What's New

Stay up to date with the latest features, improvements, and fixes on Sport Dog Hub.

April 24, 2026
feature Scratch a Dog from a Shed Hunt
Scorekeepers and club owners can now scratch a dog mid-event — the dog's registration and entry fee stay on the books, but the dog is excluded from placements, titles, and DOY scoring. An Unscratch button reverses it if a handler returns to the line.
improvement Streamlined Scorekeeper Portal
Score keepers now land directly in the scoring portal, see only their club's next upcoming event and any events already in progress, and skip the UKC post-event paperwork tiles they don't need — fewer clicks, less clutter on event day.
improvement Faster Scoring on Older Chromebooks
Scoring screens are now tuned for older 1366×768 Chromebooks: bigger touch targets on shed-hunt buttons, tighter layout, on-screen number pads for time and distance entry, and lighter page loads — scoring stays smooth even on aging hardware.
improvement Sticky Fastest Combined Time Headers
Column headers now stay frozen at the top while you scroll the Fastest Combined Time board, so you always know which class and hunt each column belongs to.
improvement Running Combined Time on Fastest Combined Time
The Combined column on the Fastest Combined Time leaderboard shows a running 'so far' total for dogs still in contention and skips the total entirely for dogs that have failed a hunt — easier to track who's leading without confusing partial and final results.
feature Elite Shed Dog Titles on Dog Profiles
Dog profile pages now show UKC Elite Shed Dog titles earned plus a progress panel toward the next title — see how close your dog is to leveling up.
feature Official UKC Shed Dog Reports
Club owners can now generate the official UKC Shed Dog post-event report as a PDF straight from the event page — no more filling out the paperwork by hand.
feature Live Fastest Combined Time
The Fastest Combined Time leaderboard now ranks dogs while scoring is still underway, with clear status signals showing who's still to hunt and who's locked in.
feature Per-Class Judges for Shed Hunt
Club owners can now assign separate judges for the Working and Champion classes on each shed hunt run.
feature Change Handler During Shed Hunt
Club owners and admins can now change a dog's handler for a specific hunt — perfect for last-minute swaps on hunt day.
feature Split UKC Judge Credentials
Judges can now record their UKC credentials separately for the All-Breed Sports and Elite Shed Dog tracks, so each track shows the right certification.
improvement Cleaner Event Tabs
Event pages now have a refreshed tab layout — Live Scoring is the central hub, with new Running Order and Bubble tabs alongside it. The old Results tab is gone since results live on the leaderboards.
improvement Smarter Live Running Order
The Up Now / On Deck / In the Hole strip now counts only dogs that haven't been scored yet — what you see is what's actually still to run.
improvement Tidier Dog Profiles
Dog profile pages drop the Best/Avg/Total stat boxes and the emoji sport icons in favor of a cleaner Overall tab and Personal Bests table.
improvement Polished Fastest Combined Time
Partial-completion times on the FCT leaderboard now show a clean 'So far' tag below the time, list every handler tied to a dog, and drop the amber wash on partial cells — easier to scan at a glance.
improvement Polished UKC Shed Reports
The official UKC Shed Dog report now circles Pass/Fail (instead of striking it through), aligns row text with the pre-printed placement labels, and uses tighter spacing for a cleaner finished document.
improvement Color-Coded Sport Badges
Sport badges in the club's events list are now color-coded per sport so events like Shed Hunt stand out at a glance.
improvement Fastest Combined Time On by Default
Fastest Combined Time is now automatically enabled on every shed-hunt event — no extra setup needed for club owners.
improvement Tidier Shed Hunt Event Setup
The UKC Chair/Secretary fields are no longer shown on shed-hunt event edits, since the sport doesn't require those officials.
fix Personal Best for Time-Based Sports
Personal Bests on dog profiles now correctly pick the fastest time (not the largest number) for time-based disciplines like Shed Hunt.
fix Future Runs Hidden on Scoreboard
Scoreboards now blank out future and unscored runs so spectators don't mistake them for completed results.
fix No Judge's Sheet on Shed Hunt
The Judge's Sheet print button is now hidden on shed-hunt runs since shed hunt uses its own report format.
April 23, 2026
improvement Simpler My Dogs Table
The My Dogs tab now drops the Best Score and Runs columns — the table is easier to read, and those stats live on each dog's profile page.
April 22, 2026
feature Plant Swaps During Shed Hunt Scoring
Club owners running a shed hunt can now swap plants between dogs or change a dog's plant while scoring is already underway — useful when a plant gets reused or reassigned on the fly.
improvement Cleaner Scorekeeper Event List
Score keepers now only see their own club's in-progress events in the scoring portal — no more scrolling past events from other clubs.
fix Correct Handler Names on Fastest Combined Time
The Fastest Combined Time leaderboard now shows the right handler name when a dog's entry uses a day-of handler override or a junior handler.
fix Change Photo Button on Edit Dog
Fixed the Change Photo button on the Edit Dog form that looked grayed out — it now appears active like the rest of the form.
