About

North Thompson Stock dog association

The North Thompson Stock Dog Association (NTSDA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the value, skill, and versatility of working stock dogs. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, the NTSDA was created to raise public awareness about the critical role these highly trained dogs play in ranching, farming, and livestock management across rural communities.

Since hosting its first cattle dog trial in British Columbia in 2022, the NTSDA has experienced remarkable growth. What began as a single event has expanded into a thriving series of competitions, with ten trials held across BC in 2025. The sport of cattle dog trialing continues to gain momentum, attracting competitors and spectators from across the region and beyond.

 

Dogs With Jobs: Celebrating Working Dogs

The NTSDA proudly hosts its annual Dogs With Jobs event, a dynamic and educational showcase highlighting the incredible abilities of working dogs. While stock dogs remain at the heart of what we do, this event celebrates the full spectrum of canine talent across multiple disciplines.

Attendees can experience a wide range of activities and demonstrations, including:

  • Cattle dog trials
  • Sheepdog clinics
  • Search and rescue demonstrations
  • Detection dog showcases
  • Obedience training
  • Agility performances
  • Hunting and bird dog demonstrations

This engaging event is designed to educate the public and demonstrate the diverse skills, intelligence, and value of working dogs in both rural and urban environments.

Hosting the Canadian National Cattle Dog Finals

The NTSDA is honored to host the Canadian National Cattle Dog Finals on July 18–20 at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Barriere, British Columbia—located just 64 km north of Kamloops in the scenic North Thompson Valley.

This prestigious competition will welcome top handlers and elite working dogs from across Canada and the United States, bringing high-level competition and national attention to the Barriere community and surrounding area.

To accommodate all divisions, events will take place in both the Agriplex indoor arena and the outdoor rodeo grounds over the three-day competition.

Competition Divisions

The event will feature six competitive divisions:

  • Open – Professional handlers and experienced dogs
  • Nursery – Dogs under three years of age
  • Intermediate – Combination of professional and novice handlers or dogs
  • Novice – Beginner handlers and dogs new to competition
  • Junior – Competitors under 16 years of age
  • Mounted – Handlers working cattle dogs on horseback

Two Weekends of Competition and Community

To support competitors traveling from across North America, the NTSDA has scheduled two consecutive weekends of events:

  • Canadian National Finals: July 18–20
  • Dogs With Jobs Event: July 24–26

This unique format allows participants to compete in multiple events while enjoying everything the North Thompson Valley has to offer—from stunning landscapes to outdoor recreation and local hospitality. It also provides competitors with the opportunity to continue earning points toward the upcoming trial season.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Season

The North Thompson Stock Dog Association is proud to bring together competitors, spectators, and dog enthusiasts for an exciting season of events. With top-tier competition, educational demonstrations, and a strong sense of community, Dogs With Jobs and the Canadian National Finals promise an unforgettable experience for all.

Brenda & Gord

North Thompson Fall Fair Ground & Agriplex​

The North Thompson Fall Fair Association was founded in the early 50’s and has been going strong ever since.

The North Thompson Agriplex Committee was formed in January of 2011, and now consists of nine members comprised of community stakeholders, contractors, and businessmen. 

Home of the North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo; The Agriplex on its own, offers a full compliment of rodeo arena pens and chutes, a 3000 sq. ft. meeting and banquet hall, full washroom and shower facilities, offices, and ample parking for any sized event. The balance of our facility offers a full outdoor rodeo arena with grandstand seating for over 2500, an outdoor light horse arena, a pony chuck wagon race track, barns for horses, sheep, goats, beef and poultry, two additional banquet halls, indoor picnic area, showers and washrooms, dry camping areas, and plenty of green space. All in the heart of Barriere, B.C.

Mission

To bring awareness to the public, as to what dogs are really capable of doing. And to let people know of some different sports they can get into with their dog.

vision

Grow Dogs With Jobs into an annual events that showcases working dogs and brings community together.

Values

  • Hard Work
  • Dedication
  • Perseverance