ISSDC SE :: MAY 14 :: REGIONAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC!

IT'S SPRING PICNIC TIME AGAIN!

We’re planning a bit early, there is still snow on the ground but we are THINKING Spring! And we all know with Spring comes our annual ISSDC SE Regional Spring Potluck Picnic.


WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding its Spring Potluck Picnic on Saturday May 14th, 2011. Spend a day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

Be sure to bring along chairs for you, and whatever you may need for an afternoon out with your Shilohs including water from home if your Shiloh has a sensitive tummy.


WHEN:
May 14, 2011 – begins @ 10am
Rain or shine


WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Spring picnic is again graciously being hosted by Gloria and Darrel Setterlund of Noble Acres Shiloh Shepherds at their home in Locust Grove, VA. Please contact Gloria Setterlund or Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.


WHY:
Because it is a whole lot of fun! This is a great opportunity to meet other Shiloh Shepherd owners (and usually a lot of them), sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them, it’s great socialization for them too! The Setterlund’s property is perfect for dogs and we let them off leash as they get to run on her 12 fenced acres. Noble Acres is fenced private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

This picnic is one of our most anticipated events each year as we always have a great time.


HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you either bring a dish to share or, if you’re not the cooking type, we have collected donations toward the cost of food and/or other necessities in the past. There will shortly be a sign up sheet circulating and you will be able to find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.


Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic courtesy of Myra York: (left to right) Wolf leading the pack; and a bunch of happy Shilohs exploring the acreage.

ISSDC SE :: FEBRUARY 27 :: PLAYDATE

ISSDC SE REGIONAL LET SPRING BE HERE PARTY/PLAYDATE

Are you done with this cold weather and snow, sleet and ice? Ready for Spring and warm weather to be here already? In an effort to bring in the warm weather and bring on the fun we are having a party and playdate. So bring your warm weather thoughts, an appetizer or dessert dish to pass, a chair for you and a dog or two!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding a “Bring in the Spring” party and playdate on February 27, 2011. It will be at our usual place as the Dog School of Leesburg has again generously lent us use of their facility!

WHEN:
February 27 – begins @ 12:00pm

WHERE:
The party and playdate will be held at the Dog School of Leesburg facilities. Many of you are familiar with this facility now as this is the same place we’ve held some previous events. It is always wonderful to be able to have the dogs there with us.

Dog School of Leesburg
305 E Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176

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

WHY:
Just ‘cuz. We are always up for a playdate and maybe a“warm weather” dance or two will help! Your Shilohs are welcome (and honorary Shilohs too)! 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, and a potluck dish to share! It seems like appetizers and desserts are on the menu—so bring your favorite dessert or appetizer dish to share!


Photos below courtesy of Nottingham Shilohs from a previous ISSDC SE playdate at the Dog School of Leesburg: (left to right) a young Tourmaline of Mt Airy Shiloh Shepherds; part of the group who came to play; and handsome Strider of Imladris Shilohs.

ISSDC SE :: DECEMBER 12 :: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

ISSDC SE REGIONAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

Buon Natale! It's time for the annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Annual Holiday Party on December 12th. Again, this year's event allows you to bring your dogs with you! It is also a potluck luncheon with an Italian theme, so please bring a dish to pass with some of your favorite Italian flavors!

WHEN:
Sunday December 12 – begins @ noon

WHERE:
The Annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party is graciously being hosted at the Dog Day Afternoon/Dog School of Leesburg facilities again this year.

Dog Day Afternoon/Dog School of Leesburg
305 E Market St #A
Leesburg, VA 20176

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

WHY:
This annual event is always a lot of fun, and the holidays are best when spent with friends and family. We always have a fun time at the party so if you know of someone who is thinking about getting a shiloh, or wants to know more about the breed, feel free to bring them along. Your dogs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. This is a shiloh event but don't leave your shilohs' brother or sister at home, bring them along. We do want to 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 a canine misbehave and need a timeout. Please bring along a chair or two for the humans attending.

Also, bring along any ideas you want to see your shiloh club do in the coming year. We are always looking for fun new things to do with our dogs and would love to get some new ideas.

HOW MUCH:
The holiday party is pot luck so we ask you to bring a dish to share. We are going with an Italian theme for the food. There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

We also agreed to do the gift exchange this year. If you would like to participate please bring a wrapped gift valued around $10 for each player.

We are also collecting donations for the Pet Pantry of Loudoun again this year. Please bring a donation of dog/cat food, blankets, treats and toys.


Photos below from the 2009 ISSDC SE Holiday Party at the Dog School of Leesburg.

