ISSDC :: AUGUST 20 - 22 :: ISSDC NATIONAL

HOLD THE DATES FOR THE 2010 ISSDC NATIONAL SPECIALTY WEEKEND!

The ISSDC is proud to announce the dates for the 2010 National Specialty Weekend. Plan on attending a three day weekend full of fun for you and your Shiloh Shepherds, August 20-22, 2010 in Milton, Ontario CANADA.

Details are still being finalized but we wanted to share the date so people could mark their calendars. The Board of Directors and National Show committee are working hard to make this an oustanding, fun, memorable weekend for ALL Shiloh owners and enthusiasts.

A list of hotels accepting dogs will be forthcoming as well as events and other weekend offerings as they are confirmed. The ISSDC will be holding its annual member's meeting as part of its weekend schedule. We will post information about what is needed to cross the border for those traveling to Canada for the weekend.

We look forward to seeing you at the National, so SAVE THE DATE NOW!


WHAT:
ISSDC National Specialty Weekend


WHEN:
Friday August 20 through Sunday August 22.


WHERE:
Milton, Ontario CANADA

ISSDC :: JULY 17/18 :: MARITIME REGIONAL SPECIALTY

ENJOY A DAY OF SHILOH FUN IN BEAUTIFUL PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND!

HOLD THE DATE! Prince Edward Island is a lovely place all year 'round… but especially in the summer! The Maritime Region of the ISSDC is pleased to invite you and your Shilohs to a weekend of Specialty Events on July 17 & 18, 2010, at Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, CANADA.


WHAT: Two Shiloh Shepherd Conformation Specialty Shows are planned for the weekend of July 17/18 in which all Shilohs are welcome! Other events happening include a Puppy Sweepstakes, Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) Testing, Miracle Shilohs Family Reunion and more.

WHEN:
July 17/18
Rain or shine

More details will follow, but mark your calendars now and start making plans to converge on PEI!


Photos below from last year's Maritime Specialty: (left to right) Best of Breed in Specialty PM Show, Best Progeny in Specialty, and Best Puppy in Specialty PM Show! Photos courtesy of Jan Burke, Miracle Shilohs.

ISSDC SE :: FEBRUARY 21 :: PLAYDATE AND MEETING

ISSDC SE REGIONAL PLAYDATE & MEMBER MEETING!

It's a new year and we think it's time to get together for some fun, some food and a little business.

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding a planning meeting on February 21, 2010. But we also know we want to have a little fun, so you'll be able to bring your Shilohs with you as the Dog School of Leesburg has again generously lent us use of their facility!

WHEN:
February 21 – begins @ 12:00pm

WHERE:
The planning meeting and playdate will be held at the Dog School of Leesburg facilities. This is the same place we held our Holiday Party at and it was wonderful to have the dogs there with us.

Dog School of Leesburg
305 E Market St Suite B
Leesburg, VA 20176

Please contact Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
We are always up for a playdate and think a regional planning meeting is in order as well. Come out and give us your ideas as we'll be discussing (and hopefully planning) what we want to do as a region this year. Picnics? Walks? Swimming? Speakers? Herding lessons? CGC testing? Caravaning to the "Great White North" for the National Specialty? We'll also be discussing our annual booth and participation at Pawsabilities and hopefully we'll leave with ideas and a tentative schedule in hand!

As mentioned though, this planning meeting is also a playdate so your Shilohs are welcome! We encourage you to bring them but we remind you to be aware of your dog(s) at all times. There are plenty of exercise pens, rooms with doors and windows where you can keep an eye on things and even crates in the back should there be some misbehavin' and a timeout is in order. Please also bring along a chair or two for the humans attending and don't forget any supplies you might need for your dog such as water.

HOW MUCH:
No charge ... just your time, although it seems like a potluck of appetizers and desserts is brewing—so if you want to bring something to share, please feel free!


Photos below from the ISSDC SE Holiday Party at the Dog School of Leesburg.

ISSDC :: MARCH 13-14, 2010 :: PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO

VISIT OUR BOOTH AT THE PAWSABILITIES DOG EXPO!

WHAT: The ISSDC is sponsoring an informational booth again this year at the 2010 Pawsabilities Dog Expo in Harrisburg, PA. An annual event, Pawsabilities benefits Susquehana Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Children & Family Services. This year they are celebrating their 14th year of holding Pawsabilities.

Pawsabilities hosts a Dog Olympics, Dog Diving Demonstrations, Breed Matches, Obedience Show & Go, costume contests, pet tricks etc. Visit the Pawsabilities website for schedules and information or the Paws Blog for even more information. We warn you to bring your wallet as the Canine Marketplace has many wonderful vendors!

Stop by our booth in the Canine Marketplace to meet some of our members, get information about Shilohs and the club, and meet some Shiloh Shepherds in person. The Pawsabilities website sports a photo of our ISSDC booth from Pawsabilities past, pictured are Heather O'Connor, Marti Nottingham and Shiloh Shepherd Willow.

WHEN:
Saturday March 13th – Sunday March 14th, 2009
8:00 am to 4:00 pm

WHERE:
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center
2300 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Pawsabilities event directions and lodging information: http://www.pawsabilities.net/directions/

WHY:
The International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club sponsors a booth to promote education and awareness of the Shiloh Shepherd. The ISSDC also shows it support for Service Dogs through our yearly participation with Pawsabilities. We have sponsored a booth at Pawsabilities events the past several years and it is always a great experience.

Our booth will house digital photo displays of our dogs as part of our education program, handouts as well as live Shilohs for the public to meet and interact with!

*For ISSDC members who would like to volunteer at the booth, please contact Marti Nottingham for scheduling.

HOW MUCH:
You will need to purchase an admission ticket to the Pawsabilities event, $10 at the door for adults and $5 for children ages 4-12, but the ticket is good for both days. You may pre-order at the Pawsabilites website for a discount on tickets. Dogs are welcome to visit the event and participate in the many of the events.