West Coast German Shepherd SCSurrey BC Canada

www.wcgssc.com

2007Invitational Work Week

Event Program

From the President;

On behalf of the members of the West Coast German Shepherd SC, I extenda heartfelt welcome to all of you.

This event is very special to us here in the WCGSSC because it highlights thetradition of contributing to the sport. It is our way to honour all of those whoencouraged us, taught us, aided us, promoted us and who donated their timeto help us understand the beauty of the sport. They did this simply for thelove of the sport, without reservation and without a price. To that end, we inthe WCGSSC, all donate our valuable time from our work and our families tohost this event annually.

The members of the West Coast club believe strongly in the tradition ofsharing their training with others who are interested, to improve the sport inthe way it is presented and perceived. We believe that sharing our successand knowledge will encourage others and promote a positive perception ofthe training, competing and breeding of working dogs. It is a tradition that wewant to promote and to pass on. We do it to preserve the true heart of thesport.

A special welcome and a heart felt thank you to all of the business partnersthat have stepped up to support the event. Corporate partnerships anddedicated volunteers are key to the success and the future of events such asthis and our support and promotion of their products and businessesensures a strong and continued relationship in the future. We take care ofthose who take care of us.

We sincerely hope you enjoy your time with us here on the west coast ofCanada. We hope you make many new friends and leave us with some greatmemories, new knowledge and an increased enthusiasm, passion andexcitement for the sport.

For the sport

Lance CollinsPresident

All about Work Week

The event is designed to immerse everyone inthe sport for 5 days. We schedule the mealsand evening social time immediately after theday’s training because we want the social timeafter training to be an opportunity for everyoneto relax together and review the events of theday.

The social side is extremely important and anintegral part of the event. We see this time asthe best opportunity to get to know each other,discuss the events of the day, past experiencesand special times in the sport. It gives everyonea chance to build relationships and establishcontacts for the future and brings theSchutzhund sport world a little closer foreveryone.

What will be covered?Training and demonstrations of techniques willcontinue all day with plenty of opportunity topractice with your own dog under the guidanceof experienced handlers. In addition, multipleshort workshops will be conducted daily onaspects of training, canine behavior, competing,handling, protocol, sportsmanship, judging,trial helper work and training helper work.

Who will be here?Traditionally there are trainers, handlershelpers and judges from North America, Hawaii,Australia and Europe providing the opportunityto discuss and exchange ideas with a crosssection of experienced handlers.

The Will to win is important

The Will to prepare is essential

Work WeekSouvenir Items

Available at the club

SouvenirDecal2007

InvitationalWorkWeek

$4.00

Souvenir WorkWeekTravel Mug

$15.00Free Coffee fill ups for

the entireWorkWeek

English BaySouvenir

2007InvitationalWork weekSweat shirts

West CoastGerman

ShepherdSC

Decal$3.00

Creating a positive perceptionGenerally there is a tremendous love affairwith dogs in our society. That fascinationcovers a multitude of breeds and a variety ofassociated interests. However, we must notforget that there will always be those whodon’t understand or agree with the trainingof dogs, or even in having dogs in thecommunity. Some are even afraid of dogs. Inparticular they are afraid of large breeddogs. It is important that those concerns arerespected and reflected in the actions of dogowners.

The behavior of a dog owner affects thereputation of all dog owners, dog clubs, dogorganizations and the breed they own.

How dogs in general, and the dog sport inparticular, are viewed by friends, family,peers and the public is dependent on howevery individual presents themselves inpublic and while participating in andaround the sport.

Clubs have a responsibility to teach theirmembers and to encourage responsible andrespectful behavior.

The future of the Schutzhund sport in thischanging world is also tied to thecontribution it makes to society and inconveying the message that the sport isbeneficial to the community. That messagemust be loud, clear and consistent.

We all have a vested interest in responsibledog ownership. Dogs and dog owners haveto be educated to be good citizens.

Working dog clubs and their members mustbe a big part of the solution.

Protocol for the sportof Schutzhund.The martial arts have centuries oldtraditions and protocols.

