Meeting of North American Wolfdogs?

Kat · 12-03-2008, 19:47

For us, we will be driving. I think it would be pretty difficult to fly a dog of this size.

Marcy, I love your idea of Wintergreen. I agree with you about dog parks now that I think of it. The cabins are a great idea. I was just a little concerned about renting one big cabin for everyone to stay as I'm sure our dogs will be pretty tired at the end of the night and I wouldn't want any overtired, grumpy wolfdogs all in the same room. I'm just basing this on my boy as when he gets really tired, he's a bit of a grump and wants to be left alone. My preference would to go somewhere rural where there are parks to go to. Restaurants are not a priority on my list. I can eat anywhere. I think someone mention a place in Wintergreen a long time ago where there was a resort that allowed dogs to stay. I'll have to check back in the threads.

Anyway, we are up for anything. We have two people that already live in Virginia, so that helps a lot in figuring out a place to stay.

Thanks,
Kalan

GalomyOak · 12-03-2008, 21:15

Sounds good! John is probably the best informed about Wintergreen...any suggestions about places we might stay? Since we are just doing a weekend, I'm not too worried about cost.

So...June 21/22, or June 28/29? July 4th is the Friday after...just something to consider in planning, perhaps.

Kat · 13-03-2008, 01:47

I checked back through the threads and found the post that cpw posted on this resort. http://www.wintergreenresort.com/

I checked briefly to see if they would allow dogs, but could not find anything. To me it looks as if they have homes atop the mountain. Again, any input or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Marcy, any date that you suggested would be fine for us. And of course we would have to take into consideration of the July 4th holiday as rates will be much higher and more people around.

I would love to get as many wolfdog owners involved in this and any potential owner as well. Right now, it seems that we have about 4 people who can attend. Once we get the final details worked out, I would be happy to e-mail other US owners to make them aware of this meeting.

Thanks,
Kalan

johnslawek · 13-03-2008, 15:33

Hello, This is an update for all concerned. Kindly let me know your thoughts.
John Slawek

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 6:57 pm
Subject: Re: John Slawek-Jake/Sophie

Hi John,

So nice to hear from you! I might know of a perfect location for your group. It is a private 70 acre farm & is just about 10 minutes down rt 7 from 81 in Berryville, VA. This place is actually an active sheepherding (training facility) and the owner is a Judge for the American Herding Breed Association. She holds lots of canine events and may even be able to offer your people/dogs a Herding Instinct Test if you are interested. This is the route I took a few years back in my efforts to obtain official AHBA recognition for the Shiloh breed. I also teach obedience classes there on weekends during the warmer months. The farm has several fenced in fields which would be ideal to allow the dogs to run free & socialize safely.
Let me know if this sounds like what you need and I will email the owner for you.

Audrey

Quoting [email protected]:

> Hi Audrey,
> There are about six Sophie's in the States. Five are trying to > arrange a meeting in Virginia somewhere this summer. Can you offer > me any suggestions? As you have once met Sophie, you know she is > different. Imagine five together. We are seeking a locale along I-81 > and a motel that accomodates dogs, and a field for a picnic to get > acquainted where the dogs can run free.
> Thanks for any help,
> John
>
>

GalomyOak · 13-03-2008, 17:13

That sounds fabulous John! Thank you very much! The email at Galomy Oak works fine, by the way. It is our "under construction" new website. I am quite curious what Anthea might think of sheep! She is very fascinated by cats, and has enjoyed trying to "herd" the migrating Canadian geese that are all over the place right now, though she didn't seem to like it when they talked back to her.

You can definitely count us in!

Marcy

roo · 13-03-2008, 17:25

Sounds Great! Thanks John.

Kat · 13-03-2008, 18:52

Sounds like an excellent plan!!! You can definitly count us in!!!!

13-03-2008, 15:33	#4
johnslawek Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wintergreen, Virginia Posts: 20	Meeting of USA Wolfdogs Hello, This is an update for all concerned. Kindly let me know your thoughts. John Slawek -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 6:57 pm Subject: Re: John Slawek-Jake/Sophie Hi John, So nice to hear from you! I might know of a perfect location for your group. It is a private 70 acre farm & is just about 10 minutes down rt 7 from 81 in Berryville, VA. This place is actually an active sheepherding (training facility) and the owner is a Judge for the American Herding Breed Association. She holds lots of canine events and may even be able to offer your people/dogs a Herding Instinct Test if you are interested. This is the route I took a few years back in my efforts to obtain official AHBA recognition for the Shiloh breed. I also teach obedience classes there on weekends during the warmer months. The farm has several fenced in fields which would be ideal to allow the dogs to run free & socialize safely. Let me know if this sounds like what you need and I will email the owner for you. Audrey Quoting [email protected]: > Hi Audrey, > There are about six Sophie's in the States. Five are trying to > arrange a meeting in Virginia somewhere this summer. Can you offer > me any suggestions? As you have once met Sophie, you know she is > different. Imagine five together. We are seeking a locale along I-81 > and a motel that accomodates dogs, and a field for a picnic to get > acquainted where the dogs can run free. > Thanks for any help, > John > > Last edited by Nebulosa; 15-03-2008 at 20:04. Reason: text colors ;)

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12-03-2008, 19:47	#1
Kat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 29	For us, we will be driving. I think it would be pretty difficult to fly a dog of this size. Marcy, I love your idea of Wintergreen. I agree with you about dog parks now that I think of it. The cabins are a great idea. I was just a little concerned about renting one big cabin for everyone to stay as I'm sure our dogs will be pretty tired at the end of the night and I wouldn't want any overtired, grumpy wolfdogs all in the same room. I'm just basing this on my boy as when he gets really tired, he's a bit of a grump and wants to be left alone. My preference would to go somewhere rural where there are parks to go to. Restaurants are not a priority on my list. I can eat anywhere. I think someone mention a place in Wintergreen a long time ago where there was a resort that allowed dogs to stay. I'll have to check back in the threads. Anyway, we are up for anything. We have two people that already live in Virginia, so that helps a lot in figuring out a place to stay. Thanks, Kalan

12-03-2008, 21:15	#2
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	Sounds good! John is probably the best informed about Wintergreen...any suggestions about places we might stay? Since we are just doing a weekend, I'm not too worried about cost. So...June 21/22, or June 28/29? July 4th is the Friday after...just something to consider in planning, perhaps.

13-03-2008, 01:47	#3
Kat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 29	I checked back through the threads and found the post that cpw posted on this resort. http://www.wintergreenresort.com/ I checked briefly to see if they would allow dogs, but could not find anything. To me it looks as if they have homes atop the mountain. Again, any input or other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Marcy, any date that you suggested would be fine for us. And of course we would have to take into consideration of the July 4th holiday as rates will be much higher and more people around. I would love to get as many wolfdog owners involved in this and any potential owner as well. Right now, it seems that we have about 4 people who can attend. Once we get the final details worked out, I would be happy to e-mail other US owners to make them aware of this meeting. Thanks, Kalan

13-03-2008, 17:13	#5
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	That sounds fabulous John! Thank you very much! The email at Galomy Oak works fine, by the way. It is our "under construction" new website. I am quite curious what Anthea might think of sheep! She is very fascinated by cats, and has enjoyed trying to "herd" the migrating Canadian geese that are all over the place right now, though she didn't seem to like it when they talked back to her. You can definitely count us in! Marcy

13-03-2008, 17:25	#6
roo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lousiana Posts: 21	Sounds Great! Thanks John.

13-03-2008, 18:52	#7
Kat Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 29	Sounds like an excellent plan!!! You can definitly count us in!!!!