NATE UPDATE

Now is a great time to join NATE!

With your NATE membership, you can take advantage of:

• Skills Certificates and award ribbons
• Video titling in all 6 NATE games
• Growing live competition opportunities

And for the entire month of October, get $5 off any NATE membership level! The sale applies to both new memberships and renewals.

Treibball at The Great American Dog Show!

Treibball was featured at The Great American Dog Show at Cantigny Park near Chicago on September 5th!

Katie Walker, shown here playing with her dog Tai, reports that there were lots of great questions and engagement from the crowd during the demo. She hopes to continue seeing Treibball grow throughout the Chicagoland area!

A special shout-out to Rebekah Reynolds of Urban Pooch Training, who is credited as the original instructor of this growing Treibball Enthusiast community.

Watch highlights on YouTube!

NATE Sanctioned Trial in Indianapolis!

On August 15 the Indy Treibball Club in Indianapolis hosted a NATE Sanctioned Treibball Trial—and what a great day it was!

Twenty-nine dog-and-handler teams competed in six different NATE Treibball games. A total of 117 runs made the trial a complete success! Eighteen NATE Enthusiast titles were earned throughout the day!

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated, and a big thank you to the Indy Treibball Club for hosting such a fun day of Treibball. Don’t miss their next trial on November 7th!

Treibball Makes Its Minnesota State Fair Debut!

Karen Sheahan and Ticket headlined a Treibball demonstration hosted by Twin Cities Obedience Club at the Minnesota State Fair on September 1st!

Ticket showed off her skills in:
Novice Standard
A 4-ball exercise
Novice Balls N Order

The crowd even got to join in the fun!  They helped choose which balls Ticket should bring in, giving everyone a fun way to see the teamwork and communication involved in Treibball.

A big thank you to Twin Cities Obedience Club, Karen, and Ticket for helping introduce Treibball to the Minnesota State Fair crowd!

Watch part of the demo here: https://youtu.be/jZwLWUBOU6g?si=kw3D5uZ11LdunkyD

August 2026 NATE Title Recipients!

Congratulations to all of the teams who earned NATE titles in August! We had 26 titles earned across six different NATE games, including several teams earning their first titles and some moving up to new levels.

Standard

• Andee Burleigh & Lily (California) — Novice

• Rosie Lerner & Poppy (Indiana) — Pre-Novice

• Cheryl Burnham & Cali (Indiana) — Novice

• Jane Stangel & Esme (Indiana) — Novice

• Teresa Kratzer & Josie (Indiana) — Novice

• Celia Jackson & Pear (Indiana) — Novice

• Wunyan Wong & Elsa (Illinois) — Expert

• Diane Castle & McGraw (Georgia) — Novice

• Talia Perry & Thistle (Pennsylvania) — Intermediate

Balls N Order

• Andee Burleigh & Lily (California) — Novice

• Karen Sheahan & Jeep (Minnesota) — Novice

• Katie Walker & Tai (Illinois) — Novice

Snooker

• Mary Hoover & Widget (Indiana) — Novice

• Kathy Pudenz & Toohey (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Kathy Pudenz & Jovi (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Angela Bird & Cornelius (Georgia) — Novice

Urban Herding

• Sandy White & Chase (Indiana) — Expert

• Mary Hoover & Dill (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Debbie Decker & Lulu (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Brenda Johnson & Jennings (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Karen Sheahan & Ticket (Minnesota) — Intermediate

• Karen Sheahan & Jeep (Minnesota) — Intermediate

• Carole Noss & Dash (Oklahoma) — Novice

Pairs

• Suzanne Crosby & Alex (Indiana) — Novice

Team

• Mary Hoover & Dill/Widget (Indiana) — Intermediate

• Karen Sheahan & Ticket/Jeep (Minnesota) — Novice

Congratulations to all of our August title holders! We love seeing teams continuing to learn, progress, and have fun with NATE Treibball!

First NATE Sanctioned Trial in Pennsylvania a Success!

On July 18, Splash N Dash K9 Sports Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, hosted its first NATE Sanctioned Treibball Trial—and what a fantastic day it was!

Twenty-three dog-and-handler teams competed in six different NATE Treibball games, completing an impressive 103 runs. Fourteen NATE Enthusiast titles were earned throughout the day, making this inaugural event one to remember.

Congratulations to all of the teams who participated, and a big thank you to Splash N Dash K9 Sports Club for hosting such a successful trial. We can't wait to see your next live NATE event!

Congratulations to Our New Title Holders!

Please join us in congratulating the following handlers and dogs on their recent NATE title achievements!

Standard

• Novice
  • Ann-Morton Tice & Syren (North Carolina)
  • Vicky Fletcher & Rocket (United Kingdom)
  • Wendy Schrecongost & Atlas (Pennsylvania)
  • Susan Schweitzer & Freja (Pennsylvania)
  • Chris Donnelly & Shiloh (California)

Balls N Order

• Novice
  • Michelle Dohl & Ollie (California)
  • Angela Bird & Cornelius (Georgia)
  • Maribeth Hook & Abby (Pennsylvania)
• Intermediate
  • Jacklyn Weibel & Baylee (Pennsylvania)
  • Jacklyn Weibel & Saylor (Pennsylvania)
• Advanced
  • Kathleen Sidorovich & Kenzi (Pennsylvania)
  • Ruchira Ray & Poptart (Illinois)
  • Wunyan Wong & Elsa (Illinois)
• Expert
  • Meridee Lowry & Buddy (Pennsylvania)

