From joining to your first trial.
K9 Elements is the journey, not the destination. Here's the path — the membership, the profile, the training, and the qualifying steps before you register.
Six steps from sign-up to start line.
Join
Annual handler membership — $100/yr, auto-renews. The federation floor for every other step.
Build your dog profile
TODO(jaden): what counts as a complete profile — registry info, vaccinations, prior titles, photo.
Train
TODO(jaden): how the four guided paths fit in, and whether outside-K9E training counts toward eligibility.
Qualify
TODO(jaden): title progression rules — what scores at what class get you into which trial. Reference the rulebook chapter.
Register
TODO(jaden): registration windows (member-only, then public), payment, withdrawal policy.
Trial day
TODO(jaden): check-in, briefing, judging order, scoresheet release, appeal window reminder.
What "good standing" actually means.
- Current membership at the time of registration and at the time of the trial.
- Complete dog profile, including required registry and vaccination fields.
- Title progression appropriate to the class being entered.
- Minimum age and any event-specific prerequisites met.
- No active sanctions or open grievances with K9 Elements.
Full rulebook reference: TODO.
Ready to start?
Join now, build the profile, and we'll see you on the schedule.