2018 Handler Information
April 15th Updated Entries and Wait Lists are below:
Cheryl Munson will be contacting you by email if your entry is accepted or there is a significant change in the wait list.
April 15th Update
Open Entries/Wait List 2018:
OPEN ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Adrienne Burnett Sumner, WA Maddie 9 yr old
Alison Deilke Langley, WA Skye
Angela Akers Valley Center, CA Hazel
Angela Akers Valley Center, CA Cora
Barb McPherson Scio, OR Wren
Barb McPherson Scio, OR Jade
Brian Ricards Bellevue, WA Abby
Carol Clawson Heber City, UT Kita
Carol Clawson Heber City, UT Timp
Cheryl Munson Orting, WA Cooper
Chris Hanson Armstrong, BC Taff
Christie True Vashon, WA Nan
Christie True Vashon, WA Shep NEED AGE
Cindy Baker Yelm, WA Rook
Connie Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Pen
Corinne Berg Puyallup, WA CBK Mnx
Corinne Berg Puyallup, WA CBK Bea
Daphne Tomblin Errington, BC Sweep
Derek Fisher New Plymouth, ID Nell
Diana Phillips Novato, CA Clem
Dick Wilson Graham, WA Beth Ann
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Jill
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Mead
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Ben
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Nex
Gord Lazzarotto Windermere, BC Drift
Heidi Hanson Graham, WA Mabel
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Goose
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Maxie
Janet Elliott LaJolla, CA Star
JB Brick Bellevue, WA Brisco 10 yr old
JB Brick Bellevue, WA Sketch
Jean Singer NEED CITY/STATE Sly 9 yr old
Jean Singer NEED CITY/STATE Alex
Jeff Marroni Olympia, WA Alex
Jo Ferguson Monroe, OR Brite
Jo Ferguson Monroe, OR Gage 9 yr old
Jo Roach Shoreline, WA Davy
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Keally
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Pepper
John Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Roxie
Kathleen Torkelson Arlington, WA Gael 9 yr old
Kathleen Torkelson Arlington, WA Josh
Kathy Williams Windermere, BC Tug
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Wilson
Kristi Oikawa Coquitlam, BC Bar
Kristi Oikawa Coquitlam, BC Gail
Kylo Murray-Gann Roy, WA Mike
Lasoya Lerma San Diego, CA Blazin Beau 10 yr old
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Badger
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Tony
Leslie Capik Homedale, ID Finn
Leslie Knight Corvallis, OR Tucker
Linda DeJong Enumclaw, WA Pooka
Lisa Berglund Federal Way, WA Sam
Liz Stenning Kimberly, OR Sage 9 yr old
Liz Stenning Kimberly, OR Rye
Lorin Dewees Jenner, CA Bryn
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA June
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA Destiny
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Jesse 10 yr old
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Carly
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Buster
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Coal
Margaret Lass-Gardiner Lake Geneva, WI Brim
Mike Meredith Tehachapi, CA Nell
Mike Meredith Tehachapi, CA Sam
Mindy Mayer Wilsonville, OR Blake
Mindy Mayer Wilsonville, OR Libby
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Bea
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Dusty
Norm Rivers Rochester, WA Teak
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Craig
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Paige
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Jock
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Greg
Paula Bowden Yerington, NV Wyn 10 yr old
Paula Bowden Yerington, NV Jim
Ron Fischer Graham, WA Jim
Ron Green Spokane, WA Kiki
Ron Green Spokane, WA Bob
Sandra Hurst Vernon, BC Ranger
Shirley Rene Seattle, WA Mica NEED AGE
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Tam 10 yr old
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Christian
Terri Nicolau Sandia, TX Rye
Tim Browne Seattle, WA Reba
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Abby 9 yr old
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Rose
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Kate
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Sage
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Molly
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Emma
Judy Norris Roy, WA Blaze 10 yr old
Judy Norris Roy, WA Jamie
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Gus
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Colt
Bill Berhow Zamora, CA Cley
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Mackie