April 21, 2026
improvement Faster Event Finder
The Event Finder now stays responsive while you type and scrolls smoothly through long result lists — no more lag on big searches.
improvement Combined Weekend Trials
Multi-day AKC trials that span several sports now show up as a single event card with all sports listed — cleaner browsing instead of a pile of duplicates.
April 20, 2026
feature 10,000+ Events in the Event Finder
The Event Finder now tracks over 10,000 upcoming dog sport events across the country — every major organization and sport in one searchable place.
feature Filter by Multiple States
Filter the Event Finder by more than one state at once with a searchable dropdown — perfect for road-trippers planning a regional loop.
feature Custom Share Cards
Sharing a dog profile or event page on social media now shows a custom preview image with the name, details, and photo — every share looks polished.
feature Readable Event URLs
Event pages now have friendly URLs like /events/wynne-farmfest instead of long ID numbers — easier to share, remember, and recognize. Old links still redirect.
improvement Smarter Schedule Ordering
Schedule items now sort by start time automatically. Items without a time fall to the end of the list — no more manual reordering.
improvement Club Address Now Optional
A club's physical address is now optional and never shown publicly — only the club owner and site staff can see it.
improvement Document Reminders as Direct Messages
Document expiration reminders now arrive as direct messages instead of system announcements — easier to find and reply to if you have a question.
April 18, 2026
feature My Reminders Tab
Reminders now have their own dedicated tab on your account page — document expirations, upcoming events, and other alerts are all in one place instead of tucked into another section.
April 17, 2026
feature Shed Hunt Live Scoring
Shed-hunt events now have a whiteboard-style Live Scoring tab — running order, current hunt, and completed times are all visible at a glance for spectators and staff.
feature Fastest Combined Time Leaderboard
Shed-hunt events now show a per-class Fastest Combined Time leaderboard on the Bubble tab — see who's leading across both hunts without doing the math yourself. The leaderboard is visible before the event even starts.
feature Plant Assignments by Handler
The shed-hunt plant-assignment tool now groups dogs by handler with a per-dog plant override, so families handling multiple dogs can hunt together when it makes sense. The public running order respects these assignments.
feature Youth Add-On for Shed Hunt
Competitors can now add a Youth entry alongside a Working or Champion entry in shed-hunt registrations — register the main class and the youth add-on in one step.
feature Class Picker in Registration Modal
The shed-hunt registrations modal now includes a class picker (Working, Champion, Youth) — change a dog's class without leaving the modal.
feature Remove Dog from Check-In
Club owners can now remove a dog from the check-in page when a handler doesn't show or pulls an entry — no more round-tripping through the staff portal.
feature Per-Event Handler Override
Club owners can now override the handler for a specific dog at a specific event right from the check-in page — handy when a friend or family member is running the dog that day.
improvement Easier Shed-Hunt Registration
The Add Dog form skips the Specialty Class field for shed-hunt-only events, and breed and owner email are now optional — club owners can add walk-up entries faster.
improvement Cleaner Shed-Hunt Terminology
Shed-hunt runs are now labeled 'Hunt' instead of 'Splash' in shed-hunt contexts — the terminology matches the sport.
improvement Tidier Finalized Scoreboards
After shed-hunt placements are finalized, the board now sorts by Place and hides the current-dog scoring row — results are easier to read when the hunt is done.
improvement Admin Visibility for Competitor Dogs
Admins can now see — and club owners can edit — dogs that were created on behalf of competitors, making it easier to keep walk-up entries up to date.
fix Dog Name Link on Check-In
Fixed an error that could appear when clicking a dog's name on the check-in page — the link now opens the dog profile reliably.
fix Save Button in Registration Modal
The Save button in the registrations modal now activates when only the class is edited — no need to touch other fields to enable the save.
April 15, 2026
fix Square Payment Notifications
Fixed an issue that could prevent Square payment notifications from being processed — entry fee payments are now recorded reliably.
April 13, 2026
improvement Clearer Schedule Items
Schedule items tied to a specific run now show the discipline and run number — club owners can see at a glance which run each schedule entry belongs to.
April 10, 2026
improvement Auto-Scheduled Bulk Runs
When club owners bulk-create runs for an event, a matching schedule item is now created automatically for every run — no more hand-adding them one by one.
fix Smoother Multi-Tab Sessions
Fixed silent save failures that could happen when Sport Dog Hub was open in multiple browser tabs — saves now go through reliably even after switching tabs or coming back after a long break.
improvement Bigger Tap Targets on Phones
Buttons, form fields, and filter chips on leaderboards, the Event Finder, and event pages are now sized for thumbs — no more mis-taps when you're scoring or registering on your phone.
improvement Easier Mobile Messaging
The Messages page now uses a bottom-sheet compose on phones and a larger reply bar, with inputs sized to prevent accidental zoom — typing replies between runs is smoother.