These protocols and traditionspromote self-control, respect,humility and dignity. Like themartial arts, the sport ofSchutzhund has traditions andprotocols for the same purpose.

Proper reporting in and out for thevarious phases, competing in clubuniforms, respecting competitors,volunteers, officials and maintainingdignity in success and failure are allimportant elements of how the sportis presented.

It is not the critic who counts, not the manwho points out how the strong manstumbles or where the doer of deeds couldhave done better. The credit belongs to theman who is actually in the arena, whoseface is marred by sweat and blood, whostrives valiantly, who errs and comes shortagain, because there is no effort withouterror and shortcoming, who does strive todo the deeds, who knows the greatenthusiasm, the great devotions, spendshimself in worthy cause, who at the bestknows in the end the triumph of highachievement; and who at the worst, if hefails, at the least fails while daring greatly,so that his place shall never be with thosecold and timid souls who know neithervictory or defeat.

………Theodore Roosevelt

Clubs & Club grounds

We know that the training of dogs dramaticallyreduces the incident of unprovoked bites (approx.by 90%) and the education of owners and dogs isthe key to preventing such incidents.

Dog Sport clubs and their facilities compliment thewidely available public and private professional dogobedience classes and provide an option for thosewho would like to do more with their dog afterlearning the basics.

Club facilities draw people of a common interesttogether to share information and knowledge at anaffordable price and provide a low cost form offamily and personal recreation with the dogs. Theclubs are social centers for people to gather andenjoy their common interests in a comfortablesetting.

Club facilities also provide alternative venues forhosting training, seminars, competitions, showsand numerous other dog related activities.

Club facilities help to keep dogs owners from usingpublic play grounds and recreational sportscomplexes as their training and exercise areas.

Club facilities are an important element forbuilding a positive learning environment foreverything from basic responsible owning to thecompetitive training of dogs.

The club structure creates a team environmentwhich contributes to the competition aspectbetween the various clubs from differentcommunities.

German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canadamember clubs are all registered non-profit societiesand the funds to maintain and improve thefacilities to organize and to host events aregenerated from memberships and fund raisingevents held at the facility.

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An amateurpractises until they

get it right

A professionalpractises until theycannot get it wrong

Work Week Menu 2007

Daily fresh baking in the morningAll lunches: $8.00

All Dinners: $15.00 includes dessert

WednesdayLunch – Succulent pulled pork on a bun,slow oven baked beans.

Dinner – Penne Pasta in meat sauce,served with large mild Italian Sausage,Caesar salad, garlic bread.

ThursdayLunch – Beef dip sandwich Au Jus,homemade coleslaw.

Dinner - Traditional German Dinner-Roast Pork, garlic mashed potatoes, redcabbage, assorted vegetable, dinner roll.

FridayLunch – Sweet Chilli Chicken burgerbreast on a bun served with pasta salad.

Dinner – Baked Honey Ham with assortedgourmet mustards, scalloped potatoes,vegetables, tossed salad, dinner roll.

SaturdayLunch – Broiled open faced chicken saladsandwich with melted cheddar, choice ofTuscan tomato soup or Inge’s chickensoup.

Dinner – Bernie’s Feast!Seafood starter, slow roasted prime rib,baked potato with all the fixings, tossedsalad, dinner rollSpecialty dessert by Bernard

SundayLunch – to be announced

Tuesday Feb 20 2007

6:30pm Welcome functionRegistrations & Introductions & Information

Complimentary food providedBeverages available Casual dress

Welcome function sponsored by:

DogSport Gear

Door prize sponsor

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Wednesday Feb 21 2007

8:30am - Meeting at club house

8:40am Tracking Overview & Demonstrations12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by: The Westward Inn

1:15pm Obedience Overview & Demonstrations

4:00pm Protection Overview & Demonstrations

6:30pm Dinner Sponsored by: Schweikert

Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:

www.schweikert.de

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Thursday Feb 22 2007

8:30am Meeting at tracking fieldTracking Practical

12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by:

1:15pm Obedience Overview & Practical

4:00pm Protection Overview & Practical

6:30pm Dinner Sponsored by:

Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:

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Friday Feb 23 20078:30am Meeting at the club grounds8:40am Tracking theory10:00am Obedience Overview & practical

12:30pm Lunch Sponsored by:

1:15pm Protection theory & practical6:30pm Dinner Sponsored by:

Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:

Wear Red on FridayBy wearing something red on Friday we honour our soldiers & police

who are in far away and dangerous places protecting those who cannotdefend themselves.

