Upcoming events:
Several Events this Fall! Questions @jackandthepackMN@gmail.com
UKC Spring Cluster
Welcome to a centralized resource for the 2024 United Kennel Club Spring Fling Cluster being held at the McLeod County Fair Grounds in Hutchinson Minnesota on May 4-5th, 2024.
This event is a UKC Total Dog Reginal Invitational. What does that mean?
From the UKC website, "A Total Dog displays equal parts Function, Temperament, and Structure. Total Dog is a way to showcase dogs who look and perform equally well. The UKC Total Dog philosophy places an emphasis on dogs who shine in multiple venues, such as displaying the gait appropriate for their breed type while in the show ring, and then using that superb construction to effortlessly run full speed in a Lure Coursing race. A sound, well-bred, well-adjusted dog can easily transition from the show ring to a performance event. They have the looks to excel as a proper specimen of their breed, while also having the brains and ability to perform athletically in a variety of sporting events. To earn a Total Dog award, dogs must qualify in both conformation and an eligible performance event on the same day." Additional information can be found by clicking HERE.
Any dog that earns a Total Dog designation at a qualifying event, such as this one, will be invited to the annual, National Total Dog Invitation. This competition is only open to qualifying teams and teams compete for a chance to win cash prizes- up to $10,000. More information about the Invitational can be found HERE.
Please note, if you have a question on a specific sport, you need to contact the listed club.
UMN Hoof N Woof 5K
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota is hosting its annual Hoof N Woof 5K race on Saturday, April 20th at the university's St-Paul Campus. The race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, and you can bring your pets too, but they must be on a leash. Only dogs that are comfortable around other dogs and are up-to-date with their rabies vaccination should be brought along.
Packet pick-up begins at 8:30 am, and the race starts at 9:30 am. After the race, an awards ceremony will take place, and friends and family are welcome to join in the fun! The start/finish area will be on the lawn behind the Gortner Ave Parking Garage.
The registration fee for the race is $25, and the first 100 people to sign up will receive a Hoof N Woof t-shirt and a goodie bag. To increase your chances of getting your preferred t-shirt size, sign up as early as possible. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/StPaul/UMNHoofNWoof5kFunRun
This year's Hoof N Woof will benefit the Minnesota Association for Pets in Crisis, a non-profit organization that offers temporary housing for pets of domestic violence victims, helping reunite them with their families. Learn more about this amazing organization here https://www.petsincrisismn.org/
We hope to see you and your furry friends at the race!
Brews & Bones (Let's Vet Together!)
Enhance your skills with orthopedic exam and continuing eduation, enjoy a selctin of craft beers at the brewery, explore offerings from various venders, and don’t forget- BRING YOUR FURRY FRIENDS ALONG! Dogs allowed for a paw-sitively great time. Practice an exam with your pup.
Nordic Opener
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2023
8–9 AM: Skaði’s Chase
9 AM–3 PM: Festival
Elm Creek Park Reserve
12400 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Embrace winter by celebrating cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener! Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, free ski rental equipment and free mini lessons. Participate in the Ski Tour with routes for the whole family, and check out the Nordic Market with representatives from 50 Nordic ski suppliers, resorts, retailers and clubs. Warm up in the chalet, and grab a warm beverage or meal.
This is a FREE event.
Woo Woo Pawlooza (Vendor) (Copy)
Woo Woo Pawlooza (We’ll be a vendor!)
Adopt a Husky MN’s Annual Fundraising event and an opportunity for us to thank all of our adopters and supporters with a dog friendly filled day! We start our day with a hike around beautiful Lakefront Park in Prior Lake, MN. After the hike attendees are free to check out our silent auction, raffle items, and tons of vendors!
Why:
To raise money for abused, abandoned, or injured Siberian Huskies, so that they may be properly cared for and placed in forever loving homes.
Passing Practice Class
Ideal for someone who feels comfortable mushing, but really needs to work on successful passing. This class will focus on side by side passsing and head on passing. Distractions in the form of people walking, dogs walking on leash, and teams running in a controlled environment will help your team understand what is expected and to recover quickly or ignore completely those distractions, and learn ON BY.
