Check out the action from the 2023 Western Regional Finals
Incredible Dog Challenge 2023 Finals Event Schedule
Come out to Purina Farms for the finals of the 2023 Incredible Dog Challenge this September!
Looking forward to a specific event? Take a look at the schedule below!
Friday, September 29th
1:00 PM Agility Practice
1:00 PM Diving Dog Practice
2:00 PM Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Practice
2:45 PM Fetch It! Practice
2:45 PM Incredible Weave Seeding Races
3:15 PM Freestyle Flying Disc Practice
Saturday, September 30th
10:45 AM Agility Forerunners
10:55 AM National Anthem
11:00 AM Agility Competition
12:30 PM Diving Dog Competition
1:30 PM Jack Russell Hurdle Racing
2:00 PM Fetch It Competition
3:00 PM Incredible Weave Competition
3:45 PM Freestyle Flying Disc Competition
Meet The Champions
Meet some of the Incredible Dog Challenge’s most celebrated champions and learn the secrets to their success.
Amber McCune
Hear from national champion agility trainer Amber McCune on what competing in the IDC means to her and her dogs. And discover why pros like Amber choose Purina Pro Plan to fuel their champions on and off the course.
*This owner received compensation and coupons from
Purina Pro Plan.
Maria Badamo, DVM
Discover why national champion agility trainer Maria Badamo trusts Purina Pro Plan Sport formulas to fuel her champion dogs, Kenobi and Gromit.
*This owner received compensation and coupons from
Purina Pro Plan.
Liz Dole, DVM
As a veterinarian and agility trainer, helping dogs live full, active lives has always been a big part of Liz Dole's life. So, when it came time to pick a food to fuel her champion agility dog, Chelsea, the choice was clear. Pro Plan Sport is the only nutrition Liz trusts to give her dogs the energy and protein levels they need to be their best, on and off the course.
Incredible in Action
Explore the lineup of feet-flying, gravity-defying and awe-inspiring events that make up the Incredible Dog Challenge.
Agility
Dog/owner teams make run through a challenge course that’s made up of a variety of jumps, A-frames, tunnels and other obstacles. Fastest time wins!
Diving Dog
Dogs sprint down a 40-foot stage before launching into a pool, aiming for recording breaking length as they hit the water.
Incredible Weave
The Incredible Weave is one of the most challenging events at the Incredible Dog Challenge. Speed, dexterity and focus are key in this lightning-fast race that sends dogs darting through a weave pole course as fast as they can without missing a pole.
Freestyle Flying Disc
Dog/human teams perform together in this high-flying, high-energy event featuring aerial maneuvers and jaw-dropping tricks.
Fetch It!
Dogs run off a 40-foot stage and try to catch or knock down a bumper which hangs 4 feet above the water.
Jack Russell Races
Six Jack Russell terriers race to the finish line while leaping three obstacles and then flying through a narrow foam tunnel.
Surf Dog
Life jacket-wearing dogs try to catch and ride a wave on their foam boards with the help of their handler.
Incredible Science
Learn about the incredible science behind elite canine athletes. For more information on sources, click here
Dogs Burn Fat At Almost 2x The Rate Of Humans
A diet that's high in fat and protein can increase an active dog's metabolism and his endurance.
Source:
Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996, Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats in Nutrition Research Council 2008, Ch. 11, pp 285-287
Incredible Sprinters
During sprint racing, dogs will burn energy at a rate 3 times greater during the initial burst of acceleration (first 7.5 seconds) compared to rate of burning energy during the rest of the run (up to 1 min).
Source:R. Staaden, 1984
Incredible Energy
A dog’s muscles store 50x more energy as fat when compared to the total amount of carbohydrates stored in muscle as glycogen.
Source:Internal calculation based on estimates of body fat and muscle glycogen content from Kobryn and Brzezinska, 1978
Small Dog Big Jumps
Most small dogs can jump 6 times higher than their hip height.
One Giant Leap
On a pound for pound basis, dogs can produce more muscle power in comparison to humans which is one reason they can jump so high and so far.
A Different Kind of Fuel
Unlike their human counterparts, a dog’s main energy source comes from fat, not carbs.
Source:Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium,1996
Vo2 MAX
Concentrated Nutrition of SPORT 30/20 helps optimize oxygen metabolism for increased endurance.
Source: Reynolds et al., Iams Nutrition symposium, 1996
30/20
SPORT Performance 30/20 has 30% protein, 20% fat to help fuel metabolic needs and maintain lean muscle in active dogs.
Performance Nutrition
SPORT formulas deliver fine-tuned nutrition to promote strength and endurance.
Fuel Your Incredible Pet
Get our expert nutrition recommendation with myPLAN and bring out the best in your dog or cat.
The Leaderboard
See which dogs came out on top on the field, at the dock and in the water.
