PRE-WATER / LAND WORKSHOP

WHEN: Sunday, April 22, 2012
WHERE: 5 Mile Lake in Federal Way, WA. We will be working on the grass just beyond the parking lot.
WHAT TIME: Setup 9:00AM - 9:15AM
The workshop will begin at 9:15. Please arrive between 9:00 and 9:15 to set up crates for your dogs and to unpack equipment.
We hope to have the club boat available for work, also on the lawn.
WHO SHOULD COME?: Whether you have trained a dog for water rescue or not; you should feel welcome to come to this workshop if you have a dog who is just starting water training.

Cost: $5.00 (one dog per person limit).

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING WILL BE OFFERED?:
*We will focus on improving skills learned in the first training session. In addition, dogs wanting to learn pre-senior work may also come.
Required equipment:
*Soft bumper, Child size life jacket, knotted rope and long line 30-50feet; Crate for dog
*All dogs must have a crate to stay in when their owners are helping other dogs. A secure crate is necessary for all water training. If you do not have all of the equipment you might use in water training, plan to work with what you bring. It is strongly recommended that each person label their equipment with a Sharpie pen to be sure that you go home with what you brought. If you have an ez-up for shelter in case of rain, please feel free to bring that with you as well.
*Please bring treats that your dog will consider delicious….and plenty of them. Most beginning training is taught with food, to keep the dogs interested and motivated. Baggies of cut up treats, or small containers with lids work best. Please do not underestimate the power of a food motivation.
*Please bring drinking water from home and a dish for your dog.
*Please plan for rain…rainproof coat, hat, gloves, boots are essential, as well as towels to wipe hands.
ALL ARE WELCOME; but advance registration is requested. Please e-mail
Cheryl Dondino
CMD555@aol.com