Emerald Dog Obedience

May 29, 2025

🐾 Emerald Dog Obedience & Rally Trials: Where Paws Meet Precision

Picture this: a focused border collie glides through a rally course, every movement guided by trust and training. A golden retriever sits at perfect attention, eyes locked with its handler. The energy? Electric. The bond? Unmistakable.

This isn’t your average dog show. It’s a celebration of discipline, communication, and the incredible connection between humans and their four-legged companions.

From June 7–8, 2025, the Emerald Dog Obedience Club invites you to experience one of Lane County’s most exciting canine events—the Emerald Dog Obedience & Rally Trials at the Lane Events Center in Eugene.

Whether you’re a seasoned handler, a curious dog owner, or just someone who loves watching good dogs do great things, this event is for you.

🗓️ Event Details

📍 Location: Lane Events Center, Eugene, OR
📅 Dates: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
💰 Admission: Free to spectators

🐶 What to Expect

This isn’t a beauty contest. It’s a showcase of skill, patience, and teamwork.

At the Obedience Trials, dogs demonstrate focus, agility, and responsiveness in classic exercises like heeling, recall, and scent work. Meanwhile, the Rally Trials challenge teams to complete intricate courses filled with directional signs and precise moves—all while staying perfectly in sync.

But don’t worry—it’s not all serious business. Expect tail wags, happy barks, and lots of canine charisma.

The event is spectator-friendly, with multiple rings running simultaneously, plenty of seating, and passionate announcers walking you through what’s happening.

🌟 Why This Event Matters

These dogs aren’t just “well-trained.” They’re remarkable.

The Emerald Dog Obedience & Rally Trials shine a spotlight on:

  • The intelligence and trainability of a wide range of breeds

  • The emotional intelligence of dogs and their ability to read human cues

  • The dedication of handlers who train for months (or years!) to compete at this level

This event proves that teamwork isn’t just for humans—and that trust can be built without words.

🧠 What Makes This So Engaging?

You don’t have to be a dog trainer to enjoy this. You just have to appreciate excellence in action.

Here’s what makes this a must-see:

✔️ Identity Connection: “I’m someone who loves animals and values the human-dog bond.”
✔️ Community Vibe: “Other dog lovers like me will be there.”
✔️ Accessibility: Free to attend, easy to find, and family-friendly
✔️ Emotional Pull: Watching dogs succeed tugs on the heartstrings in all the right ways

Whether it’s the joy of a dog nailing a perfect run, or the crowd clapping for a senior dog just giving it their all, you’ll leave with moments that stick.

🐕 Thinking About Competing Someday?

You don’t have to be a pro to get started.

Many of the dogs you’ll see here began their journey in local obedience classes or home training routines. If you’re curious, club members and judges are often happy to chat between rounds and share how you and your pup can get involved.

This event is also a fantastic place to learn about:

  • Dog sports and training opportunities in Lane County

  • Obedience clubs and local resources

  • What it takes to train a dog to compete at any age or breed

🌭 Make It a Day Out

Bring the whole pack—this event is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Food vendors will be on site, and the Lane Events Center has plenty of shaded seating and open-air space.

While only competing dogs are allowed in the building, spectators will find plenty to do and see just walking around and watching the action unfold.

📸 Capture the Canine Action

Whether it’s a perfectly timed jump or a heartwarming handshake between dog and handler, these trials are packed with photo-worthy moments.

Tag your best shots with #ThrivingOregon and #EmeraldDogTrials to be featured on our community page!

Final Thoughts

In a world that often feels noisy and disconnected, these trials are a reminder of something pure: a dog, a human, and a language made of love, repetition, and trust.

So mark your calendar for June 7–8 and come cheer on some of the smartest, sweetest, and most dedicated teams in the region.

Because in this arena, the stars don’t walk—they heel, sit, stay, and shine.