💚 Thank You, Barb!
After 9 years without a single day off, Barb Burgess is retiring from Data Entry as of August 31st. Barb took on this role in 2017 and has carried CARO’s data — memberships, registrations, titles, and trial results — through years of enormous growth, including leading the shift to our new database system. If you’ve […]
🛍️ CARO Merch Store is Now OPEN! 👚
Created in partnership with Needs Some Sun, a Canadian company based in Ontario, the CARO Merch Store offers a growing collection of CARO-branded apparel and accessories, including: 🐾 T-shirts 🐾 Hoodies 🐾 Tote bags To kick things off, Needs Some Sun is accepting pre-orders now for the very first run of CARO swag! Orders placed […]
AGM – April 11, 2026
The Canadian Association of Rally Obedience invites all enthusiasts to attend our upcoming Annual General Meeting. Join us as we reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025 and share our vision for the future of CARO. Date: Saturday, April 11Time: 6:00 pm ETLocation: Zoom All CARO enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Join the meeting:https://zoom.us/j/94624151016?pwd=PxznyYGbWLBAU0RcxiLki96aI2n7lC.1 […]
CARO Spring Virtual Trial T26-046 – Spring 2026
Entries for the Spring 2026 Virtual Trial open at the end of March. Please read the entry information carefully before submitting — there are no refunds. This trial uses two separate entry forms with different entry windows: Regular Rally & Working: open March 31 (6am PDT) to April 1 (9pm PDT) Brace & Team: open […]
Annual General Meetings (AGM) Annoucement
We’re pleased to share upcoming AGM dates and a long-term plan for scheduling consistency: 2026 AGM – April 11, 2026 at 3pm PT 2027 AGM – March 13, 2027 at 3pm PT All future AGMs will be held on the second Saturday in March at 3pm PT. Why the AGM Matters The AGM is an […]
Calendar
Virtual Trial
This page is the one source of information for Virtual Trials. The page contains all relevant information and gets updated regularly prior to and during Virtual Trials. Significant changes are recorded under updates. We recommend that all VT competitors check this page regularly, especially before filming their rounds. Fall Virtual Trial: October 1-14, 2026 **NEW** […]
AGM
The AGM is an important opportunity for all members to participate in CARO’s governance, review the organization’s progress, and contribute to decisions that guide our sport’s development. All CARO enthusiasts are welcome to attend and observe, but only members may actively participate. We encourage everyone to join and be part of our inclusive community. Upcoming […]
Clinics
Stay current with CARO rules and best practices through our virtual clinic program. Our clinics offer valuable (continuing) education opportunities for judges and learning experiences for CARO members. All clinics are conducted virtually via Zoom, making them accessible to participants across Canada. Who Should Attend? Mandatory for Judges: All CARO judges must complete continuing education […]