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Submitted by S deYoung

French Ringsport
May 5-6

Hi Bouvier Friends,

My local French Ringsport Club is hosting another working seminar with
Fernando Dosta on May 5-6. Anyone interested in attending, please feel
welcome to view the link below:

Click Here

Fernando worked with Una and Ruby last weekend and was absolutely excellent.
He reads the dogs well, is endlessly patient and appropriate for the dog's
level of training. I would be happy to provide transportation from the
airport in MSP for anyone who chooses to fly in.

Sunny

Submitted by S  Frye

Bouvstock VI
June 1 & 2

BouvStock VI will be held in Sharon Springs, NY, again this year the first weekend in June
(that's the 1st and 2nd of June). Friday night we will be having dinner at the American Hotel in Sharon Springs, RSVP required a few weeks in advance so Michelle Curran can make arrangements with the hotel for the dinner...they will be giving us a special rate again. People can contact us and we will inform Michelle of who and how many will be there for dinner.

Saturday we will all meet at her place. Once again, Susan and I will be dressing the part in our Victorian era suits and others are invited to do the same. We will have a Bouv walk in the village afterwards. I

We are suggesting that people check in the Cobleskill area for motels, about 12 to 15 miles from Sharon Springs. People with campers are invited to set up at Michelle's place. And Michelle told us the American Hotel has one dog-friendly room.

It would be helpful if people would let is know if they think they will attend. The picnic will be "bring something to share." If anyone has questions, or wants to RSVP have them call us at 607-334-6006 (eves) or email (click submitted by link above).
 

Submitted by Webmaster

   9TH ANNUAL FOAP DOG WALK - 2007

FRIENDS WALKING FRIENDS

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2007
Time: Registration starts at 8:00 am
Walk: Begins at 9:00 am
Location: Arboretum, Central Experimental Farm (Building 72)
Eats & Treats: A BBQ will follow the walk
Fun Stuff: Stop by all the Information Booths

º  DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM http://www.foap.on.ca/Events.html

Registration Form is in PDF Format (Adobe Reader)
(don't Adobe Reader, then get your free copy HERE

Everyone is welcome to participate -- please come out and join our supporters at this popular event.

Bring your dog, if you have one, but a canine companion is not necessary to participate - there will be lots of dogs to watch and enjoy.

The mascot for this year's walk is Cody, a lovely dog rescued by FOAP after he was abandoned on a Rockland golf course; Cody will be escorted by the lucky folks who have recently adopted him. Walkers will be remembering 2005 mascot Yogi, a gentle Rottie who lost a battle with brain cancer late last year; the 2007 walk is dedicated to his memory. We're also hoping that Blackie and Nu-Pup will make an appearance; they are two Inuit sled dogs rescued in Nunavut and brought to Ottawa with FOAP's support - their arrival in the capital in November was featured in the Ottawa Citizen.

Please mark your calendar and join us. Registration forms will be available from pet food stores and veterinarians around town or they may be downloaded from this website.

Submitted by S deYoung
 

30th Anniversary Event
Oct 5-7
Bad Salzuflen, Germany

On the World Union for Bouviers website there is an announcement: for the 30th Anniversary Deutscher Bouvier-Club Date: 5 - 7 October 2007 Location: Bad Salzuflen, (between Herford and Bielefeld), Germany Contact: Wolfgang

Submitted by K Heilenman

NAWBA 2007
Oct 3-7
Purina Farms, outside of St. Louis, MO

For planning ahead :), the 2007 NAWBA Championships will be held at
and/or near Purina Farms outside of St Louis October 3-7.

For information on Purina farms, click here

The Herding Schedule is as follows:

• Wed Oct 3 Clinic with Larry Painter

• Thurs Oct 4 Clinic with Larry Painter

• Fri Oct 5 AHBA Test/Trial (Larry judges 1 day, trials the other and there will 2-3 other judges)

• Sat Oct 6 AHBA Test/Trial

• Sun Oct 7 Larry will do private lessons

Conformation will probably be Sunday Oct 7.
Schutzhund (tracking, obedience, protection), carting, Ring, and other events are still in the planning stages and details will be posted as things firm up.

This is Larry's (not updated for awhile but still informative) website

Here are some details on the NAWBA Herding Events.

We are very happy to announce that Friday October 5 will be two AHBA trials open only to Bouviers des Flandres. The NAWBA Herding Champion 2007 will be decided based on scores earned during these two trials in Advanced level (Level 3) runs.

The Friday, Bouvier only Herding Trials aim to showcase Bouvier strengths as stock dogs. Specifically we will have two Large Flock Ranch classes (using around 25 sheep per run) and we will run two Herding Trial Arena Dog classes using more than the usual 3-5 head of  sheep.

There will also be ducks available for trialing (HTD and HTAD).

So, please mark your calendars! Bring those Bouviers to St Louis!  And plan to come watch and see what Bouviers can do!

Here is the whole schedule as currently planned (changes are possible  but we think this is pretty much how things will work out).

Wednesday October 3
Stock dog clinic with Larry Painter (Bouvier priority till a given
date) / sheep and cattle
AHBA Herding Capability tests offered

Thursday October 4
Stock dog clinic with Larry Painter (Bouvier priority till a given
date) / sheep and cattle
AHBA Herding Capability tests offered

Friday October 5 (probable judges = Larry Painter and Kathy Heilenman)
NAWBA AHBA Trials (Bouviers only)
LFR, HTAD (sheep) / HTD, HTAD (ducks)
HCT and JHD test levels offered if there is interest

Saturday October 6 (probable judges = Karen Trimble and Tim Taylor)
All breed AHBA Trials (Bouvier priority till a given date)
LFR, HTAD (sheep) / HTD, HTAD (ducks)
HCT and JHD test levels offered if there is interest

Sunday October 7
Private lessons with Larry Painter available

Information about the AHBA program is available. Click here

Questions? Contact Kathy by clicking here
 

Submitted by S DeYoung

Western Area & National Dog Sport Events as of 3/24/2007
Web: http://www.endeavorwdc.org/events/events2007.htm

MARCH

23-25: USA REGIONAL SHOW and SchH Trial in Fantana, CA
Contact West Coast, Ted Hartman ted@wck9.com 909-350-3501

29-1 AWDF CHAMPIONSHIPS in St. Louis
Hosted by St. Louis SchH Association Visit: http://stlouisschutzhund.com/awdf2007/home.htm

APRIL

14-15: USA SchH Trial in Los Lunas NM
Judge Mike Hamilton, contact John Oliver 505-866-9600 JoliverNM@aol.com  

14: DVG SchH Trial in Rochester, WA
Judge Ted Hartman, contact Cascade, Les Flores 
csc@dogequipment.com Tel # 360-539-5320

15: DVG SchH Trial in Seattle, WA
Judge Ted Hartman, contact Greater Seattle, Chris Garske Tel # 425-343-8431

15: DVG SchH Helper Certification in Denver, CO
with Mark Chaffin, contact Patrick Gildea 303-235-9792

21-22: Michael Ellis SEMINAR in Los Alamos,NM
Contact Marsha 505-672-1063 marshaboggs@cybermesa.com
Flyer: http://www.endeavorwdc.org/Ellis.htm

21-22: USA PNW REGIONAL in Spokane Valley, WA
more info to come.

28-29: NARA French Ring Trial in Marysville, CA
Judge Pepe Camarena, contact Jennifer Tel # 916-776-4382 
K9ConceptsCA@aol.com
 

MAY

3-6: USA N AMERICAN & FH CHAMPIONSHIP in N Carolina
Hosted by Fayetteville SchH Club Visit: http://www.2007northamerican.com/

5-6: DVG SchH Trial in Denver, CO
Judge Sandi Purdy, contact Summit, Carole Patterson Tel # 303-674-4655

10-13: Teo Mariscal SEMINAR in Los Alamos NM
Hosted by High Mesa, contact Terry sundogs@cybermesa.com
http://www.highmesadogs.org/events_seminars.html

12-13: AKC OB and Rally in Santa Fe, NM 

10-13 Belgian Malinois National in Farmington, UT
Hosted by ABMC, Contact Nancy Lasky, vertimal@hockeytails.myrf.net  http://stlouisschutzhund.com/awdf2007/home.htm

