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March 2020 Newsletter

Brian Meyers

The March 2020 Newsletter is now available online

March 2020

Highlights

March Meeting
Thursday the 19th at 7:00 P.M. At the Zone

Obedience and Agility Classes begin in April Space is limited – sign up at USRVDTC.ORG

Volunteer Opportunities
*March 25th at 5:00 p.m. we need volunteers for CGC and Trick dog
testing at the 4-H building.

*April 10th, 11th, and 12th our Agility Trial will be held at Wind River
Arena- 70 North 4600 East – Rigby, ID

Fun Matches

The March 2020 Newsletter is now available online

March 8th Scentwork Fun Match

Brian Meyers

Sunday, March 8th

2 – 4pm 4H Building

Bonneville County Fairgrounds

1542 E 73rd St, Idaho Falls 83404 (South of Sandy Downs)

Come and work your team on Containers – Buried – Interior

We will set up all levels pre-signed up (drop-ins are welcome time allowing)

COST:  $3.00/search Active Members    $5.00/search Friends 

All Entrants will be providing ring support to ensure a great environment

You must with two searches for each search you enter – no exceptions

Ensure your spot by emailing with name of your dog and search(s) you want to enter to: lehill54@yahoo.com

Drop-ins and multiple runs are welcome – time allowing.

We will have an indoor ring and ring equipment for each class pre-registered. 

** All involved will take turns working the ring and with ring and site clean-up**

This is a fun new option being offered through the Upper Snake River Valley Dog Training Club.  As such the club’s code of conduct  and rules will be followed.  Each participant is responsible for their own dog(s) and any disputes for misconduct are to be directed to the Club’s Leadership.  All efforts will be made to provide a safe environment though there may still be a risk of injury.  Each participant is responsible for any injury which may occur.

Include in your email:  Your Name, Phone No., Email Address, Dog(s) name(s), Classes desired.

All emails received by Sat. 3-7-20 at noon will receive a return email with tentative running order.

NEEDED TO BUILD CLUB PRACTICE GEAR:

Please help us build  a set of practice equipment for Scent work.

  • We need containers of all types.  Bags, tins. small satchels or cases 
  • 5 small glass bottles with fitted lids
  • Package of q-tips
  • Package of cotton pads (makeup removal)
  • Plastic tubing used in aquarium 
  • Suchon cups  for fish tanks
  • 2 shoe box size containers with lids.
  • A medium plastic container and large container to store items. 
  • If anyone has scent oils to donate that would be great

PLEASE BRING DONATIONS TO SUNDAY PRACTICE OR TO CLASS MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY 

2020 Fun Match Opportunities

Brian Meyers

The club will be offering a fun activity during 2020. We will provide a trial like environment where handler team can practice. The nominal cost per run will be charged to cover the cost of the facility and equipment only.

*** All people needed for the event will volunteer ***

Please let us know which event you might be interested in AND how you WILL help. Thanks!