Upcoming Events
Field Training Day
Join us at Persimmon Farm for both land and water setups.
If you plan to come please email mfgrcfield@gmail.com so we can plan our set-ups in advance and include:
1. How many dogs you are bringing?
2. What level they are in their training?
3. Anything specific you would like help with?
4. Are you willing to run a set up or drill?
Brian Parker’s Property
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767
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MFGRC Rally/Obedience Trial
Join us for the MFGRC Rally/Obedience Trial this August! The premium list can be found below:
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Venue:
Orlando Dog Training Club
6357 All American Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32810
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August General Meeting
Join us on Zoom at 7pm for our August General Meeting.
CCA - Only 1 spot left!
Cost: $90
- 21 entries will be accepted, first received method
- PLEASE send one entry/check per envelope.
- Dogs must be 18+months old on the day of the event. This means your dog's DOB must be on or before February 23, 2024
- Copy of dog's AKC registration must be included.
- We do not take money orders or cashiers checks- only personal checks please.
We have 1 spot available so please email RobinRBowen@gmail.com to see if there is still a spot open before you send your entry.
SEND ENTRY TO:
Robin Bowen, MFGRC
3001 SW College Road PMB#41
Ocala, FL 34474
Entry acknowledgement will be sent by email (so remember to include your email on the entry!) This event typically fills quickly.
AKC Hunt Test
Junior, Senior and Master Tests
Premium will be posted when available
Start:
December 5 @ 8:00 am
End:
December 7 @ 5:00 pm
Venue:
Brian Parker’s Property
29536 CR 42
Paisley, FL 32767
December Specialties
Independent Specialty
December 12, 2025
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Breed Judge:
Pamela Oxenberg
Junior Showmanship Judge:
David Stout
Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available
Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net
"NEW" Independent Specialty
December 14, 2025
Venue:
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Breed and Junior Showmanship Judge:
Mustapha El Khorchi
Superintendent:
Onofrio Dog Shows
Premium List will be posted when available
Show Chair:
Caroline Kendrick
ingotgoldens@verizon.net
2026 GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty
Mid-Florida Golden Retriever Club hosts
"Golden Daze"
Schedule:
- Wednesday April 15 - Working Certificate/Working Certificate Excellent
Judges: Alan Wilcox, Kelli Fletcher-Riggs, Randall Gerbino, Macy Swift - Thursday April 16 - Certificate of Conformation Assessment, Obedience, Rally
Evaluators: Mustapha El Khorchi, Kathi Leonhardt, TBD - Thursday April 16 - Obedience/Rally Trials
Judge: Karen Schroeder - Friday April 17 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Ms. Brit Jung - Junior Showmanship, Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Mary Cowen McElroy - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps - Saturday April 18 - GRCA Eastern Regional Specialty
Judge: Berna H. Welch - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Chatham Napoli - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Cindy Williamson - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps - Sunday April 19 - Independent Specialty hosted by MFGRC
Judge: Barbara Madrigrano - Regular Classes, Intersex
Judge: Megan Laudermilk - Junior Showmanship
Judge: Bryana Pierce - Puppy, Veteran, Gun Dog Sweeps
Committee Members
- Camille Nasca - General Chairperson
- Morgan Brooks - Co-Chairperson
- Kristen Sipus - WC/WCX Chair
- Robin Bowen - CCA Chair
- Susan Sherman - Obedience/Rally Chair
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Show Grounds
Greater Ocala Dog Show Grounds
The Greater Ocala Dog Club (GODC) was established in 1970. GODC owns 40 lush acres in the heart of horse country in Marion County. Our facility includes three large pole barns with concrete floors, a meeting building with ceiling fans, and large open areas for motorhome parking. Major airports close to Ocala - Orlando & Tampa.
WC/WCX Grounds
Persimmon Hollow Farms - Paisley Florida. Persimmon Hollow Farms is a privately owned property just outside of Deland, FL. It is 260 acres with 16 ponds. The property is approximately 1.5 hrs. from the Ocala Dog Show Grounds.
Obedience/Rally Trial Grounds
Marion Alachua Dog Training Association Facility - Ocala Florida.