Schedule
As of October 28, 2026; subject to change
Note: additional events may be added, assuming both that there is space available AND volunteers to chair and staff. Stay tuned.
Dates TBA: Dock Diving
On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
Monday, May 10
Designated National Specialty Agility Trial
Off-site at the Des Moines Obedience Training Club‘s agility venue (Jester Park Equestrian Facility in Granger, IA) approximately 12 miles NW of Des Moines and 3 hours SE from the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel.
Note: three days of agility trials at the same site take place immediately prior this trial
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Agility “Run for Glory”
Tuesday May 11
On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
Scent Work
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Off-site at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, 272 Westshore Drive McCook Lake, SD 57049, which is approximately 15 minutes from the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel.
Plotting Day for Tracking
Wednesday, May 12
Tracking
Off-site at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve, 272 Westshore Drive McCook Lake, SD 57049, approximately 15 minutes from the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
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On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
AKC Temperament Test 9am-12pm & 1-3pm, limited to 15 dogs/test
Obedience Rent-a-Ring starting approximately 4/4:30 pm
Welcome Party in evening
Thursday, May 13
On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
Obedience & Rally
Annual Meeting in evening
Friday, May 14
On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
Regional Specialty, National Specialty Sweepstakes, and 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy
Saturday, May 15
On-site at the Marriott Convention Center/Host Hotel
National Specialty
Awards Banquet in evening
Note: no herding will be offered at the 2027 National Specialty in Nebraska. Designated National Specialty Herding Trials are listed as being held
at Caisson Farms in Catlett, Virginia March 26-28, 2027, approximately 6 weeks prior to and 19 hours (1,200 miles) east of the 2027 ABMC National Specialty in South Sioux City, Nebraska.