Dog Training Events
THE APDT ACTIVITY WEEKEND
If you would like to have a go at a new dog sport or improve your skills on a sport you have already tried the APDT ACTIVITY WEEKEND is the place to be.
Five different activities will take place at the wonderful venue of Top Barn Farm in Worcestershire.
All dogs of every shape and size are welcome but no aggressive dogs please.
The APDT ACTIVITY WEEKEND will take place on:
Saturday 31 May 2008 and Sunday 1 June 2008
Prices
Handlers and dogs - £50 per activity
Handlers and dogs - APDT members and subscribers £45 per activity
If you would like to come without a dog to watch all the activities, please purchase a Rover ticket.
Rover tickets - £25 per day or £45 for 2 days
Activities
Tickets can only be booked in advance booking form Camping with a tent or caravan can also be booked in advance.
If you need any further information please ring the APDT office on: 01285 810811 or email APDToffice@aol.com
RALLY-O WORKSHOP
This one day workshop aims to introduce you to the sport of Rally-O.
Rally-O(bedience) is an American sport based on a mixture of agility and obedience. Less stylised and rigid than classic obedience competitions, Rally-O is a fun way to train your dog. Top trainer, Stella Bagshaw, will take delegates through a variety of set exercises, which include serpentines, left and rights turns, jumps, halts and stays. This workshop is open to all, beginners and professionals alike. There will places available for handlers with their dogs and for observers.
For booking details please go to www.talkingdogs.org.uk. The workshop will be held in Abbots Ripton on 16th May from 10am-4pm.
MID WALES DOG TRAINING
Agility and Flyball Taster Day
Sunday 11 May 2008 10am - 4pm
Limited number of places for beginner dogs/handlers
For further details ring Gail on: 01686 688920
Try Working Trials
14/15 June 2008
For further details ring Gail on: 01686 688920
BEYOND THE BASICS
July 12th & 13th 2008.
TOP BARN FARM
WORCESTER
A weekend of practical training to encourage new and established trainers to extend their skills.
Working your own dog you will cover
Distance work
Chase recalls
Advanced clicker work
Off lead work
+ A look at common problems such as lack of self control and barking at visitors.
This exciting weekend is run by Patsy Parry and Sandra Fraser in a beautiful location with the emphasis on relaxation, learning and fun.
Cost £120. Limited places
Camping available.
More information from Sandra on 01743 891314 or email clanfraser33@hotmail.com
ICC SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR 2008
For further details please contact 01400 230965 Fiona@iccdogtraining.co.uk or see www.iccdogtraining.co.uk
Early bird discounts and group booking discounts as well as occasional other special discounts (for those working in rescue etc. are available.)
April Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th,10.00am- 4.30pm. HEELWORK-TO-MUSIC WORKSHOP with Christina Oxtoby BMus(Hons) Suitable for complete beginners to starters competition standard covering amongst other things, moves, motivation and music. Christina is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00998) a HTM instructor, musician and founder of ICC dog training. Cost - £50 per handler place for 2 days, £20 per spectator place for 2 days
May Saturday 31st & Sunday 1st June, 10.00am-5.00pm. APPLIED LEARNING THEORY with Elizabeth Kershaw. Elizabeth is one of the best known clicker trainers in the country and regularly writes for Your Dog magazine. She is also a member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists. This will be a weekend of understanding the theory behind how dogs learn with a mixture of theoretical learning and interesting practical work with dogs. Cost - £60 per handler for 2 days, £40 per spectator place for 2 days.
June Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th, 10.00am-5.00pm UNDERSTANDING, HANDLING AND REDUCING AGGRESSION IN DOGS with Dr Anne McBride PhD, one of the most highly qualified animal behaviourists in the country. Anne is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, an honorary member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists and is course director for the Postgraduate Diploma / MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling at Southampton University having been a practising animal behaviour therapist for over 20 years. Cost - £60 for the 2 days.
August Saturday 9th, 10.00am-4.30pm. 101 (well, nearly!) GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR DOG / CLASS OF DOGS, WORKSHOP with Christina Oxtoby and the ICC Team. Dog owners come and have fun, dog trainers come and pinch ideas! Cost - £20 per handler, £10 per spectator.
