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2008 Urban Mushing Clinic
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, February 23
7:00 AM Registration and Assembly
7:30 AM Newbie Session (will provide short basic dogscootering tips
for those who have NEVER been on a scooter)
8:00 AM Trail Run (includes Newbies)
9:30 AM Urban Mushing Symposium
12:00 NN Lunch Break (bring your own lunch)
1:00 PM Urban Mushing Symposium
3:00 PM End of Symposium – Day 1
5:00 PM Dinner and Social at Zubie's Dry Dock (9059 Adams Avenue, Huntington
Beach)
SUNDAY, February 24
7:30 AM Assembly and Late Registration
8:00 AM Trail Run
8:00 AM Hands-On Beginner Basics (highly recommended for Newbies and
those who've only been scootering a couple of times)
9:30 AM Urban Mushing Symposium
11:30 AM Short Break
12:00 NN Urban Mushing Symposium
2:00 PM Barbecue/Potluck
4:00 PM End of Symposium – Day 2
Notes:
- There will be limited park benches available so you are encouraged to
bring your own chairs. You are also welcome to bring EZ-Up tents, if you
wish.
- Those who have NEVER tried scootering are encouraged to be there by 7:30
AM on Saturday morning. Your dog(s) will be fitted with a harness they can
borrow for the day and be given an intro course to dogscootering.
Afterwards, you can join the main group and do a short trail run starting at
8 AM.
- There will also be a trail run on Sunday at 8 AM. Concurrently, beginners
(newbies, as well as those who have limited urban mushing experience) are
encouraged to attend the "Hands-On Beginner Basics" segment that will have
Carmen, Becky, et. al., work with you on some basic training techniques.
- At some point during the weekend, there will also be more advanced
"hands-on" training sessions, including passing and trail correction
techniques, etc.
- Details on the specific symposium topics will be provided early next week.
- Benu will also demonstrate canine massage techniques on Sunday.
- Donuts, bagels, coffee and juice will be provided each morning courtesy of
Excel Futures, Inc. (Mark Waggoner, President --- who dutifully reports to
Chris Waggoner, Wife)
- Bring your own lunch for Saturday.
- We will have a barbecue / potluck for a late lunch on Sunday (you may want
to bring a snack to tide you over). Kecia will be coordinating the potluck
items.
Since last year's Saturday Social hostess, Maggie Wey, has moved away to
greener (or rather, snowier) pastures, this year we will have our Dinner and
Social get-together at
Zubie's restaurant in Huntington Beach on Saturday, at 5 PM. It's a fun
place with a very casual atmosphere --- with picnic tables and sawdust on
the floor. Pay your own way and pay as you go --- pizza, steak, seafood and
sandwiches. And beer! …..and wine, plus a full bar (I think). And
there is ample parking so you can leave your dogs in the car.
So if you haven't done so already, please
send in your registration forms ASAP. And if you have any questions,
just ask!
Rancy
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UPDATE!!! ---- Symposium Topics |
SATURDAY
Types of "pulling" activities -Carmen
Different types/styles of harnesses - Carmen
How to measure for a harness - Becky
How to check if your harness fits properly - Becky
Dog Physiology and how it affects athletic performance - Carmen
Urban Traildog Title - Sue Scofield (K9 Scooters NW)
Feeding/Nutrition - Becky
Foot Care (putting on booties, trimming nails, checkingfeet) - Carmen
Different Scooters/Carts/Sleds and how they work -Becky
SUNDAY
Novice Pull Training Clinic - Carmen/Becky
Conditioning and Training for Racing and other issues - Carmen/ Becky
Trail Etiquette, hands-on work on passing, etc. - Carmen
Canine Massage - Benu
Hydration - Becky
1st Aid/Stress Relief - Carmen
Care and Maintenance of your Working Dog - Carmen
Managing a Small Kennel - Carmen
Race stories with Becky (Race to the Sky, Wyoming StageStop, etc.)
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