9th Annual Search Dog Training Weekend


Piney Creek Kennel and the Arkansas Alliance of Bloodhound Search Specialists is excited to announce that the 9th Annual Search Dog Training Weekend will be held in Pope County, Arkansas the weekend of May 16-19, 2008.
Deadline for registration will be April 15, 2008.

The terrain in the area provides opportunities to train on a variety of obstacles. Some of the features around the training area includes: Big Piney Creek, Little Piney Creek, Illinios Bayou, numerous other small creeks and streams, Ozark National Forest, Arkansas River, numerous hiking trails and camping areas, and urban/suburban work.  

The weekend will consist of intense field work each day and classroom training each evening. Presentations will be made by various instructors to be announced at a later date. Topics will include areas such as: scent theory, scent article collection & preservation, case law, canine first aid and search scene safety. Handlers will be expected to work together in the field to address any areas of concern a particular team might want to address during the course of the weekend.

Meals will be provided to all participants throughout the weekend. This will include: 1 meal Friday evening, 3 meals Saturday, 3 meals Sunday, and 2 meals Monday.

Lodging for all participants attending the weekend will be located at Camp Caudle, Scottsville, Pope County, Arkansas. Participants will be staying in cabins on the camp grounds. Each cabin contains 4 bunks. Cabins are air-conditioned, but are not heated. K-9 partners will be allowed in the cabins at the camp as long as they are crated. RV parking will also be available for participants with advance notice (although formal hookups are not currently available).

Update January 19, 2008: Due to the number of registrations already received, we have increased the number of participants to 35.

The cost of attendance will be $120 per person for the entire weekend. The cost includes all meals, lodging. t-shirt, and training manual for the weekend. A $60 non-refundable deposit must be received by the April 15, 2008 deadline. If you cannot attend the entire weekend please contact me for more information. This year participation will be limited to the first 25 handlers so get your reservations in early. Participants will be accepted on a first come basis. Deadline for registration will be April 15, 2008. If room is still available after the deadline, late registrations will be accepted at a cost of $150.

Please email me to be added to the mailing list or to request additional information for the training weekend.

Print a registration form here

Tentative Schedule of Events

The schedule will be flexible, relaxed, and subject to change.

Notice
Participants are training entirely at their own risk.
Training will take place regardless of weather conditions.  Be prepared for showers & thunderstorms throughout the weekend.

Friday May 16, 2008

8:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

Evaluation Exercises based on AABSS unit standards (Pre-registered dogs only) contact Kim for more details. 

4:00 pm to 6:30 pm

 

Check in  (Camp will be open anytime after noon)

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

 

Supper
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Orientation / Classroom work to be announced

8:30 pm to ????

 

Get Acquainted with Training Group / Night Training for anyone interested

Saturday, May 17, 2008

7:00 am - 8:00 am

 

Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:30 am

 

Individual and Group Photos (with dogs)

8:30 am - Noon

 

Training in the field

Noon - 1:00 pm

 

Lunch & Free time

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

 

Classroom  Work  (to be announced)

2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 

Training in the field

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Supper

7:30 pm - ?

 

Free time / Night training for anyone interested

Sunday, May 18, 2008

7:00 am - 8:00 am

 

Breakfast

8:00 am - Noon

 

Training in the field

Noon - 1:00 pm

 

Lunch

1:30 pm - 6:00 pm

 

Training in the field

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Supper / Auction
8:30 pm to ? Free time / Night Training for anyone interested

Monday, May 19, 2008

7:00 am - 8:00 am

 

Breakfast

8:00 am - Noon

 

Training in the field
Noon - 1:30 pm Lunch / Closing Presentation




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