improvement Bigger Run Chips During Registration
The 'Pick your runs' step on event registration now has larger, easier-to-tap chips on phones, plus a safer sticky footer that stays clear of the home bar.
improvement Simpler My Dogs Tab
Your dogs and your upcoming event registrations now live together on one My Dogs tab — no more jumping between tabs to see what's next.
improvement Easier Add Dog Form
The Add Dog form is now a single scrollable form instead of three tabs — required fields are front and center, with optional details and registry numbers tucked into collapsible sections.
improvement Registration Steps Indicator
A new 1-2-3 progress strip appears above event registration so you always know where you are: Choose a dog, Pick your runs, Confirm.
improvement Sports Page Redesign
The Sports page now shows Active, On Deck, In the Hole, and Coming Soon side by side — see every supported and upcoming sport in one screen.
improvement Cleaner Top of Page
The beta banner moved from the top of the page down to the footer so hero images and event content have room to breathe.
improvement Tidier Dog Cards
Dog cards on the Browse Dogs page now cap visible sport badges and show a '+N' indicator for the rest — cards stay the same height for a cleaner grid.
improvement Polished Auth Buttons
Sign In and Create Account buttons now use the brand orange for a consistent look across the login and registration pages.
fix Entry Fees for Guests
Fixed the Entry Fees panel on event pages so it displays with the correct layout when you're browsing without being signed in.
fix Photographer Assignment Popup
Fixed the photographer assignment popup for club owners — the dropdown now populates correctly, and event names with apostrophes no longer break the assign button.
April 9, 2026
feature Photographer Info on Event Pages
Event pages now show assigned photographers and the event's photography policy — see who's covering the event before you go.
feature Notification Preferences
Choose exactly which email notifications you receive — registration confirmations, event updates, messaging alerts, and more. All notification settings are in one place on your account page.
improvement More Reliable Registration Emails
Registration confirmation and update emails are now more reliable — you'll get notified even if you navigate away from the page quickly.
April 8, 2026
improvement Browse Dogs Page
The Browse Dogs page now features an auto-scrolling strip of dog avatars at the top — a fun way to see the community's dogs as you browse.
improvement Event Discovery
Event pages now include richer details for search engines — making it even easier to find upcoming events through Google.
fix Photographer Account Fix
Fixed an issue where a photographer's account type could be changed unexpectedly when their profile was updated — photographer accounts now stay intact.
fix UKC Event Officials
Fixed an issue where event chair and secretary assignments weren't saving when editing an event — officials now persist correctly.
April 6, 2026
feature Ultimate Air Dogs (UAD)
UAD is now a recognized organization on Sport Dog Hub with support for all 5 disciplines — Splash, Fetch-It, Catch-It, Catch-It Pro, and Chase-It. UAD event management is temporarily disabled while we finish testing.
improvement Locked Scoring Grid
Locked scoring grids now display at full contrast and scroll smoothly — scores stay easy to read and navigate after a run is finalized.
improvement Fetch-It Running Order
The Fetch-It running order now shows each dog's full attempt trail and properly handles Round-Robin vs Single Dog Focus modes.
improvement Better Event Discovery
Event pages are now optimized for search engines — making it easier for competitors to find events through Google and other search tools.
fix Fetch-It Tie-Breakers
Fixed Fetch-It tie-breakers to follow the UKC rulebook — starting distance is now used as the first tiebreaker.
fix Judge's Sheet Printing
Fixed Judge's Sheets printing duplicate pages and blank content — sheets now print cleanly with the correct layout every time.
fix UKC Paperwork PDFs
Fixed an issue where UKC entry forms and other paperwork PDFs were generating blank — documents now render correctly.
April 5, 2026
feature Entry Fee Pricing
Event pages now show entry fees upfront — see the cost per discipline before you register, with a full breakdown and running total during registration.
feature Per-Discipline Pricing
Club owners can now set different entry fees for each discipline within an event — charge differently for Distance, Vertical, Fetch It, and more.
feature Fun Facts for Dogs
Add a fun fact to your dog's profile — share a quirky detail or favorite memory that shows off your dog's personality on their public profile page.
feature My Documents
All your dog documents are now in one place — a new My Documents tab on your account page shows every document across all your dogs, with filters and search.
feature Document Expiration Reminders
Get notified when a dog's document is about to expire — by email, in-app message, and with a badge right on the document.
feature Record-Only Documents
Track documents like vaccination records or registrations without uploading a file — just log the document type and expiration date.
feature Email Preferences for Clubs & Photographers
Club owners and photographers can now turn email notifications on or off from their dashboard, and every notification email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
improvement Clearer Account Types at Sign-Up
The sign-up page and homepage now explain the difference between competitor and club owner accounts — so you pick the right one from the start.
improvement Tighter Scoring Locks
After verifying and locking a run, the scoring grid is fully locked to prevent accidental changes. The Verify & Lock button is also disabled until every dog in the run has been scored.
improvement Photographer Cards Show All Sports
Photographer profile cards now display all sport badges instead of capping at three — easier to see the full range of events a photographer covers.
improvement Business Names on Map
Photographer map popups now show business names when available — making it easier to recognize studios and brands at a glance.
improvement Sharper Hero Images
Hero images across the site have been upgraded to higher resolution for a crisper look on all screen sizes.
improvement Phone Number Formatting
US phone numbers are now automatically formatted to (XXX) XXX-XXXX across the site.
improvement Cleaner Registration List
Your registrations now only show events that are open or in progress — past events are filtered out for a tidier view.
fix Message Panel Cleanup
Fixed the message panel not clearing properly after deleting, archiving, or closing a conversation.
