| The Icelandic Sheepdog Association of America, Inc. |
| A Purebreed Dog Club |
| The ISAA is the only AKC recognized parent club for the ISD and the only USA partner club for the Icelandic Sheepdog International Cooperation (ISIC). |
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| ISAA Treibball Clinic Sunday, June 17, 2012 10am – 2:30pm with a 30 min for lunch Nutmeg Farm, 60 South Road, Portland, CT 06480 $40 per dog (payment due at event) What is Treiball (pronounced try-ball)? Treibball is a new sport in the dog world that promotes teamwork and communication between handler and dog. It began in Germany as a means for physical and mental exercise. Treibball combines obedience and herding. It does not put physical stress on the handler. It can build confidence in a dog as well as improve impulse control. In Treibball, the goal is for the dog (working off- leash) to nose or shoulder 8 balls into a goal within 10 minutes. Check out the following video to see Treibball in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBJ9DVp9dyM Workshop will consist of: Foundation work Teaches you and your dog static and dynamic exercise to warm up your dog at home or away. Our dogs are athletes and should be treated as such. It is very important to warm up our dogs muscles before working or competing to prevent injuries. Exercises include lunging, flexing, out, backing, and yielding front and hindquarters. Nose work with ball - Treibball skills Please bring: • Head Halter • Long line • Exercise ball (ball needs to be bigger than your dog at its withers.) • Treats • Frisbee Questions and to RSVP contact Kathy Birnie at kayjay215@yahoo.com or 860.346.2662 Come have a great time with your dog and meet other members! |