Draft Workshop This Weekend in MD

chumleysma

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I've had a terrible time finding draft workshops/seminars. I'm not sure if I want to someday enroll in a Newfoundland draft test. I think a workshop will help me decide so we've signed up with the Bernese Mountain Dogs.
For anyone interested, the Potomac Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club is hosting an all-breed draft workshop this Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Hearts Delight Farm in Smithsburg, MD. from 8:30am to 2pm. All beginner, novice, and experienced dog teams are welcome. Dogs should have some basic obedience training, but no draft experience is required. Beginner teams will be instructed in proper harnessing, controlling by commands, dragging log and sled, and safe instruction to cart. Instructors will demonstrate cart techniques and coach participants in basic team skills needed to cart for fun, and advanced skills necessary to participate in and pass a BMDCA draft test. Bernese dogs are given preference as there is an upcoming test the next weekend.
A limited number of Berner-sized harnesses and carting equipment are available for free use, so bring your own harness and cart if you have them (Chumley will share his cart and harness and cart if a Newf wants to show up.) Bring a bag lunch!
 
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