What's New

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

March 2026 — Week 2
feature Dog Photo Gallery
Upload multiple photos per dog with drag-and-drop reordering, captions, and a full-screen lightbox viewer.
feature Dog Document Uploads
Securely upload health records, registrations, and other documents to dog profiles with private storage and expiration tracking.
feature Public Leaderboards
Browse leaderboards by discipline with sorting, search, dog avatars, and direct deep-linking to filtered views.
feature Breed Management
Breed data normalization and a new admin UI for managing the breed database.
improvement Gallery Layout
Justified row layout that shows full uncropped photos instead of square thumbnails.
improvement Handler Privacy
Handler last names are now abbreviated to a first initial for non-admin users across the site.
improvement Default Dog Avatars
Switched default dog avatar placeholders from dark blue to a cleaner light gray.
fix Leaderboard Silver Class
Fixed leaderboard not displaying Silver class dogs in the All Classes view.
fix Upload Error Messages
Added file size guidance and clearer error messages for oversized uploads.
March 2026 — Week 1
feature Support Us Page
Added a dedicated donations page with Stripe checkout so fans can support the platform.
feature Event Flyers
Clubs can now generate and share printable UKC registration marketing flyers.
feature Junior Handlers
New Junior Handlers tab in the admin Edit User modal for managing youth competitors.
feature Scorekeeper Login Names
Club owners can now choose custom scorekeeper login name prefixes and edit existing names.
feature External Scores
Admins can add external competition scores directly on dog profiles and view UKC data without in-system entries.
improvement App Performance
Major internal refactor — routes organized into blueprints for faster page loads and easier maintenance.
improvement Globe Map
Added US state boundary lines, event clustering, and a status legend to the interactive event map.
improvement Events Calendar
Improved calendar layout, fixed cell sizing, and better overall usability.
improvement Event Schedule
Schedule disclaimers, timezone-aware display, and editable schedule items in the create-event wizard.
improvement Past Events Display
Past events now default to expanded view with compact table rows instead of full cards.
improvement Beta Banner
Added a dismissable banner letting users know the platform is in its 2026 beta season.
fix Scoring Lock
Fixed an issue where per-run scoring locks weren't being enforced correctly.
fix Splash Numbering
Fixed splash numbers to count per-discipline instead of event-wide.
fix Event Status Cleanup
Removed archived status and unified all views to use the effective status system.
February 2026
feature Brand Refresh
New logo system and updated navbar styling across the entire site.
feature Interactive Event Map
Explore upcoming events on a 3D globe with heatmap clustering.
feature Feedback Widget
Beta users can now submit feedback with screenshots directly from any page.
improvement Check-In Improvements
Sortable columns, handler names, undo check-in, and per-splash class editing in the check-in modal.
improvement Event Status Display
Replaced status legend blocks with cleaner Bootstrap tooltips on status dots and badges.
fix Event Links
Fixed broken event links across templates.
fix Feedback Tab
Fixed feedback tab getting stuck on 'Loading' when navigating via URL hash.
January 2026
feature Site Redesign
Complete overhaul — new navigation, homepage, footer, search, and sport hub pages.
feature Community Features
Activity feed, follow system, and public handler profiles.
feature Enhanced Dog Profiles
Career stats, achievement badges, and competition timeline for every dog.
feature Multi-Sport Architecture
Platform now supports multiple sports with configurable scoring rules and divisions.
feature Membership & Payments
Pro subscriptions and Stripe integration for the upcoming paid tier.
feature Email Verification
Account email verification and password reset via SendGrid.
improvement Security Hardening
Fixed SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF vulnerabilities across the application.
improvement Rule Profile System
Multi-organization rule profiles for data-driven scoring across different sanctioning bodies.