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Spring Draft Seminar - Sunday April 13th 2025
About the Seminar
The CONDC is excited to provide an opportunity for a rare chance at spending a day picking the brains of 3 CKC Draft Judges. We want to help everyone who wants to learn more about draft work, whether it is just for fun or if you have plans on entering a draft test.
The seminar will run from 9am to 3:30pm.
Please arrive by 8:45am.
To register for the seminar click on Register Now or you can download the Event Registration Form to be mailed/emailed back to us. The Event Registration Form can be found in the Reference Documents section below.
Seminar Topics
The seminar will cover off the following:
- Review of the rules & regulations, including the 2025 rule changes
- Outline the Judge's expectations for the Handler and Dog
- Walk-through of the different equipment options and how they affect the dog's performance
- Demos of exercises to help visualize the rules
- Hands on practice
Seminar Fees
Members - $50
Non-Members - $70
All breeds are welcome!
Equipment for You
- Lunch, Drinks and Snacks
- Lawn Chair
- Outdoor attire suitable for weather conditions
Equipment for Your Dog
- Collar
- 6 foot leash
- Draft harness
- Cart and/or Sled
- Water bowl
- Yummy treats
Seminar Location
Flamborough Area (South of Cambridge)
Exact location will be provided to registrants via email.
Seminar Etiquette
Seminar Etiquette
Seminar Etiquette
- Use designated potty areas
- Pick up after your dog
- Place all waste in the garbage cans provided
- Crate dogs when not working - this will allow you to learn from watching other teams work
- Give lots of space to other dogs - not all dogs will be comfortable having another dog in their personal space. We will also have intact males present who need a bit of room from other male dogs.
- Do not allow your dog to greet or play with another dog
Instructors
June Ward
I first became interested in draft, in 1989 when I watched my first draft test, put on by the Newfoundland dog club, at that time, only Newfoundlands could earn the title.
I attended the first CKC draft council meeting, to have the title opened up to include all breeds. I am still on the council and was the Zone 6 (Ontario West) Draft Dog Rep for the CKC from 2002 to 2016 and in September of 2016 I moved so I am now the zone 4 (Ontario North) rep. Being part of this council allows me to have input when ever a change or additions are proposed for the draft rules.
I have judged in Ontario, British Columbia, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, & Alberta. I have taught draft seminars in Ontario, Quebec & Alberta. I love working with new enthusiasts, and always try to make it fun.
My first Berner to earn a DDX was Lynn in 2002.
I Presently live in Tiny, Ontario with my Bernese Jersey and Leonberger Truffles. I have been breeding Bernese since 1995 and Leonbergers since 2006.
Michelle Meandro
In the realm of dog sports, there is a myriad of opportunities for handlers and dogs for any level.
After having worked our way through various credentials in obedience, rally, tricks, draft and water rescue, we learned very quickly any sport can be fun, nerve wracking, fascinating and intimidating all at the same time. As part of a CONDC training team, we help handlers work through the learning process with a primary goal of building a strong communication link as a team and reminding everyone to enjoy the bond one can shape with their dog through activities.
Earning ribbons and titles can be rewarding, however it is significantly, in my opinion, more important to develop a comradery you can enjoy with your dog. Training in any dog sport will build a foundation which can lead to any number of further pursuits, even improving on “doggy-parenting”. By participating in varied introductory seminars, hopefully each handler can find a topic to capture their interest and we can help you work on achieving personal goals.
Peggy Flockhart
Peggy Flockhart
I have been involved with training and trialing dogs in obedience, rally obedience, water rescue and draft for over 30 years.
My goal when I am working with my own dog is to have a happy and enthusiastic partner ; when I am teaching a workshop the goal is to provide the information needed to achieve success; and when I am judging to try to provide positive feedback on that day's performance and hopefully to congratulate the team(s) on a good performance.
Contact Us
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