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, November 22 (McKee-Beshers WMA, Poolesville MD) Flushing Dog Training Day – Skill Building Group.
Saturday-Sunday, November 22-23 (Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship MD). AKC All-Breed Dog Shows. Sponsored by Catoctin Kennel Club. Premium, entries and other information via InfoDog.com.
Saturday, December 6 (Mt Ararat Farm, Port Deposit MD) Flushing Dog Training Day – Advanced Work Group.
Thursday, December 11 @ 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.
Friday-Sunday, January 23-25 (MD State Fairgrounds, Timonium). MSDA will be at the Maryland World of Pets Expo!
Friday, January 23 (Twickenham Plantation, Yemassee SC). AKC English Springer Spaniel Field Trial held by Wateree Spaniel Club. Open, Amateur and Puppy stakes. Premium and entries via HuntSecretary.com.
Saturday-Sunday, January 24-25 (Twickenham Plantation, Yemassee SC). AKC Cocker Spaniel Field Trials held by Wateree Spaniel Club. Two events. Open, Amateur and Puppy stakes both days. Premium and entries via HuntSecretary.com.
Friday-Sunday, February 27-March 1 (Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship MD). MSDA’s “Spring Event” including three days of AKC Sporting Group Dog Shows and Obedience & Rally Trials and much more.
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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