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Bill Crawford Coldstream, BC Bella
Bill Crawford Coldstream, BC Jax
Fred Temple Atascadero, CA Dan
Tierney Graham Redmond, WA Seven
Tierney Graham Redmond, WA Silt 10 yr old
Jeff Blackstone Norco, CA Lynn
Jeff Blackstone Norco, CA Cody
Debbie Dunne North Plains, OR Wynn
Ron Stark Covelo, CA Dot
Sue MacDonald Longbranch, WA Laddie
Paul Murray Roy, WA Lexi
Kristin Sittner Ogden, UT Spy
Susan Crocker Langley, WA Pippa
Susan Crocker Langley, WA Nate
Bob Dias Chehalis, WA Reese 9 yr old
Bob Dias Chehalis, WA Rack
Suzanne Anaya Sequim, WA Champ
Lou Gilbert Salt Lake City, UT Kate
Sandra Milberg Santa Rosa, CA Devon 9 yr old
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA Coop
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA West
Bob Otterson Stanwood, WA Max
Lori Chamberlain Solana Beach, CA Elle
THIRD DOGS IN ORDER
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Tos
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Jim
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Corrie
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA Jim
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Moss 10 yr old
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Ice
POSTMARKED AFTER CLOSING
Anne Devine Concrete, WA Becca
Open Entries/Wait List 2018:
OPEN ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Adrienne Burnett Sumner, WA Maddie 9 yr old
Alison Deilke Langley, WA Skye
Angela Akers Valley Center, CA Hazel
Angela Akers Valley Center, CA Cora
Barb McPherson Scio, OR Wren
Barb McPherson Scio, OR Jade
Brian Ricards Bellevue, WA Abby
Carol Clawson Heber City, UT Kita
Carol Clawson Heber City, UT Timp
Cheryl Munson Orting, WA Cooper
Chris Hanson Armstrong, BC Taff
Christie True Vashon, WA Nan
Christie True Vashon, WA Shep NEED AGE
Cindy Baker Yelm, WA Rook
Connie Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Pen
Corinne Berg Puyallup, WA CBK Mnx
Corinne Berg Puyallup, WA CBK Bea
Daphne Tomblin Errington, BC Sweep
Derek Fisher New Plymouth, ID Nell
Diana Phillips Novato, CA Clem
Dick Wilson Graham, WA Beth Ann
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Jill
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Mead
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Ben
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Nex
Gord Lazzarotto Windermere, BC Drift
Heidi Hanson Graham, WA Mabel
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Goose
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Maxie
Janet Elliott LaJolla, CA Star
JB Brick Bellevue, WA Brisco 10 yr old
JB Brick Bellevue, WA Sketch
Jean Singer NEED CITY/STATE Sly 9 yr old
Jean Singer NEED CITY/STATE Alex
Jeff Marroni Olympia, WA Alex
Jo Ferguson Monroe, OR Brite
Jo Ferguson Monroe, OR Gage 9 yr old
Jo Roach Shoreline, WA Davy
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Keally
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Pepper
John Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Roxie
Kathleen Torkelson Arlington, WA Gael 9 yr old
Kathleen Torkelson Arlington, WA Josh
Kathy Williams Windermere, BC Tug
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Wilson
Kristi Oikawa Coquitlam, BC Bar
Kristi Oikawa Coquitlam, BC Gail
Kylo Murray-Gann Roy, WA Mike
Lasoya Lerma San Diego, CA Blazin Beau 10 yr old
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Badger
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Tony
Leslie Capik Homedale, ID Finn
Leslie Knight Corvallis, OR Tucker
Linda DeJong Enumclaw, WA Pooka
Lisa Berglund Federal Way, WA Sam
Liz Stenning Kimberly, OR Sage 9 yr old
Liz Stenning Kimberly, OR Rye
Lorin Dewees Jenner, CA Bryn
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA June
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA Destiny
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Jesse 10 yr old
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Carly
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Buster
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Coal
Margaret Lass-Gardiner Lake Geneva, WI Brim
Mike Meredith Tehachapi, CA Nell
Mike Meredith Tehachapi, CA Sam
Mindy Mayer Wilsonville, OR Blake
Mindy Mayer Wilsonville, OR Libby
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Bea
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Dusty
Norm Rivers Rochester, WA Teak
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Craig
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Paige
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Jock
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Greg