10-13: FMBB WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IPO and Mondio in France
Visit: http://chienplus.com/fmbb2007/

13: DVG SchH Trial in SLC, UT
Judge Carole Patterson, contact Olympus, Don Weaver Tel # 801-302-0608 
rotndog@aol.com

13: DVG SchH Trial in Denver, CO
Judge Leo Muller, contact Colo Canine, Shelley Titus Tel # 303-646-1975 
btitus13@msn.com

19: DVG SchH Trial in Denver, CO
Judge TBA, contact Centennial, Hartmut Tel # 303-697-7729 
Hartmut.Beckmann@qwest.com

20: DVG SchH Trial in Denver, CO
Judge Carole Patterson, contact Ponderosa, Paula Carter Tel # 303-690-3545

24-27: Mondio handler SEMINAR and Certification in La Junta, CO
With Dominique Piton, GRRRS 
Visit: http://www.grrrs.com/

26-27: USA SchH Trial in CO
Judge Al Govednik, contact High Plains, Linnea Corazza Coraz4@aol.com

26-28: Michael Ellis SEMINAR in Bozeman, MT
Contact warren_j@erc.montana.edu
http://www.bigskyschutzhund.com

 
JUNE

2-3: NARA French Ring Trial in Utah
Contact Jason Tel # 801-362-7732
jasonfarrish@msn.com

9-10: Michael Ellis SEMINAR in Los Alamos,NM
Contact Marsha Tel # 505-672-1063
marshaboggs@cybermesa.com
Flyer: http://www.endeavorwdc.org/Ellis.htm

7-10: DVG HOT and Youth CHAMPIONSHIP in WA
Visit: http://www.usahot2007.com/

8-10: DVG NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in Toronto Canada
Contact Joanne Tel # 705-428-2258
joannefleming13@sympatico.ca
Visit: http://www.dvgamerica.com/07nationals/

16-17: IPO AWMA Trial in Olympia, WA
Contact Cascade Belgian Shepherds, Les Flores Tel # 360-539-5320 
csc@dogequipment.com  

30-1: USA SchH Trial with SV Heiko Grube in Falcon, CO
Visit: www.coloradogermanshepherdrescue.net

JULY

1 & 4: USA SchH Seminar with SV Heiko Grube in Falcon, CO
Visit: www.coloradogermanshepherdrescue.net

14-15: Julia Priest Tracking SEMINAR in Los Alamos,NM
Contact Marsha Tel # 505-672-1063
marshaboggs@cybermesa.com

28-29: USA SchH Trial in CO
Judge Craig Groh, Hosted by High Plains, contact Linnea Corazza 
Coraz4@aol.com

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

1-3: AKC OB and Rally in Albuquerque, NM  

1-3 AWMA NATIONAL in Ortonville, MI
Hosted by Belleville Dogsport Association

8-9: Planned USMRA Mondio Trials in Los Alamos NM
Contact Endeavor or High Mesa, Terry, sundogs@cybermesa.com

14-16: USA SchH Trial and Show with SV Johann Nizler in Falcon, CO
Visit: www.coloradogermanshepherdrescue.net

28-30 USA RMGP REGIONAL and Show in Parker, CO
Judges Al Kerr & Karen MacIntyre, Hosted by Denver Mile High

 Submitted by S DeYoung
 

French Ringsport Trials
2007
All over the country

Here is the current list of French Ringsport trials. There will be more  added as the year progresses.

Club: Southern California All Breed Ringers
Location: Riverside, California
Dates: March 3 & 4, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: Pepe Camarena
Decoys: Adrian Centeno, Ken Coombs & Scott Williams
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Leri Hanson
Phone: (562)-427- 2259
E Mail: MsAlpha2U@aol.com

West Coast Selectif
Club: Bay Area Ring Club
Location: Marysville, California
Dates: April 28 & 29, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: Pepe Camarena
Decoys: Brian Sturtecky & Arnaud Le Maguer
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Jennifer Sunga
Phone: (916)-776-4382
E Mail: K9ConceptsCA@aol.com

