
Mayflower PWD Club Regional Specialty
at Ladies Dog Club, Inc. Dog Show
June 3 & 4, 2023
Location: Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds, Wrentham, MA
Judges - Regular Classes:
Helene Nietsch and Hal Biermann
Judges - Sweepstakes:
Sarah Higgins and Julie Parker
This is a great outdoor show with the opportunity to see and meet breeders, handlers and of course, beautiful Portuguese Water Dogs.
Stop by our tent starting at 8:00 am for coffee and pastries. We will be happy to help you learn more about the breed, our club and offer you a chance to win lovely raffle prizes.
at Ladies Dog Club, Inc. Dog Show
June 3 & 4, 2023
Location: Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds, Wrentham, MA
Judges - Regular Classes:
Helene Nietsch and Hal Biermann
Judges - Sweepstakes:
Sarah Higgins and Julie Parker
This is a great outdoor show with the opportunity to see and meet breeders, handlers and of course, beautiful Portuguese Water Dogs.
Stop by our tent starting at 8:00 am for coffee and pastries. We will be happy to help you learn more about the breed, our club and offer you a chance to win lovely raffle prizes.
Water Practice Sessions @ Camp Lyndon
New this year - Informal water work sessions to either practice water training skills or to introduce your dog to water.
Lisa Medeiros and friends have reserved waterfront time at YMCA Camp Lyndon in Sandwich for several weekday evenings this summer from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (or later). There are limited spots available as shown below and she wanted to offer them to Mayflower PWD Club members. If this program appeals to members, we will look into expanding it next year.
What: Though there is no formal training at these sessions, there will always be someone with PWD water experience to assist. Sessions are limited to 4 participants allowing at least 30 minutes total in the water. Participants are encouraged to help others during the training sessions. The beach area is small but private. There will be a rowboat and platforms available.
Cost: $30/session. Rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe (thunder/lightning) where a make-up date will then be scheduled.
When: See dates below. Those sessions with 4 names indicate that it is full. If you are still interested in that day, get on the wait list as people may need to cancel. Availability listed is subject to change but we will do our best to keep it accurate.
How: Email Lisa Medeiros - LisaMedeiros47@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Mayflower PWD will connect with you for prepayment.
Lisa Medeiros and friends have reserved waterfront time at YMCA Camp Lyndon in Sandwich for several weekday evenings this summer from 5:00 to 7:00 pm (or later). There are limited spots available as shown below and she wanted to offer them to Mayflower PWD Club members. If this program appeals to members, we will look into expanding it next year.
What: Though there is no formal training at these sessions, there will always be someone with PWD water experience to assist. Sessions are limited to 4 participants allowing at least 30 minutes total in the water. Participants are encouraged to help others during the training sessions. The beach area is small but private. There will be a rowboat and platforms available.
Cost: $30/session. Rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe (thunder/lightning) where a make-up date will then be scheduled.
When: See dates below. Those sessions with 4 names indicate that it is full. If you are still interested in that day, get on the wait list as people may need to cancel. Availability listed is subject to change but we will do our best to keep it accurate.
How: Email Lisa Medeiros - LisaMedeiros47@yahoo.com to reserve a spot. Mayflower PWD will connect with you for prepayment.
TUESDAY JUNE 27 - FULL
1) Kim Nickerson 2) Gail Maguire 3) Kiim Chevelair 4) Lisa Medeiros MONDAY JULY 3 - FULL 1) Gail Maguire 2) Lisa Medeiros 3) Migdalia Nails 4) Laura Taft TUESDAY JULY 11 - FULL 1) Tobi Kocher 2) Gail Maguire 4) Lisa Medeiros WEDNESDAY JULY 19 - FULL 1) Kim Nickerson 2) Gail Maguire 3) Tobi Kocher 4) Lisa Medeiros |
TUESDAY JULY 25 - FULL
1) Lisa Medeiros 2) Kim Nickerson 3) Tobi Kocher 4) Shelby Robin TUESDAY AUGUST 1 - FULL 1) Kim Nickerson 2) Tobi Kocher 3) Pat Berger 4) Lisa Medeiros WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 - FULL 1) Tobi Kocher 2) Lisa Medeiros 3) Patrice Lattrell 4) Janet Kutner |
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16 - FULL
1) Patrice Lattrell 2) Tobi Kocher 3) Lisa Medeiros 4) Kim Nickerson TUESDAY AUGUST 22 - FULL 1) Migdalia Nails 2) Lisa Medeiros 3) Kim Nickerson 4) Janet Kutner WEDNESDAY AUGUST 30 - FULL 1) Lisa Medeiros 2) Kim Nickerson 3) Janet Kutner 4) Shelby Robin |

Intro to PWD Trials - Beginner's Water Camp
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 9:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Kari Lavalli
Location: YMCA Camp Lyndon, 117 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA
If your pup loves the water and you are interested learning about PWDCA Water Trials, then this is the event for you. Topics to be covered:
Member's Fee: $100
Non-Member's Fee: $130
Class is now full. Click Here to be added to waiting list. Limited to 14 teams.
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 9:00 - 4:00
Instructor: Kari Lavalli
Location: YMCA Camp Lyndon, 117 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA
If your pup loves the water and you are interested learning about PWDCA Water Trials, then this is the event for you. Topics to be covered:
- How to safety introduce your dog to the water
- Equipment needs for training and trials
- Exercises for Junior Water Dog (JWD) certificate and Apprentice Water Dog (AWD) titles
- Land and water skills to successfully train those exercises
- And most important - how to have fun and work as a team in the water!
Member's Fee: $100
Non-Member's Fee: $130
Class is now full. Click Here to be added to waiting list. Limited to 14 teams.

Mayflower PWD Water Camp 2023
June 17 & 18, 2023
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday 8:30 - 3:30
Instructor: Karen Pratt
Location: YMCA Camp Lyndon, 117 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA
*** Due to high demand working spots for this event are full but unlimited audit spots are available. Use this link to sign up.
Water Camp Audit Registration -
Audit Fee: Two Days - $100 One Day - $50
On-site cabins accommodating up to 4 people are available for rent. Shared toilet and hot shower facilities are provided by the camp. Several dog-friendly hotels are located nearby.
June 17 & 18, 2023
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00 Sunday 8:30 - 3:30
Instructor: Karen Pratt
Location: YMCA Camp Lyndon, 117 Stowe Road, Sandwich, MA
*** Due to high demand working spots for this event are full but unlimited audit spots are available. Use this link to sign up.
Water Camp Audit Registration -
Audit Fee: Two Days - $100 One Day - $50
On-site cabins accommodating up to 4 people are available for rent. Shared toilet and hot shower facilities are provided by the camp. Several dog-friendly hotels are located nearby.
AKC Events Sponsored by Other Clubs
The American Kennel Club lists events hosted by its sanctioned clubs, Events types include conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, scent, rally and much more.
Go to https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/event_calendar/ to find something that you may be interested in watching or entering.
The American Kennel Club lists events hosted by its sanctioned clubs, Events types include conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, scent, rally and much more.
Go to https://www.apps.akc.org/apps/event_calendar/ to find something that you may be interested in watching or entering.