National Dog Day at Barnsley Resort

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Celebrate National Dog Day at Barnsley Resort

Saturday, August 26
9 AM - 5 PM

In honor of some of our favorite four-legged friends, we're thrilled to celebrate National Dog Day on Saturday, August 26 at our pet friendly North Georgia resort. In addition to a selection of our pet friendly accommodations, outdoor dining options and miles of hiking trails, we're planning for some "paw-some" fun with demonstrations led by nationally recognized professional dog trainer, Cyndy Douan. Plus, Marvelous Impressions photography will be on-site and available to take dog portraits and family photos with your beloved pets. Come for the day, or make it a full weekend experience with the enhanced Pampered Pets for PAWS rate available for overnight accommodations while supporting animals in need at PAWS Atlanta.

Dog & Family Portraits - 9 AM to 5 PM - Pavilion Terrace
Capture your best friend (and your family, too) with professional portraits available from Janine Pearman, owner of Marvelous Impressions Photography. Published in Better Self Magazine, Janine's specialties include dog portraits and action shots, family portraits, engagement sessions and other special moments, allowing her to capture the "Marvelous Impressions" she sees on film.
Appointments are available and recommended with walk-ins available on a first come, first serve basis. Please email marvelousphotography16@gmail.com to reserve your preferred appointment time. A $25 fee includes two web quality digital images delivered within 72 hours from the session. Additional images may be purchased via a dedicated photo gallery to viewed online.

Dog Demonstrations with Pro-Dog Trainer Cyndy Douan
Cyndy Douan, owner of Georgia Dog Gym in Rome, Ga has been a full-time Pro-Dog Trainer for 27 years. Cyndy  is a co-founder of the International Association of Canine Professionals, served on their Board of Directors for 10 years, and was inducted into the organization's "Hall of Fame" in 2012. Twenty  years ago, Cyndy started training for canine sports, and has since competed with her dogs in Obedience, Rally-O, Agility, Flyball, Herding, Frisbee, and Dock Diving. Cyndy's five-year-old Border Collie, "Flank Sinatra," has been the top-ranked Dock Diving Border Collie in the world for three years in a row. She and Flank have appeared on televised episodes of the Incredible Dog Challenge. Cyndy mentors dog training professionals around the world and travels widely to instruct seminars and training workshops. 
 
11 a.m.  Sport Dog Demonstration - Upper Meadow Lawn 
Cyndy, Flank Sinatra, Rook, Seven and Dawson will perform a variety of Sport Dog Games, which celebrate the bond between handler and dog while allowing  them to play or compete together through choreographed and freestyle games. Enjoy demonstrations of Agility/Obstacles, Nose Work/Search and Retrieve and Disco Dog

11:30 a.m.  Sheep Herding Demonstration - Fugger Meadow
Border Collies are known for their ability to move sheep through their intense gaze and their willingness to be trained to act on the sound of a whistle or voice command.  Enjoy the a demonstration performed by Nick and Irie on Barnsley Resort's small herd of sheep in Fugger Meadow.

1:30 p.m.  Extreme Vertical - Pond below The Woodlands Grill. 
Watch as Cyndy's Team catches some "Big Air" as he goes for the long jump into our pond.  This demonstrates the sport of Dock Diving where handlers and dogs compete for the longest jump, which is measured from where the base of their tail hits the water.
Other dogs are welcome to join a free swim after the demonstration. Please bring towels! 
 
3 p.m.  Basic Obedience -  Center of the Village
Cyndy and her team will demonstrate the basic skills of loose leash walking, heel , sit, down, stay, come when called and other commands.  This is a great opportunity to ask questions and interact with the instructors. 
 
Call 770.773.7480 for more information.