Club: Empire Ring Club
Location: Stormville, NY
Dates: April 28 - 30
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: TBA
Decoys: TBA
Decoy Selection?
Contact: Matt Carraturro
Phone:
E Mail: dutchk9@optonline.net

Club: Utah Protection Sports
Location: TBA
Dates: June 2 & 3, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: TBA
Decoys: Jason Farrish & Ramon Miranda
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Jason Farrish
Phone: (801)-362-7732
E Mail: jasonfarrish@msn.com

Club: Northwest Suitmen
Location: Seabeck, WA
Dates: July, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: Rick Mapples
Decoys: Bobby Stormers & TBA
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Leslie Maples
Phone: (360)-830-5034
E Mail: lesmaples@yahoo.com

East Coast Selectif
Club: Command Dogs & Police Services
Location: Connecticut
Dates: July 28, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: Pepe Camarena
Decoys: Brian Sturtecky & Arnaud Le Maguer
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Evelyn Noonan
Phone: 860-633-9077
E Mail: evnoonan@cox.net

Central Zone Selectif
Club: Real Dog Sport Club
Location: Wisconsin
Dates: August 25 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: Pepe Camarena
Decoys: Brian Sturtecky & Arnaud Le Maguer
Decoy Selection? No
Contact: Mark Keating
Phone: 715-386-2977
E Mail: combatdecoy@gmail.com

Club: New England Ring Club
Location: Easton, Mass (Borderland State Park)
Dates: August 24 - 26
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: TBA
Decoys: TBA
Decoy Selection? TBA
Contact: Bob Solimini
Phone: 508.947.6111
E Mail: info@All-AmericanK-9.com

Club: Bay Area Ring Club
Location: Ryde, California
Dates: August/September, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: TBA
Decoys: TBA
Decoy Selection? TBA
Contact: Jennifer Sunga
Phone: (916)-776-4382
E Mail: K9ConceptsCA@oal.com

Club: NorthWest Suitmen
Location:Seabeck, WA
Dates: October, 2007
Levels Offered: Brevet - Ring 3
Judge: TBA
Decoys: TBA
Decoy Selection? TBA
Contact: Leslie Maples
Phone: (360)-830-5034
E Mail: lesmaples@yahoo.com
 

Submitted by M Nolan

Bouv Event - BouvBash 07
Inverness, FLorida 2/29 to 03/02/2008

Bring your Bouvier for an introduction to the protection sports, testing your dog for protection sports (Schutzhund/IPO, French Ring, Mondio Ring), tracking lessons, obedience lessons, agility, herding, conformation handling, conformation grooming, pet grooming and carting.

We have the following instructors confirmed:

Ivan Balabalov: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: introduction to protection sports, testing individual dogs, workshop to prepare your dog for trialing and problem solving.

Carla v. Duijvenbode, Schutzhund/IPO tracking and obedience, individual problem solving.

We would like to put together a strong team NAWBA for AWDF for 2008! Our event will be approximately 1 month earlier -- mark your calendars and bring your dogs!!

Maria Monroe, show grooming, conformation handling

Angela McMurray, pet grooming

There will also be a herding seminar, with trainer to be announced and the possibility of obtaining your herding instinct test on Sunday.

There will be an agility instructor from Ocala.

There may be an AKC fun match with an AKC judge. There will be CGC testing and TDI testing for Bouviers on Sunday.

There will be a carting workshop.

The fees will be announced when all costs are confirmed. Food will be supplied with large tents on site which will either be heated or cooled, depending on the weather.

Start planning NOW for this event -- the weather in Florida can be chilly at that time of year or warm, but not stifling hot!

There will be facilities on site for camping, RVs and trailers.

There is a motel in the town of Inverness with rates between $49 to $59 per night, one time dog deposit of $25 if the dog is not kept in a crate, no deposit if the dog is crated any time that it is in the room. They will reserve one floor for people attending our event.

Each attendee will have one on one time with the instructors for their particular event(s).

Each event will be separate and you will have to confirm well ahead of time which activity you will be doing.

This will be not only FUN but an excellent place to come together to work with the BEST. Ivan just won the AWDF Championships, again

Margret, Florida