2008 BSCA National Special Events
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m.: TTouch Seminar with Judi Truskey, Certified TTouch Practitioner. Dogs welcome, NO BITCHES IN SEASON, please! Early sign-ups recommended, but not necessary. Email Judi at jltruskey@comcast.net to sign up in advance. Held in the Wilsonville Ballroom.
A bit more info, from Judi: Tellington TTouch (pronounced Tee-Touch) is a training and wellness method for dogs and other animals. TTouch uses a combination of touches and lifts, awareness aids like bodywraps, and movement exercises to help animals develop greater physical, mental, and emotional balance, focus and awareness. The work helps to release tension and fear, helping animals learn more easily. Animals and their handlers often develop a deeper bond as a result of using TTouch. TTouch is useful for injury recovery, confidence-building in shy or nervous animals, and helping a performance dog reach a relaxed but ready state before competition. Aging animals can be made more comfortable with TTouch. More information is available at www.ttouch.com.
Wednesday Evening: Welcome Party--"Casino Night".
Also, First Annual Meeting of the Belgian Sheepdog Rescue Trust. This will be held after the Board meeting Wed. evening, details will be available in Hospitality.
Thursday, During the Day: BSCA Member, experienced herding competitor and judge, Peggy Richter has graciously agreed to donate funding from an All-breed Herding Clinic toward the BSCA. This clinic will be held at Brigand's Hideout, and will be suitable for Novice and Advanced competitors alike. Please contact Dave Vesely for further questions: dvesely@peak.org or 541-745-0240. Download PDF of All-breed Clinic Info
Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30: CERF Clinic with Dr. Sarah Maxwell. A sign-up sheet will be in the Hospitality room, cost will be $30.00 per dog, $25.00 for 3 or more dogs.
Thursday Evening 5 p.m.: Judge's Education Seminar**, hosted by Marcy Spalding. For more details, please contact Marcy at 713-461-6679, mawrmyth@aol.com .
Thursday 7 p.m.: "The Continental" --European-style judging w/ critique. Prizes for Best Puppy, Adult & Veteran as well as prize for Best Overall. Sign up in the Hospitality Room. Entries close MAY 22 at 5:00 p.m. (In the Hotel Ballroom)
Friday Daytime: CGC & ATDA Testing and FMD Testing to run throughout the afternoon.
What is FMD? BSCA Future Messenger Dog Test Try something new with your dog that is fun and exciting and involves very fast speeds (Isn’t that definition in the Belgian breed standard?). Join us for Future Messenger Dog Tests on Friday afternoon, May 23rd, at the Specialty Hotel.
Components involved in Messenger Dog Test, include basic obedience (heel, sit, down, stay), a long recall between two handlers and the ability to search and indicate lost objects. Can your dog find his toy? This is a match and fun for both you and your dog. You need to get involved in this! Match runs will compete for certificates and prizes! Check the final schedule for times. For further information, contact Sonja Ostrom at 303.455.0023 or sonja.ostrom@aimco.com.
Info for the ATDA temperament test: BSCA American Therapy Dog Association Test American Therapy Dog Association, Inc. (“ATDA”) is a non-profit corporation and organization offering membership and registration for therapy dogs world-wide. The purposes of ATDA are to provide dog owners interested in therapy dogs and therapy dog programs an informative venue and association with other like owners and to provide official therapy dog testing, registration and certification. ATDA testing will take place on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Specialty Hotel in the afternoon in conjunction with the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. The test involves: 1.Certification that an animal is properly behaved and has basic obedience training. This is accomplished by being evaluated by an AKC certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and includes passing the AKC CGC test (10 test program) 2.Certification that an animal has the proper temperament and is suitable for therapy dog programs/visits. This is accomplished by evaluation of an AKC/ATDA certified tester and includes testing the dog’s reaction to noises, distractions and working with various medical assistance equipment, such as crutches, canes, wheelchairs and walkers. Check the final schedule for times. For further information, contact Sonja Ostrom at 303.455.0023 or sonja.ostrom@aimco.com.
Friday--Immediately following the completion of judging: Junior Showmanship - Clinic & Workshop
This clinic will be conducted by Teddi Gill. A former 4-H dog leader of 12 years
and currently an AKC judge for all the Belgian breeds and Junior Showmanship.Topics to be discussed:
#1 - What judges look for when judging.
#2 - How to improve your ring presentation.
#3 - Helpful hints for your specific dog.
There will be practice time in the ring with your dog. Casual dress is OK.
You and your dog will receive evaluations and suggestion for improvement.
A question and answer period will follow.Parents are welcome to come and watch.
Friday After conclusion of Breed Judging: Parade of Champions and Titleholders (Early closing--April 30, Entry form in Premium)
Friday Evening: Eukanuba Breeders Seminar - 7pm, Friday night preceding the Annual meeting in the same room. Annual BSCA Membership Meeting.
Saturday, During Judging: Roped off section for Judges interested in ring-side mentoring.**
Saturday, to follow judging: Junior's Pizza Party.
Saturday Evening: Awards Banquet. Sign-up form located in the premium, and also on the Banquet Info link below.
**Please note: Judges Education Seminar & Ring-side mentoring are for judges only.
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