Paula Bowden Yerington, NV Wyn 10 yr old
Paula Bowden Yerington, NV Jim
Ron Fischer Graham, WA Jim
Ron Green Spokane, WA Kiki
Ron Green Spokane, WA Bob
Sandra Hurst Vernon, BC Ranger
Shirley Rene Seattle, WA Mica NEED AGE
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Tam 10 yr old
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Christian
Terri Nicolau Sandia, TX Rye
Tim Browne Seattle, WA Reba
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Abby 9 yr old
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Rose
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Kate
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Sage
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Molly
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Emma
Judy Norris Roy, WA Blaze 10 yr old
Judy Norris Roy, WA Jamie
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Gus
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Colt
Bill Berhow Zamora, CA Cley
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Mackie
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Bill Crawford Coldstream, BC Bella
Bill Crawford Coldstream, BC Jax
Fred Temple Atascadero, CA Dan
Tierney Graham Redmond, WA Seven
Tierney Graham Redmond, WA Silt 10 yr old
Jeff Blackstone Norco, CA Lynn
Jeff Blackstone Norco, CA Cody
Debbie Dunne North Plains, OR Wynn
Ron Stark Covelo, CA Dot
Sue MacDonald Longbranch, WA Laddie
Paul Murray Roy, WA Lexi
Kristin Sittner Ogden, UT Spy
Susan Crocker Langley, WA Pippa
Susan Crocker Langley, WA Nate
Bob Dias Chehalis, WA Reese 9 yr old
Bob Dias Chehalis, WA Rack
Suzanne Anaya Sequim, WA Champ
Lou Gilbert Salt Lake City, UT Kate
Sandra Milberg Santa Rosa, CA Devon 9 yr old
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA Coop
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA West
Bob Otterson Stanwood, WA Max
Lori Chamberlain Solana Beach, CA Elle
THIRD DOGS IN ORDER
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Tos
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Jim
Stephanie Summers Paso Robles, CA Corrie
Lorri Schubert Marysville, WA Jim
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Moss 10 yr old
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Ice
POSTMARKED AFTER CLOSING
Anne Devine Concrete, WA Becca
APRIL 15TH UPDATE
NURSERY ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Cindy Baker Yelm, WA Reed
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Gel
Hans Gode Park City, UT Kate
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Zoe
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Merlin
Jeff Marroni Olympia, WA Henry
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Davey
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Brix
Linda DeJong Enumclaw, WA Kieran
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Riley
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Kitt
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Jolene
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Wic
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Gwen
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Moss
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Lena
Ron Green Spokane, WA Spice
Susan Lindstedt Homedale, ID Wat
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Frank
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Gypsy
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Stella 1 run
Kristin Sittner Ogden, UT Solo
NURSERY ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Cindy Baker Yelm, WA Reed
Ellen Skillings Rio Vista, CA Gel
Hans Gode Park City, UT Kate
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Zoe
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Merlin
Jeff Marroni Olympia, WA Henry
Joe Haynes Arlington, WA Davey
Laura Vishoot Cottage Grove, OR Brix
Linda DeJong Enumclaw, WA Kieran
Lynn Johnston Camas, WA Riley
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Kitt
Maggi McClure Vashon, WA Jolene
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Wic
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Gwen
Norman Close Coeur d Alene, ID Moss
Patrick Shannahan Caldwell, ID Lena
Ron Green Spokane, WA Spice
Susan Lindstedt Homedale, ID Wat
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Frank
Fernando Loiola Alves Arlington, WA Gypsy
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Stella 1 run
Kristin Sittner Ogden, UT Solo
PRO-NOVICE
Due to the high numbewr of entries the Pro-Novice class is limited to one dog per handler. Please contact Cheryl if you wish to run a different dog than the one drawn.
