If you have an event that you would like to submit please send to Ann Miller @ annMiller@nc.rr.com

Friday-Monday, May 28-31 2010
State Championship Sheepdog Trials
1216 West Stagecoach Trail, off NC-182, Lawndale, NC
Border Collies and their handlers compete for the state title. Dog handlers are available to discuss dog training, the heritage of the sport, as well as answer general questions about this traditional Highland event. Many handlers wear the traditional Scottish kilt during competition. This cultural heritage, sporting and educational event is free to the public. Bring a lawn chair, purchase lunch from a vendor at the competition and picnic at the farm. Please do not bring pets as they distract the competitors
Contact Information: bchuck@comporium.net

Saturday, June 5, 2010 09:00-2:00
3nd Annual Cary Dog Days of June
Fred G. Bond Metro Park Field #4, 801 High House Road, Cary, NC 27513
Live Music, Charity Dog Walk, Charity Raffle, Rabies and Micro Chipping, Concessions, Demonstrations and more! Free Admission. Adoption Dogs will be featured
www.CaryDogDays.com
Local dogs will compete in the Skyhoundz Canine Flying Disc Competition, Dog/Owner Look-Alike Contest, Microchip Clinic and Rabies vaccinations, as well as games and prizes. Other local businesses will be on-hand offering information on dog training, grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation services, pet food and supplies, and other local pet-related specialties.
Hosted by Bark Busters: cary.apex@barkbusters.com

June 12-13, 2010
Whistle for the Cure USBCHA Sanctioned Sheep Dog Trial
Shoofly Farm, Oxford, NC
Trial is a fundraiser for Ovarian Cancer Research, with ALL proceeds going to Joan Stout-Knight's team walking in the Gail Parkins Memorial Ovarian Cancer Awareness Walk. Joan has been sheepdog trialing in this area for many years and living with ovarian cancer for over three years.
Saturday: TBA
Sunday:> TBA

Friday and Saturday, June 18-19, 2010 6:00PM – 1:00AM
All-Breed & Mixed-Breed Rescue Benefit
Teamworks Dog Training, 195 Robbins Road, Youngsville, NC
CPE (Canine Performance Events) Midnight Madness Agility Trial
Friday: Weavers, Regular, Jumpers, Touch & Go, Tunnelers, Hoopers
Saturday: Tunnelers, Chances, Jumpers, Regular, Weavers, Hoopers

2-4 July 2010 Friday, Saturday and Sunday
AKC Agility Event at the Charlotte Sports Center
Charlotte Sports Center, 8626 Hankins Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Hosted by Carolina Piedmont Agility Club: carolinapiedmontagility.com
Indoors, Air Conditioned, Synthetic Turf w/ Rubber Pellet Infill, Rubber Contact Surfaces, 24” Weavepoles

2 July 2010 Friday
9*AKC All Breed Sanctioned B Match
Info: www.carolinapiedmontagility.com/newsandupcomingevents.pdf
Unlimited Entry. This event is accepting entries for mixed breed dogs per the AKC Canine Partners Program.
Dogs do not need to be entered in the trial to enter the match.
$10 per run
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT CAROLINA BORDER COLLIE RESCUE!

3 & 4 July 2010 Saturday and Sunday
AKC All Breed Agility Trial
Info: www.carolinapiedmontagility.com/julycharlotteakcpremium.pdf
Two rings, two judges, 660 runs per day!
This Event is Accepting Entries for Mixed Breed Dogs enrolled in the AKC Canine Partners Program.
For more info, contact Greg Fontaine by email, gregfontaine@hotmail.com or by phone 828.275.8010