Rocky Mountain Dog Stars

21/10/2024

Congratulations to our High in Trial winners for the October 2024 RMDS NADAC Trial.

Novice High in Trial Sarah Reagen and Dakota, Elite High in Trial Jodi Dillard and Lexi, Veteran High in Trial Cathy Shryock and Zipper, Open High in Trial Abby Mattern and Roni, Intro High in Trial Tylee Wicks and May, Non-Herding High in Trial Lisa Pertzborn and Violet. Not pictured - Mixed Breed High in Trial Sue Schwend and Solomon.

03/10/2024

Update: Fire is up to 49,555 acres zero containment. 😒

The UKC Nosework trial this weekend - October 5-6, 2024 has been CANCELLED due to the ongoing Elk Fire near Sheridan WY. The last report was 32,096 acres and zero containment. Winds are forecasted to pick up in the next couple days- that means possible road closures, poor visibility, poor air quality to name a few reasons why we cancelled. The trial secretary will be sending out a notification regarding refunds.

01/10/2024

Due to a fire outside of Dayton WY please be aware of possible detours/road closures to Sheridan WY for the Nosework Trial this weekend. Check on your route before you head out.

Also, the Fairgrounds has offered to provide stalls and pens for horses, cattle…and have offered camping for displaced people due to the fire. There may be some additional people and animals at the trial site to be aware of this weekend.

11/09/2024

25/06/2024

Congratulations to all the High In Trial winners for the June 2024 NADAC trial!
Intro - Rocky and Misty Jolovich
Open - Milo and Jailene Brown
Veteran - Merdyn and David Milleson
Judge Daniel Edwards
Mixed Breed - Franklin and Kasey Hicks
Non Herding - Flex and Judy Grattan
Elite - Wiley and Paula Huggins
Intro - Enzo and Wendy Holz
Junior - May and Tylee Wickens

13/06/2024

From Kristi Hayes - Trial Secretary for the June 2024 NADAC Agility Trial:

My next several days are going to be busy. I will be sending confirmations Tuesday night (18th) and again on Thursday night (20th). I have sent confirmations for everything I have received as of today, June 13th.

Thanks! Kristi

08/06/2024

NASDA Workshop today in Sheridan. Thank you Sienna! I did get some some pictures, sorry if I missed someone.

20/05/2024

Rocky Mountain Dog Stars/Cel Hope's Berakah Award for May 18-19, 2024 was Awarded to Carolyn Behrens and Cat- such a great team!

Berakah’s Award of Excellence
Awarded at Sheridan Nosework Trials
Cel Hope’s Berakah LOVED nosework. She just plain loved using her nose and searching for hides. She would bounce around and sing loudly as she waited for Cel to let her loose to search. At the trials, people would stop what they were doing to watch her when it was her turn to compete.
In her memory, Cel will offer Berakah’s Award at every Sheridan nosework trial. The judge will choose the dog she (or he) likes best who searched well, had a good indication and had fun searching. Cel will pay the regular-class entry fees for that dog the next time it enters a Sheridan nosework trial, up to six entries at a two-day trial and eight entries at a three-day-trial.

As one of our nosework training group commented, “Berakah was our rockstar nosework girl. She made us all learn to love nosework. It made me teary and so proud of her legacy for others to shine and enjoy it as much as she did. Berakah is etched in our hearts forever. I will think of her every trial and training we do. Thank God for those memories. She will live on in this award, now.”
This award is in remembrance of Celhaus Berakah and all who knew and loved her. We do so by honoring the dog who embodies the joy, passion and work ethic that she brought to the trials.

16/05/2024

There will be an introductory workshop on NASDA June 8th in Sheridan. Sienna Bell will be our instructor. It will start at 11:30 and end about 2:30 - location is the Poulson Youth Camp at 491 Big Goose Road. Cost is 35.00 If we get enough interest we may be able to have a trial here later in the summer. If you want to sign up, please contact me at [email protected]. Should be lots of fun and it is always great to introduce a new sport to our members.
Jody

01/05/2024

UKC Nosework Trials - Sheridan WY - May 18-19, 2024! Entries are open!

25/03/2024

The Custom Entry Forms for the May 2024 Nosework Trial in Sheridan were emailed out today.

12/03/2024

We still have some people that have not paid their dues for 2024-you will be taken off the mailing list if your payment has not been received by March 31, 2024.

02/01/2024

One more excellent trial wrapped up! Thank you to all the people who came to play. High in Trial winners are:
Novice: Pam Smith and Coup; Jr. Handler: Tylee Wickers and May;
Intro: Shelly Hand and Steel; Open: Esther Wynne and Tango; Elite: Jodi Dillard and Lexi; Mixed breed: Mary Ann Norman and Banjo; Non-herding: Lisa Pertzborne and Violet; Veteran Dog: Echo and Sue Kirk Congratulations!

02/12/2023

Join us at Yellowstone Dogs Sports for our December NADAC agility trial December 27-29. Stefan Elvstad is our judge. Premium can be found at

16/11/2023

Today's meeting is having technical difficulties. The new Go-To meeting access code or meeting ID is 183-451-901 or call at 872-240-3212

31/10/2023

You can pay your RMDS Dues for 2024 now. You can send a check to RMDS, PO Box P, Sheridan WY 82801 or pay on the link below:

20/10/2023

The dog walk after the agility seminar today.

18/10/2023

Dinner out with the Agility Seminar group. Patti Cavin is an excellent and fun presenter.

09/10/2023

Look who won the Berakah Award at this weekends UKC Nosework Trial....Denise Hylle and Emma! What a great team! Thank you Cel Hope and Judge Vicky Lovejoy.

02/10/2023

RMDS NADAC trial is October 20-21 with Patti Cavin as our fabulous judge - please join us for a fun filled trial

02/10/2023

RMDS is putting on a seminar with Patti Cavin on Tuesday October 17 and Wednesday October 18 - this seminar is for dogs who are competing. One of the people had to pull out at the last minutes so there is a spot available if anyone is interested - cost is 100.00. Please email me at [email protected] if you want to come

06/09/2023

If you plan to attend the UKC RMDS Nosework Trial October 6-8, 2023 you might think about reserving your room(s) sooner than later. I was told by the trial secretary that some of the hotels that allow dogs are getting pretty full.