munsonmeadows@centurytel.net
APRIL 15TH UPDATE
PRO NOVICE ACCEPTED ENTRIES
Amanda Jones Shoreline, WA Shep
Ann West Eatonville, WA Keno
Audrey Baldessari Redmond, WA Max
Carla Green Gaston, OR Clyde
Cheryl Munson Orting, WA Gael
Christie True Vashon, WA Nan
Cindi Minto Caldwell, ID Jimmy
Daphne Tomblin Errington, BC Scott
Ellice Freas Bellevue, WA Cricket
Gael Gann McKenna, WA Tweed
Gord Lazzarotto Windermere, BC Toni
Heidi Streeval Puyallup, WA Rush
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Merlin
Jody Brengan Seattle, WA Levi
John Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Will
Karyl Hansen Winlock, WA Rigel
Kathy Rivers Rochester, WA Abe
Kelly Gann Roy, WA Briar
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Try
Kris McElhinney Battleground, WA Bailey
Leslie Capik Homedale, ID Joe
Lynne Green Arlington, WA Craig
Marsha Mello Elkton, OR Ceilidh
Mary Calder Florence, TX Cap
Mary Homan Eatonville, WA Trace
Michella Littlejohn Arlington, WA Tam
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Jax
Nora Linbo Tacoma, WA Jock
Pam Reeves Battleground, WA Clare
Sandy Eccker Yelm, WA Craig
Shari Madamba Marysville, WA Bo
Sherri Perkins Olympia, WA CBK Fly
Terri Hanson Armstrong, BC Billie
Terri Nicolau Sandia, TX Lucky
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Baker
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Stella
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Kitt
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Pearl
Leslie Knight Corvallis, OR Tucker
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Nico
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Bill Berhow Zamora, CA Sam
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Emma
Debbie Dunne North Plains, OR Clint
Sue MacDonald, Longbranch, WA Josie
Sandra Milberg Santa Rosa, CA Jill
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA Clare
Lori Chamberlain Solana Beach, CA Cal
Audrey Baldessari Redmond, WA Cate
Cindi Minto Caldwell, ID Suede
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Becca
Kris McElhinney Battleground, WA William
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Leroy
Sherri Perkins Olympia, WA Jet
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Leroy
PRO NOVICE ACCEPTED ENTRIES
Amanda Jones Shoreline, WA Shep
Ann West Eatonville, WA Keno
Audrey Baldessari Redmond, WA Max
Carla Green Gaston, OR Clyde
Cheryl Munson Orting, WA Gael
Christie True Vashon, WA Nan
Cindi Minto Caldwell, ID Jimmy
Daphne Tomblin Errington, BC Scott
Ellice Freas Bellevue, WA Cricket
Gael Gann McKenna, WA Tweed
Gord Lazzarotto Windermere, BC Toni
Heidi Streeval Puyallup, WA Rush
Ian Caldicott Scio, OR Merlin
Jody Brengan Seattle, WA Levi
John Fontaine Chiloquin, OR Will
Karyl Hansen Winlock, WA Rigel
Kathy Rivers Rochester, WA Abe
Kelly Gann Roy, WA Briar
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Try
Kris McElhinney Battleground, WA Bailey
Leslie Capik Homedale, ID Joe
Lynne Green Arlington, WA Craig
Marsha Mello Elkton, OR Ceilidh
Mary Calder Florence, TX Cap
Mary Homan Eatonville, WA Trace
Michella Littlejohn Arlington, WA Tam
Noelle Williams Deer Park, WA JumpinW Jax
Nora Linbo Tacoma, WA Jock
Pam Reeves Battleground, WA Clare
Sandy Eccker Yelm, WA Craig
Shari Madamba Marysville, WA Bo
Sherri Perkins Olympia, WA CBK Fly
Terri Hanson Armstrong, BC Billie
Terri Nicolau Sandia, TX Lucky
Tracee Treadwell Decatur, GA Baker
Vicki Romero Yelm, WA Stella
Vickie Close Coeur d Alene, ID Kitt
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Pearl
Leslie Knight Corvallis, OR Tucker
Lee Lumb Coldstream, BC Nico
WAIT LIST IN ORDER
Bill Berhow Zamora, CA Sam
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Emma
Debbie Dunne North Plains, OR Clint
Sue MacDonald, Longbranch, WA Josie
Sandra Milberg Santa Rosa, CA Jill
Erin Swanson Santa Clarita, CA Clare
Lori Chamberlain Solana Beach, CA Cal
Audrey Baldessari Redmond, WA Cate
Cindi Minto Caldwell, ID Suede
Kelly Ware Las Vegas, NV Becca
Kris McElhinney Battleground, WA William
Paul Stauffer Florence, OR Leroy
Sherri Perkins Olympia, WA Jet
Wilda Bahr Pine Valley, CA Leroy
The Vashon Sheepdog Classic has been raising funds for island youth programs since 2010. Your entries are a significant donation to our community. Over $100,000 has been given to various youth groups including Partners In Education. PIE has organized the Dog Sponsor program for years and we are thankful for your handler participation.
Our community enjoys VSDC and we hope you do too.