ISSDC SE :: OCTOBER 23 :: REGIONAL PICNIC

ISSDC SE REGIONAL FALL OKTOBERFEST POTLUCK PICNIC!

No "OOM-PAH-PAH" bands but it's time for Oktoberfest! What better way to celebrate than by getting ourselves, and our Shilohs, together by having our ISSDC SE Regional Fall Potluck Picnic! Last year we had a great turnout, wonderful food and an awesome time so this year lets try and top it!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's annual Fall Potluck Picnic on October 23rd. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

WHEN:
October 23 – begins @ noon
If rainy we will postpone until the following weekend -- watch the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group for a notice

WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Fall Oktoberfest picnic is graciously being hosted by Siegi Belz of Stall Europa at their home in Waterford, VA. Please contact Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. They will be allowed to run off lead and play as Stall Europa is private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you tor bring a dish to share. We are going with the Oktoberfest theme and it's already starting to sound very tasty! There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Michelle W & Dynamo, blissful Shiloh roll; and a dip in the pool!

ISSDC SE REGIONAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC!

IT'S PICNIC TIME AND WE CAN'T WAIT!

It's that time of year again ... Spring has sprung and you know what that means. Why yes, it's time for our annual ISSDC SE Regional Spring Potluck Picnic.

And this year there will be CGC testing available as well if you want to run your dog through!


WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Spring Potluck Picnic on May 22nd. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

Be sure to bring along chairs for you, and whatever you may need for an afternoon out with your Shilohs.


WHEN:
May 22 – begins @ 9am
Rain or shine


WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Spring picnic is again graciously being hosted by Gloria and Darrel Setterlund of Noble Acres Shiloh Shepherds at their home in Locust Grove, VA. Please contact Gloria Setterlund or Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.


WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. Gloria's yard is perfect for dogs and we let them off leash as they get to run in her 12 fenced acres. Noble Acres is fenced private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

This picnic is one of our most anticipated events each year as we always have a grand time.


HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you either bring a dish to share or, if you're not the cooking type, we have collected donations toward the cost of food and/or other necessities in the past. There will shortly be a sign up sheet circulating and you will be able to find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

The cost of CGC testing is $5 per dog (this does not include cost of sending in completed paperwork/test by owner to receive certificate upon passing).


Photos below from a previous last year's Spring ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Gloria & Darrel's wonderful home; Gloria S, Mim K, Myra Y and a bunch of happy Shilohs; and puppy Dynamo showing us where puppy curiosity gets you.

ISSDC SE :: MAY 16 :: GROUP DOG WALK

WHAT A BARKING GRAND DAY OUT, OUR FIRST GROUP DOG WALK!

We've talked about a group dog walk before but now we have a date, location and guide! So put on your walking shoes and bring out your Shilohs for a walk around Blandy Experimental Farm in Virginia.


WHAT: Some ISSDC SE Regional members are getting together for a group walk at Blandy Experimental Farm. Laure Wallace will be leading us around a beautiful two mile walk around the park. Please remember to bring poop bags and water.


WHEN:
May 16 – 2pm 'til ?


WHERE:
Our May 16 walk will be a tour of Blandy Experimental Farm. Blandy Experimental Farm is a 700-acre field station run by the University of Virginia in the northern Shenandoah Valley about 10 miles east of Winchester and 60 miles west of Washington DC.

Our walk will be approximately two miles. This is a living museum and although leashed dogs are welcome at the park, let's put out best face forward and be mindful of our dogs behavior and pick up after them.

Park Websites:
http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MFR&site=MFR06
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/map.html


WHY:
Get out and enjoy Spring with your Shilohs and some of the Shenandoah Valley's native flowers. This is our first group dog walk and it should be a lot of fun with some beautiful scenery.


HOW MUCH:
The park has no entry fee and is open from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year.


Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Jim W and Nico; Nancy D, her sister and Michelle P loving on Atticus and Frances; and Michelle P with Amy.

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 SE :: DECEMBER 13 :: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

ISSDC SE REGIONAL HOLIDAY PARTY!

¡Feliz Navidad! It's time for the annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Annual Holiday Party on December 13th. This year we've planned the event so you can bring your Shilohs with you! It is also a potluck luncheon with a Mexican theme, so please bring a dish to pass with some of your favorite Mexican flavors!

WHEN:
December 13 – begins @ 11:00am

WHERE:
The Annual ISSDC SE Regional Holiday Party is graciously being hosted at the Dog School of Leesburg facilities.

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:
This annual event is always a lot of fun, and the holidays are best when spent with friends and family. As we said, as opposed to previous years, your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh 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 a canine misbehave and need a timeout. Please bring along a chair or two for the humans attending.

