BEARDIE CAMP 2008 - June 17, 18, 19 Beardie Camp Committees Chairperson – Rosie Schroeder Registration – Mary Jo Steger Treasurer – Bob Leverenz   Campwear – Bobbie Raguse Hospitality – Jane Goodman & Ida Lemmel Welcome Party – Todd & Pam Buckland Auction – Anne Weiss, Ellen Moore, Joanne Neville Sing-a-Long – Darthe Jennings Costume Parade – Judy Brewer & Sandy Clift Balloon Launch – Clara del Valle

Accommodations – The main headquarters for camp, all evening meals, and evening activities will be at Purina Farms, Gray's Summit, MO (near St. Louis). We have a block of rooms reserved at the Diamond Inn which is the closest motel to Purina Farms (2 miles).  Please call to make your reservation as soon as possible. Diamond Inn - 800-782-8487.  Please mention the Bearded Collie Club when making your reservation.  Rates are $69/night with a $25 dog fee.  Limit 4 dogs per room.  RV Hookups are available at no cost at Purina Farms.

Meals – Breakfast and lunch will be on your own, and we have great meals planned for the evening.  There is a concession stand at Purina Farms for lunch or you may drive to a nearby restaurant if you wish.  Soft drinks and water will be available throughout the day.  Our evening meals will be on the patio at Purina Farms. This will be buffet style –with vegetarian items and dessert included.  There will also be a cash bar.  The cost is $15.00 per meal. 

Evening Activities – Monday, June 16th –     Registration and Welcome Party 5:00 at Purina Farms

                           Tuesday, June 17th –      Dinner at 6:00 followed by our Sing-a-long
                           Wednesday, June 18th – Dinner at 6:00 followed by the Beardie Camp Auction
                           Thursday, June 19th –     Dinner at 6:00 followed by the Costume Parade, Balloon Launch, & Games    
                                                                  Beardies Play

Auction – Please plan to bring an item for our auction.  The auction will be held on Wednesday evening.  Anne will collect your items at camp – no need to mail ahead, but please email her to let her know what you will be bringing.
Email address:   aweiss1@bellsouth.net

Balloon Launch – This year we will be offering a special event to remember Beardies and others who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. You can purchase a balloon for every dog or person to whom you want to pay tribute. You may write a few words in remembrance and then you or a designated person will read it before releasing the balloon. Each dog or person remembered (or balloon purchased) will cost $5.00 which will be donated to BeaCon for Health. Dogs can be remembered individually or as a group.
If you would like to participate in this event, please sign up for it on your registration and bring a 3X5 card with your tribute written on it to camp.

AKC Museum of the Dog – Take a St. Louis Trolley ride (with air conditioning!) to the Museum of the Dog, about a half hour from Purina Farm.  This trip will be on Wednesday afternoon 12:45 – 4:00.  This is a great chance to see the museum and the beautiful exhibits that they have honoring the dog.  A guided tour will be optional with no additional cost. You can learn more about the museum by visiting their website at http://www.museumofthedog.org.  The cost of the trip including the trolley and admission is $25.00 and is limited to 35 people.

Beardie Daycare – Since people will not want to leave their dogs at the motel during the day, there will be a "Beardie Daycare Center" set up under one of Purina's covered areas.  There will be fans and swimming pools available if the weather is really hot.  In addition, someone will baby sit the dogs at all times.  You must bring your own crate!

Classes – Classes will cost $15.00 per session.  The morning sessions will be held between 9:00 – 11:30 and the afternoon sessions, 1:00 – 3:30.  Length of classes will vary depending upon the content and the number enrolled.  You may register for up to 5 classes, and everyone will be assigned 1 work detail which will involve helping with classes, Beardie day-care, etc.  In May we will mail you your individual schedule and other information.

Class Offerings – Classes will be offered multiple times depending on demand.  Please enter only one dog per class.  However, you may enter any class more than once if you have more than one dog. Classes will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Herding is always popular, but in order to be fair to those in the class and the instructors, we are going to limit the number of dogs.  If your heart is set on herding, get your registration in early!

1. Agility Introduction (Dogs with little or no experience) – Sandi & Jerry McKenzie
2. Agility Intermediate (Dogs competing in Novice or Open) – Sandi & Jerry McKenzie
3. Agility Advanced (Dogs competing in Open or Excellent) – Sandi & Jerry McKenzie
4. Agility Fast Class (Dogs competing in Open or Excellent) – Bobbie Raguse
5. Beardie Crafts – Julie Patzius
6. Canine Good Citizenship Testing – Marilyn Snook Maryann & Szalka
7. Canine Search & Rescue – Brenda Papas & her Search & Rescue Certified Beardie
8. Conformation – Michele Ritter
9. Pet Grooming – Pam Buckland
10. Show Grooming – Susan Lybrand
11. Building a Better Beardie Body – Ava Frick
12. To Vaccinate or Not – Weighing the Odds – Ava Frick
13. Herding for Beginners – Ann Witte & Cindy Mendonca
14. Herding for Advanced Dogs (at least one AKC title) – Ann Witte & Cindy Mendonca            
15. Herding Instinct Testing – Ann Witte & Cindy Mendonca
16. My Dog Can Do That – PJ Mong (A game you play with your dog and others)
17. Rally Obedience Introduction – Jan Leverenz
18. Tracking – Mary Jo Steger & Jeannie Galluzzo

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CLASSES:

Agility

Sandi and Jerry McKenzie are experienced agility instructors and have been competing in agility for many years.  Many of you will remember them from previous camps.
Agility Introduction - If you are interested in agility, learning equipment and having fun with your dog, this is for you.  This class will include introduction to equipment, basic handling skills and tips on having a successful agility experience. 
Agility Intermediate - This class is for handling teams who have started agility classes or have competed in a trial at the Novice level.  You will learn tips and techniques on competing successfully in agility.
Agility Advanced - This is for teams who have competed in Open, Excellent or any advanced level program.  Handling skills, training techniques and tips to make your agility experience fun will be the focus of this class. 
Agility Fast Class – is a new AKC event similar to the games played in USDAA.  Teams must be at the competition level in agility to participate in this class taught by Bobbie Raguse.

Dr. Ava Frick – Veterinary Chiropractor

Dr. Ava Frick, who was at camp in 2004 & 2006 and received rave reviews from those who attended her sessions, has agreed to come again.  Ava is a Veterinary Chiropractor and was graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. In 1997 she was certified in Animal Chiropractic by the American Veterinary Chiropractic.  Ava's special interests are rehabilitation therapy, chiropractic, pain management, and animal nutrition.   Visit her website www.avafrick.com or www.petbodybuilders.com for more information.

"Building a Better Body"  Ava will discuss conditioning from the inside out that will help every dog owner. Foods, diets, exercise, supplements, what to do and what to watch out for. Interactive=bring a dog.

“To Vaccinate or Not – Weighing the Odds” – Ava will discuss the topic of vaccines, what is necessary, etc.

Ava will also schedule individual therapy sessions for dogs in the afternoons.  Please see the registration form to schedule your dog(s) for an individual session with Ava.

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Chet Jezierski, Britannia Bearded Collies, and Kathleen Schaffer from Pup Art will be on hand to photograph your Beardies.  You will be able to schedule an appointment with either of them at camp.