You will recognize the friendly and familiar faces of our club members. We are excited to introduce to you the
Michigan Performance Dog Club!
On September 24, 2025, we were approved to be a UKC club for Nosework and Dock Jumping in addition to our earlier approval to hold Shed Hunt trials!
We have began scheduling our 2026 events. Check back often for updates!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
News and Events
Shed Hunt Events
Our first trial in October 2025 was a huge success!
March 7-8. 2026 UKC Elite Shed Hunt Trial
Please see details on our Shed Hunt page.
Searching for shed deer antlers is a growing pastime for whitetail deer hunters who have learned the use of the family dog can greatly increase the odds of recovering shed antlers.
Dock Jumping Events
2026 Events
July 4, 2026 Dock Jam Catch it Tournament
August 1-2, 2026 – UKC Dock Jumping
September 5-6 – UKC Dock Jumping
Please see event details on our
Dock Jam page
and our
Dock Jumping page
Dock Jumping is a performance sport in which dogs compete by jumping for distance or height from a dock into a body of water. The dogs are motivated by a toy thrown by the handler or suspended in the air above the water. There are a variety of events offered during dock jumping.
Nosework Events
2026 Events
May 16-17, 2026 UKC Nosework Trial
October 10-11, 2026 UKC Nosework Trial
Please see event details on our Nosework page
Dogs are born with a nose for odors. They love to search and locate animals, objects, individuals and other fun smelly stuff by using their nose. Depending on the breed of dog, its sense of smell is estimated to be between 1,000 and 10,000,000 times more sensitive than a human’s.