April 4, 2026
feature Photographer Finder
Browse a directory of event photographers — search by location, filter by availability dates, and view portfolio galleries. Every photographer gets a dedicated profile page with their work, travel schedule, and contact info.
feature Photographer Accounts
Photographers can now sign up on Sport Dog Hub with their own dashboard — upload portfolio photos, pick a cover image, add social media links, and set a travel schedule so clubs and competitors can find you.
feature Assign Photographers to Events
Club owners can assign photographers to their events right from the staff portal — so competitors know who's covering the event.
feature Message a Photographer
Send a direct message to any photographer from their profile page — easy to coordinate before an event without leaving the site.
improvement Verify & Lock Scoring
A Verify & Lock button now appears when all dogs in a run have been scored — one tap to finalize scores for the run.
fix Small Dog Label in Class Changes
The Change Class modal now correctly displays 'Small Dog' for UKC events instead of 'Mini.'
feature In-App Messaging
Sport Dog Hub now has a full messaging system. Competitors can message clubs directly, and club owners can message individual competitors — all without leaving the site.
feature Event Broadcasts
Club owners can send broadcast messages to all registered competitors for an event — great for schedule changes, weather updates, or last-minute info.
feature Post Updates to Event Page
When sending a broadcast, club owners can choose to also post it to the public event page — so even people who haven't registered yet can see the update.
feature Contact Club from Event Pages
Every event page and club profile now has a 'Contact Club' button that opens a pre-filled message — reaching the host club is one tap away.
feature Email Notification Preferences
Choose how you want to be notified about new messages — every message, a daily digest, or off entirely. Find it at the bottom of your Messages page.
improvement Unread Message Badge on Mobile
A message icon with an unread count now appears in the mobile nav bar — you'll always know when you have new messages without opening the menu.
feature Delete Message Conversations
You can now delete a conversation from your inbox — it disappears for you but stays visible for the other person, so nothing is lost on their end.
improvement Clearer Login Page
The login field now says 'Email' instead of 'Email or Username' — since you log in with your email, the label matches.
feature Photographer Bio Editor
Photographers can now format their About Me section with a rich text editor — add bold, italic, links, and lists to make your bio stand out.
improvement Faster Staff Portal
The Staff Portal now loads noticeably faster — a behind-the-scenes performance refresh that keeps everything working the same, just snappier.
fix Dog Profile Cards in Sun Mode
Fixed dog profile cards being hard to read in Sun Mode — cards are now clear and legible in bright outdoor conditions.
April 3, 2026
feature Payment Confirmation Page
After completing a Square payment, you now see a confirmation page with your payment details and receipt — no more wondering if your payment went through.
feature Registration Confirmation Emails
Competitors now receive a confirmation email when they register a dog for an event, including event dates and payment details if applicable.
feature Payment Receipt Email
After paying entry fees, you'll receive an email receipt with your payment amount and the dogs you registered — a handy record for your files.
feature 7 New Sports Added
The Event Finder now recognizes Rally Obedience, Lure Coursing, Fast CAT, Barn Hunt, Earthdog, Dock Diving (AKC), and Sprinter — more events show up with accurate sport labels.
feature Club Address Required at Sign-Up
Club owners now enter their address during registration — your club's location is ready to go from day one.
feature Fetch It & Vertical Placements
Fetch It and Vertical events now award per-division placements when finalized — 1st, 2nd, 3rd and beyond are calculated automatically.
feature Dry Dogs First Option
Club owners can turn on a 'dry dogs first' running order for Fetch It and Vertical rounds — dogs that haven't jumped yet go before dogs that have.
improvement Event Dates in Club Notifications
Registration notification emails to club owners now include the event dates — see at a glance which event the registration is for.
improvement UKC Points Check Moved to Dock Diving Tab
The UKC Points Check import now lives on your dog's Dock Diving tab instead of the Profile tab — right where you'd expect sport-specific data.
improvement Contact Form Replies Go to You
When someone submits the contact form, replies now go directly to their email — no more back-and-forth through a shared inbox.
improvement Easier Undo in Scoring
The undo button in progressive elimination scoring is now more visible — harder to miss when you need to correct a score.
improvement Cleaner Fetch It & Vertical Scores
Scoring displays for Fetch It and Vertical events have been tidied up — easier to read at a glance in the staff portal.
