The first ever NZ Paws N Music camp

 The inaugural Paws N Music summer camp was recently held in Turangi, in the middle of the North Island. 

This was a weekend of fun, learning, and of course serious discussion. 

Attendees ranged from absolute beginners, to National title holders, and dogs ranged from Bulldogs to Beardie's (A note here... the beardie's outnumbered the Border Collies!!). 

The program included:

  • Clicker and play training
  • Basic to advanced tricks
  • Music editing & movie making
  • Choreography
  • Watching international competitors routines on DVD
  • Watching last years Nationals routines on DVD
  • Putting together routines
  • Judging criteria
And ended with two busking competitions, one with beginners, and another with experienced handlers. 

It was a fantastic, fun weekend, where everyone gained something. 

A big thanks to Kate Winters for organising the camp, and we look forward to next years camp.... tentatively organised for the first weekend in March 2011 in Turangi. 

 Paws N Music camp members with their dogs

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