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AGENDA

The schedule for the event is still being set. Please note that this schedule is subject to change and times may be adjusted depending on the amount of participants we have. Some events may be affected by the weather. If you have any questions about the events please
contact us. We will update this page often.



Friday June 13th



8:00 am - 5:00 pm- Beginning Decoy Training
Master dog trainer Butch Cappel will be holding a "Beginning Decoy" seminar and training. This will be held at the Indigo Dog Rescue Sanctuary in Vernonia Or. Cost is $100 per person. This seminar is for anyone interested in learning to catch a dog safely, and will be followed by the K9 Pro Sports Level I Decoy Certification Test on Sunday, June 15th at the Expo event. Cost for testing is $50 on Sunday - this fee is waived for seminar participants. This is an opportunity not to be missed.



Saturday June 14th


CGC Testing Will Be Available Throughout The Day.


8:00 am - 9:00 am Conformation Handling Class w/ Kellyn Miller
Kellyn Miller will be teaching a conformation handling class from 8 - 9am on Saturday morning, right before the NCA show. Kellyn is a professional handler with experience in all breeds.


9:00 am- Conformation Show with the National Canine Association - Day #1
We are honored to have the National Canine Association (NCA) hold a conformation show Saturday and Sunday. If you're new to NCA, they are a wonderful organization that wants to 'put the fun' back into showing by leveling the playing field between owners and professional handlers. Come meet this awesome group of people and then strut your stuff with your dog!

12:00 am- Youth Obedience
Youths are encouraged to bring out their dogs and show what they can do! From simple obedience to silly dog tricks, come and show off your dog. Each team will receive a critique from one of our fine judges and a ribbon to mark your achievement. Be a star with your dog!


K9 ProSports NW Regional Trials Begins

9:00 am - Saturday is the K9 ProSports Northwest Regional Trials. Here members and non-members alike may compete their dogs in the Training, Personal Protection Dog, and Patrol Dog Divisions. Obedience, Civil Agitation, Attack On Handler and several other scenerios will be offered to test the protective abilities of your dog in real world situations. Points toward Top Dog of the Year and Cash Awards are available for K9 Pro Sports members. (Membership applications will be available at the trial.)

K9PS Training Division
This event is open to any person over the age of 13 years old wishing to compete and see where they and their dog stand with out having to compete in the full requirements of the PPD exercise. Competition includes on-leash obedience and a Civil Agitation Exercise.

K9PS Personal Protection Dog Division
This competition is open to any person over the age of 13 that wishes to compete. A Personal Protection Dog (PPD) is defined as one with the abilities to detect a possible threat and, at the handlers discretion, deter and defend its handler from the threat.

K9PS Patrol Dog Division
The PD Division is open to any member 13 years of age or older wishing to compete. The patrol dog is defined as one with the abilities and, at the discretion of the handler, to apprehend and control the potential threat.

K9 ProSports Awards Ceremony
Awards will be given for the top scoring dogs in the trial. CASH AWARDS will be given to top scoring K9 ProSports members in the PPD and PD Divisions. Come congratulate the winners in the trial!

Tune-Ups With Butch Cappel
Here's your chance to get some one-on-one time with Master Trainer & K9 ProSports founder Butch Cappel. Times are allocated in 20 minute time slots and are $30 dollars each. These slots will be VERY limited and are available as time permits so register early and be prepared to jump in with your dog!


Sunday June 3rd


CGC Testing Will Be Available Throughout The Day


8:00 am- NCA Conformation Show - Day 2

8:00 am- American Temperament Test Society- ATTS
The ATTS test will begin at 8AM and continue until completed. This temperament test is open to all pure and mixed breeds. This is a 10-step test - details can be found at
www.ATTS.org. Note: We have to limit this test to a maximum of 45 dogs, so PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Fila Brasileiro Temperament Test
The Fila TT will begin immediately after the ATTS in completed. Note: PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

FBCA High-In-Trial
The High-In-Trial Awards will follow the Fila TT.



DATE & TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED: The following will be held during the event weekend, however the exact day and time have not yet been set. Please check back for further details.

- FBCA Fila Brasileiro Conformation Specialty

- American Pit Bull Terrier Supported Entry

- K9 Pro Sports Level I Decoy Certification

- NW Working Dogs "Raffle For Rescue"



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58892 Saulser Rd., St. Helens OR 97051
The Columbia County Fairgrounds is in St. Helens Oregon, about 30 miles from downtown Portland.

 



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