Draft & Carting
The Newfoundland Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Newfoundland dogs. While working in a land-work capacity involving hauling, the dog and handler must demonstrate teamwork skills. The Newfoundland has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and the performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that are applicable to realistic work situations.
Dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dogs' natural independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. Since a dog can perform draft work only in cooperation with a person, each handler must demonstrate an understanding of draft work with the dog's ability, training, and equipment.
The Newfoundland Club of America Draft Test Regulations is a set of standards by which handlers and Newfoundlands are judged at a Newfoundland Club of America sponsored draft test. The Regulations are not a guide on how to train for draft work nor a definition of draft work.
- Newfoundland Club of America: Draft Work
CARTING WITH YOUR DOG - POSITIVE DRAFT TRAINING FOR FUN AND COMPETITION
DVD Set: "Training Your Draft Dog" and "Showing Your Draft Dog" by The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin
Wilczek Woodworks
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Southeastern Wisconsin
There are several upcoming draft tests, clinics, and seminars - please check the calendar or go to the Newfoundland Club of America's website to look for more information. I also encourage you to visit the Regional Newfoundland Club in your area. If there is an activity in your area, or close by, please take the time to go; learn more about the breed, drafting and carting, and meet some great Newfs and their owners. These activites also provide you with a great opportunity to ask questions and have fun!
NEWFFLA Back-to-Back Draft Tests
December 10th & 11th, 2011
Saphira earned her Draft Dog (DD) title on Sat and then earned her first re-qualification (DD1) on Sunday!!
Taylor Vinge with Willow and Darcy, Donna Smith with Falcon, Patti Emmerling with Saphira. Judges - George Norman, Martin Vroengryk, Observer Judge Benita Edds.
February 26, 2012
OWNC Draft Test
Saphira earned her second Draft Dog re-qualification (DD2)!!!