2010 DRAFT CLINIC MARCH 27th

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon sponsored an all breed draft/carting clinic for people who wanted to teach their canine companion to pull a cart and work toward a drafting title.  Harnesses, carts and training equipment were available to use the day of the clinic.  Each team received an instruction booklet, a lecture going over the carting basics and hands-on training/practice sessions with the dogs.  The clinic was held indoors with morning and afternoon sessions available.  Thanks to all participants and helpers !!  We look forward to doing this again in the future.

2010 TWO DAY DRAFT TEST - JUNE 5TH & 6TH

The BMDCO will host our 2010 Annual Two Day BMDCA-approved All-Breed Draft Test on June 5th & 6th at Clackamette Park in Oregon City from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm.  The host hotel will again be the Rivershore Hotel.  Special room rates will be available.  Please see Premium for details.   

Judges on both Saturday and Sunday will be Nancy Van Horne of Renton, WA and Val Horney of Aurora, CO.

Entry close date and time will be May 22nd. at 6:00 pm.  There are openings for 20 teams.  Click here for PREMIUM.

 Directions:  The park is located at 1955 Clackamette Drive  Oregon City, OR.  Take exit 9 off of I-205.  Turn right onto McLoughlin Blvd.  Turn left at the first street, Dunes Drive (between the McDonalds and River Shore Hotel).  Follow the road to the right until you reach the entrance to the park on your left.

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling.

The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations.

 

Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence.

The BMDCO follows the official BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.  You can follow the link or send $2.50 to Dottie Schulte 1943 Mountview Drive,Greeley, CO 80631