Snooker

• Novice
  • Emma Thompson & Theo (Pennsylvania)
  • Kayla Mickey & Wayland (Pennsylvania)
  • Ellen Simcik & Lexie (Pennsylvania)
  • Talia Perry & Thistle (Pennsylvania)
• Intermediate
  • Meridee Lowry & Buddy (Pennsylvania)
  • Sandra Weber & Roller (Pennsylvania)
• Advanced
  • Sandra Weber & Sega (Pennsylvania)

Urban Herding

• Novice
  • Monica Pielage & Ohana (California)
  • Kelly Spanos & Demolition Duncan (Pennsylvania)
• Advanced
  • Erin Murrin & Tori (Pennsylvania)

Pairs

• Novice
  • Maribeth Hook & Abby (Pennsylvania)
  • Ellen Simcik & Lexie (Pennsylvania)
  • Michelle Rengers & Netty (Pennsylvania)
  • Wendy Schrecongost & Atlas (Pennsylvania)

Championship

• N-TECH
• • Meridee Lowry & Buddy (Pennsylvania)

Congratulations to all of our handlers and their canine teammates! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork continue to showcase the spirit of NATE Treibball. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what titles you'll earn next!

Congratulations to Our New Title Holders!

Please join us in congratulating the following handlers and dogs on their recent NATE title achievements!

Standard

• Pre-Novice

  • Tracey Miller & Saoirse (Pennsylvania)

• Novice

  • Marilyn Bott & Remmy (Pennsylvania)

  • Deborah Mathis & LC (California)

  • Angela Bird & Cornelius (Georgia)

  • Bethan Mier & Cai (Georgia)

• Intermediate

  • Debbie Decker & Coco (Indiana)

  • Jackelyn Weibel & Saylor (Pennsylvania)

• Expert

  • Mary Hoover & Widget (Indiana)

  • Maureen Bard & Finnegan (Indiana)

Balls N Order

• Novice

  • Deborah Mathis & LC (California)

  • Debbie Decker & Coco (Indiana)

  • Karen Sheahan & Ticket (Minnesota)

  • Kayla Mickey & Wayland (Pennsylvania)

  • Jackelyn Weibel & Baylee (Pennsylvania)

• Intermediate

  • Suzanne Crosby & Alex (Indiana)

• Advanced

  • Sandy White & Queso (Indiana)

Snooker

• Novice

  • Mary Hoover & Dill (Indiana)

  • Margaret Colvin & Bruce (Indiana)

  • Suzanne Crosby & Alex (Indiana)

• Intermediate

  • Debbie Decker & Lulu (Indiana)

Urban Herding

• Intermediate

  • Maureen Bard & Finnegan (Indiana)

  • Sandy White & Queso (Indiana)

Pairs

• Novice

  • Kayla Mickey & Wayland (Pennsylvania)

• Advanced

  • Chris Roeder & Mickey (Indiana)

  • Chris Roeder & Jojo (Indiana)

  • Chris Roeder & Dash (Indiana)

  • Tammy Herald & Rumor (Indiana)

• Expert

  • Chris Roeder & Mickey (Indiana)

  • Tammy Herald & Rumor (Indiana)

Congratulations to all of our handlers and their canine teammates! Your hard work, dedication, and teamwork continue to showcase the spirit of NATE Treibball. We are proud to celebrate your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what titles you'll earn next!

Monica & Ohana

Let’s cheer for Monica and Ohana from California!!!  This team just achieved their Intermediate Balls N Order title!!!  Team Ohana has some fabulous call off skills and I love Ohanna’s happy prance!!  What a joy to watch!!  Congratulations!!

https://youtu.be/184ozByOY3Q

Michelle & Ollie

Congratulations to Michelle and Ollie from California!!!  This team just conquered their Novice Standard title!!  Check out this picture of a perfect run!!!  Great job Team Ollie!!

https://youtu.be/gdC5yQyr06w?si=Tbtsjm2Z2aRgs_OM

Monica & Ohana

Let’s celebrate another title for Monica and Ohana!!  This California based team just conquered  Novice Snooker!!  Enjoy watching this enthusiastic team accumulate 26 out of 27 points!!  Wowza!!  Congratulations Team Ohana!!

https://youtu.be/f_tQaDsx9cM

Sandy & Marcy

Hip-hip-hooray for Sandy and Marcy from Illinois!!  This team just achieved their Expert Balls N Order title!!  Watch how responsive Marcy is to Sandy’s directions!  What awesome teamwork!!  Congratulations!! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTL8xHdbPrQ

Tricia and Olive

Congratulations go out to Tricia and Olive from Indiana!!  This team just achieved their Novice Standard title at the Indy Live trial in March!!  Hooray for Team Olive!!

Sandy and Queso

Three cheers for Sandy and Queso from Indiana!!!  This team recently earned three new titles at the Indy trial in March:  Novice Urban Herding, Intermediate Snooker and Advanced Standard!!  Team Queso is rocking it!!!  Congratulations!!

Michelle and Ollie

Let’s celebrate Michelle and Ollie from California!!!  This team just earned their Pre-Novice Standard title!!!  Enjoy watching the fabulous consistency of this duo!!  Great job, Team Ollie!!

https://youtu.be/Uw__FoS9ado

Wendy and Pluto

Hip-hip-hooray for Wendy and Pluto from Pennsylvania!!!  This team earned their Novice Pairs title at the Indy Live trial in March!!  Congratulations go out to Team Pluto!!!  Great job!!