Pat Hastings

ShikokuSpirit

I went to a Pat Hastings Seminar yesterday in Grass Valley, CA.

Excellent seminar. I learned so much from her about canine structure and evaluating litters. If she's ever in your part of town or you're able to travel to one of her seminars, I highly reccommend.

For more information on her, books and dvd by her you can go here:
http://www.dogfolk.com/thehastings.htm

lindsayt

This is a very old thread, but I just wanted to second this recommendation, especially for any breeders and for those interested in working their NKs or breeding for working ability. I attended a Pat Hastings workshop today with some of our Shibas, and it was an excellent experience. Pat has done a lot of work with Shibas, and it was very helpful hearing her discuss why breeders need to find the happy medium between interpreting their standard and keeping breed type, with striving for producing the healthiest most physically able puppies as possible, and making sure they can actually do the work they were bred to do.

Anyways, I learned a lot, and we did discuss toeing out in the rear and how in some breeds, especially those with rear dews, it is NORMAL for them to toe out, which got me thinking about Shikoku, and some of the other NK that tend to toe out in the rear. Apparently it actually does help with maneuverability...

So, I would highly recommend Pat or her books/DVDs, especially the Puppy Puzzle and Structure in Action, to anybody who is interested in breeding anything and also doing work with their dogs.

sukoshi_mom

Toe out might help a hunting dog climb hills, kind of like cross country skiers who do a herring bone pattern to get up small grades.

Saya

Thanks for bumping the thread up I'm surprised it doesn't have any other comments.

I'll put the books on my to buy list thanks.

I'm no breeder, but love learning about things and especially to do with structure since owning Saya who has semi joint issue luckily she compensates well.

kaikenone

I went to a Pat Hastings seminar years ago. Loved it.. I have puppy puzzles but not structures in action. Its on the list now... Thanks for posting this...

ayk

Pat Hastings has a seminar this fall in soCal if anybody would like to attend.

http://www.dogfolk.com/presentationschedule.htm

@jellyfish - Unfortunately, none in your area yet.

ayk

Got a reminder notice via email about this seminar. The registration form can be requested from the contact.

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Papillon Club of Southern California

is proud to Host:

A One-Day Seminar

STRUCTURE IN ACTION

by Pat Hastings

Seminar Location:

Orange Empire Dog Club Clubhouse 18225 Santa Ana Ave Bloomington CA

Saturday October 19, 2013

9:00 am - 5:00 pm



STRUCTURE IN ACTION will be a one-day workshop on Saturday October 19, 2013. This workshop combines Pat Hastings’ Puppy Puzzle Presentation, as well as Hastings’ discussion of the value of structurally evaluating adult dogs that are being considered for a breeding program, working trials or performance competition, along with a veterinarian’s perspective on how to reduce the risk of structural injuries in working and performance dogs.

Dogs will do most anything we ask of them. The question is: Do we want to ask them to do things that they are structurally incapable of doing without breaking down? Is that what we really want to do to our most steadfast companions? The more we learn about canine structure, the more we understand what is reasonable to ask of our dogs, given their physical strengths and weaknesses.

AGENDA:

· How to evaluate the structural quality of puppies, 1-2 litters of puppies 7-9 weeks needed, please contact whtstarpaps@sbcglobal.net if you will have puppies available ( you will receive a FREE seminar).

· The basics of canine structure.

· The weakest links.

· How to evaluate the structural quality of your adult dog.

· What your dog can do and should not be doing?

· A vet’s ideas on how to strengthen structure and reduce the risk of injury

· Questions and hands-on work with 10-12 invited adult dogs. Please contact

whtstarpaps@sbcglobal.net if you would like to volunteer your dog.



PAT HASTINGS:
Pat is well respected in dog-world as an educator, author and AKC judge. Well-known for her Puppy Puzzle DVD, she evaluates the structural quality of over 300 litters per year. Pat has been involved in the dog world since 1959 and began her career as an owner-handler, moving into breeding, then teaming up with her husband in professional handling. She is currently an AKC judge of the Herding, Non-Sporting Groups and Working Groups; number Terrier Breeds, Junior Showmanship; and Best in Show. ** Pat’s DVDs / Books will be available at the seminar. Visit her website at www.dogfolk.com for additional information.

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Please mail this registration page along with your payment of $75.00

to: Arvilla White, 13878 Kross Road. Riveside, CA 92508

Please make check payable to“PCSC”

Payment at the door will be $90.00

Email any questions to: whtstarpap@sbcglobal.net or call Arvilla White at (951) 780-1202

Lunch not included

PoetikDragon

@ayk Are you going? I want to go, for sure! Is this the same weekend as the Bloomington UKC show (are they held together)?

ayk

I've gone to the Pat Hastings seminar at the same location a couple years ago. It's a good seminar (all day) and not nearly as boring as the DVD. I highly recommend that soCal NK breeders attend it once.

The UKC Bloomington shows are the weekend after (Oct. 26-27).

I haven't decided whether to re-attend the seminar or to go up to Palmdale for Urban Mushing Novice Day though.

ayk

*bump*

TheWalrus

I wish I could go, but I'm busy with the NIPPO national that week. I'd actually travel for something like this (there's nothing like it here).