Spring Water Rescue Seminar
Spring Water Rescue Seminar - May 28 & 29, 2022
This year the Central Ontario Newfoundland Dog Club will hold its Water Rescue Seminar on May 28th & May 29th at Guelph Lake Conservation Area. The two day class is for beginners as well as for those who have already had experience with water work.
We are thrilled to have Deanna Alko coming to Ontario to instruct this year. Deanna has led many water rescue dog training seminars for Newfoundland Dog clubs throughout the US and is an excellent instructor. She will ensure your Newf has a positive experience and help them advance whether never having entered the water before or getting ready to title.
You and your dog will begin to learn the elements of water rescue which include retrieving (you will have a chance to practice this both on land and in the water), pulling a boat to shore, jumping off a boat into the water and rescuing a drowning victim.
Working together to learn new skills is a wonderful bonding experience for you and your Newf. Water work is particularly enjoyable because it brings out the natural skills and instincts that are inherent in this wonderful breed.
Instructor Bio: Deanna Alko
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, and experimenting at home.
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 Central Ontario Newfoundland Club 2022 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
Note About the Seminar
Newfs must be at least four months old to participate.
NO LIFEGUARDS are on duty. Parents are responsible for their children.
Register to Attend
To register please download and complete the registration form and Covid waiver.
What to Bring:
For You:
- DOT approved life jacket
- Bathing suit, towel, change of clothes
- Appropriate shoes to wear in the water
For your Newf:
- Collar
- 6 foot nylon leash
- Canvas retrieving toy (bumper)
- Lots of treats and water bowl
- Crate