Photo: Joe Haynes and his 2015 "Smart Dog" Pepper together with their sponsor family.
Our community enjoys VSDC and we hope you do too.
Photo: Joe Haynes and his 2015 "Smart Dog" Pepper together with their sponsor family.
2018
Entries will open on March 1st-7th. All will be treated with equal prioirty. Entries received after March 7th will be prioritized by postmark.
Thursday
Pro-Novice ( 1 class, limit 40 runs) & Nursery (2 classes)
&
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Open
Judge: We are honored to have Ricky Hutchison join us on Vashon island for the 2018 Vashon Sheepdog Classic. Ricky was the 2017 International Supreme Champion with his dog Jock and also Reserrve Chamption with his Sweep. He has muliple International Supreme Brace Cahmpionships to his name and was 2016 International Reserve Champion with Sweep. We look forward to hosting Ricky on Vashon in June.
Nursery/Pro-Novice Course: The trial will consist of a Pro-Novice and Nursery course on Thursday. The outrun is approximately 250 yards of rolling terrain. The drive will be approximately 150 yards total. Sheep will be fresh and challenging.
Open Course: We will have three one day Open trials. The outrun is approximately 425 yards over rolling terrain. The drive is approximately 350 yards in rolling terrain and several spots where dog or sheep are out of sight from handler. Course may have a shed, a pen, and a single or possibly a marked shed. Sheep will need to be remixed each day. We usually do this well before needed, usually at 1:00 each day.
Sheep: Wahl Family Meats of the Willamette Valley will be supplying the sheep this year. We expect approximately 300 to make the trip to Vashon Island. The Wahl Family supplies lamb to Umpqua Valley Lamb. Available in the Puget Sound area at PCC markets. To learn more: www.wahlfamilymeats.com
Entry: Entries open March 1-7th Entries received between those days will have first priority in the event. Entries will then be prioritized by postmark. If a draw needs to occur it will be done by handler.
Nursery/Pro-Novice Course: The trial will consist of a Pro-Novice and Nursery course on Thursday. The outrun is approximately 250 yards of rolling terrain. The drive will be approximately 150 yards total. Sheep will be fresh and challenging.
Open Course: We will have three one day Open trials. The outrun is approximately 425 yards over rolling terrain. The drive is approximately 350 yards in rolling terrain and several spots where dog or sheep are out of sight from handler. Course may have a shed, a pen, and a single or possibly a marked shed. Sheep will need to be remixed each day. We usually do this well before needed, usually at 1:00 each day.
Sheep: Wahl Family Meats of the Willamette Valley will be supplying the sheep this year. We expect approximately 300 to make the trip to Vashon Island. The Wahl Family supplies lamb to Umpqua Valley Lamb. Available in the Puget Sound area at PCC markets. To learn more: www.wahlfamilymeats.com
Entry: Entries open March 1-7th Entries received between those days will have first priority in the event. Entries will then be prioritized by postmark. If a draw needs to occur it will be done by handler.
2018 Entry--Click to download:
| 2018_vsdc_entry.pdf |
Handler Camp Directions: 2018 Camping will be at Paradise Ridge Horse Park 1/2 mile east of trial field.
Here is the lowdown on what to expect at the Vashon Sheepdog Classic.
Volunteers:
We couldn’t run a trial like this without the help of our stock dog community. Many thanks to all willing to lend a hand.
Day Parking:
Parking at the trial field is available through the main gate and on the road. Since there is only one gate shared with people arriving on foot and handler cars/trucks,
We will handler access between 10am-3pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. For crowd/dog/shuttle safety you will not be able to enter or leave during that time frame.
Due to the snug parking situation, only dog trailers will be allowed to park in the handler area. Larger trailers/horse trailers will not be permitted.
Please bring ample shade and water for your dogs. Pop-ups are just fine but please park close to your neighbors.
Old Mill Road will be converted to a one-way road during the event. Traffic will flow SOUTH. Get onto Old Mill via SW 220th. If you downloaded directions from the website, this is the same route.
Overnight Camping:
Handlers Only: Camping for trailers and tents available at the Paradise Ridge Horse Park.
If you are looking for a shower, there are free public showers at Dockton Marine Park (about 5 miles away) or you can use the locker room showers at the Vashon Athletic Club for a fee. VAC is between DIG Nursery and Mom's Deli & Grocery/ 76 Station on Vashon Highway just south of SW 188th St.
