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Andrea Dugan "Holistic Obedience Workshop"
Date: May 17 - 18, 2008
Location: All Bright Dogs Building, 2003 - 11th Street SE, Calgary
Cost: TBA
Contact: Laurie Albright
The 2-Day Workshop covers:
- Learning Theory
- The True Nature of Dogs
- Creating a Canine Communication System
- Adding the clicker into your training
- Creating and Maintaining Drive
- Techniques to proof all behaviors needed for Novice, Open and Utility competition
For more information or to register, contact Laurie Albright or see the Events section on the All Bright Dogs website.
"Tina Sarantis Tellington Touch Workshop"
Date: May 24 - 25, 2008
Location: Lethbridge, AB
Hosted By: Lethbridge & District Kennel Club
Cost: $60 working spot (per day) / $40 audit spot (per day)
Closing Date: Monday, March 31st
Contact: Christine 403-391-9466
Tina Sarantis is preenting two one-day Tellington Touch workshops. Day one (May 24) willcover basic techniques and touches. Day two (May 25) will cover advanced techniques and touches.
For more information or to register, contact Christine.
"Fearful Dogs with Nicole Wilde" Seminar
Date: June 21, 2008
Hosted By: DogStar Training and Behaviour Consultations & Sit Happens
Location: Carriage House Inn, Calgary, Alberta
Cost: see Registration Form for details
Contact: Tiffany Sostar 403-701-1489
Contact: Seminar Information & Registration Form
Many dog owners, trainers and shelter workers find anxiety, fears and phobias to be among the most challenging behaviors to treat. This information-packed workshop incorporates lecture, photographs and
extensive video footage into an exploration of the art of working with fearful dogs, with some overlap into fear-based aggression. Topics include causes and prevention; how fear manifests; recognized
and lesser-known stress signals; how to work with fearful dogs in the home, and suggestions for group classes; a Firm Foundation program on which dogs can build confidence; skills owners should know; skills to
teach dogs; and what training equipment is (and is not!) appropriate. Interactive exercises include participation in solving a fear-related case history. You will also get an overview of how complementary therapies can make your treatment plans even more successful.
No dogs attending the seminar, please.
Nicole Wilde is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) who specializes in behavior issues. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and lectures internationally on dog-related topics. Nicole is the author of six books, including two about wolf hybrids,
three instructional books for dog trainers (including So You Want to be a Dog Trainer), and her latest release, Help for Your Fearful Dog. She also writes training and behavior articles for various magazines, and co-stars in the DVD Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method.
Nicole runs Gentle Guidance Dog Training in southern California. Find out more about her at her website, www.gentleguidance4dogs.com.
For more information, see the Seminar Information & Registration Form, or contact Tiffany Sostar at DogStar Training and Behaviour Consultations.
"Tracking Seminar"
Date: June 21 - 22, 2008
Location: Morinville, Alberta
Presented By: Mary-Ann Warren, Precision Search Dog
Cost: Dog/Handler Participant: $225 / Observer: $100
Contact: Mary-Ann Warren 780-939-2675
This 2-day interactive seminar provides theory and practical on scent, environment awareness, reading the dog, line-handling etc. We will look at the inherent drives to determine the proper reward system and tracking method to use for the individual dog. Everyone is involved in this seminar.
$100 non-refundable registration fee due by June 1.
For more information or to register, email Mary-Ann Warren or visit the Precision Search Dog website.
"Creative Client Coaching with Nicole Wilde" Seminar
Date: June 22, 2008
Hosted By: DogStar Training and Behaviour Consultations & Sit Happens
Location: Carriage House Inn, Calgary, Alberta
Cost: see Registration Form for details
Contact: Tiffany Sostar 403-701-1489
Contact: Seminar Information & Registration Form
Every good trainer knows that being able to coach human clients effectively is the key to producing well-trained dogs. This fun-filled, interactive seminar will help you to become a better coach to your clients. You'll learn how to teach more efficiently, keep your students motivated, and in the process, make coaching a more pleasant
experience so that you avoid client-induced burnout. You'll get tips and techniques on working with everyday clients, as well as those who have difficulty learning, children, the elderly, and those who are physically challenged. You will learn unique, creative, motivational teaching games, some of which are geared toward private lessons and others that are great fun in a group class setting.
