GPCSO Club Events

The Great Pyrenees Club of Southern Ontario ( GPCSO ) is host to, or participates in, many events throughout the year. Both social and competitive, these events allow members to catch up on the latest news and to show their dogs to win those most sought after points towards Championship status.

But it’s not all formal competition… There are relaxing times as well with informal get-togethers for the Pyrs and their owners. You don't have to be involved in showing your dog to enjoy membership in GPCSO.

Here’s Our Line-up of Events For 2010

Annual Spring Pot Luck Lunch and Dog walk

WHAT: Annual Spring Pot Luck Lunch followed by a Dog walk

WHERE: Carol Graham’s home #5039 4th Line, R. R. #2, Acton, Ontario (519) 853-3005

WHEN: Sunday, May 30, 2010

WHY: Just because!! It is spring and the perfect time to get outdoors, meet old friends, renew acquaintances and make new friends. Of course owners get to do this as well.

WHO: ALL GREAT PYRENEES are welcome. Their owners can come if they want. Great Pyrenees are also very hospitable and welcome any other dogs who wish to attend.

TIME: 12:00 P.M. (Noon)

Bring your favourite food for sharing, don your hiking boots and come out for some socialization. As it has not been a hard winter (unlike times in the past) we are hopeful that we will have gorgeous weather – not too hot or too cold, the ground will be mud free and no flies or mosquitoes.

Canine Good Neighbour Testing

Is your dog a Good Neighbour? Do you know? Well, this is your chance to find out. The C.K.C. allows for testing of all dogs (both pure bred and non-purebred) as a good neighbour. This test is devised to assess your relationship with your dog and your ability to control him or her. IT IS NOT A COMPETITION !! Your dog is evaluated on its ability to perform basic exercises and to demonstrate good manners while out in public.

We will be holding a Canine Good Neighbour Testing for all interested parties at our Annual Walk. The test takes approximately 10 - 15 minutes per dog. The Testing will take place starting at 10:00 a.m., prior to the luncheon. The cost is $20.00 per dog. (Cash or cheques only- payable at the time of testing) Dogs passing the test receive a Certificate from the C.K.C.

In addition, you may want to purchase a Badge of Merit ($5.00) or a Canine Good Neighbour Tag for your dog’s collar ($12.50). Both will be available for purchase after completion of testing.

If you are interested in having your dog tested, please contact Sandra at (905) 278-4096 or saylaw@rogers.com to confirm so that we will have enough forms, Badges and Tags available at that time.

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Past Events

2006 and 2007 Events

2008 Events

2008 AGM

Purnia PawsWay

2009 Events

1. Sportsman's Show in Toronto- held on the Canadian National Exhibition grounds in Toronto. There isa benched show of dogs and members of the Club will be in attendance onMarch 20, 21 and 22. This is a “must see” event! Getthe full story of the event here.


2. College Royal Dog Show in Guelph- March 22, whereMax (one of the newer members of our club) will be one of the featureddogs. Held at University of Guelph, Gryphon Dome. C’mon folks… gosupport Max and the Club! - There is a real story to be told from thisone.
3. All About Pets - April 10,11 and 12(Easter Week-end) held at the International Centre, Airport Road andDerry Road, Toronto. Members of GPCSO will be in attendance. Dogs, catsand who knows… maybe even the Easter Bunny will be there. Hereis the story with a few great pictures.
   


4. Specialty Show and Booster -May 16 and 17,at the Kitchener-Waterloo Dog shows - held at Kitchener, at theKitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex. What a great way to spend theMay 24th Victoria Day weekend holiday. - Stay tuned for an account ofthis event.
5. Annual Spring Walk and Canine GoodNeighbour Testing- Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than attendingthe Annual Spring Walk and Canine Good Neighbour Testing. - Hereis a full account with pictures.


6. GPCSO Garage Sale –Mississauga June 13, 2009 -Whenever the end of spring nears and most of your spring cleaning hasbeen completed, there are usually lots of things that you would like toget rid of. Well here is an opportunity for you… A Giant Garage Sale!!The date is June 13 (just a week before summer) located at SandraYoung’s, 983 Wales Avenue in Mississauga.

   Of course the GreatPyrenees Club of Southern Ontario is the beneficiary. So how can youhelp? There are two ways… 1) Club Members can donate good qualitysaleable items, which can be dropped off at Sandra’s home or given toher at the Spring Walk. 2) Club Members can participate in the Sale,set up a table with stuff you no longer need and join in the fun. Inreturn, all we ask is that you donate 25% of your proceeds to the Club.

   What a deal! You win, the dogs win and theClub wins… and youmay even be able to use that corner of your garage again that you hadfilled with junk (Ahemm...TREASURES) for the past dozen years.

   It has come. It has gone. And the garage isempty. Need we say more?

7. 2009 AGM - Yes folks, it's that time of year again! Our AnnualGeneral Meetingwill be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009, at Mohawk Park, Brantford,Ontario starting at 11:00 a.m. We will be in Shelter E, which is rightby a parking lot.

   MohawkPark is a lovely setting, complete with gorgeous mature trees providinglots of shade for our Pets. Following the meeting, there will a POTLUCK LUNCH and then a Dog Walk with our pets.

   As this park iswell attended by local residents, be prepared to answer lots ofquestions about our Breed. As always, such a large herd of ourmagnificent dogs will attract lots of attention.

   Our AGM isbeing held during Responsible Dog Ownership Week sponsored by theCanadian Kennel Club, which focuses on letting the public know about breeds and dog ownership. I am sure that our presence will be a great representative of what it means to own and care for dogs.

   We look forward to seeing you at the park!




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