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Distance Handling Seminar with Karen Hunter
In this seminar, you will learn skills and techniques that you and your dog will need to do successful agility at a distance. Saturday March 13th is recommended for people/dogs who are new to agility, or less experienced handlers. Sunday March 14th is for more experienced handlers. For more information including the workshop agenda, see the Workshop Flyer & Registration Form.
Patricia Craig Trotter's Born to Win: Breed to Succeed Seminar
Patricia Craig Trotter and her Vin-Melca Elkhounds are world renowned. Always breeder owner handled, Ms Trotter’s Elkhounds have won the group at Westminster an unbelievable ten times, and have many times been in the top ten all breeds in the USA, including number one. Ms. Trotter has gone on to successful judging and lecturing career and we look forward to having her. For more information including the seminar agenda, see the Seminar Flyer & Registration Form.
Canine Dressage & Freestyle Workshop
Come out for a day of fun and music with or without your canine partner. Learn how you can take `heeling' to a whole new level, and have a lot of fun doing it. Pot luck lunch to be arranged. Presented by two of "Paws 2 Dance" top Dressage and Freestyle exhibitors -- Lydia Francescutti and Gail Walsh.
Evan Graham "Smartwork" Retriever Seminar
4 day working camp. Limited to 15 handlers. Transition is the time after "Basics" and before you have a fully trained dog. This seminar will help you and your dog finesse your skills as you near the end of transition. This seminar will also lead into some advanced work for your fully trained retriever and work on problem areas as well. Handlers and dogs must be working at an intermediate ~ advanced level. Beginners and novice handlers are encouraged to come as spectators. For more information email Hope Roberts at hoperoberts@shaw.ca or phone 250-474-2708.
Four Educational Seminars
There will be 4 seminars presented by 4 veterinary experts:
These seminars are open to all dog owners. See Renaissance Dog Association show
Barb and Cindy Merkley Obedience & Conformation Handling Workshop
Offering instruction for Obedience - beginner and advanced; Rally O - beginner and advanced; Conformation handling, and Grooming training. Private sessions also available. For more information on Barb and Cindy Merkley see their biographies. If you have questions phone Judy Wass at 250-842-5535 or email Karen Steward at steward_fisher@hotmail.com.
Myra Savant Harris Reproduction and Whelping Seminar
Myra Savant is an experienced breeder of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. She is a labour/delivery Registered Nurse, a Neonatal Intensive Care RN and has done genetic research and studies. In this seminar she translates her years of neonatal intensive care experience into dog/puppy terms and teaches you to function and think like an RN for assessment and care of your sick puppies. For more information or to register, email Becky Herman at trugold@pris.ca.
'Good Sports' A Comparative Study of Several of the Sporting Breeds
Cost (includes Friday night refreshments at hotel, breaks during seminar, 2 Lunches, Saturday Dinner, DVD with presentations and handouts): Registration fee by April 10....... $175 Presenters include:
Limited space, please register early. For more information, visit www.dogjudgesstudygroup.com or contact Roberta Parish at roberta.parish@shaw.ca.
Dr. Carmen Battaglia "Breeding Better Dogs" Seminar
Update (March 11th): Early bird registration ends March 15th. Paypal is now an option for payment! Author of several different books on dog breeding, Dr. Battaglia has gained worldwide recognitiion, most notably for the program he developed - "Breeding Better Dogs". For more information including core seminar topics, see the Seminar Flyer & Registration Form or email Daniella Rogina.
William (Sil) Sanders Tracking Seminar
All day tracking workshop with William "Sil", Sanders (USA). He is the author of Enthusiastic Tracking. The workshop will have hands-on tracking at both TD and TDX levels. Sil Sanders tracks with Westies and will have a demo dog with him. The tentative agenda includes:
For more information phone 250-546-0525 or 250-307-4962 (cell).
Animal Training Tool Kit: How Animals Learn Course
Does your pet exhibit annoying behaviors? Would you prefer to have an amazing companion who is a willing learner? The secret is in using your tool kit: the 10 principles of animal training. Take home a plan to train a new behavior or retrain an unwanted one. The workshop is chock full of dog-related examples, but your coach is open to questions and examples about other animals too. Schedule: April 19 to April 26 ; Monday, Wednesday 19:30 - 21:30 ( 3 sessions ). Please leave your dog at home. To learn more about Donna, see her biography.
