Event Details

Fall Trial
Artful Dodgers Agility Group
October 3 - 4, 2026 • Halethorpe, MD

 

Check-In Procedures & Measuring

Measuring Dogs Entered In Intro Program Classes

Dogs entered in the Intro Program classes that are under the age of 15 months SHALL NOT have measurements recorded should measuring be available at an event.  ONLY an approved Advanced or Masters-level judge of record OR an Advanced or Masters-level judge engaged for measuring purposes may measure an entered dogr AND record that measurement on a temporary height card.  A temporary height card sent to USDAA containing one or more of the required 3 measurement(s) prior to the age of 15 months will be returned so that the measurement process can be completed per regulations.

A dog NOT entered in the trial is ineligible to be measured.

Eligible Jump Heights & Dog Measurement

The following jump heights & dog height measurement cutoffs are in effect (See full rules amendments published on usdaa.com.):

Dog Size	Dog Withers Measurement	Championship Jump Heights	Performance Jump Heights	Veterans Jump Heights
Extra Large	> 22”	24”	20”	16” or 12”
Large	≤ 22”	20”	16”	12”
Medium	≤ 18”	16”	12”	08”
Small	≤ 15”	12”	08”	04”
Extra Small	≤ 12"	08”	04”

Dog Measurements & Certification

All dogs measuring 22" or less must be measured to validate their entry in an event and class in accordance with Official USDAA Rules & Regulations, unless:

• they have had their height permanently certified pursuant to USDAA rules and regulations (Appendix D) measurement rules
• they meet exceptions set forth in USDAA Tournament Rules for advanced rounds.
• hold a dog's temporary card or record with 3 judges' signatures as set forth in the regulations for dogs prior to 3 years of age

A dog's height of entry may be challenged at any time though out the event.

Please note that only dogs 15 months of age may be officially measured and recorded on temporary registration cards/forms. Dogs competing in Intro classes less than 15 months of age should be measured for the event, but the measurement shall not be officially recorded.

Tentative Schedule

The following Class Schedule has been filed for this event but is subject to change without notice.

Other Information

In Event of Emergency

All of the following locations are Open 24 Hours - Seven Days A Week

The closest veterinary hospital is:

 Emergency Veterinary Clinic, Inc.
32 Mellor Avenue Catonsville, MD
(410) 788-7040

 

The closest human hospital  is:

St. Agnes Hospital
900 South Caton Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
(410) 368-6000 (non-emergencies only - for emergencies dial 911)

 

For non-emergency human care,  located roughly across the street, see:

Concentra Medical Center

 

 

 

Volunteer Information

As this is a single ring trial and there will be no conflicts, we will be taking signups for volunteers at the show. Look for the signup board during registration.
Thank you !