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Sunday, April 29th, 2012 

Presented by the Southern Alberta Working/Herding Association

Draft Dog Work from A to Z

Held at Shadowbar Shepherds, west of Lundbreck, Alberta, this workshop will give participants a chance to learn how to train their dogs to a DD title.

9:30 a.m. Theory....... time to grab a coffee and get your notebooks out.        

This part of the workshop is an introduction and overview of the  3 parts of the DD test. A refresher for those who already have a DD dog.

10:15 a.m.    A look at the equipment used for Draft work; what works and what doesn’t and why.  Hands on practice harnessing and hitching seasoned dogs, and 

adapting harnesses to fit.   Bring your cameras. 

11:15 a.m.   Information on how the various exercises can be taught from puppyhood.

        Time to practice with some beginning exercises with young dogs.

Noon:   Lunch break .... lunch provided

12:30   Field work...... Test time/practice time for dogs that already have some cart   experience.  A great opportunity to get advice for improving performance.

Although we will be based in a heated facility, much of the practical work will take place outdoors so participants should wear appropriate clothing and footgear. This is, after all, Alberta.     

Registration fee:  $20.00 for 2012 members of SAWHDA

                  $25.00 for non-members of SAWHDA

Participant’s Name: SAWHDA member __

Address & phone no.: 

Dog’s name and age:

Email form to shadowbr@telusplanet.net