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CAT Agility Handling Workshops
July 12, 13, 26, 27, August 9, 2008
Pitt Meadows

This a fundraiser for the CKC Canadian Agility Team, sponsored by Highrun Dogs Sports, all monies raised from this workshop will be used to help fund the competitions expenses for the 2008 FCI Agility World Championships in Helsinki Finland, September 26-28, 2008

The focus of the workshops will be on motivation, obstacle performance, handling and the use of distance. All exercises will be tailored for the individual dog and handler team to maximize learning and performance and will emphasize the dog and handler relationship, including physical and mental readiness. A fun match is scheduled for August 10th.

Instructors are Wendy MacLellan and Richard Ford, M.Sc. (see Workshop Brochure for biographies). For more information, contact Suki Ford.

CAT Weavepole Training Clinic
August 9, 2008
Pitt Meadows

Learn to motivate speed and make entries from all angles. You will learn Wendy M's modified weave pole-training method, theory, obstacle entry, and obstacle performance. Working dogs will be put through drills with Wendy giving you helpful pointers to correct style, and application of her theory and training method.

Instructor is Wendy MacLellan (see Clinic Flyer for her biography). For more information, contact Suki Ford.

This a fundraiser for the CKC Canadian Agility Team, sponsored by Highrun Dogs Sports, all monies raised from this workshop will be used to help fund the competitions expenses for the 2008 FCI Agility World Championships in Helsinki Finland, September 26-28, 2008

Shannon Scheer Handling Workshop
August 21, 2008
Fort Steele

Shannon’s conformation handling workshop will cover all aspects of “showing” from your set up to grooming to ring procedure and presentation of you and your dog. Positive training for you and your dog.

For more information, contact Linda Poirier.

See Cranbrook & District Kennel Club show

Joy Henderson/Vaughn Franske Workshop
August 23 - 24, 2008
Cloverdale

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.

Some of the highlights of this seminar include:

• How to Start training a new puppy or an adult dog for a Show Career. Our easy training methods work well for both the Experienced or First Time handler
• How to Train great Attention and Focus to create a better Ring Performance
• Perfecting the Judge's Exam for both table and floor dogs
• Review Conditioning for Beginners
• Advance Conditioning
• Beginner Dental Care
• Lots of Ring Time and Drive Games for Beginner and Advanced, Dogs and Handler
• Problem Solving for those dogs that have picked up some bad habits

During our workshops you will receive a light breakfast and lunch so you can spend the 2 full days concentrating on your dogs.

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

"Straight A’s" Obedience Seminar with Pat Cook
September 20 - 21, 2008
Abbotsford

Pat has trained dogs professionally for 28 years and has had many successful competition students. Her specialty is taking non-traditional breeds to compete successfully on a national level, including regular placements at Gaines/Pupperoni Obedience Championships.

Pat will show you how to get:

• Attention
• Accuracy
• Animation
• Attitude on Any Dog!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to spend the weekend with Pat and learn from her knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for the sport of dog obedience!

For more information, see the Seminar Flyer or contact Erin Moore.

Manchester Terrier Breed Standard Seminar
September 26, 2008
Chilliwack

In conjunction with its National specialty, the Canadian Manchester Terrier Club is presenting its official breed standard seminar for Manchester Terriers on Friday September 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs lounge at Heritage Park. The seminar covers both the Toy and Standard varieties and will be of interest to current and prospective judges as well as fanciers interested in the breed.

The seminar consists of a Powerpoint presentation and accompanying workbook. If you would like a copy of the workbook, please email Sue Coghlan to reserve your copy. There is no cost for the workbook but the club needs to know how many to have printed for the seminar.

For more information, contact Sue Coghlan.

See Mount Cheam Canine Association show
See Canadian Manchester Terrier Club National specialty

Jean Donaldson Seminar
October 4 - 5, 2008
Victoria

If you are interested in THE latest and most accurate information, made crystal clear and understandable but not all dumbed-down, this is the seminar for you. Join Jean for 2 days and learn about: "Dog Behaviour - The Science Made Accessible" including NEW material for owners and trainers.

Jean is an award-winning author of several books and DVD's, a Dogs in Canada regular feature writer and noted animal behaviourist.

After relocating from Montreal, she founded the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, (aka the "Harvard" for dog trainers) where she instructs while pursuing a doctorate in evolutionary biology.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a Master!

Limited Seating. Download the Seminar Registration Form and register soon.

For more information, contact Marilyn Harris.

West-Can Groom-Fest Grooming Convention
October 4 - 5, 2008
Nanaimo

Western Professioal Dog Groomers Association (WAGS) is holding its annual convention October 4 & 5, 2008 in Nanaimo.

For more information including the form to request an event package, see the Convention Flyer & Event Pkg Request Form or contact Sandra Beck.

Ed Presnall "Introduction to Advanced TDX Tracking" Workshop
October 18 - 19, 2008
Vancouver Island

Ed Presnall is an author, technology consultant, trainer and tracking judge who spends the majority of his time teaching, training and writing about dogs. He and his dogs have earned numerous titles in conformation, obedience, agility and tracking and he is the author of several tracking books.

For more information including the workshop agenda, see the Workshop Flyer or contact Valerie Mackie.

Joy Henderson/Vaughn Franske Workshop
November 1 - 2, 2008
Nanoose Bay

Two full days of instruction with Joy Henderson and Vaughn Franske.

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

Fearful Dogs & Creative Client Coaching with Nicole Wilde
April 4 - 5, 2009
Langley

K9 Connections brings you Fearful Dogs & Creative Client Coaching with Nicole Wilde, Certified Pet Dog Trainer who specializes in behavior issues. April 4 & 5, 2009 held at Fernridge Hall, 2389 – 200 Street, Langley, BC. This Seminar is for Vet Techs, Dog Trainers, Veterinarians, Dog Groomers., Breeders, Rescue Workers, SPCA/Dog Shelters, Dog Care Givers, Dog Show Handlers, Pet Owners.

Saturday, April 4, 2009 – Working with Fearful Dogs and Sunday, April 5, 2009 Creative Client Coaching. Seminar Cost for both days is $200 and includes lunch, drinks and snacks, and cost for one day is $120 including lunch, drinks and snacks.

Hosted by K9 Connections – Ona Steffensen 604-534-2344, or visit us on the web at www.brookswoodshepherds.com under K9 Connections, or email Ona at k9ona@shaw.ca.

For more information or to register, see the Seminar Flyer/Registration form or visit www.goto-enter.com.

Sandra Ladwig Seminar: "Straight Talkin' Training"
June 20 - 21, 2009
Arlington, WA

Sandra Ladwig has been involved in competitive dog obedience training since she was twelve years old. She has won over 200 High in Trials and 160 High Combined Awards and has earned multiple 200 scores and over 5,000 OTCH points. Along the way, she has finished 7 Obedience Trial Champions. She has been sharing her knowledge for over 20 years through private lessons, seminars and yearly workshops. More information on Sandra can be found on her website at www.sandraladwig.com.

For more information or a registration form, contact Sue Cox.