Sled Dog Expo
Join the Langlade County Sled Dog Club in hosting the second Midwest Sled Dog Expo and Trade Fair!
Enjoy hands on presentations, speakers on all things sled dog and vendors from all aspects of our sport! No matter your involvement in dog powered sports there will be something for you at the Expo!
Grand Opening!
Join us for our Grand Opening weekend! We have lots of dog/cat food, treats, and feel free to check out some equipment. We’re getting more products everyday, and we’ll have free giveaways and a raffle!
Minnesota Ski Opener
MN Nordic Ski Opener
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
Need Skijoring Equipment, Harness fitting, paw balm, winter dog coats?!
Elm Creek Park Reserve
12400 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Jack and the Pack/ K9 Powered Sports will have a booth from 8-11AM
Embrace winter by celebrating cross-country skiing at the Minnesota Nordic Ski Opener! Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, free ski rental equipment and free mini lessons. Participate in the Ski Tour with routes for the whole family, and check out the Nordic Market with representatives from 50 Nordic ski suppliers, resorts, retails and clubs.
This is a FREE event. The first 1,500 visitors to the Nordic Ski Market receive a free buff!
All activities are held outside, both on and off the snow, so dress for the weather!
Free Nordic skiing on Elm Creek Park Reserve’s manufactured snow loop
Free Nordic ski rentals, including sit-skis for adapted skiers
Free Cross-country Classic Technique mini-lessons by Three Rivers Park instructors (drop in 9 AM–4 PM)
Free Cross-country Skate Technique mini-lessons by The Loppet Foundation instructors (10 AM–2 PM)
Free hot chocolate (while supplies last)
Ski with the University of Minnesota's Goldy Gopher (11:30 AM–12:30 PM)
Minnesota Youth Ski League Kids Area (10 AM–2 PM)
Participate in Skaði’s Chase — 8K, 4K or 2K
Visit the Nordic Ski Market
Visit Sauna Village
Sign up for 2022–23 ski passes.
Dogs are not allowed on snow, in shuttles or in buildings.
Dogs must be kept on a 6’ leash.
Owners must pick up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly.
Dogs must always be always kept under control.
Visit us Saturday!!
Belles & Whistles Private Event
If you are interested in attending a dryland mushing clinic please send your entry over right away!
Date: November 20th 2022
Time: 8am to 11am
Location: At our private facility in Center City Minnesota
Cost: $30 for audit spots, $60 for working spots, $5 per additional dog
(you can upgrade your audit spot to a working spot the day of for an additional $50)
* No experience or equipment needed! Just bring your pup and a great attitude! We've got the rest covered!
*E mail at Bellesandwhistlesboarding@gmail.com with "Dryland Mushing Clinic" in the subject line for more information!
* Equipment is provided to try out after the demonstration - there will be things for sale at the end of the clinic!
*All dogs are welcome, reactive dogs will run last
We look forward to hearing from you!
Belles and Whistles Boarding
651-785-3280
Loppet Turkey Traverse 5K
The Loppet Turkey Traverse 5K Run/Walk features some trails not used in our other running races during the spring, summer, and fall. Come out and explore part of the park that only the golfers are enjoying in the summer.
All are welcome: walkers and runners, young children and those just young at heart, turkey eaters and vegetarians. Whether your motivation is to win the race or just burn off some pre-Thanksgiving calories, join us as we enjoy the late fall sun (or whatever weather Minnesota wants to dish up this time of year).
All proceeds support the Loppet’s mission of creating a shared passion for year-round outdoor adventure in the Minneapolis area, focusing on underserved youth and families.
Event Updates
New in 2022: DOG Wave! Canicross and dogs on leash welcome. Don’t miss this chance to do the Turkey Traverse Doggo 5K! Humans get all the benefits of the regular 5K, i.e. swag shirt, drawings, etc. Time trial starts. More info soon.
We are keeping the Open Course option on Saturday (11am-4pm) for those that just want to enjoy following a course on your own schedule and pace! Open Course will not include timing or the shirt.