Walking Dogs:
There are some wonderful open spaces to run dogs on the island. We will have maps in your swag bags and would be happy to point you to trails and beaches.
Gray Muzzle Championship:
This class is for dogs 9 years and older. We will keep track of the senior dogs' scores and the high-combined senior dog will take home the Gray Muzzle Champion prize. You must indicate your dog's age on entry to participate.
Sportsmanship:
We expect a high level of sportsmanship. The judge will be supported if a handler needs to be disqualified for excessive yelling/screaming/anger directed at their dog, because their dog is over-heating and not allowed to go to water, and if their dog is chasing sheep or otherwise harassing them, with or without a grip.
Other stuff:
The word got out that this is a “must do” event and we are preparing for a large crowd of spectators. For those who have competed here before, you know that we have an engaged group of spectators who are quite outgoing and enjoy visiting with you.
If you and your dog would like quieter digs then please utilize the “handlers only” area behind the trees where there is ample room and lots of shade.
There will be a variety of photographers, videographers and press at the trial. All access will be controlled so you don’t need to worry or be surprised.
Partners In Education (PIE) has been running the “Smart Dogs for Smart Kids” sponsor program and they will be connecting you with your sponsor for photos and introductions. A listing of sponsored dogs will be out before the trial.
Dog poop:
Please pick up after your dogs in the handlers' parking area and the spectator area. Bags will be provided. There will be a small, fenced potty area at the end of handler parking zone. You can also potty your dogs in the handlers' area--just toss the waste over the fence (scoops provided).
Volunteers:
We couldn’t run a trial like this without the help of our stock dog community. Many thanks to all willing to lend a hand.
Day Parking:
Parking at the trial field is available through the main gate and on the road. Since there is only one gate shared with people arriving on foot and handler cars/trucks,
We will handler access between 10am-3pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. For crowd/dog/shuttle safety you will not be able to enter or leave during that time frame.
Due to the snug parking situation, only dog trailers will be allowed to park in the handler area. Larger trailers/horse trailers will not be permitted.
Please bring ample shade and water for your dogs. Pop-ups are just fine but please park close to your neighbors.
Old Mill Road will be converted to a one-way road during the event. Traffic will flow SOUTH. Get onto Old Mill via SW 220th. If you downloaded directions from the website, this is the same route.
Overnight Camping:
Handlers Only: Camping for trailers and tents available at the Paradise Ridge Horse Park.
If you are looking for a shower, there are free public showers at Dockton Marine Park (about 5 miles away) or you can use the locker room showers at the Vashon Athletic Club for a fee. VAC is between DIG Nursery and Mom's Deli & Grocery/ 76 Station on Vashon Highway just south of SW 188th St.
Walking Dogs:
There are some wonderful open spaces to run dogs on the island. We will have maps in your swag bags and would be happy to point you to trails and beaches.
Gray Muzzle Championship:
This class is for dogs 9 years and older. We will keep track of the senior dogs' scores and the high-combined senior dog will take home the Gray Muzzle Champion prize. You must indicate your dog's age on entry to participate.
Sportsmanship:
We expect a high level of sportsmanship. The judge will be supported if a handler needs to be disqualified for excessive yelling/screaming/anger directed at their dog, because their dog is over-heating and not allowed to go to water, and if their dog is chasing sheep or otherwise harassing them, with or without a grip.
Other stuff:
The word got out that this is a “must do” event and we are preparing for a large crowd of spectators. For those who have competed here before, you know that we have an engaged group of spectators who are quite outgoing and enjoy visiting with you.
If you and your dog would like quieter digs then please utilize the “handlers only” area behind the trees where there is ample room and lots of shade.
There will be a variety of photographers, videographers and press at the trial. All access will be controlled so you don’t need to worry or be surprised.
Partners In Education (PIE) has been running the “Smart Dogs for Smart Kids” sponsor program and they will be connecting you with your sponsor for photos and introductions. A listing of sponsored dogs will be out before the trial.
Dog poop:
Please pick up after your dogs in the handlers' parking area and the spectator area. Bags will be provided. There will be a small, fenced potty area at the end of handler parking zone. You can also potty your dogs in the handlers' area--just toss the waste over the fence (scoops provided).
