FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS NY

~ VARIABLE TRIAL & GAMES ~

Saturday & Sunday March 15th & 16th, 2025

Not Nested

Westchester Torah Academy

150 Stratton Road

New Rochelle, NY 10804


Judge & Chief Search Designers:

Mary Skirchak & Susan Scelzi

3rd Judge will be hired if Necessary


Entry Cost:

$28.00 Per Run 

(Day of Show Entry will only be for Contestants already Entered in the Trial)


Registration Entry and Closing:

Entries will be awarded on a first-come-first-serve order of entries submitted by 

March 10th, 2025.


Number of Entries: 

180 Run Limit/Day

Multiple Dogs Allowed

(but titling dog must be run first)

For Exhibition Only Entries Taken 

Day of Show Entries Allowed 

(if there is room and only for those already entered)


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Classes offered on March 15th, 2025

Novice A & B 

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2

Intermediate 

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2

Advanced 

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2


Classes offered on March 16th, 2025

Advanced 

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2

Senior

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2

Games

Heap O’Hides (1), Go the Distance (1) & CopyCat (1)

Master

Interior, Containers 1 & Containers 2


The classes are tentatively planned to run in the following order: 

Novice, Intermediate then Advanced on 3/15

Advanced, Senior, Games then Master 3/16


Trial Chairperson

Rosalinda Garcia

USCSS@FortheLoveofDogsNY.com


Trial Secretary

Jen Strubinger

Jen@paws4dogtrial.com


United States Canine Scent Sports

Email: info@uscaninescentsports.com  


Rulebook: 

https://www.uscaninescentsports.com/wp-content/uploads/POST-THIS-COPY-of-USCSS-Rules-3.1-Google-Docs.pdf

Payment Details

PayPal "Friends and Family" to @FortheLoveofDogsNY 

(please be sure to put your name/dog's name and trial level in the notes)

Important Times:

We will have a Staggered Check-in Time

3/15 will start with Novice Runs @ 12:30PM

3/16 will start with Senior Runs @ 9:00AM

Check-in times will be sent a couple of days before the trial day


Dogs must have valid USCSS™ registration numbers to compete in this trial. Handler may run multiple dogs, but the titling dog must be run first.


AWARDS


NOTE ABOUT COLLARS AND LEASHES

No choke chains, prong collars or halti/head collars are permitted during searches. Collars may have tags. Leashes of any length (including Flexis) may be used while the dog is actively participating in search, but they must be switched over to a 6’ (maximum) length leash when outside of the search area. 

VOLUNTEERS

If you were a volunteer at our trial in December, before you pay, please email the Trial Chairperson with the number of entries made so you can be given your “Thank You Discount.”


We cannot hold our Scent Work trials without volunteers! 

All-day volunteers have the opportunity to run their dog(s) first and will be provided with refreshments.

Sign-up using the link below.

Volunteer Form


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NOTES ABOUT THE TRIAL LOCATION




CANCELATION POLICY

No refunds are allowed for withdrawal from the trial after March 10th, 2025, at 8 A.M. except in case of injured dog(s) (Veterinary note required). Prior to March 10th, 2025, refunds will be given if the spot in the class(es) entered can be filled. The refund will be the entry fee(s) paid minus a $15 processing fee.  For cancellations that meet the above guidelines, refunds will be issued within 30 days of the request and no later than 14 days after the trial date. 


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Steps for Joining USCSS™, Registering Dog and Entering this Trial:


1. All competitors must become a member of USCSS™, which is free. Competitors may join here: http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/signup


2. Competitors must then register their dog(s) through the USCSS™ website. Each registration includes a one-time $25.00 fee. Competitors may register their dogs here: http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/login?redirectTo=http://members.uscaninescentsports.com/dog/register

  

3. When logged into their account on the USCSS™ website, competitors may then go to the ‘TRIALS’ menu and click on the “UPCOMING USCSS EVENTS” section, find the trial they are interested in entering and click on the ENTER THIS TRIAL button.


4. Competitors may then select which dog they are entering and select which Classes and/or Games they are entering.





5. Competitors will then receive an automated confirmation email with details regarding their entry and instructions on how to submit payment for their entry. All payments will be sent directly to the trial host, not USCSS™. The confirmation email will specify how payment will be made (e.g. via PayPal, mailed check, etc.). Competitors should note that their spot in the trial will only be held once payment is made.


THIS IS A SELF-CLEANING SHOW. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG!


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Lodging

Hampton Inn & Suites Yonkers - Westchester

559 Tuckahoe Rd, 

Yonkers, NY 10710


Hilton Garden Inn Westchester Dobbs Ferry

201 Ogden Ave, 

Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522


Residence Inn New Rochelle

35 LeCount Pl, 

New Rochelle, NY 10801


Veterinarian

Scarsdale Animal Hospital

741 Post Road

Scarsdale, NY 10583

(914) 723-0290

Mon – Thurs: 8am to 7pm

Fri - Sat: 8am to 5pm