Summer’s Here! Time To Get WET!
Ready to get started with your (future) water rescue dog? Come for a fun-filled weekend – learn the training and handling skills you will need to train your dog for an NCA water work title. During this activity-filled workshop, participants will train and be trained in the skills needed by handler and dog to pass an NCA Water Test. Practice equipment and handouts will be provided. To accommodate different needs and skill levels, Saturday’s session will be specifically geared for beginners; Sunday’s session is for those planning on a test this year. Training will apply to dogs of all ages.
Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22
Location: Private swimming pond at the home of Darrell and Rochelle Geldhof
5894 Palms Road, Casco, MI (near Marine City in St. Clair County)
Instructor: Lawren Coulam
Saturday (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a lunch break) will focus on the beginner - handler or dog. Basic skills needed by both the dog and handler will be taught. You and your dog will be in and out of the water all day - come energized! A copy and knowledge of the NCA Water Test Regulations is highly recommended.
Sunday (10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a lunch break) will be geared for those who plan on entering a test this summer. While exercises at all three levels - WD, WRD, and WRDX - will be taught, your focus will be at your dog’s current level to solidify what your dog already knows, and going on from there. Problem avoiding will be emphasized, but problem solving is part of training.
Items to bring: your future "Water Rescue Dog"; crate; water for your dog; comfortable clothing that can get wet; a life jacket for yourself; shoes that can be worn in the water; lawn chair; small bits of cheese, liver, or non-crunchy treats for your dog; lunch, drinks and snacks for yourself. In addition, canvas training dummies ($6.00) will be available for purchase, if you need one.
Overnight camping is permitted on the training site. There are no hookups. A port-a-john is available.
Nearby motels: 1) Anchor Inn Motel, 6000 N. River Road, Marine City (north of Marine City on M-29)., phone 810-765-8877; 2) Red Roof Inn, 31800 Little Mack at 13 Mile Road, Roseville, Exit #232 off I-94, phone 586-296-0310. Both motels allow dogs in room.
The cost of the workshop is $20 per beginner dog/handler team for Saturday, and $15 for Sunday for members, and an additional $5 per day for non-members. Beginners may sign up for Sunday only if they attend Saturday. To aid in planning, please return the registration form and check to Barbara Grob by June 13. If you have any questions, please email redoakscorner@mymailstation.com or call 231-894-5939.
The “Water Training Manual” ($12) and “Water Test Regulations” ($5) may be ordered from Dwight Gorsuch, 925 Leppo Road, Westminster MD 21158. Check should be payable to Newfoundland Club of America. The regs are also available on the NCA website.
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WATER WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM Please return this form with a check made out to Great Lakes Newfoundland Club, to Barbara Grob, 2508 Meinert Rd, Holton MI 49425 by June 13. Hope to see you there!
Name(s) attending
Name(s) handling
Sat: dog’s name, age previous training
Sun: dog’s name, age previous training
Address Town/ST/ZIP
Phone Email
I plan to camp: Fri night, Sat night (circle one) Amount enclosed: