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Alberta


Dr. Sheila M. Schmutz, Ph.D. and Josef Schmutz, Ph.D. Canine Genetics Workshop

* This course has been approved as 6 hours of Con. Ed. (6 CE credits) for Animal Health Technologists by the AAAHT *

Date:   March 20, 2010
Hosted By:   Southern Alberta Toy Dog Fanciers
Location:    C.A.R.E. Centre Animal Hosptial, Calgary, AB
Time:       9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost:       Early Bird (up to Feb. 15th): $90 / Feb. 16 - March 1: $100 (Registration now closed)
Contact:   Kathy Davies
Registration:   Seminar Flyer & Registration Form

Update (March 9th): Registration is now closed for this seminar.

Genetic disease is a challenging and controversial topic. The Southern Alberta Toy Dog Fanciers would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at this upcoming in-depth educational workshop.

Dr. Sheila M. Schmutz is widely known for her research in genetics and type in dogs. Her genetic breed studies include the Afghan Hound, Chinese Shar-Pei, Italian Greyhound, Japanese Chin, Newfoundland, Poodles, Puli, Saluki and Shetland Sheepdogs.

Josef K. Schmutz is a conservation biologist, writer and dog breeder who believes in taking his research findings to the community. His articles focus on hunting dogs.

This full day workshop provides reassuring knowledge about genetics and canine disease for all serious dog breeders, regardless of breed. Workshop topics include:

  • healthy puppies - why "not every dog should be bred"
  • the concept of "once-on-a-pedigree"
  • breeding a dog that carries a genetic disorder
  • DNA tests and breeding stock selection
  • teratogenesis (the production of birth defects in embryos and fetuses)
  • coat color research (approx 2 hour portion of the workshop)
  • complex gene interactions
  • "color exercises" that illustrate the impact of genetics on dog breeding

For more information, email Kathy Davies.


Breeder Seminar Day

Date:    March 21, 2010
Location:     7140 – 12th Street S.E., Calgary, AB
Presented By:  Veterinarians of the C.A.R.E Referral Team
Contact:    RSVP to Lisa Booker bookerl@carecentre.ca or 403-692-4344
Information:   Seminar Flyer

Join the veterinarians of the C.A.R.E. Centre Referral Team for a day of education and discussion. The topics have been specifically selected to address the interests of dog breeders. This event is complimentary.

Please R.S.V.P to Lisa Booker by March 17th.

For more information including the list of topics, see the Seminar Flyer.


Healing Touch for Animals Level 1 Workshop

Date:   March 26-27-28, 2010
Location:     just north of Airdrie, AB
Presented By:  Lynn Davis, RN, MSN, CHTP
Contact:   Monique Arsenault at 403-932-4267
Registration:   forms & online registration available at www.healingtouchforanimals.com

For more information, see www.healingtouchforanimals.com or contact Monique Arsenault at 403-932-4267.


2 Basic Tracking Dog Courses

Date:   April, 2010
Presented By:  Mary-Ann Warren, Precision Search Dog
Location:     Morinville, Alberta
Cost     $275
Contact:   Mary-Ann Warren 780-939-2675
Registration:    forms available at www.precisionsearchdog.com

1st course starting Monday April 12, 2010 @ 7:00 pm. 2nd course starting Thursday April 29, 2010 @ 7:00pm.

These Basic Tracking Courses run 9-weeks with up to 2 hrs or more of instruction per week. Each course provides classroom with practical instruction exercises with early development progressive training methods. The handler will be given the knowledge in scent theory with learning how a dog perceives it, multiple articles, motivation, reading their dog, CKC tracking rules and regulations, etc.

All breeds, mixes and ages of dogs welcome, this course is not only for those wishing to CKC title a tracking dog. No obedience necessary.

For more information visit www.precisionsearchdog.com.


Canine Reproduction, Whelping & Puppy Intensive Care with Myra Savant Harris

Date:   April 24 - 25, 2010
Location:     Blackfoot Inn, Calgary, AB
Cost:    Early Bird Deadline: March 15: $150 / Regular Registration: March 16 - April 16: $200
Contact:   Monica Shelstad at kenex@telusplanet.net
Registration:   Seminar Flyer & Registration Form

Join us for a 2 day workshop with author and dog breeder, Myra Savant-Harris R.N. Myra combines her years of experience as a labour and delivery and neonatal care nurse, with her passion for breeding dogs, to give you practical, useful and unusual information that is invaluable for today's dog breeder. She will share with us how to have successful breedings and healthier pups, and how to keep our puppy losses to a minimum. Problem whelpings, c-sections & puppy resuscitation techniques will be discussed, plus much more. Breeders will leave the workshop prepared both in supplies and equipment as well as knowledge.

For more information, email Monica Shelstad at kenex@telusplanet.net.


A Weekend With Sarah Kalnajs

Date:   May 8 - 9, 2010
Hosted By:     Calgary Humane Society
Location:     Carriage House Inn, 9030 Macleod Trail South, Calgary, AB
Time:    9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closing Date:    Early Bird pricing in effect until February 28, 2010 / Registration closing date April 30, 2010
Contact:   Raelyn McKay  403-723-6019
Registration:   Seminar Information & Registration

Join us for this rare and valuable opportunity to learn from one of the most prominent Dog Behaviour Consultants in North America. If you are a dog trainer, training assistant, shelter worker, animal rescue agency, veterinary or just have an interest in learning about dogs, you won’t want to miss this seminar! This seminar is strictly lecture-format. There will be no working teams, though Sarah may be demonstrating with live animals during the seminar.

Topics to be discussed:

Day 1:
Is that a Snarl on Your Face or Are You Happy To See Me?
Clever Dogs, Clueless People

Day 2:
Puppies, Puppies, Puppies: Discussing development, selection & aggression

Early Bird Pricing: single-day: $125 / two-day: $200

Pricing after February 28th: single-day: $150 / two-day: $250

In order to be eligible for early bird pricing, fees must be paid in full.

To register or for more information visit www.calgaryhumane.ca/courses_seminars.htm.


Claudia Orlandi's The ABC's of Dog Breeding Seminar

Date:   May 15, 2010
Hosted By:     Alberta Kennel Club
Location:     Indus Recreation Centre, Indus, AB
Closing Date:    registration closes Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Contact:   Judy Hunt  403-255-4814
Registration:   Seminar Flyer & Registration Form

The Alberta Kennel Club invites you to join us at the Claudia Orlandi ABC's Of Dog Breeding Seminar & Practical Canine Anatomy, for breeders and judges. The seminar is being held at the Indus Recreational Centre on Saturday, May 15th, 2010.

For more information about Claudia Orlandi, view her biograhpy.

If you have questions, email Judy Hunt or phone 403-255-4814.


Search Dog Basics Boot Camp

Date:   May 22-23-24, 2010
Presented By:  Mary-Ann Warren, Precision Search Dog
Location:     Morinville, Alberta
Cost     $250
Closing Date:   Monday, May 10, 2010
Contact:   Mary-Ann Warren 780-939-2675
Registration:    forms available at www.precisionsearchdog.com

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.


Joy Henderson / Vaughn Franske Handling Workshop

Date:   May 29 - 30, 2010
Location:    Bill Herron Arena, Indus Recreational Centre, Indus AB
Cost:   $230 / 1 Day or Audit: $155
Contact:    Lynda Berar  403-226-0489
Information:    Workshop Flyer
Registration:    Workshop Registration Form

Welcome to two full days of training with Joy and Vaughn. They will make 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 their workshops are tailored to your needs. From first time beginner to very advanced handler campaigning a Specials/HIT dog. Every workshop is different and kept interesting with new training games.

For more information email Lynda Berar or phone 403-226-0489. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from Joy and Vaughn!


2010 Annual CAPPDT Conference and Trade Show

Date:   June 4-5-6, 2010
Location:     Calgary, AB
Information:   CAPPDT Conference Flyer & Registration Form

We are excited to announce the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers 2010 Conference & Trade Show.

This year’s must-see speaker line-up includes:

  • Karen Pryor, Scientist and author of "Reaching the Animal Mind: Clicker Training and What It Teaches Us about All Animals" and "Don’t Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training"
  • Steve White, Instructor for K-9 Academy for Law Enforcement, using positive reinforcement
  • Ali Brown, Author of "Scaredy Dog!: Understanding and Rehabilitating Your Reactive Dog
  • Gail Fisher, Author of "The Thinking Dog: Crossover to Clicker Training
  • Sue Ailsby, Creator of the Training Levels at www.dragonflyllama.com
  • Veronica Boutelle, Author of "How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is"
  • and more!

You don’t need to be a dog trainer to attend! This is an educational opportunity for anyone who lives with, works with, or simply loves dogs. Our theme is "Share. Learn. Grow." and we’re sure that you will. Come to experience new ideas, meet dog professionals from across North America, and have a great time learning.

And just to tempt you further, we have a Trade Show full of new and unique dog products for training, playing, and relaxing...or just looking good ;)

Education AND shopping - all about dogs and all in one place...What could be better?

The Conference will be held at the Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre (www.calgaryplaza.com) in Calgary, Alberta - a beautiful city surrounded by breath-taking mountains, gently rolling prairies, and world-class destinations. You might want to stay a while and experience it all! www.tourismcalgary.com

Conference details and registration forms are available at www.cappdt.ca.

We hope to see you there!


Labrador Retriever Conformation Seminar

Date:   June 5, 2010
Hosted By:     Labrador Retriever Club Of Alberta
Location:     Ottwell Curling Club, Edmonton, AB
Time:    4:00 p.m.
Cost:    $10 (please pre-register)
Contact:    Alayne Herzog at alayne@labralayne.com or 403-202-5114
Information:   Seminar Flyer

The Labrador Retriever Club Of Alberta invites you to a seminar on Labrador conformation presented by our esteemed 2010 Labrador Retriever Club of Canada National Specialty Show judges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for judges, aspiring judges, breeders and all Labrador enthusiasts to gather information and insight into the correct movement, structure and appearance of the breed. Long time, well respected breeders and judges Mr. Leslie Brabban, Mrs. Joyce Brabban of Durham, England (Cambremer) and Ms. Carol Heidl of Sandusky, Ohio (Tabatha) will collaborate for two hours to present their views of the breed.

