Past Events

October 6 – October 8 (3 DAY), 2023: PWDCNC Water Trial.

Lake Camanche North Shore, Ione, San Joaquin County, CA, United States

October 6– October 8 (3 DAY), 2023: PWDCNC Water Trial. Lake Camanche, North Shore, Ione, San Joaquin County, CA. It's time to think about the PWDCNC water trial. OK enough thinking time, now it's time to enter the water trial. You know you used the National Specialty to hone your skills, enter the PWDCNC Water Trial and show off!!! We'll have three days, the traditional Ducky Derby, catered dinner and lunches...yes, time to gather your info and send in your entry. See the Premium List for all the details Contact Kathy Souza at [email protected] Premium List

October 19-22, 2023: Harvest Moon Classic

Del Valle Dog Club Del Valle Kennel Club Dog Show, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Corner of Bernal and, Valley Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566, CA, United States

October 19-22, 2023: Harvest Moon Classic; Del Valle Kennel Club Dog Show, Sonoma County Event Center &Fairground, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Saturday, October 21, 2023, supported Entry for Conformation, Obedience, Rally and Agility. Contact Becky Morin at [email protected]

Three Day Agility Trial hosted by PWDCNC

Rancho Murieta Rancho Murieta, California, CA, United States

November 24-26, 2023: Three day Agility Trial hosted by PWDCNC; all breed Agility Trial; Find the Premium List here;  Contact Leslie Holt or Debbie Price at [email protected] Even if you haven't entered, come out and see what agility is all about. This  is our Club event and you can volunteer to set poles, be a gate steward, etc., and you will learn even more! This is a good way to burn off those Thanksgiving calories! view and download the premium list

AKC Scent Work Trial, Hosted by PWDCNC

Dream Big Training Center 19681 Brandt Rd, Lodi, CA, United States

This will be the 5th Anniversary of our annual December AKC Scent Work Trial. The trial will be held at Dream Big Training Center in Lodi, California. Scent Work is a sport where the dog gets to do what they do all the time, use their amazing noses to smell. The dog works with its handler, usually its owner. Together the dog and handler search for certain scents, depending on the trial. The classes are Container, Interiors, Exterior, and Buried. The levels are Novice A & B, Advanced A & B, and Excellent A & B. Our judges are Dee Dee Anderson, Suzanne Edholm, and Lisa Kretner. Our trial is limited to 300 entries. Entries are accepted in order of FIRST RECEIVED. No hand deliveries are allowed. The Opening Date for our trial is September 19, 2023, 12:00 PM, noon. The Closing Date for our trial is November 29, 2023, 5:00 PM. Trial entries are now closed Actual trial date is December 17, 2023 A trial of any kind needs volunteers to help run the trial. No experience needed. It is fun and a great way to see what AKC Scent Work is about. Please contact Trial Chair Ann Gaskell at [email protected] to volunteer and/or to ask questions.

PWDCNC General Membership Meeting

Virtual via Zoom

January 28, 2024:  PWDCNC General Membership Meeting. 7:00 PM. Zoom meeting. Details will be sent to the entire membership. Contact Ann Gaskell at [email protected] https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84886203298pwd=bHRMTmxTSnNrTDVOaDQrUllSbWMydz09 ZOOM PASSCODE: PWDCNC click here to join the meeting

Introduction to Training Your PWD

Tailored Dog Training Facility 4475 Treat Blvd Suite K, Concord, CA 94521, Concord

The PWDCNC is offering an opportunity to begin training with your PWD and open the door to more ways to have fun with your dog. Trick Dog Training –Impress family & friends with simple tricks that can enhance your PWD’s focus and obedience. Read on! Training should be fun for both the dog and handler. Novice teams can overstress about training necessary skills for life or competition. Learning training techniques working on tricks takes the stress out of making any mistakes. If you or the dog make a mistake, oh well!, it was just a silly trick! The opportunity to take the AKC Novice Trick Dog test. Basic good manners—Build your PWD’s confidence and ability to interact politely with the world around them Basic skills needed by every dog to be a good companion and begin the path to other fun activities such as rally, obedience, and water work Basic skills needed by a PWD’s handler to help the dog be successful The opportunity to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test To preview, and possibly practice, for the sessions you can access information at https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/canine-good-citizen-test-items/ and https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/ These include training videos. Cost Trick Dog session only                                       $25.00 Canine Good Citizen session only                      $25.00 Both Trick and Canine Good Citizen                   $45.00 To register for this great training opportunity, you MUST register no later than February 14, 2024 Register for Training

PWDCNC Annual Meeting

Virtual via Zoom

PWDCNC Annual Meeting/Luncheon Sunday, February 25, 2024, 11:30 - 3 pm RSVP by February 22 No host bar opens at 11:30, Luncheon at noon Indoor and outdoor seating available, please contact Ann Gaskell [email protected] for outdoor seating World of Beer Bar and Kitchen 4920 Dublin Blvd, Suite 260 Dublin, CA 94568 Luncheon is $20/person, sign up to attend online at the link below. Lunch will include a selection of small bites including flatbread pizzas, nachos, tacos, chips ‘n dips, fries, Asian chicken salad, mac and cheese bites and more!! Dessert will be a cake. There will also be a 50-50 raffle (buy tickets online when  you sign up to attend) - 50% of the proceeds of raffle ticket sales will be divided among 5 lucky winners. We will also have the Election of Officers and Directors, a tribute to our Ancient Mariners, Voting for Regional Specialty judges and awarding of theTitle Certificates for titles earned by you and your PWD(s) in 2023. We will also recognize and welcome new members to the PWDCNC.  Of course we will have a Rainbow Bridge presentation. Please send information about your dog that passed in 2023; with photos and full and call names to Kathy Souza ([email protected]) Register here

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