A note about volunteering. If you’re not ready to enter, or if you would like to learn more about sporting dog events, a great way to do that is to volunteer! Whether you’re an old hand or a total newbie, there is always something to do. At a field event, for example, even a complete beginner can carry the basket for the shot birds (“shagging”). You get to walk just behind the judge(s) and get an upfront view of all the action. You could also sign people in or help with lunch. Clubs cannot put on these events without volunteer workers, so please consider contacting the sponsoring club and offering to help out.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, June 14 (Mt Ararat Farm, Port Deposit MD) Flushing Dog Training Day – Advanced Work Group.
Saturday, June 21 (Location TBD) Flushing Dog Training Day – Skill Building Group.
Saturday-Sunday, May 31-June 1 (Tackawasic Club, Stephentown NY). AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests sponsored by the Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America. Premium and entries are on HuntSecretary. Entries close May 20.
Thursday, June 12 @ 7:30 pm (Virtual) MSDA Board Meeting. All MSDA members are welcome to attend and participate. Contact the Secretary, Melissa McMunn, via Secretary@mdsportingdog.org if you are interested.
Saturday, September 13 (Rebel Ridge Farms, Elkton MD). MSDA’s Annual Field Day. This is a FUN field training day for all bird dogs and handlers. Great for beginners!
Saturday-Sunday, October 11-12 (Sotterly Plantation, Hollywood MD). NAVHDA Fall Hunt Tests. Send entries to Loren Rogers PO Box 218, Adelphia NJ 07710. Checks payable to Budds Creek NAVHDA (NA $175, GD $200, UT $200).
Want to see your club’s sporting dog event listed here? Contact Pamela DeSmidt via admin@mdsportingdog.org to be included on this calendar page and in our monthly newsletter. Of course, if you’re a member of Maryland Sporting Dog Association’s Facebook Group, you’re also welcome to share your event information there.
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