Dog trainers conduct 3-day event at Hooper

Hooper

Members of the West Coast Spinone Italiano Club conducted a three-day dog training event in Hooper from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5. The Spinone Italiano is a wire-haired pointer that originated in Italy. The Hooper training event was hosted by Andy and Susan McGregor of Port Townsend. She is a former Hooper resident.

Sixteen club members from as far away as Colorado participated, along with 15 Spinoni, three English Pointers and one Field Spaniel.

Two Belgian Sheepdogs owned by the McGregors were also in attendance. All ages and skills were represented by participants from young puppies to finished conformation, show champions and master hunters. Instruction covered many different aspects. Seminars on grooming and show handling were followed by two days of hunt training.

This is the third year the West Coast Spinone Italiano Club has held this event. Plans are already underway for a return to Hooper next year.