2021OWNC Water Seminar - May 29 & 30, 2021 Pilot Knoll Park Highland Village, Texas
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2021OWNC
Water
Seminar
with Deanna Alko
May 29 & 30, 2021
Pilot Knoll Park
Highland Village, Texas
Covid-19:
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and
subsequent events beyond our control, this seminar is subject to
cancellation.
Guidelines for attending our seminar will be sent out closer to the time of
the seminar.
You will be required to sign a Covid-19 waiver if you are in attendance, or
stewarding.
*We WILL be requiring masks for all
in attendance, including stewards,
with the exception of calling stewards
when in the water.
*An inherent risk of exposure to Covid-19 exists in any public place where
people are present. Covid-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can
lead to severe illness and death. By attending/entering this event, you
assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
to increase your knowledge and abilities in
WOULD YOU LIKE
water training? OWNC is excited to bring you another
amazing water seminar with the amazing and successful
Deanna Alko.
Deanna will be touching on all levels, from wd to wrdx.
Whether you’re just starting out or you are stuck in a
training rut and need help, this seminar is perfect for
you! We hope you come out and enjoy a positive training
experience with your water dogs in training!
Priority for working
spots will be given to
OWNC MEMBERS and
working spots are
limited so don’t wait to
get your entries in!
*If working spots are not filled
by newfs, we will allow other
breeds to enter.
*in season bitches will not be permitted to participate
Entry opens March 11th and closes May 5th
MEET Deanna
My husband, John, and I have always had a love for water. Almost 11 years ago we brought
home our first Leonberger, and we were delighted when Medley showed promise in the
water, even at just eight weeks old. With the bias that a dog is happiest when he has a job, I
researched what types of work activities were available. Water rescue work seemed to be the
best fit for our family.
I read Judi Adler’s book, Water Work,
Water Play, got involved with our
area’s Newfoundland club summer
weekend training sessions, and I
attended a seminar hosted by
Colonial Newfoundland Club. I was
hooked forever!
That summer is still so vivid in my
mind, like a first kiss, love, or pup; It’s
forever in my fabric, just like their fur.
That summer I did a lot of listening,
watching, photographing, learning,
Banner 2019 WRD qualification and experimenting at home.
Since then, I’ve spent hundreds of hours devoted to training water work, both at home in
Pittsburgh on land with adjunctive devices, in the Pittsburgh rivers, and in many lakes alone
and with our “Water Work Village”, the Penn-Ohio Newfoundland Club. I’ve benefited from
strong mentors and have learned from each and every day of training and each water test
that I’ve exhibited in or stewarded for. As of today, I have exhibited in five US states and at all
three water work levels.
This journey has inspired my philosophy of the fundamental principle of water work, ‘Take,
Hold, & Give’. Take the opportunity; Hold the bond sacred; Give praise and love liberally. It’s
my intent that during our Old West Newfoundland Club 2021 seminar weekend, we will
explore and illustrate the principles that give working in the water with the dogs we love such
grand meaning.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! ~ Deanna Alko
THINGS TO BRING
• Crate(s)
• Sun Cover for crate
• Battery Operated Fans
• Water for you and your dog
• High Value Soft Treats such as
Meatballs, Turkey, liver, hotdogs, cheese
– bring twice the amount you think
you’ll need
• Water Equipment – (if you have it)
• Life jacket and water shoes -
REQUIRED
• Dog’s favorite toy
• Sunscreen
• Poop bags
• Long leash/line if needed – NO FLEXI LEADS
• Bring your own Lunch – with Covid-19 we WILL NOT be providing meals
• Face Masks (REQUIRED)
Registration Form
Handler Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Phone: ________________ Email: ___________________
Dog(s) Call Name(s): ______________________________
Please Check the box that applies: I will be working ___ 1 ___2 dogs.
Breed: __________________ Audit Only ___ OWNC Member? _____
I agree to comply with the covid guidelines set by OWNC.
Participant Signature ___________________________________
Cost Per Team will be $125 for the weekend. A team is: one handler and a MAX of 2 dogs. It is
the HANDLERS responsibility to switch dogs out as needed. Working time will be the same
for each team regardless of how many dogs you are working.
Auditing/Non-Working Spots:
$50 for the weekend
*auditors are asked to steward
*Entries must be postmarked March 11, 2021 or later but no later than May 5, 2021
Please send Registration Form, and checks made out to OWNC to address below OR
PayPal your fees to owncownc@gmail.com (still mail forms if paying by PayPal as entries
will go by postmark date: PAYPAL PAYMENT MUST MATCH POSTMARK FOR VALID
ENTRY):
Meredith Johnson
6212 Roaring Creek
Argyle, Texas 76226
Location
PILOT KNOLL PARK
218A Orchid Hill RD
Highland Village, TX 76226
(940) 455-2228
Pilot Knoll Park is a gate entry park tucked into lake Lewisville, in Highland Village, Texas. A
gate code will be provided to entrants in their welcome letter. We will be setup to the right as
you drive past the boat ramp.
To learn more about the park and their accommodations visit:
https://www.highlandvillage.org/facilities/Facility/Details/1
For Camping and RV Reservations at Pilot Knoll Park:
https://www.highlandvillage.org/facilities/Facility/Details/1
or Call – (940) 455-2228
Vet on Call: Animal Emergency Hospital
of North Texas2700 West State Hwy 114
- Grapevine, Texas – 817-410-2273
Accommodations: Pet Friendly Lodging Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Lewisville 755 C E Vista Ridge Mall Dr Lewisville, TX 75067 (972) 315-3777 20 minutes from site La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denton 4465 I-35 Frontage Rd Denton, TX 76207 (940) 808-0444 23 minutes from site Comfort Inn Denton 4050 Mesa Dr Denton, TX 76207 (940) 320-5150 20 min from site *always call beforehand to see if their pet policies have changed
Schedule of Events
*tentative schedule - subject to change
Saturday & Sunday
7:30 setup
8:00 – 11:00
instruction / working
time
11:00 – 12:00 Break
Lunch
12:00 Instruction / working time
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