Workshops/Classes: (sign up for text reminders for last min changes)
Workshops are on Monday Evenings starting at 6 pm at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds
PURDUE REQUIRES that members sign-in each night they attend any meetings or training.
February 17th – Orientation
During April training, ALL members will need to sign up for specific outdoor class times
Vet forms must be on file at your first training
Vet forms must remain current throughout the season
*Returning members training in the Expo Hall is for levels 1B, 2A, 2B, Veterans and up.
*New members training in the Expo Hall is for Levels 1A only *(we need help from our returning members these nights)
March 31st - 6:00 - EXPO Hall – NEW members (1A) training – need returning member volunteers
April 7th – 6:00 – EXPO Hall – Returning members training – need parent volunteers
**Drill team sign up
April 14th – 6:00 - EXPO Hall – NEW members (1A) training – need parent volunteers
April 21st – 6:00 – EXPO Hall – Returning members training, agility measuring, drill team – need parent volunteers
**AGILITY MEASURING – A youth council member will be present to verify heights THIS NIGHT ONLY. If you are participating in agility this year, you MUST bring your dog. A parent or family member may bring the dog if the member is unable to attend.
**Drill team meeting
April 28th – 6:00 – EXPO Hall – NEW members (1A) training – need parent volunteers
**Agility set-up for Returning members – need lots of volunteers! Trailer needs to be down by the sponsor shelter.
Outdoor practices start in May
Sign in each night @ NSSB Office before training
*Note: 1B members flip schedules with outdoor practices. 1B members start training with 1A members in May.
*During outdoor practices, 2A & up members may sign up for 1A & 1B member nights to work one class time in agility IF you volunteer during one class time with new members.
*1B members may sign up for 2A & up member nights to work one class time in agility IF the parent volunteers during one class time with returning members.
May 5th – 6:00 – 2A, 2B & up Members training – (new members volunteer night – no dogs)
**Drill team practice
**1B Agility, optional when volunteering
May 12th – 6:00 – 1A & 1B Members training – (Returning members/parent volunteer night)
**Drill team practice
**2A & up Agility, optional when volunteering. Dogs must be crated or with a caregiver when volunteering.
May 19th – 6:00 – 2A, 2B & up Members training – (new members volunteer night – no dogs)
**Drill team practice
**1B Agility, optional when volunteering
May 26th – Memorial Day – No training
June 2nd – 6:00 – 1A & 1B Members training – (Returning members/parent volunteer night)
**Drill team practice
**2A & up Agility, optional when volunteering. Dogs must be crated or with a caregiver when volunteering.
June 9th – 6:00 – 2A, 2B & up Members training – (new members volunteer night – no dogs)
**Drill team practice
**1B Agility, optional when volunteering
June 16th – 6:00 – 1A & 1B Members training – (Returning members/parent volunteer night)
**Drill team practice
**2A & up Agility, optional when volunteering. Dogs must be crated or with a caregiver when volunteering.
June 23rd – 6:00 – 2A, 2B & up Members training – (new members volunteer night – no dogs)
**Drill team practice
**1B Agility, optional when volunteering
June 30th – 6:00 – 1A & 1B Members training – (Returning members/parent volunteer night)
**Drill team practice
**2A & up Agility, optional when volunteering. Dogs must be crated or with a caregiver when volunteering.
JULY 1ST – DEADLINE FOR COUNTY AND STATE FAIR
July 7th – 6:00 – 2A, 2B & up Members training – (new members volunteer night – no dogs)
**Drill team practice
**1B Agility, optional when volunteering
JULY 11, 2025 – set up for fair – 5:30 – 8:00 – We need volunteers for setting up rings, fencing & laying out mats in the sponsor shelter as well as roping it off. Tents and tables and chairs where they need to be, etc.
July 12th – 10:00 - Hendricks County 4-H Fair – Check-in begins at 10:00, Announcements and Recognitions at 11:30 AM in the NSSB arena. EVERYONE needs to be in the arena by 11:25 so we can get started on time, show will start at 12:00
State Fair practices will be announced later.
August 15th – State fair set-up
August 16 – 17th State fair Dog show
2025 Hendricks County Happy Heelers Tentative Training Calendar