Anne Everett "Big Jump" Seminar
Update (Feb 23rd): Working spots are now full. Spectator spots are still available. The transition from Junior to Senior/Master hunter level work is a huge one for dogs and handlers alike. In order to make the "big jump" you and your dog must master a large number of new concepts. The objective of this workshop is to assist you in putting together a training plan that will enable you and your dog to successfully take part in Senior and Master level tests. The plan includes a number of drills that will advance your dog’s handling and marking skills, as well as a program to improve your handling of your dog in training and at hunt tests. See the Seminar Flyer for more details. For more information email Christine Kobler.
Lisa Maze Obedience Workshop
Lisa's diverse training background, dynamic teaching style and competitive spirit are renowned for producing the most highly titled Malinois in the United States. With her dog Feist, she currently holds the record for the highest titled Malinois: FR3, MR3, SchH 3 along with a slew of titles in the performance sports. When not working & competing with her dogs, Lisa helps dogs and their owners improve their relationship and achieve their own personal goals. Lisa uses markers and food/play based training and she teaches handlers how to bridge the gap between training with food and transitioning to a toy. For more information .
Freestyle Seminar with Michele Pouliot
Paws 2 Dance is very pleased to host a Freestyle Seminar featuring Michele Pouliot! Michele, a professional Guide Dog Instructor, is well known for her innovative Freestyle Routines! In only 3 years in the sport of Canine Freestyle, Michele has won 2 International Competitions, and attained 4 Championship titles. In 2008, she received the first double 10's (perfect scores) for technical and Artistic in one routine in WCFO's Championship division (Perfect Dance Partners). In competitive Obedience, she has completed 3 OTCHs on Labradors and retired her English Springer Spaniel only 7 points shy of his OTCH. For clients, Michele has attained numerous Obedience and Agility titles on Great Danes and English Springer Spaniels. In 2007, Karen Pryor invited Michele to join her faculty for Clicker Expo Conferences. Michele presents on the application of clicker techniques in both guide dog work and the sport of Canine Freestyle and now leads her own Online Clicker Class with the Karen Pryor Academy. For more information, please contact lincoBC@gmail.com.
Introductory to Agility Weekend With Roxanne Ziefflie
Instructor will be *Roxanne Ziefflie* from 108 Mile House. She has taught Dog Agility since 1998. Her first agility dog Magic earned her Agility Trial Champion of Canada (ATCHC) the highest attainable level with the Agility Association of Canada (AAC). She now competes with her dogs, Cynder and will be starting to compete her puppy, Eve this year. Roxanne has attended numerous agility seminars given by the top agility handlers. Dogs must be at least 1 year old, current vaccinations and have basic obedience. Limited spaces available, Pre-registration at Ron Ridley Rental – 665 Oliver Street, Williams Lake. For more information contact: - Donna Marie Cyr at dmcry@wlake.com or 250-392-6828 or 250-392-5531
How To Get Your Dog Off "Cookies" (Food Rewards)
Treats are a useful tool in dog training - you just need to know how to use them correctly! Discover how to use them properly and why food rewards can actually be better than other forms of reinforcement in some situations. Learn seven sure-fire ways to get your dog off treats and working for you! Both theory and how to apply the lessons when you get home to your dog are included. Schedule: May 15; Saturday 13:00 - 16:00 ( 1 session ). To learn more about Donna, see her biography.
Search Dog Basics Boot Camp
This training seminar provides classroom with practical instruction exercises for basic search dog development. Tuition includes Practical, Theory instruction and hard copy of theory material. This seminar is open to everyone from those interested in getting into working a search dog or just wanting to try something different with their dog. Lots of work for every handler, lots of fun for every dog. For more information visit www.precisionsearchdog.com.
Roger Abrantes & Nicole Wilde Seminar
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.
Anne Everett "Preparing your dog for WC, WCI and WCX Tests"
This workshop is designed to show you the handler how to successfully prepare for and run your dog in a WC, WCI or WCX test. During this workshop we will cover working certificate rules and test formats. Also discussed and taught will be the skills that you and your dog need to know to successfully participate in all three levels of CKC working certificate programs. There will be multiple opportunities over the weekend to run your dog on actual test set ups on land and water.
