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TTouch Training – Introduction & Ongoing with Robyn Hood & Kathy Cascade
July 6 - 11, 2009
Vernon

These 6-day TTouch Trainings give you the opportunity to develop tools to enrich the relationship with your dog or other companion animal. You may be amazed to discover that some habits your pets' displays that you have just learned to ignore or work around can be changed through non-violent methods.

Spend 6 days learning how to be with your dog in ways that will help your relationship grow and strengthen. You may discover that the belief "that's just the way he is" or "he likes to ...." may not in fact be true. Your dog may indeed be able to change some of the habits you both thought you just had to live with! ! In fact you may find that making small changes to your ways or attitude is all that is needed.

The TTouch method also addresses more severe issues such as aggression, fear, barking, leash-pulling, and provides techniques to help with the discomforts and difficulties of inevitable aging.

While the clinic will feature work with dogs you will also have the opportunity to work with other animal species. This will expand your knowledge of possibilities inherent in the Tellington TTouch method applied to all animals.

These clinics can stand on their own, if your primary goal is to improve your connection with your dog or cat through use of the Tellington-TTouch, or be counted towards the 2 year Practitioner Certification Program. Visit the TTouch Training Canada website for more information on the Practitioner Program. You may bring a dog with you, but it is not necessary for participation.

For more information email ttouch@shaw.ca or phone 1-800-255-2336.

Myra Savant Canine Reproduction, Whelping & Neonatal Puppy Intensive Care Seminar
July 11 - 12, 2009
Port Alberni

Myra Savant Harris is an experienced breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She is a labor/delivery registered nurse, a Neonatal Intensive Care RN and has been active in genetic research and studies. In this intensive two-day seminar, she translates her years of neonatal intensive care experience into dog/puppy terms and teaches you to function and think like an RN when breeding and in care and assessment of your puppies.

For more information, see the Seminar Flyer & Registration Form or contact Lisa Mangles or Marilyn Bernard.

Robin MacFarlane 'Remote Collar' Workshop
July 18 - 19, 2009
Abbotsford

Life Without A Leash Dog Training is pleased to have Robin MacFarlane of That's My Dog! Inc. for a 2-day remote collar workshop. Robin is one of the leading remote collar trainers in the dog training industry. Participants will learn how to get started using a remote collar as a non-confrontational motivational tool. Basic obedience will be covered emphasizing practical exercises for everyday use and how to work through behavior problems.

This workshop is open to everyone including pet owners, trainers, agility dogs, hunting dogs, search and rescue dogs, law enforcement handlers and trainers, veterinarians, shelter personnel, etc. We encourage dogs with behavioral problems to participate in this workshop with issues ranging from shyness to all types of aggression.

For more information about this workshop & what modern remote collar training can do for you email Jill Sharp or visit the Life Without A Leash Dog Training website.

Joy Henderson/Vaughn Franske Workshop
August 22 - 23, 2009
Cloverdale

** Update (April 2nd): workshop is now being held in the Agriplex instead of the Show Barn.

Welcome to two full days of training with Joy and Vaughn. They will make conformation training fun and easy for you and your dogs. They have 37 years of showing dogs in both conformation and obedience. Their success is well proven with over 100 All Breed and Specialty Best in Shows on their Standard and Toy Manchesters and Vizslas, with High in Trial on both breeds. Vaughn is a CKC licensed obedience judge. They both train classes all year around and coach their many students at dog shows. All of our workshops are tailored to your needs. From first time beginner to very advanced handler campaigning a specials dog. Every workshop is different and kept interesting with new training games.

For more information contact Kim Skiba. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from Joy and Vaughn!

Gina Pink Canine Freestyle Seminar
September 12 & September 15, 2009
Victoria

Gina is a world class Freestyle Performer and has many first place awards, including the prestigious Crufts. She is a very talented handler and teacher, and not to mention witty and funny to be around. This seminar is a must for all Freestylers and anyone who performs with their dog. Obedience competitors will also benefit, learning how to get distance work on their dogs, and how to incorporate fun tricks into their training. Gina is a true trainer, and regardless of breed, she will be able to help you. Her German Spitz works equal to any Border Collie!

For more information or to register, email Lenore Baskin.

Irish Wolfhound Ringside Mentoring
September 18-19-20, 2009
Chilliwack

The Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada will offer ringside mentoring from experienced breeders and breeder judges at their National Specialty to be held in Chilliwack, BC. The BC Branch will hold their Regional Specialty on September 18, 2009 and the National Specialty will follow on September 19 and 20, 2009.

