Play Date for Your Dachshund -- With Prizes!

Castle Rock WA

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Has your dachshund been cooped up at home for too long? Does your dachshund want to make new friends? Is your dachshund looking for opportunities to develop essential dachshund life skills? Are you interested in meeting a fun group of people from all walks of life who are as devoted to their dachshunds as you are to yours? Are your answers yes! Yes! YES! and YES!!? Then get your dachshund to bring you to the 2021 Spring Field Trials hosted by the Dachshund Fanciers of Southwest Washington on March 27 and 28 in Castle Rock, WA. The link below will take you to our web page with 2 important features: 1) The official AKC event announcement, also called the "premium". The premium has all the important and helpful information. One or two sections of the premium and the entry form may have words or concepts that are new to you. Don't worry! We're here to help. Just contact us before, or show up early, the day of the event and we'll guide you through everything. 2) Entry Forms You'll need one form for each dachshund and each day you want to participate. (You can participate on Saturday, Sunday or both days.) You can use the entry attached to the premium, the separate entry form, or the electronic entry form helper tool. Here's the link: http://www.dfsw.org/Events.html FAQ's What are field trials? Field Trials are official AKC (American Kennel Club) events that give your AKC-registered dachshund the opportunity to show off their skills in following the scent of a rabbit under the watchful eyes of judges and other dachshund lovers. No rabbits are harmed. Do I (or my dachshund) need experience? No experience necessary. The hardest part is reading and filling out the registration forms, and we can show you how to do that. Your dachshund was bred for this event and already knows how to do everything else. What do I need to bring? The essentials are what you would bring for a day hike with your dachshund. But remember to include: Snacks and water for yourself and your dachshund. (We usually have a lunch option, but COVID.) Your dachshund's AKC registration information. Cash or check for the registration fee. Your blank or pre-filled entry form (one for each day). A sturdy stick, sturdy hiking pole, or old golf club is also helpful to beat brush and get the rabbits moving. Can I take a rest break? You will have many chances to take a break. There's an hour (or so) break for lunch. There are many opportunities to take a break. There are pit toilets and standard toilets nearby. What is the degree of physical difficulty? Expect paced hiking over mostly sand / gravel, through some scrub brush and over small hills. More info on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dfsw.org