2023 Western Regional
Champion: RUSH, Diana Yares 31.63
2nd Place: JEFE, Liza Buckner
3rd Place: FLASH, Carol Newman
Champion: BOO, Christine Brew 28.58
2nd Place: PRIZE, Kate Moureaux
3rd Place: SPREE, Lori Asbury
Champion: RICKY BOBBY, Suzanne Knox 33.82
2nd Place: JEDI, Bey Serafica
3rd Place: GENIUS, Mia Grant
Champion: WHOA NELLY, AJ Juenemann 96.37”
2nd Place: FLARE, Kirby Mcllveen
3rd Place: MAYA, Brad Denney
Champion: BOO, Christine Brew
2nd Place: HiYah!, Kelly Culbert
3rd Place: JEDI, Bev Serafica
Champion: THE OG KRAKEN, Jennio Mchenry 31’6”
2nd Place: HEATHEN, Becky Johnson
3rd Place: SHELBY, Dennis Hamilton
Champion: FALKOR, Melissa Ness 27’
2nd Place: THE OG KRAKEN, Jennio Mchenry
3rd Place: GROOT, Amanda Fleck
Champion: CHERIE. Dan Nykolayko
2nd Place: GIDGET, Alicia Nelson
Champion: FAITH, James Wall
2nd Place: DERBY, Kentucky Gallahue
2023 Central Regional
Champion: BUTTER, Courtney Moore 35.48
2nd Place: MARTI, Mary Dougherty
3rd Place: MOXIE, Jen Konrad
Champion: RIKKI TIKKI TAVI, Stefani Theis 32.96
2nd Place: BETELGEUSE, Bridget Thomas
3rd Place: BLU, Mary Dougherty
Champion: EGO, Sydney Ryan 34.60
2nd Place: PEAK, Desiree Snelleman
3rd Place: CIRILLA, Adriana Nottestad
Champion: HOPEWELL ACRES ARLO, Beverly Familar
2nd Place: CONASAUGA GOLD, Wayne Rees
3rd Place: GROUND FORCE KODACHROME, Cheryl Earnshaw
Champion: MAPLE, Abby Cline 95.1
2nd Place: DUMAS, Melissa Eckerman
3rd Place: STELLA, Vanessa Fanelli
Champion: ENVY, Rusty Boone
2nd Place: BUTTER, Courtney Moore
3rd Place: RICKY TIKKI TAVI, Stefani Theis
Champion: GOLDEN EAGLE, Pennie Mahon 30’11”
2nd Place: BELLA, Heidi Patterson
3rd Place: BOOM, Cindy Greenslade
Champion: BREACHER, Melissa Ellis 23’
2nd Place: STRIDER, Tommy Ruggiero
3rd Place: BUCKSHOT, Tammy Strassenberg
2022 National Finals Champions
Champion: MAUI, Tammie Gigstad 33:03
2nd Place: PRIMO, Sarah Rutland
3rd Place: LARK, Betsy Lynch
Champion: ZULA, Jada Sawhney 29.79
2nd Place: BEE, Jennifer Crank
3rd Place: PRIZE, Kate Moureaux
Champion: VANISH, Emily Klarman 30.04
2nd Place: WIT, Perry DeWitt
3rd Place: TYPO, Amber McCune
Champion: FERRIS, Jack Fahle 92.6
2nd Place: KIDDO, Bonnie Scott
3rd Place: Poison Ivy, Christopher Padilla
Champion: SOUNDERS, Laurel Behnke 34’2”
2nd Place: SLINGSHOT, Rachael Brinkman
3rd Place: Golden Eagle, Pennie Mahon
Champion: SOUNDERS, Laurel Behnke 29’
2nd Place: FALKOR, Melissa Ness
3rd Place: SLINGSHOT, Rachael Brinkman
Champion: ZULA, Jada Sawhney
2nd Place: MAUI, Tammie Gigstad
3rd Place: LIGHTSABER, Kate Moureaux
Champion: MAY DAY TWIST O’FATE, Todd Sena
2nd Place: MAY DAY JOHN WAYNE, Samantha Vaughn
3rd Place: CEDAR GROVE MINNIE, Emory Vaughn
2022 Western Regionals
Champion: PRIMO, Sarah Rutland 34:10
2nd Place: BILBO, Britney Imhof
3rd Place: BUTTER, Courtney Moore
Champion: PRIZE, Kate Moureaux 33:20
2nd Place: INDI, Christine Brew
3rd Place: CABOOSE, Tim Buck
Champion: HALLELUJAH, Jessica Ajoux 33:21
2nd Place: AMIGO, Gwyn Friedl
3rd Place: RICKY BOBBY, Suzanne Knox
Champion: POISON IVY, Christopher Cruz 97.8
2nd Place: SORA, Kirby Mcllveen
3rd Place: MAYA, Brad Denney
Champion: RICOCHET, Shelley Winsworth 31’6”
2nd Place: BOOM, Cindy Greenslade
3rd Place: KEGGER, Bret Geller
Champion: INDI, Christine Brew
2nd Place: BUTTER, Courtney Moore
3rd Place: LIGHTSABER, Kate Moureaux
Champion: FALKOR, Melissa Ness 28’
2nd Place: RICOCHET, Mike Moritz
2nd Place: BUCKSHOT, Tammy Strassenburg
Champion: SUGAR, Ryan Rustan
2nd Place: FAITH, James Wall
Champion: CHERIE, Dan Nykolayko
2nd Place: GIDGET, Alecia Nelson
2022 Eastern Regionals
Champion: CHIBI, Mich Powers 32.72
2nd Place: HAPPY, Diane Patterson
3rd Place: BET, Marco Giavoni
Champion: ZULA, Jada Sawhney 30.67
2nd Place: RAANE, Chris Tucci
3rd Place: BRIA, Debbie Wren
Champion: VANISH, Emily Klarman 31.11
2nd Place: JAM, Soshana Dos
3rd Place: TYPO, Amber McCune
Champion: FERRIS, Jack Fahle 88.9
2nd Place: KIDDO, Bonnie Scott
3rd Place: FLYNN RIDER, Rachael Sample
Champion: SKYE, Han Yu
2nd Place: ZULA, Jada Sawhney
3rd Place: BET, Marco Giavoni
Champion: FRANKLY UNACCEPTABLE, Crystal McClaran 31'2''
2nd Place: PITA, Charlotte Blake
3rd Place: ZEN, Dawn Scholz
Champion: MC's PANCHO, Crystal McClaran 25'
2nd Place: SRIRACHA, Kristin Elmquist
3rd Place: USA, Fred Eaker
Champion: CROCKET, Bill Castle
2nd Place: WYATT, Wayne Rees
3rd Place: DIESEL, Mason Rees