improvement Payments for Past Events
A Payments button now appears on past and closed events in the staff portal — review payment history anytime, not just while the event is active.
fix Age Check Uses Event Date
Age eligibility is now checked against the event start date instead of today's date — no more incorrect age warnings for future events.
fix Starting Distance Keeps Your Settings
Starting distance and height no longer revert to defaults when a competitor self-registers — your custom settings are preserved.
fix Club Profile Editor Layout
Fixed the club description editor overlapping the social media fields — everything lines up properly now.
fix Fetch It Starting Distances
Corrected Fetch It starting distance minimums — 4 feet for Open and 2 feet for Small Dog, matching the rulebook.
fix Register Button After First Dog
The Confirm & Register button no longer stays disabled after registering your first dog — register multiple dogs without refreshing the page.
fix Square Payment Reliability
Fixed several issues with Square checkout and payment processing — payments now complete smoothly and confirmation pages display correctly.
fix Starting Distance Accuracy
Fixed starting distances and heights for Vertical and Fetch It so they correctly reflect each dog's class and division.
April 2, 2026
feature Starting Distance & Height in Check-In
Fetch It and Vertical check-in now shows each dog's starting distance or height — and you can edit it right from the check-in modal.
feature 30 New Breeds
Added 30 missing breeds including Australian Koolie — more dogs can now be registered with the correct breed.
feature Mock Events for Practice
Club owners can now create Mock events to test their setup before going live — no impact on real data.
improvement Division Ranges on Scoreboards
Scoring board headers now show the distance or height range for each division — easier to see where the cutoffs are at a glance.
improvement Small Dog Badge Colors
Small Dog divisions now use a distinct warm color palette so they stand out from Open divisions on scoreboards and results.
improvement Discipline Names on Finals
Finals runs now display their discipline name (e.g., 'Distance Finals') instead of the generic 'Splash' label, and finals registration is free.
improvement Check-In Moved to Event Cards
Check-In is now a button on each event card instead of a separate tab — faster to get to the right event.
fix Finals Division Promotion
Dogs that qualify for finals now correctly advance to the right division based on their finals scores.
fix Check-In Save Button
Fixed the Save button not activating when editing a dog's starting distance or height in the check-in modal.
March 30, 2026
feature Trial Reports Auto-Archived
Every time you preview or download a UKC Trial Report, a copy is automatically saved to the event's Docs section — no extra steps needed to keep your records organized.
improvement Cleaner Event Documents View
The Docs table now shows when each document was archived (date and time in your local timezone) and who saved it — much easier to scan than the old filename column.
feature Manage Events from the Board
Tap the new Manage button on any event card in the Event Board to jump straight into managing that event — no extra navigation needed.
improvement New Default Dog Avatars
Dogs without a photo now show a clean paw print icon instead of the old emoji placeholder — looks better across the whole site.
improvement More Accurate Event Finder Results
Events from organizations that host multiple sports now show up under the correct sport — no more dock diving events appearing under conformation, and duplicate listings have been cleaned up.
improvement Easier Navigation on Login & Register Pages
Login, register, and password reset pages now include a link back to the homepage — no more getting stuck.
March 29, 2026
feature More Dock Diving Events
The Event Finder now covers 5 more dock diving organizations — UAD, IDS, UDD, SRS, and NDS — so you'll find even more competitions near you.
feature Preview UKC Paperwork
Preview UKC entry forms, judge's books, and trial reports right in your browser before downloading — double-check everything before you print.
improvement Smarter Event Finder Filters
Selecting a sport, state, or organization now automatically narrows the other dropdowns — find exactly what you're looking for with fewer clicks.
improvement Cleaner UKC Paperwork
UKC paperwork PDFs are now locked against accidental edits and finals runs are properly excluded — your official documents are accurate and ready to submit.
fix UKC Judge's Book Accuracy
Fixed several issues with the UKC judge's book — all registered dogs now appear correctly, with proper handling for Vertical and Raider Run disciplines.
feature Youth Class for Shed Hunt
Young handlers can now register for Youth as a dual-class add-on — they compete in Youth alongside their regular class in the same event.
feature Reorder Dogs While Scoring
Drag and drop to rearrange the distance scoreboard during active scoring — adjust the jump order on the fly without starting over.
improvement Smoother Shed Hunt Scoring
Scoring shed hunts is faster and easier — a Done button auto-advances to the next dog, a clear button resets individual times, and you can reset all scores at once. Dogs that run out of time now show as 'Time Out' instead of DNF.
improvement Tabbed Shed Hunt Classes
Shed Hunt classes are organized in clean tabs with separate running orders for each class — switch between Working, Champion, Elite, and Youth with plant dogs clearly marked.
improvement Easier Class Changes
Changing a dog's class now uses a simple dropdown instead of a popup — pick the right class faster.
improvement Shed Hunt Live Results by Class
Live results and running orders for shed hunt events are now filtered by class — see Working, Champion, Elite, and Youth standings separately.
improvement Friendlier Division Labels
Division descriptions now say 'beginner to champion' instead of using organization-specific terms — easier to understand for everyone.
fix Shed Hunt Scoring Fixes
Fixed PASS badges not appearing right away after scoring, the Enter key accidentally triggering the wrong check, and running order options now follow UKC rules.
fix Avatar Preview Reliability
Fixed hover preview photos not displaying correctly in Safari and other browsers — previews now work smoothly everywhere.
fix Sun Mode Contrast
Improved text contrast in Sun Mode so scores and table data are easier to read in bright outdoor light.