HOW MUCH:
The holiday party is pot luck so we ask you tor bring a dish to share. We are going with a Mexican theme for the food, so brush up on your Feliz Navidad karaoke! There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

We are foregoing our gift exchange this year and will instead be collecting donations for the Pet Pantry of Loudoun. Please bring a donation of dog/cat food, treats and toys.

Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE Holiday Parties: (left to right) Marti Nottingham of Nottingham Shilohs, Nancy Schmidt of Bearpaw Shilohs and Siegi Belz of Stall Europa.

ISSDC SE :: OCTOBER 25 :: REGIONAL PICNIC

ISSDC SE REGIONAL FALL OKTOBERFEST POTLUCK PICNIC!

No "OOM-PAH-PAH" bands but it's time for Oktoberfest! What better way to celebrate than by getting ourselves, and our Shilohs, together by having our ISSDC SE Regional Fall Potluck Picnic!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Fall Potluck Picnic on October 25th (this is the raindate as our original date of October 17th was rained out). Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

WHEN:
October 25 – begins @ 10:30am
Rain or shine

WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Fall Oktoberfest picnic is graciously being hosted by Siegi Belz of Stall Europa at their home in Waterford, VA. Please contact Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. They will be allowed to run off lead and play as Stall Europa is private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times.

HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you tor bring a dish to share. We are going with the Oktoberfest theme and it's already starting to sound very tasty! There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Sabine A. & Tessa, Lori J. & Willow, and Heather O. handling the grill!

ISSDC SE :: NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009 :: AHBA HERDING TRIAL

A WOOLIES HERDING WE WILL GO!

WHAT: Join us for a fun-filled weekend watching your Shiloh's natural herding ability brought out. Members of the ISSDC SE region have been taking lessons at Keeptstone Farm in Berryville Virginia, since Spring and want to extend a paw to all Shilohs to come on out and try, along side them, their hand at herding at this AHBA Sanctioned Trial.

There will be two test classes (HCT, JHD) and three trial level classes (HTD I, II, III, HTAD I, II, III and HRD I, II, III). What this means is that your Shiloh, with never having seen sheep but knowing how to sit and come, can earn a title in one weekend; two times in the ring and that is all! We had several Shiloh Shepherds do just that last year at the trial.

Although this trial is in VA, we welcome and encourage all Shiloh Shepherds (and their owners) to attend if they wish to!

WHEN:
Saturday November 7th – Sunday November 8th, 2009
8:00 am Sharp until all runs are complete each day

WHERE:
Keepstone Farm
2412 Russell Road
Berryville, VA
Outdoors, Rain or Shine

WHY:
Our own SE Region members Nottingham Shilohs, in conjunction with Keepstone Farm, are sponsoring the event. We encourage novice and advanced herders to come out to the trial. For the novice herder, watching the natural instinct kick in is such a thrill. If your dog is at least six months old, and of sound health, you can have them instinct tested. If they pass, they will receive a Herding Instinct Certificate (HIC) from Keepstone Farm and will also receive AHBA credit for their first leg toward their title, the HCT1 Sheep. Dogs younger than six months can test for the HIC with permission from Keepstone but will not receive AHBA credit.

HOW MUCH:
Registration is now open and slots are filling fast.
Pre-entry (received before October 20, 2009) is $42/run/dog for all classes
Regular entry (received on or after October 21, 2009) is $46/run/dog for all classes

Download the Informational Herding Packet

Or you may contact Marti Nottingham directly if you have further questions.

HAPPY HERDING!

ISSDC SE :: April 18 :: REGIONAL PICNIC

ISSDC SE REGIONAL SPRING POTLUCK PICNIC!

It is finally SPRING! The grass is green and growing and the flowers are starting to peak out from their winter protection. Green grass and flowers reminds us that it is time for our ISSDC SE Regional Spring Potluck Picnic!

WHAT: The ISSDC SE Region is holding it's Spring Potluck Picnic on April 18th. Spend a fun day with your Shilohs and your fellow ISSDC SE members outside romping — there will be fun, games, food and friendship; what more could you ask for.

WHEN:
April 18 – begins @ 9am
Rain or shine

WHERE:
The ISSDC SE Regional Spring picnic is graciously being hosted by Gloria and Darrel Setterlund of Noble Acres Shiloh Shepherds at their home in Locust Grove, VA. Please contact Gloria Setterlund or Marti Nottingham for directions or if you have any questions on the location.

