C-WAGS Sanctioned Scent Detective Trial

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Where: See Spot Grin at Hog Dog Productions, 470 Ski Lane, Millersville, Maryland
When: Saturday, October 9 & Sunday, October 10, 2021
Levels Offered: Ranger Levels 1-2, Traditional Levels 1-2
Judge: Joyce Engle
Trial Secretary & C-WAGS Advocate: Cindy Knowlton
Entry Fees: $20 until 10/2/21. $25 after 10/2/21. FEO and day of entries accepts if the trial does not fill.
Check-in starts: Saturday: 12:00pm; Sunday 8:00am
Competition begins: Saturday: 12:30pm; Sunday 8:30am
For complete rules go to: www.c-wags.org

  • Open to all dogs of any breed-Including All Americans!

  • Handicapped Handlers and Dogs Welcome!

  • All dogs must be registered with C-WAGS to participate and receive credit in the C-WAGS classes.
    Register at www.c-wags.org

  • “For Exhibition Only” may enter but will receive no credit.

  • This trial is indoors on rubber matting.

  • Crating in vehicles only.

  • There will be no resets offered at any level.

  • Qualifying ribbons and title rosettes will be offered. There are no placements. Other awards may be offered.

C-WAGS Notice to Exhibitors

Competitors, through submission of entry, acknowledge that they are knowledgeable of C-WAGS rules and regulations including but not limited to the following rules regarding entry:

  • All exhibitors are expected to treat the judges, trial hosts, your canine partner and all other exhibitors with respect. 

  • All judges and trial hosts are expected to show respect to all exhibitors.

  • This trial is open to all dogs registered with C-WAGS.

  • Trial Hosts may elect to accept FOR EXHIBITION ONLY entries of non-registered dogs.

  • Teams may be entered in multiple levels/classes at the same trial.

  • Dogs must be shown by a member of the owner’s immediate family.

  • Collars:  The dog must wear a flat type collar (buckle, snap or proper fit martingale) and/or body harness in the ring.  Electronic training collars are not allowed on the show grounds.

  • Owners with disabilities are encouraged to compete.  Any necessary modifications to the exercises must be provided by the handler to the judge and approved by the judge.   

  • Safety shall always be of foremost consideration in actions and conduct by handlers at all times.  Handlers, through entry at the event, accept full responsibility for themselves and the actions of their dogs. 

  • In addition, the organizing committee may refuse any entry for any reason.

  • THERE SHALL BE NO REFUND for entries in the event a dog and/or handler is dismissed from competition, regardless of reason for such dismissal.

  • There will be no refunds if the trial has to be cancelled for any reason.

  • Refunds will be made for females in season upon written request accompanied by a statement from the exhibitor’s veterinarian. 

  • Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry.  There will be a $25.00 service charge for returned checks.  Payment of entry fees and service charges shall be made by money order within 7 days of notice to exhibitor of returned check.  Any fees not received within 7 days of notice result in cancellation of event results for all classes for the registration number(s) of delinquent entry/entries.  No reinstatement of results is possible.

  • All competitors through entry at this event waive any and all rights relative to video broadcast of this event.  Competitors shall have the right to videotape portions of this event for their personal use only.  No portion of this event may be videotaped for commercial or other purposes. 

  • Dogs must be on leash while on the show grounds unless being shown.