March 28, 2026
feature NADAC Agility Events
NADAC agility trials are now included in the Event Finder — over 200 events across 32 states, pulled in automatically.
feature Even More Sports Covered
The Event Finder now recognizes Fetch, Temperament Tests, and SPOT Evaluations — so more of the events you care about show up with the right sport label.
improvement Better Event Finder Map
Map popups are easier to read and tap, with improved button contrast and a cleaner dark map style for better visibility.
improvement Mobile Calendar Improvements
The Event Finder calendar and map are now easier to use on phones — better layout and touch-friendly controls.
fix Correct Sport Categories
Fixed an issue where some UKC events were showing under the wrong sport — events are now categorized accurately.
feature Disc Dog Events
The Event Finder now includes frisbee/disc dog events from USDDN, UpDog, Skyhoundz, and UFO — find disc dog competitions near you.
improvement Clearer Filter Labels
Organization filters in the Event Finder now show full names (e.g., 'United Kennel Club') so it's easier to find events by org.
March 27, 2026
feature Event Finder
Browse 3,900+ dog sport events from across the country — all in one place. Events from AKC, NADD, UKC, NASDA, CPE, USDAA, IWPA, and more are pulled in automatically so you can search, filter, and find events near you.
feature Interactive Events Map
See every upcoming event on a full interactive map — zoom in to find events near you, tap a pin to see details, and jump straight to the event page.
feature Registration Notifications
Club owners now receive an email whenever a competitor registers a dog for one of their events — no need to keep checking manually.
improvement Redesigned Homepage
The homepage has a fresh look with a rotating hero image carousel and an events map section to help you discover events at a glance.
improvement Color-Coded Calendar
Events on the Event Finder calendar are now color-coded by sport so you can quickly tell dock diving from shed hunt and everything in between.
improvement Dog Avatar Previews
Hover over any dog avatar on the Browse Dogs or breed pages to see a larger preview photo — get a quick look without opening the full profile.
improvement Redesigned Breed Pages
Breed detail pages now feature a clean, sortable table — easier to scan and find the dogs you're looking for.
improvement Consistent Page Design
All page headers now use a polished dark navy gradient for a more cohesive look across the entire site.
improvement Faster Page Loads
Behind-the-scenes performance improvements mean faster page loads, especially on pages with lots of data.
March 26, 2026
feature Event Document Uploads
Club owners can now upload judges sheets, official results, and other event documents for archival — keep all your paperwork in one place alongside your event.
improvement Fresh Brand Identity
Sport Dog Hub has a bold new look — black and orange throughout the site, replacing the old default blue for a sharper, more recognizable brand.
improvement Brighter Hero Images
Event and page hero images are now brighter and easier to see, especially on phones in outdoor lighting.
March 25, 2026
feature UKC Elite Shed Dog Is Here
Shed Hunt is now a fully supported sport on SportDogHub! Score events by recording sheds found and times for each dog. Supports Working, Champion, Elite, and Youth classes with the correct rules for each.
feature Shed Dog Titles
Dogs can now earn Shed Dog titles — from Working Shed Dog all the way up to Hall of Fame. Titles and championship points are calculated automatically when an event is closed.
feature Dog of the Year Tracking
Shed Hunt events now track each dog's fastest combined time across all runs — making it easy to follow Dog of the Year standings.
feature Accept Entry Fees with Square
Club owners can now connect their Square account and collect entry fees when competitors register. Choose whether payment is required or optional — all payments go directly to your club's Square account.
feature Refund Tracking
Need to issue a refund? You can now record refunds for any registration, including the payment method and reason — so both you and your competitors have a clear record.
improvement See What's Coming Next
The Sports page now highlights upcoming sports with a "Coming Soon" badge so you can see what we're working on.
improvement Getting Started Checklist
New club owners get a step-by-step checklist that tracks your progress automatically — set up your profile, upload your logo, create an event, build your schedule, add score keepers, and open registration. Hide it when you're ready and bring it back anytime.
improvement Better Dashboard Numbers
Club dashboard stats now reflect the actual number of dogs signed up for your events, so you always have an accurate count.
fix Correct Sport Labels
Events now always display the right sport name — shed hunt events no longer accidentally show dock diving labels.
