Water rescue tests for dogs

Colonial Newfoundland Club will conduct water rescue tests for Newfoundland dogs, Friday-Sunday, Aug. 4-6, at Codorus State Park.

Certified dogs will demonstrate their ability to rescue swimmers and boaters during dramatic tests and exercises. Hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

Newfoundlands, considered the “power swimmers” of the dog world, are used with some police and fire departments and are used to patrol beaches in parts of Europe.

Admission is free.

For more information, www.cncnewfs.com.