Canada Day is coming and so is the opportunity for SAWHDA members and their dogs to take part in the Canada Day Parade to be held in Coleman, Alberta. The parade starts at 11:00 a.m. from Flumerfelt Park which is directly north of the overpass. We intend to be there at 10:15 with carts and critters so please come and join us.
Afterwards, we will head to Shadowbar Shepherds in Lundbreck for a barbecue and some doggie games. Those with trailers who wish to get a head start on the activities are welcome to stay at Shadowbar for the weekend.
We have planned some canine capers in July.
An Introduction to Tracking / Search July 10th
We are planning to host a one day introduction or refresher course for those interested in tracking with their dogs. This course will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10th at Shadowbar Shepherds. A registration fee of $25 for members and $30 for non-members will be charged.
Participants should bring dogs, crates, buckle collars, toys, treats, water for you and the dog, a notebook and pencil and your registration fee.
This day will include classroom work as well as leash-handling, track-laying (as in walking in a straight line) and how to approach a track.
Lunch will be salads and barbecued burgers.
The afternoon will give people an opportunity to work their dogs on short tracks.
Two methods of tracking will be explained with students deciding which method their dogs would probably be best learning.
A brief explanation of search techniques will also be covered for those who would like to try their hand at search.
Those present will get to decide which evening or day they would like to meet next for their practice. We have decided to charge $5 a night for practice nights.
Starting July 5th, Monday nights from 6:45 - 8:00 p.m. will be dedicated to those who wish to play at recreational agility. Cost will be $5.00 for the evening and courses will be set out for everyone to try. This fun-filled activity will keep you and your dog fit.
Just ask Karen and Connie.
Thunder in the Valley is July 18th. Once again, we invite everyone to join us for the Parade which begins at 11:00 a.m. . We join the parade at Border Building, across from the Highwood Motel. All afternoon, there are downtown activities for us to enjoy centered around the gazebo on Main Street. And Deb has once more extended the invitation to everyone who wishes, to camp out at her house while waiting for the Thunder in the Valley Fireworks. We do a Pot Luck Supper at Deb's because there is NO WAY that we can order anything in with the amount of people in line.Keep in mind that the population of the Crowsnest Pass increases by tenfold for this event which brings it to 50,000. Imagine the 50/50 ticket return !!!! We have often returned to Shadowbar and kennelled our dogs for the night and then headed back to Deb's for the evening. The fireworks take place at 11:00 at night and due to the traffic, we haven't made it home before 2:00 a.m. Not bad for a 20 minute drive eh? If you haven't seen (or should I say heard) Thunder, you really should take the opportunity. The fireworks go on forever and everyone has a front row seat as there are no impediments to the view.
Lawn chairs and sleeping bags are a must and your SAWHDA vest will be put to good use, too, as the evenings in the mountains are cold and fresh when the sun goes down.
August 1 and 2nd are dedicated to Due South Dancers who will perform at Spruce Meadows for the AKC summer dog show. This show is huge and to be asked to perform is a compliment. Thanks to our Calgary members, we can do one performance on both days, with our southern-most members dancing on Sunday and our Calgary Contingent joining us for Monday's performance. Thanks to Tubby's negotiating skills (does he has those??) we have the noon spot for our performance allowing members who are working or showing dogs to gather at the lunchbreak to perform. Thank you to everyone who offered to dance.
Team one performers for Sunday will include:
Lore and Louann
Shirley and Barb
Janet and Nancy
Judi and Sharlet
Team two performers for Monday will include:
Lore and Carol
Louann and Maureen
Janet and Joan
Judi and Shar
which reminds me that we need to host a practice to help Maureen and Carol familiarize themselves with TheDance.
Also, Donna McLaughlin has offered to add a freestyle dance to the mix.
Maureen and Carol, pick a date for practice and we'll work around you.
Thunder in the Valley is July 18th. Once again, we invite everyone to join us for the Parade which begins at 11:00 a.m. . We join the parade at Border Building, across from the Highwood Motel. All afternoon, there are downtown activities for us to enjoy centered around the gazebo on Main Street. And Deb has once more extended the invitation to everyone who wishes, to camp out at her house while waiting for the Thunder in the Valley Fireworks. We do a Pot Luck Supper at Deb's because there is NO WAY that we can order anything in with the amount of people in line.Keep in mind that the population of the Crowsnest Pass increases by tenfold for this event which brings it to 50,000. Imagine the 50/50 ticket return !!!! We have often returned to Shadowbar and kennelled our dogs for the night and then headed back to Deb's for the evening. The fireworks take place at 11:00 at night and due to the traffic, we haven't made it home before 2:00 a.m. Not bad for a 20 minute drive eh? If you haven't seen (or should I say heard) Thunder, you really should take the opportunity. The fireworks go on forever and everyone has a front row seat as there are no impediments to the view.
Lawn chairs and sleeping bags are a must and your SAWHDA vest will be put to good use, too, as the evenings in the mountains are cold and fresh when the sun goes down.
August 1 and 2nd are dedicated to Due South Dancers who will perform at Spruce Meadows for the AKC summer dog show. This show is huge and to be asked to perform is a compliment. Thanks to our Calgary members, we can do one performance on both days, with our southern-most members dancing on Sunday and our Calgary Contingent joining us for Monday's performance. Thanks to Tubby's negotiating skills (does he has those??) we have the noon spot for our performance allowing members who are working or showing dogs to gather at the lunchbreak to perform. Thank you to everyone who offered to dance.
Team one performers for Sunday will include:
Lore and Louann
Shirley and Barb
Janet and Nancy
Judi and Sharlet
Team two performers for Monday will include:
Lore and Carol
Louann and Maureen
Janet and Joan
Judi and Shar
which reminds me that we need to host a practice to help Maureen and Carol familiarize themselves with TheDance.
Also, Donna McLaughlin has offered to add a freestyle dance to the mix.
Maureen and Carol, pick a date for practice and we'll work around you.
Please let us know whether or not you would like to be included in any of the above events so we can plan ahead.
Enjoy the day!
The Pres.
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