They go into danger because we ask them to. Wearing red on Fridaysays we support them and have not forgotten them.

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Saturday Feb 24 2007

8:30am Meeting at club house8:40am Obedience & Demonstrations & Practice time

12:30 Lunch

Sponsored by:

1:15 pm Protection Theory, demonstrations & practical

6:30pm Main Dinner Sponsored by

:

Door Prize Draw Sponsored by:

Specialty appetizers & desserts donated by

Legendary Master Chef, Bernard HoodlessCelebrity Chef for the Main Dinner

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Sunday Feb 25 2007

9:00 am Meeting at club houseObedience & Demonstrations

Practice time

12:30 Lunch Sponsored by:

Sperrin Dog Trailers

1:15 pm Protection theory, demonstrations &practical

Door Prize Sponsor:

4:00ish pm Closing and farewell

West Coast Club house rules

Keep barking to a minimum - train the dog tobe quiet!

Keep vehicle doors and canopies closed toreduce barking unless the weather is toowarm (for the dog).

Clean up after your dog and publiclyhumiliate people who don't.

Park along the west tree line. Back in thevehicle with the dog facing to the trees andpark close together so everyone has enoughroom.

Do not park in Inge's reserved parking spotby the clubhouse door.

Only vehicles without dogs are permitted topark next to club house

Always respect the dog by training beforeconsuming any alcohol but feel free to drinkquickly to catch up after you have finishedtraining.

If you drink alcohol, get a ride home. Do not honk your horn when you leave,

respect the neighbors. If you need help in training, ask someone. Members must pay tabs in full every month. Feel free to help out at any time. Pick up

trash, sweep the floor, take out the trash, puttrash in garbage cans, cut thegrass…………...feel free.

The handler is responsible for buying a roundof drinks, for all who are present, should theirdogs defecate on the field.

If you like the work of the helper with yourdog, spring for a beer.

If the helper goes down while catching adog…….it’s a round for the house on thehelper.

Water bottles, pop cans and beer cans arerecyclable and are revenue for the club.Please put them in the proper recyclecontainers.

Make friends, ring the bell.

Oursponsors

The Work Week is aspecial andsignificant event onthe internationaldog event calendar.

The sponsors andcorporate partnersmake this eventbigger, better andmore exciting.

We urge you all tosupport thesebusinesses at everyopportunity and letthem know whereyou found outabout them.

Schweikert Hundesportartikel

Pinnacle Dog Food

Active CareDog Food

DogSport Gear

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Sperrin Trailers

CardioCore Boot Camp Langley

Ramada Inn Surrey/Langley

Home Depot Surrey

--------------------------------------Waldo & Tubbs Animal feed & supplies

Surrey meat Natural raw diet for dogs

Home Town Feed & TackOtter Farm & Home CooperativeK& K Petfoods Mountainview

Best Value Westward Inn Langley

Southridge Building SuppliesAlstom PowerQuality Wine CellarsKnock Out Hair & Body StudioAbbotsford

Webnet Broad Band WirelessEllis Packing Toronto

Centennial Foods Calgary

Local contactsAll about Pet

All About Pet Veterinary Clinic#102 20058 Industrial Ave Langley(604) 534 1300

24hr EmergencyVeterinary Clinic Langley6325 204th St Langley(604) 514 1711

Apple Medical CenterWalk in clinic – 604 576 11665626 177B St. (& No.10 Hwy.)

Keys Please- designateddrivers to drive you and your car604 581 0558

Pacific Cabs –Langley – 604 533 3333Cloverdale - 604 574 5311White Rock – 604 536 7666Surrey - 604 596 6666

The Work Week is aspecial time and we wantto be sure that you arrive

safely.

“Please do not drinkand drive”

Please use the services thatare listed here to get you

where you need to gosafely.