Logistics
Race Schedule and Packet Pickup
Friday, November 18
4pm-7pm: Packet Pickup (Trailhead window – tootsie roll if you come at this time!)
Saturday, November 19
7am-9am: Packet Pickup (Trailhead window)
9:00am: 5K “Human” start
10:00am (tentative): 5K “Doggo” start
11am-4pm: Open Course (on your own)
Parking
The start and finish are both in Lower Stadium next to The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, meaning if you are driving, you’ll want to park in either the North or South lots at The Trailhead, or park at the Chalet lot at Theodore Wirth Park and walk or jog to the start line from there.
Ride Your Bike or Walk/Jog!
We encourage participants and spectators to bike, walk, or jog to the event on race morning. Extend your adventure and be eco-responsible at the same time! Extra bike racks will be available near the finish for the in-person, timed event on Saturday. Please bring your own lock.
Take the Bus!
Check out MetroTransit. No need to worry about parking and doing better being “green” at the same time. Visit metrotransit.org for information on bus service to The Trailhead.
Course
Note that the distance is approx 5.4K. It is a trail run! We didn’t want to cut out any of the best parts. Please note that we may need to make changes depending on trail conditions on race weekend and where the turkeys are hanging out.
Swag (2021 Info)
Participants must register by October 27th in order to be guaranteed a sweat-wicking long sleeve shirt from Craft Sportswear (pictured below in women’s and men’s sizing). If you register after the 27th, shirts may be available on a first come first serve basis. Please ask race staff at the finish line, or email bidelman@loppet.org.
Giveaway (2021 Info)
We will have a random drawing for three $25 gift cards to Sammy’s Avenue Eatery, a North Minneapolis community-minded and beloved gathering place with locations on West Broadway and on Central Ave in NE Minneapolis.
Winners will be chosen at random from race registrants.
Awards (2021 Info)
The Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers will be awarded a Fall Foods themed gift bag.
Final results will be listed by age group for 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.
TCDPS Dryland Race
Enjoy some dryland dog powered sports and see what we have at our booth!
Lots of fun watching the race- Great for families.
Red Paws Dirty Dog Dryland Race
Saturday, November 5th & Sunday, November, 6th, 2022
Come join us and watch a dryland dog powered race, there will be a fun run for anyone that wants to participate on Saturday after the main racing is complete. Cani-Fun Run/Walk and Jr. wheeled class.
Rig Classes will go out first followed by other races on 2.5 mile trail then the remaining classes on the 1.5 mile trail.
2.5 mile races
6-dog Rig - single start
4-dog Rig - single start
2-dog Bikejor – single start
2-dog Scooter – single start
1.5 mile races
Adult and Jr. Canicross - mass start
1-dog Bikejor - single start
1-dog Scooter - single start
Junior Wheeled - single start
Cani-Fun Run/Walk – mass start (Saturday only)
*Helmets required in all wheeled classes*
On-site camping available first come first serve (only a few with electricity). $25/site for the weekend. Please register below when entering.
Questions? E-mail Jamie at briarlea_kennel@yahoo.com or Laurie at highwater1@comcast.net
Please see https://www.facebook.com/groups/160200014186265/ for more event details.
Minocqua “Almost” Winter Dryland Dog Dash
A new dryland mushing race is coming to Minocqua Winter Park.
• Come race, spectate, enjoy food vendors such as Dublin’s Patty Wagon, participate in fall fest activities, explore the Minocqua Winter Park trails, enter yoursef and your dog into the Canicross Fun Run on Saturday.
• Make your own apple cider on a bike powered apple press (Saturday only)!
Classes:
Canicross Fun Run (Saturday only)
Junior Canicross (kids)
Women’s Canicross
Men’s Canicross
Junior Wheeled (kids - bike, rig, or scooter)
1-dog Bike
2-dog Bike
1-dog Scooter
2-dog Scooter
4-dog Rig
6-dog Rig
Saturday:
•8:15am - Racer’s meeting
•9am - Race start (starting with 6-dog rig and working down to canicross).
