Welcome to the Virginia Police Working Dog Association

Iron Dog Competition 2026

WHEN: November 14, 2026 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
WHERE: 3731 Sleepyhole Road Suffolk, VA 23435

Virginia Police Work Dog Association has partnered up with the Suffolk Police Department to host the annual Iron Dog competition.

Event is open to VPWDA members and associate members.  It is also open to local government/US Military agencies, SAR, Detection, or any other form of organized working dog program.  $50 Entry Fee, which includes a Custom Shirt.   There will be  a walk through event the day prior at 1400hrs.  This will allow you to get a look at the course and obstacles.

First Team starts at 0700
Price: $50 per team which includes T-shirt & registration

Team is handler and k9 partner
Walk-Thru of course November 13th, 2026 at 1400

Location:

Lonestar Lakes
3731 Sleepyhole Road Suffolk VA 23435

Awards Categories:

  • 1st Place Overall,
  • 1st Place Female Handler
  • Divisions for Patrol, Narcotics, Explosives, Bloodhound, Accelerate and Cadaver disciplines.

Contact MPO S.L. Powell for details at slpowell@suffolkva.us

If you need to pay via card, you can contact any of the VPWDA board members

HOTEL for out-of-town Participants.
Hampton INN Suffolk (757)935-5880
1017 Centerbrooke Lane Suffolk VA USA 23434