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2009 Urban Mushing Clinic Schedule and Topics
Saturday, April 4
7:00 AM Check-in, registration, and assembly (free donuts and coffee)
8:00 AM Fun Run (concurrent with)
8:00 AM Introduction to Dogscootering for Newbies (overview of different
equipment/gear, short trial runs)
9:30 AM Symposium/Clinic
12:00 NN Lunch (bring your own)
1:00 PM Symposium/Clinic
4:00 PM End of Clinic - Day 1
6:30 PM Barbecue Potluck at the Henn House (Henning's house in Laguna Niguel
- please email your potluck item to
henning.bartel@cox.net, address to be provided via return email)
Symposium Topics to be covered on Day 1
- Different types of harnesses/measuring for a harness and proper fitting
- Different auxiliary gear and training aids (skijor belt, necklines, belly
band, etc.)
- Hands-On groundwork training techniques (lineout, tire pulling, teaching
GEE and HAW, avoiding distractions, etc.)
- Feeding and Nutrition
- Importance of Proper Hydration
- Symptoms and Prevention of Heat Stress
Sunday, April 5
7:30 AM Assembly and check-in for late registrants (free donuts and coffee)
8:00 AM Fun Run
9:30 AM Symposium/Clinic
12:30 PM Lunch (bring your own)
1:30 PM Canine Chiropractic Demo/Intro (Dr. Rod Block, D.C.)
2:00 PM Symposium/Clinic
3:30 PM End of Clinic - Day 2
Symposium Topics to be covered on Day 2
- Hands-on scooter training (head-on, ON BY, GEE and HAW, what to do about
"sharks", etc.)
- Lines and more lines (gangline/scooter line setup and configuration)
- Carting team setup and training techniques
- Dog Physiology and how it affects athletic performance
- Care and Maintenance of your working dog
- Trail Etiquette and Attitude
- Examples of Training and Conditioning Schedules
Additional notes/reminders:
We will begin each day with a fun run along the trails of Fairview Park and
Talbert Nature Preserve starting at 8 AM. This is not a structured run, so
there are no designated trails or distances that you are required to run.
Please note that there is construction and maintenance going on at Fairview
Park, so some areas will be closed but the main trails will be open (just
make sure to stay clear of the construction areas -
http://tinyurl.com/cltwq9).
If you've never run along the Fairview Park trails, then follow along with
others who are familiar with the different routes. Please finish your trail
run and be back at the parking lot by 9:15 AM as we will continue on with
the rest of the clinic starting at 9:30.
Concurrent with Saturday's 8 AM trail run will be an orientation for
newbies. Carmen and Rancy will be conducting this session so if you are new
to the sport and/or do not have any equipment, they will both be giving you
a short class during that time. Note that this orientation session is for
Saturday only.
We have the picnic shelter and grassy area (beside the picnic shelter)
reserved for both days and this is where we will be spending most of our
workshop time. The picnic shelter has a limited number of park benches so
you are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs. Also, feel free to bring
EZ-UP tents if you have them. It looks like we may warm up this weekend with
highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with sunny skies.
We are so lucky to have access to the trails and facilities at Fairview Park
so please make sure to clean up after your dogs, be courteous to other park
goers (slow down/give way when you encounter other people along the trail),
and have your dogs ON LEASH and under control at all times.
Don't forget to send Henning an email if you are planning to attend the
barbecue/potluck on Saturday night! (You will have to leave your dogs at
home or in your vehicle while you are at the barbecue.)
We are all looking forward to an educational and enjoyable mushing weekend.
See you all there....have fun, and enjoy the ride!
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