•11:30am (ish) - Lunch break and Apple Cider pressing
•12:30pm (ish) - Resume races
•2pm (ish) - Canicross Fun Run (all are welcome to join the free activity)
•2pm (ish) - Apple Cider pressing
Sunday:
•9am - Race start
•11:30am (ish) - Lunch break and Apple Cider pressing
•12:30pm (ish) - Resume races
•2 pm (ish) - Awards
*as of now there is no onsite camping allowed
Woo Woo Pawlooza (Vendor)
Woo Woo Palooza (We’ll be a vendor!)
Adopt a Husky MN’s Annual Fundraising event and an opportunity for us to thank all of our adopters and supporters with a dog friendly filled day! We start our day with a hike around beautiful Lakefront Park in Prior Lake, MN. After the hike attendees are free to check out our silent auction, raffle items, wine pull, and tons of vendors!
Why:
To raise money for abused, abandoned, or injured Siberian Huskies, so that they may be properly cared for and placed in forever loving homes.
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Check-in and Registration
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Visit The Vendors
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Raffle Sales
10:00 am – 1:30 pm: Bid on Silent Auction Items
10 am, 12 pm and 1 pm: Ask the Trainer
11 am and 12:45 pm: Dog Powered Sports Demos
11:30 am: Welcome/Overview
11:45 am: Begin Walk
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Closing Announcements
1:15 pm: Raffle Winners picked
1:45 pm: Silent Auction Closes
CSHS Pet Film Fest
This year, the event will be even bigger and better! Hosted at Schram Haus Brewery, we are bringing back all the favorites of this free community event and fundraiser; adoption events, pet competitions, family-friendly activities, food, and music, but also adding extra fun with a pet & local business market and... BEER! Better yet, Schram Haus Brewery is donating 10% of beer and food sales from the evening to CSHS!
But of course, the main attraction of the evening will be the screening of the Pet Films! See your beloved pet (resident or foster!) on the big screen by submitting a short clip of them doing something adorable, silly, or showing off its skills! You can even make your pet a star of the Film Fest by receiving the most votes for your video. 1 vote = $1 donation to CSHS, so not only could you and your pet walk away as winners of the night, but every vote you receive will directly support the work of CS
PSA Trial Hosted by Land Shark Working Dog Club
1st PSA trial in MN!
(We will be a vendor on Sunday ONLY)
Obedience and Protection
Vendors, Raffles and More!
Free for spectators!
Blue Heron Days (Vendor/Speaker)
Jack and the Pack will have an informational Q & A + Products for sale!
Free Admission
Pets welcome – bring your humans
Fun For the Whole Family
Games
Bark (cake) Walk
Photos
Giveaways
Live Demos
Vendors
Possible Pet Adoptions
The Dog Days of Summer (Vendor/Speaker)
The Dog Days of Summer is a fun-filled family event for members and friends of the national award winning Alimagnet Dog Park and their canine pals, featuring a packed slate of speakers, displays, demonstrations, contests, and great food. In 2021, more than 500 friends of the park attended!
MPLS Pet Market (Vendor)
Join us at MPLS Pet Market Saturday July 23rd 9-1pm! We’ll have a vendor booth open, and we can help size your dog for properly fitting sporting gear.
SKIJORING CLASS
SKIJORING CLASS
French Regional Park
Plymouth, MN
$30/Person
Sunday, Oct 15th
3 Sessions: 9:00AM, 9:45AM, & 10:30AM
(1.5 Hour Group Class)
Skijoring is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and dog-power. It's a cooperative sport that employs the athletic ability of both dog and skier.
Join instructors from K9 Powered Sports & Jack and the Pack before the snow falls, at a beginner level class to learn the basics needed for skijoring including equipment, drills, training, and where to go skijoring around the Twin Cities. Please bring any equipment you already have for skijoring, including a dog harness/ bungee line. And we can check it for safety, or offer alternatives for purchase. Please bring your dog as well, but be prepared to have them wait in the vehicle for a bit while we explain some information before trying gear.
Maximum of one dog per handler. Skijoring equipment will also be available for fitting and testing purposes. Or can be purchased with Jack and the Pack.
Reservations required by 24 hours prior.