Our first Members Only training day scheduled for January 13th at St. Louis Ponds had to be cancelled due to the freezing rain and snow. But the weather cooperated for our February 10 training day at St. Louis Ponds. We had a record turn-out of members, and a great day in the sunshine. The March Picnic test was cold with a bit of snow and WATER everywhere, including our new parking lot. But we had die-hards show up and have fun anyway. What a sport, huh? Our next Membes Only training day was Saturday April 13 at St. Louis Ponds and the weather cooperated again and we welcomed some new members. Membership dues ($40 per family) may be paid at the event -- cash or checks accepted. All levels accomodated. Training days are free with dead birds. We are looking at second April as well for training days for members in 2024. Please check back for confirmation. We will post it on our Facebook page and send out emails to members.
Not a member? Click here for the membership form. We welcome new smiles and wagging tails!
AKC Hunt Tests
Our first 2024 AKC Hunt Test was held at St. Louis Fish Ponds near Gervais, Oregon, Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, 2024. Lots of sunshine, ribbons, and hamburgers! Thanks for all who entered.
Our Master only hunt test at Centralia was held the third weekend in July with a full roster, lots of good dog work, and lots of ribbons.
We finish out the season with our Junior/Senior/Master test the second weekend in September. Master runs Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15. Seniors run Saturday, and Juniors run Sunday. As always, enter through Entry Express. Amateur set-aside opens Tuesday, August 20. Entries open Wednesday, August 21 through Monday September 2.
St. Louis Fish Ponds County Park, Marion County
This is a public Marion County park open for dog training year-round in the marked area (south of the parking lot). The gates are now open all year.
Andy Fontinot's Waterdog Kennel, 199 Proffitt Road, Centralia, WA
Directions:
From I-5, take Exit 79 (east) on NW Chamber of Commerce Way (north side of Chehalis)
Left (northeast) on N National Avenue
Continue (northeast) onto NE Kresky Avenue
Right (east) onto E. Summa Street (becomes Salzer Valley Road)
Right (south) onto Proffitt to 199.
The Greater Pacific Northwest Retriever Trial Club, Inc.