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CONTACT US: Phone: (218) 525-2139 Fax: (218) 525-2139 E-mail: Camp Information

Baldwin, Michigan

Price:   $795.00 per 2 person team.  ($730.00 for a 1 person team)

              Fee includes camping/brunch and dinner.

              $400.00 due at time of registration.  Balance due by 9/1/2009.

              Send payment:  - check or money order - made out to Mushing Boot Camp -

              with registration form to:     Mushing Boot Camp

                                                               3033 Roberg Road

                                                               Duluth, MN.  55804

Facility:
Michigan Mushing Boot Camp is located at Last Chance Retreat and Trails,
home of Michigan Dog Drivers Association, just outside
of Baldwin, Michigan in the heart of the Manistee National Forest.
The site features a camping area with 30 amp. electric hookups, campfire
pit with seating (firewood provided) and lean-to, main building with shower and bathroom
facilities for all campers.  Camping fee is included in event fee.

Check out our blogspot - www.lastchanceretreatandtrails.blogspot.com


It is possible to arrange for staying extra nights either before or after
Camp or Pull Training. Please contact Linda Lange mushmutts@triton.net

for details and costs.

Meals:   Two main meals a day will be provided starting with Thursday

dinner. 

Any food requirements should be sent to Patty Lorandos no later than the middle

of September, such as a vegetarian diet, food allergies/ intolerances, or

food religious prohibitions.  Patty’s email is plorandos@psychlaw.net

Trails:  We have 100+ acres of trails on private property, which are firm
surfaced, sandy, two-track type forested trails that have numerous
intersections for lots of command and directional work. Challenging hills
are available or can be avoided.

Weather:  This is west-central Michigan with a strong influence from Lake
Michigan, 30 miles to the west and southerly winds that can come up from
the Gulf Coast.  It could be 30 degrees or 80 degrees.  We are on sandy
soil so mud is rarely an issue.

Timing:  You should plan to arrive at Last Chance Retreat by noon of the first
day your Camp begins. We will do some individual work that first evening;
get to know each other over dinner which also gives you the opportunity to
ask any questions you might have about Camp. We will start EARLY the next
morning!

Pull Training Clinic Participants are welcome in the area the night before
or after the Clinic for a nominal additional charge. Please make travel
and lodging arrangements so that you will be on-site by 8:30am the morning
of your clinic, with your dog and ready to check in and get started.

Directions:  Directions and more information on camping and motels in the
area, contact Linda Lange at mushmutts@triton.net or 231-745-3614. 

You can go to MapQuest and use our address to get a decent map of our location:
4906 S. Forest Hill Dr., Baldwin, MI. 49304.

BRING FOR YOUR DOGS: - Rig, 4-wheeler, Sacco cart (or all of it if you have them and want to bring them) NOTE: Your rig must be able to hold your team while you're off the rig, but not so heavy that your team is unable to pull it in neutral or in gear when training. - Harnesses and collars - Ganglines - Necklines (bring extras) - Water containers (one or more that fit on your rig) and bowls/pans - Treats (biscuits, etc. if you want, esp. for one-on-one training) - Booties (if you use them) - Head lamp (it may be dark outside when we run and/or take care of dog chores , depending on temperatures) - Dog food - Poop scooping equipment - First aid kit and routine medications for your dogs, if you have any - Extra straw or bedding if needed (we are a long way from town) - Picket line, tie-outs, outriggers, crates (whatever you use to tie dogs out when you travel and run them) BRING FOR ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING: - Correction collar(s) (either a prong collar or fine link chain slip or "choke" collar that fits snug over the dog's head -- you'll probably want to bring several to fit your dogs if you have different sized dogs on your team) - 8 foot leash< /strong>(es) with snap at BOTH ends (web or leather -- poly rope will burn your hands. You can easily buy a snap at a hardware store and attach it to the handle end of an 8 or 10 foot lead.) - Belly band (neckline will work) You can order Leash/Belly Band Sets through Dogbooties.com, Windigo Outfitters or Black Ice . We will have Leash/Belly Bands for sale at Camp. Each team attending Boot Camp for the first time receives one Leash/Belly Band Set. - Harness(es) - regular 4 and 6 foot leads or flexis are always useful.

BRING FOR YOURSELF: - Tent, camper, or RV including all of the camping necessities to keep yourself comfortable. - Water Water is available. - Clothes in layers: We will work dogs no matter what, so bring rain gear, short sleeves, long sleeves, jackets, sunglasses, hats, etc. Bring sturdy shoes or boots and good socks, because you'll be on your feet nearly all day. It's a good idea to bring extra shoes and socks in case you get one pair wet, or bring duck boots. - Flashlights, head lamps and extra batteries - Personal toiletries - Insect repellent & Sunscreen - Bugs shouldn't be bad this time of year, but you never know. - Water and/or Water bottle  You'll need plenty of water.  You can get quite dehydrated working outside all day. - Camera - First aid kit - Camping gear- including stove & cooler - Extra cooler/ice - for group food storage - Food--snacks and meals - Camp chairs or lawn chairs