Agility Video Service is extremely happy to annouce that we will be providing complete coverage of the AKC / USA Dog Agility World Team Tryouts on May 2-4, 2008 being held in Hopkins, Minnesota. Approximately half of the gross reciepts will be going directly to support the team. http://www.agilityvideoservice.com/
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Described as the most rational voice in dog training today, Jean not only “talks the talk” in her award-winning books and DVD but “walks the walk” as director of the San Francisco SPCA’s acclaimed Academy for Dog Trainers. Jean’s dogs and dogs she has trained have titles including Flyball Champion, Obedience Trial Champion, Utility Dog, Tracking Dog Excellent and Canine Good Citizen.
Jean’s background in science and her current studies towards a doctorate in evolutionary biology, give her a unique perspective on behaviour as an evolutionary adaptation.
Please join us for “Dog Behaviour – The Science Made Accessible”: the latest and most accurate information, made crystal clear and understandable but not all dumbed down.
· Demystification of Nature-Nurture questions (in English until you really get it)
· Genetics and domestication – the fascinating ways these impact behavior
· Evolution by Natural Selection – “The Single Best Idea Anybody Ever Had” (Daniel Dennett) and why it is the key to all (every last bit of…) behavior
· The Four “F”s of animal behavior and their specifics in dogs
· Thinking like an evolutionary biologist about fear and aggression
· What the heck is play? Refereeing play
· What are dogs’ strong cognitive domains, or brain-power modules
· Ask your Most Burning Question
· Oodles of practical pointers along the way
· Oodles of fun
· Oodles of head-exploding information
Although this seminar has been approved for 13 CEU credits by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers, the subject matter will appeal to everyone interested in knowing what makes dogs tick.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Master! Seating is Limited! Bring a friend and please pass this on to others who may be interested!
Host: Victoria City Kennel Club
Location: Victoria, University of Victoria, Cadboro Commons Building
Dates: October 4 & 5, 2008
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM each day
Lunch is not included in the cost, but can be purchased in the cafeteria in the same building. Health regulations and university policy do not permit attendees to supply their own food or beverages.
Cost:
$225 (GST included) - 2 days until September 5
$275 (GST included) - 2 days after September 5
$150 (GST included) - 1 day
Registration Form: click on the link to download a form.
http://bc.canuckdogs.com/pdf/VictoriaCity-Oct08-SeminarReg.pdf
A $25 surcharge will be levied for NSF cheques.
Refunds may be requested up to September 5; however, a $50 administrative fee will be retained by the club.
Refunds will NOT be issued after September 5 unless the seminar is cancelled.
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“DOG BEHAVIOUR – THE SCIENCE MADE ACCESSIBLE”
If you are interested in THE latest and most accurate information, made crystal clear and understandable but not at all dumbed-down, this is the seminar for you. Join Jean for two days of:
· Demystification of Nature-Nurture questions (in English until you really get it)
· Genetics and domestication – the fascinating ways these impact behavior
· Evolution by Natural Selection – “The Single Best Idea Anybody Ever Had” (Daniel Dennett) and why it is the key to all (every last bit of…) behavior
· The Four “F”s of animal behavior and their specifics in dogs
· Thinking like an evolutionary biologist about fear and aggression
· What the heck is play? Refereeing play
· What are dogs’ strong cognitive domains, or brain-power modules
· Ask your Most Burning Question
· Oodles of practical pointers along the way
· Oodles of fun
· Oodles of head-exploding information
Jean Donaldson, a household name for anyone who reads her award winning column in Dogs in Canada, is a renowned animal behaviourist who has been participating in dog sports and putting numerous titles on her dogs since 1975. Undoubtedly one of her favourite pastimes is flyball with her rescue Chow Buffy, the only Chow registered with
the North American Flyball Association.
With degrees in Music and Comparative Psychology, Jean has put her talents to good use as an award winning author of several books including CULTURE CLASH, MINE!, FIGHT!, BEHAVE! and a DVD on basic obedience: PERFECT PAWS IN FIVE DAYS.
Since moving to San Francisco from Canada, Jean founded the San Francisco SPCA Academy of Dog Trainers (aka the ‘Harvard’ for dog trainers) where she instructs while pursuing a doctorate in evolutionary biology.
Jean is looking forward to coming to Canada, presenting NEW material at this seminar which is aimed at both owners and trainers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Master! Seating is Limited! Bring a friend and please pass this on to others who may be interested!
Location: Victoria, University of Victoria, Cadboro Commons Building
Dates: October 4 & 5, 2008
Time: 9:30 – 4:30 each day
Lunch is not included in the cost, but can be purchased in the cafeteria in the same building. Health regulations and university policy do not permit attendees to supply their own food or beverages.
Cost:
$225 – 2 days until September 5
$275 – 2 days after September 5
$150 – 1 day
Further Information: contact Marilyn Harris gmharris@pacificcoast.net
Registration
Form: click on the link to download a form.
http://bc.canuckdogs.com/pdf/VictoriaCity-Oct08-SeminarReg.pdf
A $25 surcharge will be levied for NSF cheques. Refunds may be requested up to September 5; however, a $50 administrative fee will be retained by the club. Refunds will NOT be issued after September 5 unless the seminar is cancelled.
CSW Camp will be held July 14-17, 2008 at the Hansen Arena, Laramie, WY. We are now taking registrations for Camp. This camp is the premiere event for agility training in the West, continuing to be the largest Camp offered. It is an awesome opportunity to train with some of the greatest competitors and trainers in the US. Biographies for the instructors can be accessed on the CSW web page at: http://lookoutgoldens.com/CSW%20Instructors.htm
You will have the opportunity to work with each instructor at camp at least once. The days are filled with work and information to get you and your companion working towards even greater performances! Dogs are grouped by level and drive.
The instructors scheduled to be working are:
Stacy Peardot-Goudy
Stephanie Spyr
Rachel Sanders
Karen Holik
Rhonda Carter
Gerry Brown
Dana Pike
We will again be offering a young dog group, if you are interested in bringing a beginner
dog. This was a very popular group last year.
Registrations and additional Camp information can be accessed at http://www.lookoutgoldens.com/CSW%20Camp%20Info.htm
If you have any questions, please contact
Deb Ascher
CSW Camp Administrator
lookoutgld@aol.com