October Saturday 4th, 9.30am-5.00pm. HEELWORK-TO-MUSIC / CANINE FREESTYLE MASTERCLASS with Attila Szkukalek. Handler places are restricted to those dogs currently competing at intermediate level and above so that Attila can focus on more advanced moves including distance work. The day should be educational to handlers working at all levels with the opportunity to learn at lot from watching Attila work with other dogs. Cost - £30 per handler, £20 per spectator.
Saturday 18th, 10.00am-4.30pm, AGILITY WORKSHOP, with experienced agility handler and instructor Bob Sharpe. Max. 8 handlers per session (dogs will work either morning for beginners or afternoon for more advanced dogs.) Workshop will cover training and handling techniques. Cost - £20 per handler, £10 per spectator.
Saturday 25th. CASE STUDIES IN AGGRESSION WORKSHOP, with Paddy Driscoll, looking at real case studies of aggression in dogs (both towards people and other dogs.). Paddy is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00246) and lecturer in Canine Behaviour Counselling at Bishop Burton College.
November Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd 9.30am-5.30pm. ATTITUDE, PRECISION AND STYLE IN THE COMPETITION DOG WORKSHOP with Joanna Hill. Dogs who train with Jo are often recognised by their keen, attentive attitude, and stylish work in competition (and often for getting to the top of their field!) Find out how on this workshop. Although Jo specialises in obedience, this workshop is suitable for dogs competing or about to compete in Obedience, Heelwork-to-Music and Working trials. Jo is also widely recognised as one of the most original, talented and innovative clicker trainers in the country. Cost - £60 per handler for 2 days, £30 per spectator.
Saturday 29th, 10.00am-4.30pm UNDERSTANDING AND HANDLING BEHAVOURAL PROBLEMS IN THE RESCUE DOG, WORKSHOP with Al Matherne. Al is a member of and assessor for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00408) and the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists and has MANY rescued dogs as part of his family! Cost - £50 for the weekend or £25 per day. (Normal discounts apply, also 25% discount for those working for a dog rescue charity - proof needed.)
Sunday 30th, 10.00am-4.30pm. SQUARE PEGS IN ROUND HOLES? A workshop with Paddy Driscoll – do you despair of matching a dog with the right owner sometimes? Do some dogs get returned too often? This workshop attempts to address some of the issues around assessing dogs and how to match them with new owners and the many pitfalls of trying to make the perfect partnership. This day will include group work and hands-on assessment of dogs. Paddy is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (00246) and lecturer in Canine Behaviour Counselling at Bishop Burton College. Cost - £50 for the weekend or £25 per day. (Normal discounts apply, also 25% discount for those working for a dog rescue charity - proof needed.)
CARA DOG TRAINING PRESENTS
One day New Forest Rally-O Workshop with Stella Bagshaw!
This workshop is an introduction to the sport of Rally-O (Obedience). Dogs with basic training and beyond are welcome to attend with their HANDLERS (one dog per handler only) but handler’s places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Workshops of this nature are not suitable for dogs with proactive aggression problems towards people or other dogs. As handlers and dogs may be working in close proximity to each other, safety is of prime concern. If you are unsure whether or not to book a place for your dog, please call Chrissy Gough on 01590 683 529 to discuss your concerns.
Those attending as SPECTATORS without dogs will gain much from watching and learning as the day progresses.
Venue: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Boldre Lane, Boldre, SO41 8PD
Date: Saturday 6th September 2008.
Registration: 9.30am with Morning Coffee. Start: 10am – Close 4.15pm approx.
All Inclusive Cost: £45 per handler & dog and £35 per spectator. Includes Ploughman’s Lunch & Refreshments but please advise us if you intend bringing your own lunch?
To book your place please click on the booking form below and send it with your cheque payable to Mr & Mrs B Gough at Cara Dog Training, Heathers, Gilpin Place, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 6EU. Booking on-line is also available at www.caradogtraining.com
Only handlers dogs are allowed at this event and if you have any questions about the Workshop, please call Chrissy Gough on 01590 683 529 or email to caratraining@ic24.net
SEMINAR: Dr Ian Dunbar (full weekend seminar)
DATE: Saturday and Sunday20/21 September 2008
LOCATION: DTI Canine Training Centre, Dublin
For further information please go to:
http://www.dogtrainingireland.ie/seminar_iandunbar_20092008.php