2010 DRAFT CLINIC MARCH 27th with TWO sessions:  9am-noon & 1-4pm

The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon is sponsoring an all breed draft/carting clinic for people who want to teach their canine companion to pull a cart and maybe even work toward a drafting title.  Harnesses, carts and training equipment will be available to use the day of the clinic, however, if you have your own drafting equipment, please bring it with you.  Along with your dog we would like each person to bring along a helper to assist them as they go through the training process.  This is a must, so please make sure you have someone to help you and your dog.  Your helper will assist you in the actual training exercises and is a critical part of the training process.  Each team will receive an instruction booklet, a lecture going over the carting basics and hands-on training/practice sessions with the dogs.  Our clinic will be held indoors, so rain or shine, the training can go on!  We will offer morning or afternoon sessions, so note your preference and we will “try” to accommodate your choice.  Please fill out the application and send to the address on the form.  Questions? Call Molly at 541.490.1827 or email mollysearcy@earthlink.net

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