10th Annual Iron Dog Challenge Sponsored by: Virginia Police Work Dog Association Hosted by: Franklin County Sheriff's Office On Saturday, May 10th, 2008, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office invites you and your K-9 partner to participate in the Virginia Police Work Dog Association’s 10th Annual Iron Dog Challenge. The Iron Dog Challenge is a rugged 3 mile course carved through the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in scenic Waid Park http://www.franklincountyva.org/parks/park_waid.htm located in Franklin County, Virginia. Handler and dog will run this course that has natural and man made obstacles, pistol shoot, water crossing, dog carry, and other endurance type tasks. There will be a walk through and cook out on Friday, May 9th. Trophies and medals will be awarded for the following classes: Men’s Open Women’s Open 40 and Over Team SAR Heavy Weight (combined weight of handler/dog exceeds 300 lbs). The host motel is the Holiday Inn Express / Rocky Mount. This is a new motel with indoor pool, and restaurant and shops near by. They are dog friendly and are offering a rate of $60.00 per night. . You must tell them you are with the "Drug dog Training” event to get that rate. The contact number is (540) 489-5001. The address is 395 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. You can check them out on the web at: www.holidayinn.com Optional accommodations are available at Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center on Smith Mountain Lake. www.bernardslanding.com 1 bedroom condo 60.00 2 bedroom condo 120.00 3 bedroom condo 180.00 Prices are per night, dogs are welcome, but must be crated in the buildings; all condos are on the water. You must ask for Lori Phillips and tell her you are with the Iron Dog. (800)572-2048 or (540)721-8870 This event is a great time for the whole family, so bring your fan club to cheer you on. There will be exhibits and venues for the kids. Once again, we will have door prizes and refreshments. The registration fee is $40.00 per team. Please make checks payable to VPWDA. For a registration packet, or other information contact Sergeant Riley Hodges at: (540) 263-0062 cell, (540)483-3000 work Email- rileyhodges@franklincountyva.org Mail completed registration packets and fees to: Iron Dog Challenge Attn: Sgt. Hodges Franklin County Sheriff's Office 70 East Court Street, Suite 101 Rocky Mount, Va. 24151 Start times will be awarded in the order that registrations are received. For more information and the registration forms, click here: 10th Annual Iron Dog Challenge, Va

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Training tips appearing in this portion of the web site are just that, "Training Tips". Do not take these as meaning that they are the only way to train K9 teams. There are probably as many training techniques, theories, beliefs and practices used by people as there are dogs. The only thing that is common among them all is the specific goal intended for that particular training session or tip. When problem solving tips appear, they to are just one of many. You must remember that no two dogs are the same and one method of doing something does not work on every single dog. Training techniques must be flexible from dog to dog. Please keep an open mind when reading these tips. Use what you can, modify what you want and discard what you wish. Please feel free to contact NAPWDA with your questions or comments. Take Care, Train Hard and STAY SAFE!