished the track nicely.

The third track was a TDX run by a Border Terrier. This handler had to work thru his dog finding deer bones early on in his track. After that they had a beautiful road crossing but then took the cross tracks and was whistled. This handler said he felt good with how his dog worked on the rest of the track.

I would like to thank Sue Volkmer for taking on the Chair position.

I would like to thank Jan Hague for taking such good care of our judge.

I would like to thank all of our volunteers which included some new people interested in tracking: Dawn Thrapp, Sharon Brewer, Annie Kelley, Ellen Plouzek, Jan Hague, Lori Tranmer, Adria Bhatnagar, Karen Rueschoff, Alicia Robinson, Barbara Hill, Medora Harper, Irena Harrington, Sheryl Bradbury, Norine Nieman, Mary Ruhe and Ron Weaks.

A HUGE thanks to the following people and businesses who donated to our test and raffle to make this event possible. Thanks Medora Harper and Irena Harrington for setting up the raffle on Saturday.

Nature Dog (Raffle)
Duluth Trading Company (Raffle)
Nebraska Kennel Club (Raffle)
Sue Volkmer (Raffle and Food Donation)
Shelly Rehmeier (Raffle)
Ron Weaks (Raffle)
Medora Harper (Raffle)
Norine Neiman (Raffle)
Sharon Brewer (Raffle)
Babrara Hill (Raffle)
Irena Harrington (Raffle)
Pam Eckstein (Raffle)
Mary Rue (Food Donation)

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 Secretary

Click here to view photos from the test

2023 AKC National Tracking Invitational

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2023 AKC National Tracking Invitational

September 9 & 10, 2023

The Cornhusker Kennel Club and Nebraska Kennel Club co-hosted the 2023 AKC National Tracking Invitational on September 9 & 10, 2023. The event was a great success and we would like to thank all the judges, volunteers and exhibitors for their support.

For full information please click here to visit the website for the 2023 AKC National Tracking Invitational. Also, click here to visit the Facebook Group Page for the event.

Tracking Tests Nov. 13, 2022

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Tracking Tests Nov. 13, 2022

Tracking Tests were held Nov 13, 2022 at the Chalco Hills Recreation Area, 8901 S. 1554th Street, Omaha, NE 68138. The tests were a great success and we’d like to thank the judges, exhibitors and volunteers for all their hard work. More information on the tracking tests will be posted soon so check back with us!

Tracking Class 2022

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Beginner & Advanced Tracking Classes

Saturdays starting September 24 Thru October 29, 2022
Location:  First class will be held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area, other week’s location will vary.

Class Fee: $75.00

Tracking Class Waiver Form

The Nebraska Kennel Club will be offering Tracking Classes from September 24, 2022 thru October 29, 2022.

Cost of the class will be $75.00 per team.  Money will help with expenses for our Tracking Test.  Classes will be held Saturday mornings starting with the Beginner Class at 9:00am and Advanced class at 10:30am rain or shine unless it is severe weather.

Instructors will be Shelly Rehmeier and Sue Volkmer.

The following classes will be offered:

Beginner class: (4 spots) Teams that are just starting or are already started and need help.

Advanced Class: (3 spots) Dogs that are getting ready for a TD and/or Certification.

If the Advanced level does not fill, more Beginners may be added.

Classes are small to allow a lot of training time for each team.

Beginner class will be approx. 1 to 1.5 hours.  Advanced class will be as long as needed.

Week 1 will be held at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.  Subsequent week locations may vary.

If interested send your check and completed waiver form, No Later than September 21, 2022 to:

  Shelly Rehmeier
P.O. Box 6
Waterloo, NE  68069

We look forward to seeing you at our classes and thank you for supporting NKC Tracking.

2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational

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2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational

October 16 & 17, 2021
Branched Oak Recreational Area
Raymond, NE

The 2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational was hosted by the Cornhusker Kennel Club of Lincoln NE and the Nebraska Kennel Club of Omaha NE. The event was a great success and we wish to thank the judges, exhibitors, volunteers, the AKC and everyone else involved for their support.

For more information about this event, visit the official website:

2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational Website

AND, to view photos from the event please visit the photo gallery:

2021 AKC National Tracking Invitational
Photo Gallery

Tracking Tests Nov 10, 2019

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Tracking Tests Nov 10, 2019

The NKC 2019 Tracking Tests were held at the Chalco HIlls Recreation Area. Weather for the tests was excellent, mostly sunny with temperatures in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Two Tracking Tests (TD) and three Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) tests were run, with both TDs passing. The Nebraska Kennel Club would like to thank the exhibitors, judges, and volunteers for making the tests a great success!

Below is a small selection of photos from the event. For more photos please click here to visit the photographer’s website.