Where: Riverside,
California
This is a four-day seminar with John Rogerson who is widely
acclaimed as the world's leading dog trainer and behaviourist. This seminar will cover skills found in
obedience, agility, tracking, working trials and much more, and will culminate
in a fun Canine Biathlon. John's training techniques, problem-solving skills
and overall abilities will leave you eager for more!
About the Seminar:
Following three days of hands-on training with your own dog, you will put what
you've learned to the test as you team up with fellow attendees and make your
way through a multi-station challenge that's a bit like THE AMAZING RACE for
human and dog teams.
You'll pick up valuable training tips that will enhance the working
relationship you share with your dog, while you and your dog are having a great
time in the process! This will be like no other seminar you've seen before, and
will challenge dogs and handlers of ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is it called a biathlon?
It has been called a Canine Biathlon because of two of the primary sports
involved -- obedience and agility. All the "challenges" for the
biathlon will be on the grounds of the Riverside Animal Shelter. No plans,
trains, automobiles, or super-human abilities will be necessary. All you need is a desire to have fun with
your dog!
I've never competed in obedience, agility, tracking or working trials.
Should I still attend with my dog?
ABSOLUTELY! This seminar is geared
toward dogs and handlers of all experience levels.
All that's required
of your dog is that he be able to sit, lie down, stay and come to you when
called. And your dog must have good
behavior around people and dogs. This is not a course to socialize your dog or
to work on their aggression issues.
I don't know if my dog can do
agility, tracking or working trials, he/she only knows some basic obedience
commands!
John Rogerson has an amazing gift for teaching
dogs, and more importantly, their handlers, to accomplish things they never
thought they'd be able to do! You'd be surprised what you and your dog can
successfully be doing after just three days with John!
What we strive to accomplish
with this seminar
Teach owners and their dogs some practical, tactical skills that will
provide the owners with more control, and a better relationship with their
dogs, while having lots of fun. Our goal is that owners and dogs will be good
examples and ambassadors for dog ownership.
The more control people have over their dogs, the more freedoms the dogs
can have.
What does it cost to attend?
Participant w/ Dog spots are
limited to 20 dogs/handlers.
Currently, 3 dog/handler spots are open. Once spots are filled you can elect to be added to the waiting list.
Participant w/o Dog
Participant wishes to be involved in all aspects of the seminar, but will not be working a dog. Spots are available. Once spots are filled you can elect to be added to the waiting list.
4-day course w/ dog $600 ($550 with early registration by August 7,
2010)
Auditor 4-days $300 ($255
with early registration by August 7, 2010)
Auditor 7th $100 ($85
with early registration by July 7, 2010)
Auditor 8th $100 ($85 with early
registration by July 7, 2010)
Auditor 9th $100
($85 with early registration by July 7, 2010)
Auditor 10th
$35 ($25
with early registration by July 7, 2010)
For registration information email Glenn Massie @ : gm@homeskooling4dogs.com
A non-refundable deposit
is required to secure your position
and the remaining fee is
due by September 1st, 2010.
Additional information, directions
and instructions will be sent upon registration.
Registration & Refund policy: Spots
will not be held until payment is received.
Registration form needs to be sent with
nonrefundable deposit.
No refunds of final fee will be given after September 1st,
2010 unless your
position can be filled.
Once the seminar spots have filled
you may elect to remain on a waiting list,
available spots will be filled from
those on the list in the order they were received.
Important information about the
seminar
VIDEO / AUDIO
RECORDING POLICY:
No audio or video recording is
permitted.
TIMES: 9.30 - 4.00 daily. John is unique in that he starts
on-time, and frequently early.
BREAKS: John does not take breaks and lunch is a 1/2
hour. Please feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the day.
FOOD: You are welcome to bring your own food to the
seminar. Complimentary coffee, water and snacks will be available each day.
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
We will likely spend the majority of the time
outside on the training yard so we encourage you to bring your own chair.
BRING A CRATE FOR YOUR DOG
Your dog will want a comfortable place to
relax during parts of the day.
About John Rogerson: www.johnrogerson.com
John Rogerson, founder and principal
lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour is now widely acclaimed as
the world's leading dog trainer and behaviourist, having pioneered the majority
of techniques that have now become standard practice in behaviour therapy and
training. John is the author of no fewer than seven books, has produced two
DVDs and has run courses on training and behaviour for:
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Central Scottish Police Dogs
- U.S. Air Force Dog Section
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
- Dog Aid
- Battersea Dog's and Cat's Home
- The National Canine Defence League
- The Blue Cross
- The R.S.P.C.A.
- Illinois State University
- Southampton University
- Bombay Vet School
- Defense Animal Centre
- Cyprus Defence Animal Support Unit
- Dog AID (Assistance in Disability)
- Australian Central Territories
D.T.C.
- The National Canine Defence League
- Washington State Vet School
- Indian National Kennel Club
- Cuban ministry of the interior
- Miami Fire Department Search and
Rescue Team
- The National Animal Welfare Trust
- The University of Piza, Italy
John should need no introduction to
anyone currently engaged in the study of canine behaviour and training as he is
one of the most sought after speakers on the subject in the world today.
John is a founder member of the
Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, is the founder of Support Dogs and a
founder member of the Kennel Club accreditation scheme for dog trainers and
behaviourists.
