BMDCA Draft - DWC

27/09/2020

EDITED:
This load was sanitized well and often!!

However ...
Please brush up on your Covid guidelines before your next test!! Loads must be placed on a table or chair and be “self serve” by the handler, NOT handed back and forth. 🤦‍♀️

Between dogs, the load must we wiped down along with anything else the handler touches (like the movable, for example).

Kudos 🙌 for both humans being masked-up 😷 when in close proximity! 👍

Please check you guidelines for hosting a safe test!

05/09/2020

Draft is back!
Hampton Roads in Virginia day 1 is in the books complete with Swiss Traditions vending and a Swedish Valhund (new NDD!)
Thanks to Larry Bohlig and Ruth Nielsen for coming all the way from the west coast and keeping all “Covid Safe!”

12/08/2020

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For information on the Bernese Mountain Dog, breeders, and club activities, shows and trials check us out. Download our Puppy Buyer's Guide and other helpful AKC and BernerGarde health links.

25/07/2020

I promise, one day this page will be about the joys of drafting with our dogs!
For now, we must announce two more cancellations ☹️

Both Potomac Valley and NorCal elected to skip 2020. Both are held at the homes of some very generous Berner lovers and felt this year was not to be.

In happier news, Oregon has a new site so be sure to check the premium (once available).

There are still tests scheduled so be sure to get the latest on our club calendar page!

BMDCA Calendar of Events for all BMDCA Regional Clubs.

12/07/2020

Unfortunately Texas has cancelled their November tests. The club members didn’t feel that they could have the judges fly when they themselves aren’t comfortable with flying. We understand and respect the club members for this difficult decision.

There are still some clubs planning to hold tests in the fall and hopefully the parks they plan to hold their tests at will be open.

The DWC is finalizing the Covid-19 Protocols to be used, in addition to the county the test is in, for any BMDCA draft tests.

25/06/2020

We regret to announce that the Michigan tests are canceled for this fall. However, the DWC is meeting with the chairs and secretaries of the tests still on the schedule to go over our Covid guidelines for hosting a safe and happy test!

If you have not yet been invited to the July 1 Zoom call, please contact Susan VanOcker to get on the invite :)

19/06/2020

Bummed to announce that Nashoba has elected to cancel their fall test.

While we do our best to keep the calendar updated online, do check with the secretary before sending your entry in!

BMDCA Calendar of Events for all BMDCA Regional Clubs.

13/06/2020

Thinking of hosting a draft workshop? Wondering if other clubs have created great handouts so you don't have to reinvent the wheel?
Liz Ralston brought up that exact question so I thought I'd bring it to the group!
Share your great handouts, favorite websites, etc. below and let's share some great content!

11/06/2020

Not sure if your favorite draft test is a go? Check our handy-dandy webpage for the latest!
The next test on the schedule? Hampton Roads in Virginia!
Stay safe everyone!

BMDCA Calendar of Events for all BMDCA Regional Clubs.

15/04/2020

Anyone else getting the bug to draft with your dogs?! Please fill up the comments with pix of you working your draft skills while home! Let's see those working dogs work!

07/04/2020

Our community lost a very special person this week 💔

Age 56 of Stillwater Passed away April 6, 2020 from complications due to Covid 19. Survived by loving wife, Kris brother, Mark Carol Osojnicki sisters, Ann John Goldenberg Zender and Toni Osojnicki nieces, nephews, extended relatives, friends and his canine children. Friends are invited for a drive....

31/03/2020

SPRING TEST UPDATE 3/30/20:
It is with a sag in our shoulders that we are announcing the Spring draft tests will be canceled. This impacts Hampton Roads, Rockies, Illinois, Iowa, and Oregon tests, some of which have already been canceled. No decision has yet been made regarding the July Arizona test.

The BMDCA DWC Co-Chairs have taken into account the expanding shelter-in-place orders, as well as the travel required to attend tests. We feel this decision is in the best interest and safety of judges, organizers, and entrants.

We’re all in this together and look forward to seeing everyone in the fall. Until then, stay healthy and get out with your dogs!

Jennifer Brightbill
Julie Bacon
DWC Co-Chairs