Due to Danish rules - where it is allowed to start with only 3 dogs in qualifying trials (had Bess, Megan and Craig), and the lack of other open trials - it was not until 2017, where Kate has started in Kl. 3 qualifying competitions - and that with getting a nice 2nd place in the first competition.Second performance at The 3rd stage was the Danish club championships 2017, finishing in an overall 3rd place.She dropped out in the 2nd qualifying competition, but came back well in the 3rd competition by finishing in a 7th place, and was in team position.In 2023, Kate has qualified for the Danish national team and participates in both Continental and World Trials