Temple Grandin "How Dogs Think" Seminar
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., associate professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and author of the books "Animals in Translation", "Livestock Handling and Transport" and “Thinking in Pictures”. Her interest in animal welfare began with designs for sweeping curved corrals, intended to reduce stress in animals being led to slaughter. The best-selling animal advocate Temple Grandin offers the most exciting exploration of how animals feel since The Hidden Life of Dogs. In her ground breaking and best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel. Now she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest life — on their terms, not ours. In her latest book Grandin identifies the core emotional needs of animals. Then she explains how to fulfill them for dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, and zoo animals. Whether it's how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honour our bond with our fellow creatures. Animals Make Us Human is the culmination of almost thirty years of research, experimentation, and experience. This is essential reading for anyone who's ever owned, cared for, or simply cared about an animal. This seminar is a collaborative effort between the Nechako Valley Regional Cattleman’s Association, Northern Health, the horse industry and Clear Sailing Dog Sports. It is a rare opportunity to hear Temple Grandin speak on the latest research regarding dog behaviour including how fears develop, behaviour differences between breeds and pack behaviour. Sign up and get on our email list to get further updates!
Ward Falkner Competitive Obedience Seminar
How to develop a "Want to" not "Have to" attitude in your dog. Some of the topics Ward will address:
For more information, Erin Moore or phone 604-514-9967.
Urban Tracking Seminar With Terri Everwine
Terri Everwine began tracking in 1979 with German Short Haired Pointers, now with Poodles. Terri currently teaches tracking classes, and she has helped many others earn tracking titles over the years. She began judging tracking tests in 1991. She has been asked to judge at this year’s U.S. National Tracking Invitational. The seminar will be focusing on all levels of Urban Tracking, beginner (UTD) to advanced Urban (UTDX), how to get started to advanced problem solving. For more information or to register, phone Sylvia Lawson at 250-338-7123.
Anne Everett "Field Training and Handling Camp"
Handling techniques and training required to successfully participate in all levels of hunt test and working certificate competition. Topics include: analyzing a test, developing a plan for running a test, mental preparation for competition, handling for maximum success on blinds, when to handle on marks, how judges evaluate dog work in tests, how to use attrition successfully in your training program, how to distinguish between lack of effort and compliance errors. $300 (limited to 15 handlers) . Participants will be videotaped and taped footage analyzed at various points through the three days.
TNT Annual Obedience Summer Camp
This is for advanced handlers. For more details see the Summer Camp Flyer
Joy & Vaughn Handling Workshop
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!
Joy & Vaughn Workshop
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!
Janice Gunn 3rd Annual Competition Obedience Workshop
A Smiling Blue Skies Fund Raising Event. We are very pleased to present the Third Annual Janice Gunn Smiling Blue Skies Fund Raiser and Competitive Obedience Workshop. Janice has been training and competing with her dogs for 36 years, and presenting seminars for over 15 years. She has achieved multi 200 scores with 4 different dogs, earned over 225 High in Trials, and is working on her 6th OTCH dog. The theme of Janice's workshops are FUN - BALANCE - PRECISION. Learn how to incorporate all three into your obedience or rally training. Topics covered: how to play with your dog, training games, correct use of food, keeping your dog in drive, training outside of the box, being unpredictable, ring nerves and preparation, footwork and handling, and how to proof and why it is important, and more! Janice's workshops sell out FAST, don't wait to register! To have a spot held, email Judy at judyatandrew@shaw.ca now!
Agility Handling Seminar with Barb Davis
Most errors in the agility ring occur because the dog misunderstands what the handler is asking of them. Barb will work with participants to improve the handler’s ability to communicate with their dog on the agility field. Handlers will learn the key role that their body language plays in cueing the dog. Barb will speak and work with handlers about the many facets involved in correctly implementing some of the basic agility moves, such as front-crosses, reverse front pivot, rear-crosses etc. Barb has the amazing talent of being able to take you and your dog from where you are in your agility training and give you fresh ideas which will work for you almost immediately.
Dr. Jean Dodds Seminar
If you are interested in attending this wonderful seminar or if you would like to participate in the blood clinic please contact Sandi Malcolm by e-mail only at mimicker@telus.net. Full details and costs for the seminar and blood clinic will be available in the next week or so – but we know the event will fill up fast so please indicate your interest as soon as possible. You are not committed at this first confirmation, and you can withdraw your name if you cannot attend once full details are available. For those that are not familiar with Dr. Jean Dodds, just google her and read the many websites about her and all her accomplishments. See associated blood clinic
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