Register in advance as there is limited seating and tickets will only be available at the door if space allows. Attendance certificates will be available and this seminar qualifies for judges education credits.

See Northern Alberta Canine Association show & Labrador Retriever National & Regional specialties


Basic Tracking Dog Seminar

Date:   June 19 - 20, 2010
Presented By:  Mary-Ann Warren, Precision Search Dog
Location:     Morinville, Alberta
Cost:       $235
Deadline:  register by Friday, June 11th
Contact:   Mary-Ann Warren at mwtracks@netzero.net or 780-939-2675
Registration:    forms available at www.precisionsearchdog.com

Can't come to a tracking dog course? Try this two-day basic tracking seminar.

This seminar provides classroom with practical instruction exercises from early development to level 1 training in tracking. The handler will be given the knowledge in scent theory, multiple articles, motivation, with learning how to read their dog etc.

All handlers will be given hard copy theory material with a 9-week course of progressive instruction to work on their own.

For more information visit www.precisionsearchdog.com.


Pat Hastings Structure In Action Seminar

Date:   June 12, 2010
Hosted By:     Wild Rose English Springer Spaniel Association of Alberta
Location:     Indus Community Centre, Indus, AB
Cost:       Early bird (up to April 15th): $120 / April 16 - May 31: $150
Contact:   Wendy Bessemer
Registration:   Seminar Flyer & Registration Form

"Structure in Action" is a new one-day workshop presented by Pat Hastings. It combines Pat Hastings' Puppy Puzzle Presentation, as well as Hastings' discussion of the value of structurally evaluating adult dogs that are being considered for a breeding program, working trials or performance competition.

For more information, email Wendy Bessemer.


Joy Henderson / Vaughn Franske Handling Workshop

Date:   August 14 - 15, 2010
Location:    Calgary, AB (Indus)
Cost:   TBA
Contact:    Lynda Berar  403-226-0489
Information:    coming soon
Registration:    coming soon

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 email Lynda Berar or phone 403-226-0489. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn from Joy and Vaughn!


Turid Ruugas Talking With Dogs & Calming Signals Workshop

Date:   August 21 - 22, 2010
Hosted By:     Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club
Location:     Indus Community Centre, Indus, AB
Cost:       see Seminar Flyer
Deadline:       registration closes August 1, 2010
Contact:   Della Kyncl
Information:   Seminar Flyer
Registration:   Seminar Registration Form

Turid Ruugas is a dog trainer, leading authority on canine behavior and author. See the seminar flyer for further details.

For more information, email Della Kyncl.


 Saskatchewan

 

Laurie Albright Rally Obedience Seminar

Date:   April 10, 2010
Hosted By:   KAOS Dogsports Inc.
Location:    KAOS Dogsports Training Center, Regina
Cost:      Working: $100 / Audit: $50
Contact:   Patti Kipper at pkipper@accesscomm.ca or 306-543-6469
Registration:   Workshop Flyer & Registration Form

We're excited to offer a hands-on training seminar for CARO Rally Obedience. This one-day seminar will consist of 4 hours of Advanced/Excellent instruction, with another 4 hours for Versatility after a lunch break. We will go over the signs and what judges expect to see, then we'll do some hands-on practice with explanations of how to train the various exercises. Time permitting, we'll set up short courses to practice the signs in a "trial like" setting.

See KAOS CARO Rally Obedience Trial


Dr. Grey Stafford PhD Training Seminar

Date:   April 10 - 11, 2010
Location:    Saskatoon
Cost:      $220
Contact:   Carol at fauxpaws@shaw.ca or 306-244-9576 (evenings)
Registration:   Seminar Flyer

Dr Stafford will present his positive reinforcement methods over a two day period with adaptations to dog specific cases such as dog-dog aggression, dog –human aggression and a multitude of other situations. Fear of new flooring, noises and other phobias will be dealt with also.



 Manitoba

 

Janice Gunn Competition Obedience Workshop

Date:   May 1 - 2, 2010
Hosted By:   Golden Retriever Club Of Manitoba
Location:    Oakbank, MB
Contact:   Charlotte Hewey  204-667-9917
Registration:   Janice Gunn Workshop Flyer & Registration Form

** Update (November 20th): Working spots for this seminar are now filled. As of today one audit spot is still open.

This workshop addresses competition obedience training, handling, ring nerves, how to play with your dog, use of food, proofing and more! Rally students can also learn useful relationship and training techniques. For info on Janice go to www.tntkennels.com.

For more information contact Charlotte Hewey at 204-667-9917 or email cgk9hotmail@mts.net.


 

 

 

 
 
 
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