Prospective judges are invited to register for this opportunity to learn from knowledgeable Wolfhound fanciers from around the world. Each participant will receive a notebook on the Standard and helpful materials in understanding this noble breed.

To register, email Ellen Kroll or write to request registration materials at:

2029 161st Avenue NE
Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone: 425-377-1390

See Irish Wolfhound Club of Canada National specialty

Joy Henderson/Vaughn Franske Workshop
October 3 - 4, 2009
Nanoose Bay

Welcome to two full days of training with Joy and Vaughn. They will make conformation training fun and easy for you and your dogs. They have 37 years of showing dogs in both conformation and obedience. Their success is well proven with over 100 All Breed and Specialty Best in Shows on their Standard and Toy Manchesters and Vizslas, with High in Trial on both breeds. Vaughn is a CKC licensed obedience judge. They both train classes all year around and coach their many students at dog shows. All of our workshops are tailored to your needs. From first time beginner to very advanced handler campaigning a specials dog. Every workshop is different and kept interesting with new training games.

For more information contact Heather Vallance. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from Joy and Vaughn!

Know Way, Know How: The Science & Art of Clicker Training with Kathy Sdao
October 10-11-12, 2009
Nelson

This hands-on workshop, with or without your dog, is an in-depth journey into studying the science and practicing the art of clicker training. Clicker/marker-based training goes far beyond using the box or word. Learn the finer points of training, expand your repertoire, increase results and improve clarity so your dog (or students' dog) learns with speed, accuracy and less stress.

Kathy balances lecture, training experiments, demonstrations, student participation and dog training for an exciting integrated workshop. Learn the “Science” with lecture and discussion, then practice the “Art” by training/experimenting with people & dogs.(18.5 CEUs for CPDTs approved).

Topics include:
Learning Theory in a Nutshell; Getting Geared Up; Behavior, Get It!; Timing is Everything; Applications of Classical Conditioning; Shaping; Cues Control; Reinforcement; What’s Premack Got To Do With It?; What Criterion?; Chains and Tertiary Reinforcers; Stimulus Control; Increasing Behavioral Variability; Are You Sure You Should Lure?; and One Way, No Way!

For more information, contact Jeanne Shaw or Glenda Harris.

Janice Gunn Competition Obedience Workshop
October 24 - 25, 2009
Peachland

Janice is a well known competitior and seminar presentor in both Canada and the USA. This workshop will cover competition training, handling, ring nerves, playing with your dog, proofing, etc. - working spots or come as an auditor.

For more information or to register, email Sherrill Smith or phone 250-767-2466.

Roger Abrantes & Nicole Wilde Seminar
May 29 - 30, 2010
Langley

An action-packed weekend with Roger Abrantes and Nicole Wilde.

On Saturday, May 29th, Nicole’s topic will be Alternative Approaches to Healing Canine Health & Behavior. Most of us are familiar with treating canine health issues through traditional veterinary medicine, and behavior problems with training and behavior modification. But there are other useful modalities that can be used in conjunction with those treatments. Why limit the good you can do for dogs? Come and learn about some fascinating alternative approaches to healing canine health and behavior.

The morning session will begin with an informative overview of how vibrational, energy-based healing methods work. The afternoon is dedicated to the emerging field of hands-on energy healing. You will learn simple, effective techniques to rebalance a dog’s energy and to clear blockages. A dog whose energies are in balance will experience improved health and display better behavior. You’ll learn how energy healing can calm dogs in a variety of situations, and how it can help with health issues, as well as behavior issues such as fear and aggression. Even those who are deeply skeptical have come away from this seminar with a new view of what these healing modalities can accomplish. Learning to use these alternative approaches can literally be a life-changing experience!

On Sunday, Roger’s topics will be The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior, Dog Language. This classic lecture is the comprehensive introduction into the world of canine communication. All aspects of canine communication are shown by means of slides or film. Aggression, fear, dominance, submission, friendliness, with all their multitude of expressions, are shown and explained in wolves, jackals, foxes, coyotes and dogs. This lecture is also a comparative study of canine and human behavior.

Problem Behavior in Dogs will be the afternoon topic. This talk covers the treatment of problem behavior in dogs from common problems like walking the dog and home alone problems to more complicated issues such as aggressive and fearful behavior. The talk is based on the extensive experience and large files of the Etologisk Institute. The talk targets professionals such as veterinarians, behavior counselors and trainers but is also useful for the dog owner who is interested in understanding how problems develop or how to avoid them.

To register, downloand the Seminar Flyer & Registration Form. For more information, email Ona Steffensen.