Water Rescue camps & grooming day in Oregon in June

Capri

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Our summer plans are now booked (i.e. I just booked my and my sister's flights a few minutes ago) and we're coming to the USA :). We'll be spending just under two weeks there (there being Oregon and then Michigan for the second part of the trip). We'll get to see two of our puppies again (Orka & Chewbacca), hold some events and hopefully meet lots and lots of newfie enthousiasts :).

The dates for a mini Newf Get-together in terms of a grooming seminar will be on the 14th June, and water rescue camp on the 16-17th June in Oregon. We'll also hopefully be holding a two-day water camp in MI, but that's yet to be confirmed. Very excited!


This year has been especially exciting for me; starting the year by being invited to hold three water rescue camps in New Zealand this past Easter and now this trip coming ahead :). I cannot wait to get to see more great water dogs.


Edited to add now that the dates/further information is gathered:
These get-togethers will be in forms of:

-private water session 13th June, George Rogers Park, afternoon (two places left if anyone's interested)

-grooming seminar 14th June, Oregon City (evening, everyone welcome!)
http://www.watercubs.com/en_groomingOR.html

-water rescue camp 16-17th June, George Rogers Park, Oregon (everyone welcome from beginners to advanced!) http://www.watercubs.com/en_waterrescuecampOR.html

-perhaps just a walk in the park somewhere/some evening around Portland?

I am also looking into getting an appointment at: http://pawsaquatics.com/ , and hopefully we could do a swim meet there also? :)


We are also looking into bringing one of our dogs (either the young Merita or the experienced Vera) over for the trip, hopefully it all works out well and I will be able to use her as an example-dog in the water and on land.


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R Taft

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Green with envy again :lol: I sooooooo want to meet Orka, i am sure he would be there :)
 

Capri

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LOL, I will be in Michigan for a few days and a weekend and I'm hoping we'll get something there too :).. I'm surprised at everyone's activity though, I posted the entries last weekend and already today (not even a week has gone past) and I have EIGHT people asking to reserve a place :). That's fabulous as we only have ten places available for the camp ;). Maybe next Easter I'll come via Australia when I go back to NZ ;)?
 

Capri

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There are still some places available for both the water work camp and the grooming day, so don't hesitate to email me for more information.


Here's some more information about the waterwork camp:

"The trainings will be held in two smaller groups (groups announced in the mornings) so that we can keep a quick pace to the trainings and ensure individualized training and attention to all participants. We aim to cover between 7-10 exercises during each training session. Please feel free come to the beach to follow the other group while you are not training, but it would be preferable if you left your dogs in the car/crate for that time. Prepare to take a crate with you or leave the car trunk (safely) open with your dogs in for the times when they are not training. It is important for the dogs to be able to relax fully during their brake. Note: maximum two dogs per handler. All breeds may participate as long as they enjoy the water, are large enough (e.g. labrador size) and are sociable to other dogs and people.

The trainings include the basics for beginners and more advanced exercises for the advanced dogs. The dogs’ levels will be evaluated as we progress during the days to make sure that the trainings are stimulating for both the owner and the dog. Our trainings do not focus specifically on training for competition work, however most of the exercises will have many components that are extremely useful and novel for training the exercises. The focus of the trainings will be to bring enthusiasm into the trainings, bullet proof the exercises and introduce some of the aspects of real lifesaving into the training of dogs for the water. "
 

Capri

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The water camp is at Fort Stevens, Lake Coffenbury :) A fabulous place for water training that Orka&co scouted out for us last weekend.

The grooming is in Oregon City.
 
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