Herding Instinct Testing
Curious about how dogs learn to work stock? Enroll in a one-on-one private session with expert trainer, Paula McCaleb, and carefully introduce your dog to a small flock of sheep that are accustomed to working with dogs. In this 10-15 minute session, Paula will test your dog’s herding aptitude, and can answer questions about the training needed to develop this natural skill further. Open to all dogs. Learn more about Paula at www.shadyacressheep.com
Cost: $30 per session, Signup for your session at the event.
Hours:
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday-Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: 8am-12pm
IFCS Schooling Ring
You can help support the 2020 IFCS Team and fine-tune your teamwork at Cynosport®.
The IFCS Team members will be hosting a practice ring Wednesday through Sunday for competitors. The ring will open at 7am and will remain open until 5pm (or later) as long as there is light, the rings are staffed and people are waiting. When possible, preference for early morning slots will be given to those who run first thing.
All contributions to this activity are tax deductible and will be contributed to United States Association of Cynological Sports (USACS), a nonprofit corporation supporting amateur sport. Proceeds will be used to help cover travel expenses for the team to participate in future IFCS events.
Cost: $5 per minute, packages available. Please visit the IFCS Schooling Ring page for complete details.
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 7am-5pm
Sunday: 7am-Noon
IFCS & Dog Agility 101
Agility 101 is available for spectators to give agility a try. Under the supervision of expert trainers, you and your dog will be guided through some basic agility obstacles, and learn how fun the sport can be.
Cost: $5 per turn, proceeds benefit USACS
Hours:
Friday 12-4pm & Saturday: 10am-4pm
World Cynosport Rally
Get ready to Rally! Rally is a fun, exciting team sport and open to all dogs whether they’re purebred or a mixed breed. Rally is a fun test of obedience skills and builds trust between you and your dog. Come watch the fun or enter a competition yourself!
Rally Run-thrus are $5 per run (cash only).
Hours:
Friday and Saturday: 10-11:30am
Lure Coursing
If your dog loves to run then they’ll love lure coursing! A fenced course is set up with a “lure” that is pulled along through the course, encouraging your to run as fast as they can to get to it. Any dog can do it, no matter how big or small.
Cost:
1 run $8
2 runs $12
4 runs $20
Puppy run (2 straights, no turns, <12mo) $6
Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 10am-3pm
Vendor Trade Fair & Expo
It’s a dog-lovers shopping extravaganza! Check out dozens of vendors and exhibits to find what’s available in the dog world, your favorite craft, or what services may be available to you and your family pet. Start your holiday season shopping early!