March 24, 2026
feature UKC Trial Report
Generate an official UKC Dock Jumping Trial Report as a PDF — pre-filled with event details, entry counts, and judge info, ready to submit.
feature Club Profile Page
Club owners now have a dedicated Club Profile tab — edit your club description with a rich text editor, manage social links, and see exactly how your club looks to competitors.
feature Registration Roster
See every registered dog at a glance — the new Roster tile on event pages shows all entries grouped by run, with dog counts and judge assignments.
feature Discipline Tab Bar
Switch between disciplines within an event without going back — a new tab bar lets you jump straight from Distance to Vertical to Fetch It.
feature Guided Club Owner Setup
New club owners now get an interactive checklist in their Staff Portal — complete your club profile, create your first event, build your schedule, and invite score keepers with progress tracked every step of the way.
feature Help Where You Need It
Contextual help bars appear throughout the Staff Portal to guide club owners through scoring, check-in, and event management — right when you need them.
improvement Edit Events Anytime
You can now update event details like dates, location, and judges even after scoring has started — only the scores themselves stay locked.
improvement Smarter Check-In Sorting
The check-in event dropdown now shows the soonest events first — no more scrolling past old events to find what's next.
fix Sun Mode Readability
Fixed text contrast issues in Sun Mode so table content is easier to read in bright sunlight.
March 23, 2026
feature Auto-Format Registration Numbers
UKC registration numbers are now automatically formatted with the correct hyphen — just type the digits and we'll handle the rest.
March 22, 2026
feature Separate Club & Competitor Accounts
Club owners and competitors now have dedicated accounts — club owners go straight to the Staff Portal, competitors get a streamlined dashboard focused on their dogs and scores.
feature Club Owner Onboarding
New club owners get a step-by-step welcome card in their Staff Portal — set up your club, create your first event, and invite score keepers.
feature Small Dog Class for Raider Run
Small Dog (Mini) class is now available when registering for Raider Run events — with automatic height eligibility checks.
feature Duplicate Registration Alerts
Adding or editing a dog's UKC or AKC registration number now checks for duplicates — no more accidental double entries.
improvement Smarter Class Names
The site now shows 'Small Dog' for UKC events and 'Mini' for SRS events automatically — the right label for the right organization.
improvement Junior Handlers in Settings
Junior Handler management moved to the Settings tab for a cleaner My Dogs view, with SRS-only badges so you know where it applies.
improvement Discipline-Aware Title Progress
UKC title progress and qualifying logs now show the correct titles for each discipline — Distance, Vertical, Fetch It, and Raider Run tracked separately.
improvement Cleaner Schedule Labels
Run and finals labels on event schedules are simpler and easier to scan at a glance.
fix Registry Number Button
Fixed the 'Add Existing Number' button on the Registry Numbers tab — it now opens the correct edit form.
March 21, 2026
improvement Better Mobile Experience
Tabs no longer overflow on small screens, action buttons are easier to tap, and the overall mobile layout is cleaner.
March 20, 2026
feature Request a Sport
Want to see your sport on SportDogHub? Submit a request right from the Sports page and we'll look into adding it.
feature Image Cropping
Crop and re-crop your dog's gallery photos and event hero images right on the site — no photo editor needed.
feature Club Sports Selection
Club owners can now select which sports their club offers when editing their club details.
feature Judge Certifications
Judges can now add their sport-specific certifications to their profile — track which disciplines they're certified to judge.
feature Club Social Media
Clubs can now add their Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X links — displayed on their public club page for competitors to follow.
feature Public Dog Profile Name
Give your dog a registered or formal name that displays on their public profile alongside their call name.
improvement Redesigned Dashboard
Your account page now has 5 clear tabs — Profile, Dogs, Registrations, Scores, and Settings — with your dog gallery right on the page.
improvement Simpler Navigation
Explore links are now top-level in the menu bar, and the homepage links straight to the full Sports page.
improvement Simpler Sign-Up
Registration is now just 5 fields — get started faster and fill in the rest from your profile whenever you're ready.
improvement Better Date Picker
Date fields across the site now use a modern picker that works great on mobile — and you can type dates in just about any format.
improvement Guided Onboarding
New users are walked through completing their profile, adding a dog, and browsing events — step by step with clear progress indicators.
improvement Clearer Finals Labels
Finals tabs now show the discipline and class (e.g., 'Finals — Super Fly Open') so you know exactly which round you're looking at.
improvement Club Manager Permissions
Club managers can now manage score keeper accounts and edit events — giving club owners more help without sharing full ownership.
March 19, 2026
feature Event Hub
Every event now opens to a full hub with a hero banner, quick stats, and tabbed navigation — Overview, Registration, Scoring, and Results are all in one place.
feature Inline Scoring & Results
Score events and view results without leaving the page — the live scoreboard and full results load right inside their tabs.
feature Staff Portal Redesign
The staff portal has a fresh new layout with horizontal tabs — faster to navigate and easier to find what you need.
feature Club Logos & Event Banners
Clubs can now upload their logo and choose hero images for each event with a built-in crop tool.
feature UKC Judge's Book
Auto-generate a complete UKC Dock Jumping Judge's Book as a PDF — pre-filled with dog info, handler details, and signature lines.
feature Event Board
Manage your events at a glance with a drag-and-drop board — see all events organized by status and move them between stages.
feature Handler Profiles & Search
Every handler now has a public profile page. Search for any handler by name from the search bar.
improvement Smarter Run Stats
Event overview now breaks down run counts by discipline (e.g., '3 Splashes, 2 Super V') instead of a single total.
improvement Easier to Read Outdoors
Darker text, stronger borders, and bigger fonts on mobile — the whole site is easier to read at outdoor events.
improvement Better Search Results
Search now finds dogs for all users and links directly to public profiles.
