September 20th and 21st
Parks, Arizona
Home of Denise Dean and Patrick Hatch.
There are 20 plus acres for your dogs to run. Pat and Denise invite
you to camp on their property if your RV is self contained
.
There is a wonderful hotel in Williams if you are not the camping
type. This is a joint event with the Northern Arizona Bernese Mountain
Dog Club. The Northern Club is going to handle the Saturday events and
dinner. The Grand Canyon State Club will prepare Sunday brunch and
events. More information will be sent to you so mark your calendars
and know that this will be a great time with longs of education and
fun.
Performance Dog Day in Flagstaff
On Saturday, Sept 20 the
City of Flagstaff with co-host in conjunction with several local dog
training clubs the first "Performance Dog Day." It is a
special day to promote multiple canine sports and training. Most
importantly, participants will be showcasing lots of brilliant
canines. There will be demos/matches for many fun things to do with
a dog including agility, obedience, rally, CGC testing, flyball, disc
dog and dog dancing (if you haven't tried this one, it is lots of
fun--talk to Mary P.). Berners and their owners
are specially invited to bring their dogs and carts for a drafting
demonstration (coordinated by Denise Dean and Steve Dudley).
This incredibly fun event will be held at Thorpe Park ball fields from
9-4 pm. There will be vendors, food, and goodie bags for all who
attend. Everyone is invited, bring dogs and kids too. Hotels in
Flagstaff will participate with special group rates.
If you need more information about the event contact Denise Dean -
dean7044@juno.com or
Carol Lynn Fox -
BerneseMTNdog@cox.net