2008 TBASCO Officers
Committee Contacts
History of TBASCO
The idea for a Thunder Bay ASCA affiliate club
originated with Tanya Wheeler, of Tucker Creek Australian Shepherds. Tanya has
run a successful herding program at Tucker Creek since 1995, encompassing
herding classes and clinics, and trials in the AHBA and CKC programs. Tanya and
a group of local herding enthusiasts also formed TBAHBAH, an informal herding
association, to organise and host herding events. With Thunder Bay being at
quite a distance from any other trial opportunities (6 hours drive minimum) this
group realised that the ASCA program could give them an additional venue in
which to trial locally. It also would give CKC-ineligible dogs a trial venue,
and draw larger entries from the surrounding area (Manitoba, Minnesota) in ASCA
as well as the existing venues, creating more cost-effective programs.
While the Herding program is currently the most active
TBASCO program, the club also has a goal to develop opportunities for owners
of all dogs - including non-aussies and mixed breeds in the many other ASCA events available. We have therefore set up the following Committees:
Obedience, Conformation, Juniors, Tracking, and Agility. Many members are
interested in these activities and are already active and experienced in
other venues besides ASCA. Using the existing expertise, and growing
interest in these sports, we hope to further develop programs and events in
these areas as the club grows.
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