OFFICIAL CLUB EVENT: Safe Intro to Swimming and a Swim Pawty with Dr. Lisa Boyer

ABOUT THE EVENT:
For our next Official Club Event for 2022, we are headed to Sewall’s Falls Recreation Area in Concord, NH with Dr. Lisa Boyer of Animal Health Consultants, our featured expert for August.

Join us for a 2.5-3 mile hike at the Sewall’s Falls Recreation Area along the Merrimack River. Part way through our walk, we will stop for our swimming pawty. Please bring a long lead so your dog can also enjoy swimming.

During this event, Dr. Lisa Boyer will discuss water and swimming safety for dogs. We will cover how to safely introduce your dog to water, hazards associated with fresh and salt-water swimming, and how to keep your dog safe with flotation devices. Different types of dog life jackets will also be available to see and learn about.

Participants will learn:

• How to safely introduce their dog to water;
• How to prevent many of the illnesses/injuries that can occur with swimming;
• About canine life jackets, which dogs should wear them and why.

The educational portion of this event will be delivered via a free conference line. Please bring your mobile phone and Bluetooth ear piece or other hands free listening device. The phone number to connect to will be distributed at the event.

Visit the Golden Dog Adventure Co. table to check in. If you attend 6 Official Club Adventures in 2022, you will earn a Club t-shirt.

After our hike and swim pawty, join us at McLaughlin’s Country Market for a picnic supper. Purchase a sub and munchies here and then drive to the playground (a very short distance down the street, on the left) to park and meet us on the grass. Bring a blanket or chair.

TRAIL RATING:

The Sewall’s Falls Trail is rated as Level 1 Moderate. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System. The paths are mostly wide and flat. There is one steeper incline. Please note this is a busy area for people walking their dogs.

COST: Only 20 tickets available. Please register for this event below. 

• Members – N/C Your special pricing will be reflected in the CART.
• Non-Members – $30/person/dog

Full refund issued if cancellation received 48 hours prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. 

ABOUT LISA BOYER, DVM:

Dr. Boyer has two decades of experience as an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian as well as a breeder and trainer of sporting and companion dogs. She also practices both traditional Western medicine and Chinese medicine (acupuncture/herbs).

Dr. Boyer is the owner of Animal Health Consultants and Supreme Point Kennels in Brentwood NH. She is a court recognized expert in matters pertaining to purebred dogs, health, and breeding as well as an AKC Breeder of Merit.

As a published author of dozens of magazine articles regarding sporting dog health, Dr. Boyer is an often requested speaker at dog-related events.

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:

Sewall’s Falls Recreation Area is located on Sewall’s Falls Road in Concord, NH. This location should be found easily using Google maps.

McLaughlin’s Country Market is located at 11 Eastman Street in Concord, NH.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be cancelled and registered participants will receive a email cancellation notice. It will also be announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.