GLACIER NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB

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Working Dogs

The Newfoundland historically functioned as a working dog hauling in fishing nets and carting fish into town. The breed has great physical strength and a naturally ability for lifesaving, especially in the water.

The Newfoundland Club of America (NCA) has designed a series of exercises to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of the Newfoundland dog.  These exercises are in the form of an NCA Water Test and an NCA Draft Test.  In both tests the emphasis is on teamwork between the dog and the handler and the dogs willingness to work.

The Glacier Newfoundland Club promotes the natural abilities of the Newfoundland dog by hosting both water and draft tests each year. The Glacier Newfoundland Club encourages members to combine theirs newfs natural ability with training to help them better enjoy the fun activities.

GNC will hold occasional seminars and clinics to help teach members how to work with their newfs in obedience, water, draft, tracking, freestyle, agility and whatever other events may occur that would encourage people to work with their newfs as companions as well as in competition. Some of the events offered are "just for fun", a time when people and newfs can get together to enjoy each others company such as hikes, parades, and picnics.

For more information about working dogs, please contact:
Tony DeVoe
 

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For a link to the NCA Working Dog web page, Click Here.

To get a copy of the NCA Water Test Regulations, Click Here.

To get a copy of the NCA Draft Test Regulations, Click Here.

Send mail to support@glaciernewfoundlandclub.org with questions or comments about this web site.
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Last modified: 04/16/09