Border Terrier Club of America
2026 National Specialty

May 30 to June 4, 2026
Cheshire Fairgrounds Swanzey, NH

Seminars and Workshops

JUDGES’ EDUCATION SEMINAR
Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Chair: Patrick Glover

There will be a conformation judges’ seminar and workshop in conjunction with the National Specialty on Wednesday June 3, 2026 in Swanzey, NH at the Cheshire Fairgrounds.

Seminar will begin at the time of the judges luncheon break.  The workshop will begin shortly after judging ends for the day.

There is no fee, but registration is requested. Presenters will be

• Patrick Glover and Elizabeth Crisp Blake.

Contact Patrick Glover to register at greywoode@icloud.com

HEALTH EDUCATION EVENT
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 following the end of Obedience

BTCA Health Committee Event

TEACHING THE HEAD DUNK
Dunking for Hotdogs (or cheese) and teaching your dog a voluntary head dunk.
A voluntary head dunk into a bucket or container of water (not ice water) is a rapid way to cool down a dog that is experiencing hyperthermia.
This can be made into a game. We can do a timed fun even with different levels of water.

We bought 3 tubs at Dollar General – three different sizes. The small one is @ 5 ½ x 9 X 11 oval, costing $1.50 and our two dogs easily reached kibble in the bottom.
Find a container that will fit your dog’s entire head and bring it with you. We will have some bigger containers for the games.
We may start with games but will then work with you and your dog individually.
And we may finish up with games again.