Events for July 6 - May 18

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

Annual Picnic

Lagoon Valley Park 1 Peña Adobe Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688, United States, Vacaville, CA, United States

General membership meeting at 12:15.Join the fun at the 2024 PWDCNC Annual Picnic located at Lagoon Valley Picnic Area, 1 Peña Adobe Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688.In addition to spending time with new friends and old, we are offering 2 Fetch Trials so you can earn a Fetch Dog title in one day. Beautiful New title ribbons are offered to teams that pass. Fetch trial area will be fully fenced. Only 1 dog in the fenced area at a time. Don’t worry if you have never done it, an Introduction and demonstration of  Fetch Dog will be provided prior to the trial. Please also note that a detailed explanation of Novice Fetch, provided by Kathy Souza, may be found in the current issue of Wavies & Curlies, please go look!Additional Fetch Dog information, including rules and regulations can be found at: https://www.akc.org/fetch/.Entries Open April 15 and Close May 13. Day of trial entries will be accepted. Click here to see the Premium List with entry form. Don’t forget your dog’s AKC Registration number if you are doing day of trial entries.Let us know who will be coming, your preference for hotdogs or hamburgers and if you can bring a salad or dessert by completing the Annual Picnic Form below.Please bring a salad or side dish if your last name begins with letters A-N and a dessert if your  last name begins with letters O-Z.Lagoon Valley Picnic Area, 1 Peña Adobe Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688; Contact Ann Gaskell at [email protected]. Premium List (PL)

Water Practice Starts

Camanche Reservoir Camanche Pkwy N, Ione, CA, United States

Practice site still being negotiated, please read more here.

PWDCNC Supported Entry for Conformation, Contra Costa Kennel Club “Woofstock” Dog Show

Contra Costa Kennel Club “Woofstock” Dog Show 900 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589, United States, Solano County Fairgrounds, CA, United States

June 6-9, 2024:  Saturday, June 8,2024 – PWDCNC Supported Entry for Conformation, Contra Costa Kennel Club “Woofstock” Dog Show; Solano County Fairgrounds, Vallejo, CA.   Contact Becky Morin at [email protected] Please note, "early closing, May 15, 2024." Download The PDF

Junior and Apprentice Workshop

Rancho Seco Recreational Park, Herald, CA 14960 Twin Cities Rd, Herald, California, United States

Get your paws wet! Train on Saturday, Trial in Junior or Apprentice Levels on Sunday! Water Trial & Workshop Registration Deadline Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 6:00 PM

PWDCNC Water Trial

Rancho Seco Recreational Park, Herald, CA 14960 Twin Cities Rd, Herald, California, United States

Please note there is a new location for this water trial, see all of the details in the Premium List.

July 6 & 7, 2024: PWDCNC All Breed FCAT Trials

Manzanita Park 17100 Castroville Blvd., Prunedale, CA, United States

July 6 & 7, 2024: PWDCNC All Breed FCAT Trials. PWDCNC CGC & CGCA evaluations. PWDCNC Trick Dog evaluations. Manzanita Sports Complex, 17100 Castroville Blvd., Prunedale, CA 93907. Enter at Abbadogs.com Contact Janis Welsh at [email protected]

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