No dogs attending the seminar, please.
Nicole Wilde is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) who specializes in behavior issues. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and lectures internationally on dog-related topics. Nicole is the author of six books, including two about wolf hybrids,
three instructional books for dog trainers (including So You Want to be a Dog Trainer), and her latest release, Help for Your Fearful Dog. She also writes training and behavior articles for various magazines, and co-stars in the DVD Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method.
Nicole runs Gentle Guidance Dog Training in southern California. Find out more about her at her website, www.gentleguidance4dogs.com.
For more information, see the Seminar Information & Registration Form, or contact Tiffany Sostar at DogStar Training and Behaviour Consultations.
"Know Way Know How" The Art & Science of Clicker Training with Kathy Sdao, M.A., C.A.A.B.
Date: July 25-26-27, 2008 [Date Change]
Hosted By: Sit Happens
Location: Sit Happens, 2333-18 Ave NE, Calgary
Cost: see Workshop Flyer for details
Contact: Tammy Brooks 403-295-6337
Kathy is passionate about the science of training. She is an ardent clicker-training advocate who also capitalizes on the power of classical conditioning to maximize results. She is a dynamic instructor with infectious enthusiasm that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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.
To learn more about Kathy, visit her website.
Limited space available.
See the Workshop Flyer & Registration Form for more information or contact Tammy at Sit Happens.
Pamela Dennison "Camp R.E.W.A.R.D." & "Positive Solutions for Behaviour Problems" Seminars
Date: August 22-23-24, 2008
Hosted By: Calgary Humane Society
Location (Camp): Wet Creek Stables, #262238 RR #14, Balzac
Location (Solutions): Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Ave. SE, Calgary
Cost: See Seminar form
Contact: Barbara Walmer
Registration: Seminar Information & Registration Form
Pam Dennison is a noted trainer and the author of many noted books on training. For more information on Pam, visit her website at www.positivedogs.com.
For detailed workshop information including agenda and registration, see the Seminar Registration Form or contact Barbara Walmer.
The Camp REWARD is being held at Wet Creek Stables in Balzac, AB, The Positive Solutions is being held at the Calgary Humane Society shelter building.
Dr. Robert Hutchison "Advanced Canine Reproduction" Seminar
Date: September 20 - 21, 2008
Location: Indus Community Center, Indus, Alberta
Hosted By: Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club
Cost: Before July 30, 2008: $175 / after August 1, 2008: $200
Contact: Della Kyncl 403-335-8767
Information: Seminar Flyer
Registration: Seminar Registration Form
Seminar topics include anatomy and physiology of canine reproduction, management and care of high-risk pregnancies, elective c-sections, neonatal resuscitation stud dog and brood bitch maintenance, neonatal and puppy intensive care.
For more information, see the Dr Hutchison Seminar Flyer or contact Della Kyncl. To register, download the Seminar Registration Form.

Audrey Bloxham "Beginner/Advanced Agility Seminar"
Date: May 22 - 23, 2008
Location: Sondog Farm, Saskatoon, SK
Cost: see Flyer for details
Contact: Lois 306-934-6660
Information: Seminar Flyer
Sondog Agility is presenting a Beginner (Thursday) and Advanced (Friday) Agility seminar with Audrey Bloxham before the May 24/25 NADAC trials hosted by Sondog.
For more information or to register, contact Lois.
See Sondog NADAC trials
"St. John Ambulance Pet First Aid Course"
Date: May 29, 2007
Location: St. John Ambulance Training Centre, Shoppers Mall Business Centre, Brandon
Hosted By: St. John Ambulance Manitoba
Contact: Alison Foster 204-727-4466
St. John Ambulance is offering a Pet First Aid Course on May 29th. For more information, see the St John Course Flyer or contact Alison Foster.
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