MsKatie Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Rosie and I will be there ETA - can we get an address please Edited September 22, 2011 by KelpieHoundMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 My young BC would love it but her shoulder still isn't 100% and we have a busy couple of weeks of obedience trialling so won't risk it but hopefully there will be another time - sounds fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Ness - I tried with Piper once, only it was not the straight track one. She loved it but she worked out after a couple of runs to cut across the track and wait for the lure, lol. Straight track would probably be better for a smart arse BC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Rosie and I will be there ETA - can we get an address please KHM this was posted on the other page Sunday, 8:30am to the State Shooting Park, on Park Rd in Virginia, SA. Not sure if I'll make it. That's a long way to drive I'm used to doing long trips for dog things though. I'll have a think and let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Do we now how much it will cost per run? We won't be able to make it on Sunday, but really look forward to pics and reports from the day!! and definitely will be there next time round Well done Jacqui835 for organising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Rosie and I will be there ETA - can we get an address please KHM this was posted on the other page Sunday, 8:30am to the State Shooting Park, on Park Rd in Virginia, SA. Not sure if I'll make it. That's a long way to drive I'm used to doing long trips for dog things though. I'll have a think and let you know Thanks ETH. Luckily not too far from us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Are you bringing earl?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadWoofter Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Barring any major catastrophe, I'll be there with my two. Is that the Virginia Recreation Park? Google Maps doesn't recognise State Shooting Park !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Piper well BCs are to smart for their own good. Ness might like it as well but hmmmm I am precious when it comes to injuries atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Are you bringing earl?? I will bring him along but don't think the lure coursing would be his thing - although he would look pretty funny doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafhafa Hounds Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Is that THIS SUNDAY 25th Sept? I'm in... My dogs have never been muzzled, and I think they may need to run either individually or the two together - certainly with other dogs may not be wise, esp. the first time out. They have never lure course before, but plenty of free coursing rabbits etc. I'm EXCITED!!! Sonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui835 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hey guys, the full name of the park is South Australian Handgun Metallic Silhouette & Shooting Club/State Shooting Range, Park Road, Virginia. I did offer to pay, but she never mentioned anything about money. I will call again either tomorrow (if I have time at work) or Saturday and I will confirm if there is going to be a price - Judi is really lovely to talk to So excited, I feel like my dog's dream would be to be in an environment where he felt like he could just chase rabbits and this is about as close as I think we can get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Well done! I wouldn't worry about muzzles for now. You will possibly be running your dogs alone anyway. Muzzles are just to stop them biting each other if they get a bit too intense and excited. You need to see how you go there and formulate some questions for her,( take a pen and paper with some questions jotted down) such as could you use the facilities on a regular basis, have a number of days in mind. When we were starting we initially said 10 days per year but found that was too much and have dropped it back to 5 because it's just too hard to get people to commit to help run the days. It means that the lure driver will have to be available on those days too and you will probably have to pay him. Tell her you are thinking about starting a club, (you are aren't you?) and could you use their facilities as your base? Ask about insurance too, whether theirs will cover you, it propbably will for a one off but if you become a club they might want you to get your own. Stress to everyone to not let their dogs run free, and take poo bags and tell all your attendees to pick up after their dogs. We always have free poo bags to hand out , in case people forget their own, there's no excuse. Try to very safety concsious. I went through all this when I formed our little social club. You are welcome to PM me if you want. I feel very excited for you. :D Oh, and you must must must take a camera and post piccies back here. Edited September 22, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) I just had a google search, and found the homepage of the club who runs the track there....if you look at the "racing" page, I found videos of some of the races - which show the track, the lure and what it will be like (I guess :D )....looks pretty exciting! Greyhound owners, trainers and breeders association of SA edited to add: I would imagine you could start the lure from further in, so smaller dogs and newies wouldn't have to overexert themselves (and risk injuries etc) to start off with Edited September 22, 2011 by InSha-llah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsKatie Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Looks like huge ammounts of fun - the feral kelpie is going to love this :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) It's a drag lure!! even better! Much more chance of them chasing it first off than a mechanical rails lure which takes more training for some. Edited September 22, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafhafa Hounds Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Insha-llah - so sorry you won't be joining us... can you not take the day off!!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogee Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Insha-llah - so sorry you won't be joining us... can you not take the day off!!?? Sorry Hafhafa, I would reeeeeaaaly love to but OH has planned housey/gardeny stuff for us to take advantage of the spring weather and yes I've tried to do the persuasion thing a number of times But I am dead keen to go next time round! Have a fab fab time, and lots of piccies please! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Are you bringing earl?? I will bring him along but don't think the lure coursing would be his thing - although he would look pretty funny doing it I'd love to bring Pele one day. Not sure if she would chase it, but her and Earl could look funny together We've got a Mock Agility trial tomorrow, then busy with obedience trials and shows over the next few weeks, so don't want to risk injuries. Can't wait to hear how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafhafa Hounds Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Can't wait to hear how it goes Will let you know - and when the next one is. Would be great to catch up with you again Julie!! Hope you're well. Sonia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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