March 18, 2026
feature UKC 2026 Rules Are Here
Fully updated for the 2026 UKC Dock Jumping season — new divisions, updated title codes, and revised points tables are all live.
feature More Divisions to Compete In
Vertical now has 4 divisions, Fetch It has 6, and Distance adds Small Dog Elite and Marvel tiers.
feature Print UKC Entry Forms
Generate pre-filled UKC Performance Entry Forms as PDFs — ready to print with all your dog's info.
feature Sign UKC Waivers Online
No more paper forms! Sign the UKC waiver electronically when you register for an event.
feature BAD & Shed Hunt Events
Best All Around Dog (BAD) events are here — dock diving with 3-jump formats and shed hunt as a fully supported sport.
feature Track All Your Scores
Keep all your dog's scores in one place — including scores from events at other organizations not hosted on SportDogHub.
feature Personal Bests
Your dog's top performances are highlighted on their profile so you can see best scores at a glance.
feature Sport Tabs on Dog Profiles
Your dog's profile now has dedicated tabs for each sport — stats, scores, and title progress organized by discipline.
improvement Easier Event Creation
Creating events is smoother — organizations filter by sport and auto-select when there's only one option.
improvement Redesigned Dog Profiles
Next Title and UKC Progress are now front and center, right below your dog's stats.
March 17, 2026
feature Browse Dogs & Public Profiles
Browse all dogs on SportDogHub — search by name, filter by sport. Every dog now has a public profile with photos and stats.
improvement Faster & More Reliable
Upgraded to a production-grade database — the site is faster and handles more users at once.
March 16, 2026
feature Finals Alternates & Scratch
The next 2 qualifying dogs are shown as alternates. Dogs can be scratched or brought back with a single click, and alternates move up automatically.
feature Find My Dog
New search bar on Results and Bubble pages — just start typing to find your dog instantly.
feature Get Directions
Tap 'Get Directions' on any event page to open the venue in Google Maps.
feature Help Tooltips
Tap or hover on info icons throughout the site to learn what things mean without leaving the page.
improvement Scoring Progress Indicators
Event pages now show which disciplines have been scored and locked, so you always know where things stand.
March 15, 2026
feature TV Mode
Put the live running order on a big screen at your event! Full-screen TV mode auto-advances through active runs.
feature Live Running Order & Results
Watch the running order update in real time. Every event now has a public results page with final standings by discipline and division.
feature Sun Mode
High-contrast display for scoring outdoors — easy to read in bright sunlight on any screen.
feature Dog Profile Stats
Dog profiles now show performance analytics and UKC title progress at a glance.
improvement Live Splash Labels
The running order now shows which splash you're on (e.g., 'Splash 3 of 5') so spectators always know what's happening.
improvement No Score Spoilers
Distance scores are hidden on the live running order — no spoilers until results are official!
March 1, 2026
feature Dog Photo Gallery
Upload multiple photos with captions and drag-and-drop reordering. Click any photo to view full-screen.
feature Dog Documents
Upload health records, registrations, and other documents to your dog's profile for safekeeping.
feature Leaderboards
See how your dog stacks up! Browse leaderboards by discipline, search for dogs, and filter by class.
feature Event Flyers
Clubs can create and share printable event flyers to promote upcoming events.
improvement Better Event Map & Calendar
The interactive event map now shows state lines and groups nearby events. Calendar is easier to read.
improvement Handler Privacy
Last names are abbreviated (e.g., 'Shannon D.') on public-facing pages.
February 2026 — Pre-Season
feature Brand Refresh
Fresh new look with an updated logo and sleek navigation across the whole site.
feature Interactive Event Map
Explore upcoming events on a 3D globe — zoom in to find events near you.
feature Feedback Widget
Spot something that could be better? Send us feedback with a screenshot right from any page.
improvement Smoother Check-In
Check-in got easier with sortable columns, undo support, and the ability to edit classes per splash.
fix Event Links
Fixed broken links to events throughout the site.
January 2026 — Launch
feature SportDogHub Goes Live
Brand new site with a modern design — new homepage, navigation, search, and sport hub pages.
feature Dog Profiles
Every dog gets a profile with career stats, achievement badges, and a full competition timeline.
feature Multi-Sport Support
The platform now supports multiple dog sports with the right scoring rules and divisions for each one.
feature Account Security
Email verification and password reset so your account stays safe and secure.