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Comment by Patty & Frodo and Crystal CWCs on August 31, 2009 at 12:28pm

I did it a while ago with my cardi - I believe it's a one-on-one, the dog and you and the instructor/tester and the sheep. It's not a competition except in the sense that of course everyone wants their dog to do well. Each handler/dog goes in separately. :) It's something done prior to taking herding classes or getting involved in competition. Hope that helps!

Comment by Penne on August 31, 2009 at 12:20pm

Does anyone know if the Herding Instinct Test is more like a competition? I would like to take Penne to a herding event, but she's never been to one before so she probably doesn't know what to do (nor do I). Are there places around the bay area where she could go to "experience" herding in a non-competitive atmosphere?

Comment by Patty & Frodo and Crystal CWCs on August 31, 2009 at 11:55am

http://www.goldengatecorgis.org/events/events.htm for additional regarding the Herding Instinct test, as well as a word doc with the below information.

Comment by Patty & Frodo and Crystal CWCs on August 31, 2009 at 11:54am

Herding Instinct Test Announced! (Pembrokes only!)

This is being reposted. For more info, see below - I have a cardi so he will NOT be going.

GGPWCF, INC and PWCCA Sanctioned
SHEEP HERDING INSTINCT TEST
For Pembroke Welsh Corgis Only
Shephard Ranch, 3968 Walker Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. 95407
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 9:00 a.m. until finished
Entries Close: SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

LIMIT: 32 Corgis, no more than 2 dogs per person unless available space. Entries to work in the order received. Day-of entries accepted if space allows. Spayed bitches, neutered dogs, and breeding stock welcome, as are Corgis not registered with AKC. Bitches in heat will be tested last and must be kept in pens away from the corral until their turn to test. COST: $40.00 per dog which includes a $2.00 PWCCA fee. NO REFUNDS! Substitution of another Corgi as long as entry information is provided. NO PUPPIES UNDER 6 MONTHS! Rescue Corgis do not have to supply pedigree information. WHAT TO BRING: We will be working in a field, so bring your own lunches, drinks, trash containers, SHADE, chairs, etc. Outhouse provided. Wear comfortable clothing for anything from cool to hot weather. FOR YOUR DOGS: Bring exercise pen or crate, plenty of water, and shade. You are expected to clean up after your dogs and yourself.

BRING A FLAT COLLAR!! NO CHOKE CHAINS IN THE PEN WITH THE SHEEP!!
DIRECTIONS:
Going North on 101, take the Todd exit. Take a sharp right that circles you back over the freeway so you are going North on the opposite side of the freeway.
Going South on 101, take Todd exit and go West on Todd Avenue.
Then proceed West on Todd Avenue quite a ways—in fact, the signal stop is slightly more than half way. Turn left on Walker Avenue and go approximately ½ mile. 3968 Walker will be on your left. Turn down the driveway; parking will be in the pasture.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/QUESTIONS CONTACT
Ricki Hamilton (209) 736-1182; email: ehamilton.ywlaw@sbcglobal.net

_________________________________________________________________________________________________


ENTRY FORM-GGPWCF, INC. AND PWCCA SANCTIONED
SHEEP HERDING INSTINCT TEST - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
ENTRY FEE: $40.00 - ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Full Name of Dog____________________________________________________________
Call Name__________________________________________________________________
AKC # if available__________________________
Owner's Name______________________________________Phone___________________
Address____________________________________________________________
I hereby assume full responsibility for myself, children and dogs, for property damage (including livestock) resulting in participation in this event. I hereby release Golden Gate Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers, Inc., and Joyce Shephard from any claims or suits. Signature_____________________________________________
Date___________________
Mail entry form with $40.00 entry fee (make checks out to GGPWCF) to:
Ricki Hamilton, P.O. Box 1005, Angels Camp, CA 95222

Comment by Zoe on August 30, 2009 at 3:38pm

hi Guys! We are so glad to have met SO many of you at the dog park yesterday! Look out for photos. They will be posted on Benny's blog in the next few days. =)
Many thanks to the dogs and their pawsome owners for letting us take pictures!

Comment by Sondra on August 26, 2009 at 11:14am

I have been to the fair grounds, absolutely beautiful. We go there in Sept for the Draft Horse Classic. That is something to see if you ever get the chance :)
Thought I was going to make this Sat at Shoreline, but my girl friend broke her leg (got bucked off a horse) and I will be her Taxi service for the day. Hope to make next month.

Comment by Kristin, Honey, and Hooch on August 25, 2009 at 10:18pm

If anyone else is in the Nevada City/Grass Valley/Penn Valley/Auburn area (or doesn't mind a little driving), there's going to be a dog show at the Nevada County Fairgrounds this weekend, and an AnimalSave benefit next weekend. I'll be at both with Honey, Hooch, and my border collie Hana, too, and would be so happy to see some other corgis at either or both! The Nevada County Fairgrounds is a really lovely fairgrounds and worth the drive, too. :) If anyone sees two corgis (one red and white, one black-headed tri, and both small for corgis) and a border collie, please come say hello!

Comment by Patty & Frodo and Crystal CWCs on August 24, 2009 at 4:29pm

Note to everyone! Meetup THIS Saturday (August 29th) at 10:00 a.m., small dog side, at Shoreline Dog Park in Mountain View! I will be there, with my cardigan Frodo :) See you there! (We have it on the 3rd Saturday, and the rare 5th Saturday as well....)

Comment by Patty & Frodo and Crystal CWCs on August 24, 2009 at 4:28pm

Glad you enjoyed it! I've never been able to make any meetups but the south bay one, because of the pet therapy work I do. My corgi is NOT a therapy dog, but the cats are therapy cats. Go figure. :)

Comment by Laura Leung on August 24, 2009 at 4:24pm

Thanks for the info. We went on Saturday and it was a lot of fun. It was so funny and cute watching them play. They were chasing/herding the bigger dogs that would come by. I think it freaked out the big dogs a little to have all these corgis chasing them. They ran off with their tails between their legs. LOL!

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