Upcoming Events
Standalone Fun Run!
Nov 9, 2024
Get some practice time in at the trial site for $5/run!
Sign Up Now!Fun Run
Dec 6, 2024 @ 12:00p - 3:00p
Help set up for the trial this weekend and let your pup run for just $5/run!
DDS members get 2 FREE runs!
Fun Run
Jan 3, 2025 @ 12:00p - 3:00p
Help set up for the trial this weekend and let your pup run for just $5/run!
DDS members get 2 FREE runs!
Fun Run
Jan 31, 2025
Help set up for the trial this weekend and let your pup run for just $5/run!
DDS members get 2 FREE runs!
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NOTE: Membership period is from Jan 1st to Dec 31st.
About
Desert Dawg Sports Club (DDS) is a not-for-profit organization in Tucson, AZ. It was formed by a group of individuals who believed in having a great time with their dogs.
We have a sense of humor and a supportive attitude toward our dog(s) and fellow competitors. Our primary purpose is helping people have fun with their dogs, and have fun ourselves in the process.
Agility has been around a long time and is our strongest interest - we currently offer shows in CPE (Canine Performance Events, Inc) which has a well-deserved reputation for being excellent for first-time handlers or new canine athletes.
DDS Board Members
Agility
Want to do agility with YOUR dog? Email desertdawgssports@gmail.com to get recommendations for some great local trainers!
Our agility venue is CPE (Canine Performance Events, Inc). CPE stresses the importance of having fun with your dog, and has designed its programs to do just that.
All trials are held outdoors at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park. Our shows are one-ring and fully fenced.
Some of the philosophies of Desert Dawg Sports, along with its absolutes and key differences regarding agility are:
- One judge shows – there will never be a ring conflict, a reason not to work a class, or see your friend’s runs.
- We expect and appreciate people to work the show to the extent they are able; we will provide lunch, shade and a raffle ticket.
- We solicit and encourage first-time agility dogs and handlers, including junior handlers. If you have any questions or suggestions just let us know, we’re happy to help.
- Junior handlers enjoy discounted runs for any of our agility trials.
- We always fence the entire ring and will close the exits if the handler asks (and the judge allows).
- We use rubberized contacts.
CPE RulebookDDS eScrip Rules
- eScrip is earned by volunteering at Desert Dawg Sports agility trials.
- $1 for each class worked
- $5 for helping with ring set-up on the day before the trial starts
- $50 is split between people who stay to help break down the rings and continue to help until the equipment trailer doors are closed
- You may use eScrip for any Desert Dawg Sports event entry, such as UKI or CPE agility trials, or for DDS-hosted Fun Runs.
- You may use up to $2 per run in eScrip on your entries.
- A “Free Run” coupon is valued at $12, and may be used in conjunction with the $2 per run in eScrip.
- Only one Free Run coupon per dog per trial may be used.
Freestyle
Trainers & Friends
Desert Dawg Sports is fortunate to enjoy some great friends in the form of folks that not only support us but we support them as well, trainers and merchants alike.
Due to the kind generosity of Art Cake and Silverado Plumbing, Desert Dawgs now has a high-quality teeter that should last our club for MANY years to come.
We cannot thank Art and Silverado Plumbing enough.
For some wonderful items for you and your dog, check out the Arizona Mutt Company.
DDS member Kristen Wheeler is the owner, and you can visit her Etsy site by clicking on the link above!
