Empire K9 NASDA

Congratulations to the Greater Boston Area Earthdog Club on hosting their very first NASDA trial! It’s a beautiful site, the weather was great and a lot of great teams participated and titled or moved up! Thank you for asking us to come judge!

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We are pleased to officially announce that the 2026 NASDA Showcase & Invitational will be held in Owego, New York.

This beautiful, historic community offers the charm and character of the Northeast while celebrating the diverse regions that make up NASDA across North America. Set along the Susquehanna River, Owego blends small-town warmth with deep American history — a fitting backdrop for a weekend that honors versatility, grit, and partnership.

Showcase: September 17, 2026
Invitational: September 18–20, 2026

We look forward to welcoming teams from across the United States and Canada for a championship experience that reflects the heart of our sport.

For complete event resources — including the premium, eligibility verification, scheduling details, qualifier early bird merchandise, and more — please visit:

https://nasda.dog/nasda-invitational/

Mark your calendars. Start planning your journey. We can’t wait to see you in Owego.

📣 NASDA Exhibitor Survey is Now Live

NASDA exhibitors have expressed strong interest in pursuing title recognition with the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC). As we explore potential pathways toward recognition, we are gathering formal input from our community.

If you compete with NASDA, we invite you to take a few moments to complete the exhibitor survey. The information gathered will be directly utilized in evaluating scope, participation levels, and strategic planning as part of a potential recognition request package.

AKC- and CKC-licensed clubs in good standing are also encouraged to participate. Parent clubs, breed clubs, and affiliated organizations that support recognition of NASDA titles may submit an official statement using the Club Form. These statements will be included in our formal materials as we pursue this initiative.

Your voice matters. Your participation matters. And your support helps us advocate for versatile working dogs and the exhibitors who celebrate them.

🔗 https://nasda.dog/kennel-club-recogntion/

The NASDA Versatility Cup is LIVE.
An 8-week national online championship series built to test versatility, consistency, and partnership.

Compete as an individual or represent your club.
Climb the standings. Chase the Cup.

Register now.

https://nasda.dog/tournament-of-champions/

Please share with anyone you know who may be planning on registering a dog for NASDA.

Beginning February 1, 2026, the cost of a new NASDA registration number will increase to $30 USD. This decision did not come lightly and is designed to benefit the NASDA community. This update helps offset a portion of rising operational expenses, and a dedicated portion of the increase is specifically earmarked to support NASDA Championship events, title recognition and junior handler programs.

Thank you for continuing to support NASDA as we grow — we appreciate our community more than we can say. 🐾💛

We are so glad to have had our trial last weekend. Stay safe everyone and keep warm. 🥶❄️

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