WHY:
This should be a lot of fun and a great time to meet other shiloh owners and to sit and relax and have fun with your dog. Your Shilohs are welcome and we encourage you to bring them. They will be allowed to run off lead as Noble Acres is fenced private property but we remind you to be aware of your Shiloh at all times. And besides who needs an excuse to get together with other Shiloh Shepherd owners!

HOW MUCH:
The picnic is pot luck so we ask you either bring a dish to share or, if you're not the cooking type, to donate $5 toward the cost of food and/or other necessities. There is a sign up sheet circulating and you can find it on the ISSDC SE Yahoo Group or you can contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or to sign up.

Photos below from a previous ISSDC SE picnic: (left to right) Sabine A. & Tessa, Lori J. & Willow, and Heather O. handling the grill!

ISSDC SE :: APRIL / MAY / JUNE / JULY :: GROUP HERDING LESSONS

ADDITIONAL GROUP HERDING LESSON DATES ADDED FOR MAY, JUNE AND JULY!

Our ISSDC SE Region members have been having such a great time taking their group herding lessons that additional dates have been arranged and added to the schedule!

WHAT: Members of the ISSDC SE Region are taking group herding lessons at Keepstone Farm for their Shiloh Shepherds from Susan Rhodes. If you attended the ISSDC Herding Trial last November you will be familiar with Keepstone Farm and Susan. For those unfamiliar, Keepstone Farm is where the Fab Five Shilohs (who earned AHBA acceptance/recognition for the Shiloh Shepherd breed) trained.

Members are getting together as a "group," however, lessons are taken per individual dog, are hands on and are 20 minutes long per dog. If you are interested in attending, want to reserve a spot or have any questions, please contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or clarification.

WHEN:
April 26 – lessons begin @ 1pm
May 9th – lessons begin @ 11 am
May 31st – lessons begin @ 10 am
June 13th – lessons begin @ 10 am
June 20th – lessons begin @ 9 am
July 18th – lessons begin @ 10 am

WHERE:
Keepstone Farm, 412 Russell Road, Berryville, VA.
From Rt 660, go 3/10 mile, turn Right at large Keepstone Farm sign (Dog Gone Healthy sign below). Follow farm lane to left turn at #412, and go to end of Driveway.
Keepstone Farm website: http://www.keepstonefarm.com/

WHY:
Well, to see your Shilohs turn on, work and hone their instincts. Folks may come out and check out a lesson first to decide if they would like to try their hand at herding. Secondly, who ever needs an excuse to get together with other Shiloh Shepherd owners! But all dog breeds are welcome — just contact Marti Nottingham to reserve your spot.

Hoping to have a herding trial in the fall to show off everything we've all learned!

HOW MUCH:
Our group rate is $25 for a 20 minute lesson.

This is a great opportunity to take lessons in a laid back, fun environment all the while enjoying the camaraderie of other Shiloh owners.

Photos below from earlier herding lessons at Keepstone Farm this season: (left to right) Sonnet, Tuck (and Marti), Bella (and Bob) with the woolies.

ISSDC SE :: MARCH/APRIL :: GROUP HERDING LESSONS

IT'S TIME TO HERD THE WOOLIES!

WHAT: Members of the ISSDC SE Region are getting together at Keepstone Farm in March and April to take group herding lessons for their Shiloh Shepherds from Susan Rhodes. If you attended the ISSDC Herding Trial last November you will be familiar with Keepstone Farm and Susan. For those unfamiliar, Keepstone Farm is where the Fab Five Shilohs (who earned AHBA acceptance/recognition for the Shiloh Shepherd breed) trained.

Members are getting together as a "group," however, lessons are taken per individual dog, are hands on and are 20 minutes long per dog. If you are interested in attending, want to reserve a spot or have any questions, please contact Marti Nottingham for further information and/or clarification.

WHEN:
March 7th – lessons begin @10am
March 21st – lessons begin @10am
April 26 – lessons begin @ 1pm

WHERE:
Keepstone Farm, 412 Russell Road, Berryville, VA.
(From Rt 660, go 3/10 mile, turn Right at large Keepstone Farm sign (Dog Gone Healthy sign below). Follow farm lane to left turn at #412, and go to end of Driveway.
Keepstone Farm website: http://www.keepstonefarm.com/

WHY:
Well, to see your Shilohs turn on, work and hone their instincts. Folks may come out and check out a lesson first to decide if they would like to try their hand at herding. Secondly, who ever needs an excuse to get together with other Shiloh Shepherd owners! But all dog breeds are welcome — just contact Marti Nottingham to reserve your spot.

HOW MUCH:
Our group rate is $25 for a 20 minute lesson.

This is a great opportunity to take lessons in a laid back, fun environment all the while enjoying the camaraderie of other Shiloh owners.