Multi-day Clinic

The Competitive Edge: Mastering the Art of Trials

Fri, Jun 13th, 2025

McBride, British Columbia

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Clinicians

Jen L'Arrivee

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About Jen:

Jen has been training and competing dogs for close to 30 years and has multiple wins and placings in all classes in USBCHA field trials with multiple dogs.  She has recently won the Calgary Stampede and placed in the top 4 of the Western Canadian Championship many times.Jen has been training and competing dogs for close to 30 years and has multiple wins and placings in all classes in USBCHA field trials with multiple dogs.  She has recently won the Calgary Stampede and placed in the top 4 of the Western Canadian Championship many times.

Norm & Bev Somner

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About Norm & Bev:

Norm & Bev are a power couple within the stock dog world!  Between the two, they have top placings in many USBCHA style field trials, along with winning he Calgary Stampede and Western Canadian Sheep dog championship multiple times.  They raise and train dogs and are the creators behind Sommer Ranch Stock Dog Supply.

Lesson/Clinic Dates

Fri, Jun 13th, 2025 - Mon, Jun 16th, 2025

Clinic Details

Clinic is full (it filled in 8 minutes!)

Open to members of the Bootcamp Training Academy only.  Ideal for handlers currently at a Novice to Open level wanting to understand the in’s & outs of competing in USBCHA style field trials or in an arena trial.

  • judging & setting
  • whistle workshop
  • all aspects of field and arena trials
  • 3 sizes of fields for Novice-Open level
  • follow up video analysis
  • penning, shedding
  • access to canine massage therapy
  • Includes 6 meals and amazing swag bags

If you are interested in this clinic for 2026, check out Dore River Training Academy Stock Dog Training Bootcamp

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