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Tire pulling

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CAMP LOCATIONS:

Ft. Klamath, OR
Cle Elum, WA
Togo, MN
Baldwin, MI
Oklahoma City, OK
Brownville, ME
Corinth, ME

CONTACT US:

Phone:
(218) 525-2139
Fax:
(218) 525-2139
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Camp Information

Enent Locations
Brownville, Maine

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

              Fee includes camping/brunch, snacks, beverages and dinner.

              $ due at time of registration.  Balance due by

 

              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:  "Wildwoods"   www.wildwoodsmaine.com 

Wildwoods is a 100 acre facility on the Maine snowmobile trail.  We will have 1 cabin with toilet facilities, kitchen and meeting place.  Also the use of an outdoor patio with roof and fireplace.  Camping/tenting with no hookups included in fee.  You may rent a cabin from Wildwoods for an additional cost.  Contact them directly for that information.  Please bring warm and cool clothes and bug spray.  All meals, snacks, and drinks provided by The Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club and are included in your fee.

Timing:

You will need to arrive at Wildwoods between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. the first day. Please arrive early that first day as you need to get situated in a rented cabin or set up your camp/RV site. Getting to Camp early will also provide you with the opportunity to get yourselves and you dogs settled in before Camp starts.

We will start Camp around 4:00 p.m. with introductions and One-on-One Walk Training.
After dinner we will gather so that you can get to know the other participants; meet Ann & Jamie; discuss when/where to gather for the morning run; answer any questions you might have about Boot Camp and discuss any other information pertinent to this Camp.

We will start early the next morning. Depending on the temps you may need to water by 5:30 a.m.. We will let you know the night before what the plan is for the first run. If it is warm we will run at sunrise.

Weather: We'll be working the dogs no matter what the weather.

Directions:  directions to "Wildwoods" 

Take RT 11 into Brownville.  Turn Right on Church St, beside the Mobil station.  Turn right on to Schoodic Lake Road.  Then Right again on to Russell Road.  "Wildwoods" is number 125.  There is a sign at the end of their driveway.

Questions - contact Joan @ Critterwoods - Phone: 207.285.0099 or email: critterwoods@gwi.net.

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/PULL TRAINING CLINIC:

- 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(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:

- 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. Bring Mud Boots or other calf-high waterproof boots in case of wet weather.
- Camping equipment .
- 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
- Travel alarm clock (We may be getting up very early to run dogs if it's hot.)
- Food - any extra goodies you prefer

 

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