| Atlantshaf Icelandic Sheepdog Chapter |
Effective as of January 16, 2010 the AISC chapter has been place on
inactive status. If you would like information on the chapter or would like
to volunteer as the chapter coordinator please contact the ISAA Board of
Directors at issabod@gmail.com.
inactive status. If you would like information on the chapter or would like
to volunteer as the chapter coordinator please contact the ISAA Board of
Directors at issabod@gmail.com.
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The 2009 AISC Gathering
The AISC has a fun and educational weekend planned for Icelandic Sheepdog owners
far and wide the weekend of August 21, 22, and 23 2009 in Woodbine Maryland. The
event to be held at the Saltbox Ball Field on Gillis Falls Road, Woodbine, Maryland; is a
charming secluded location having two fully fenced ball fields, plenty of parking, two
pavillions in a shady valley bordered by a wooded stream and usually a cornfield atop the
other hill.
Friday brings our meet and greet from 5:00 pm - 8:30pm with a light dinner for any out of
towners that need to let the dogs stretch their legs and burn off that excess energy! We'll
be there most of the day so if you want to come sooner your welcome to although .......
you may get put to work!
Saturday is our big day with mini seminars given by Linda Gray, DVM of Wholistic
Veterinary Medicine on Holistic Medicine for our ISD's, Nancy Williams, CAAB, on how to
curb some of our Canines Bad Behaviors, Mason-Dixon Rescue Dogs will becoming to
tell us how we might become involved in Search and Rescue with our dogs, do a Demo
for us and will do a preliminary evaluation for anyone who might want to get involved in
Search and Rescue work with their ISD. For more information about our fabulous
speakers see below.
AKC judge Jay Hyman will be coming out to judge our annual Conformation match,
Puppy classes, Junior Handler classes, Open and Veteran classes are available for all
dogs altered and intact of all ages. Handling skills are not a prerequisite the judges do
understand that it is to introduce all attendees to the dog sports and to help them meet
the breed. Try to practice showing the dogs bite and having them stand while someone
runs their hands down them as if they are being examined, that is where the new kids
start to get squirmy. Otherwise it is a usually a painless three minute process, Judge
Hyman has agreed to do a handling class prior to the conformation event for all who wish
to give it a go.
We will also be having our super annual raffle to help fund future events as well as
having Therapy Dog International/Canine Good Citizen evaluators there so you can earn
those certifications for your dog ( a must have to do Search and Rescue work!) if you are
able to volunteer an hour or two to help other ISDs earn these certifications it would be
much appreciated. Refreshments will be available throughout the day with lunch and
dinner being made available as well.
Sunday is our big Fun Day with Agility Fun Match, this is an anything goes, all skill level
course. It lets our dogs open up and run beside their owners for treats and praise.
The AISC has a fun and educational weekend planned for Icelandic Sheepdog owners
far and wide the weekend of August 21, 22, and 23 2009 in Woodbine Maryland. The
event to be held at the Saltbox Ball Field on Gillis Falls Road, Woodbine, Maryland; is a
charming secluded location having two fully fenced ball fields, plenty of parking, two
pavillions in a shady valley bordered by a wooded stream and usually a cornfield atop the
other hill.
Friday brings our meet and greet from 5:00 pm - 8:30pm with a light dinner for any out of
towners that need to let the dogs stretch their legs and burn off that excess energy! We'll
be there most of the day so if you want to come sooner your welcome to although .......
you may get put to work!
Saturday is our big day with mini seminars given by Linda Gray, DVM of Wholistic
Veterinary Medicine on Holistic Medicine for our ISD's, Nancy Williams, CAAB, on how to
curb some of our Canines Bad Behaviors, Mason-Dixon Rescue Dogs will becoming to
tell us how we might become involved in Search and Rescue with our dogs, do a Demo
for us and will do a preliminary evaluation for anyone who might want to get involved in
Search and Rescue work with their ISD. For more information about our fabulous
speakers see below.
AKC judge Jay Hyman will be coming out to judge our annual Conformation match,
Puppy classes, Junior Handler classes, Open and Veteran classes are available for all
dogs altered and intact of all ages. Handling skills are not a prerequisite the judges do
understand that it is to introduce all attendees to the dog sports and to help them meet
the breed. Try to practice showing the dogs bite and having them stand while someone
runs their hands down them as if they are being examined, that is where the new kids
start to get squirmy. Otherwise it is a usually a painless three minute process, Judge
Hyman has agreed to do a handling class prior to the conformation event for all who wish
to give it a go.
We will also be having our super annual raffle to help fund future events as well as
having Therapy Dog International/Canine Good Citizen evaluators there so you can earn
those certifications for your dog ( a must have to do Search and Rescue work!) if you are
able to volunteer an hour or two to help other ISDs earn these certifications it would be
much appreciated. Refreshments will be available throughout the day with lunch and
dinner being made available as well.
Sunday is our big Fun Day with Agility Fun Match, this is an anything goes, all skill level
course. It lets our dogs open up and run beside their owners for treats and praise.