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TRAINING & FUN WEEKEND

On Sat 29th & Sun 30th August 2009.

This is being held in Yorkshire and our trainer will be:-

David MacFarlane

David trained under John Rogerson at the Northern School of Animal Behaviour, completed the British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers Course and has been on the Committee of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers for almost five years. He specialises in puppy training but also accepts referrals from local vets and Queens University. He is also accredited to work with disabled handlers.

The cost will be £10.00 per dog and hander and will include teas and coffees. If you require lunch please complete the form and send it in.

We will be looking for a maximum of 15 dogs for the Saturday so places will be limited and will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Spectator laces are available at a cost of £5.00 a person.

Please read through the basic plan for the day, and if you are interested fill in the form supplied and return with a cheque for £10.00 made payable to ASCUK

If you have any questions please contact:- Sarah Green and they can then be directed to David.

Telephone:- 01924 489859 E-mail:- sarahgreen3@aol.com

The basic plan for the Saturday will be:-

10.00am start

The morning will be based around teaching how to use a clicker to train your dog. Showing how effective clicker training can be used to teach a range of disciplines including basic control, agility and showing.

Learning about living with a pack of dogs (the do's and dont's), behaviour and how to deal with issues,

Then after a lunch break dealing with behaviour issues such as stress, socialisation and habituation, dog to dog approaches, touching and handling.

David is also bringing with him a list of tricks; suggest how they can be taught and then performance will be judged as part of the Fun Day on Sunday.

The basic plan for the Sunday is;

In the morning

Have a go Agility

Have a go Flyball

Have a go Obedience

KCGC Bronze Award Testing

Fun Classes in the afternoon to be judged by David

Puppy Walk

Prettiest Bitch

Handsomest Dog

Best Sausage Catcher

Most Appealing Eyes

Waggiest tail/bum

Best 6 legs

Best Rehome / Rescue

Best Condition

Fancy Dress

Dog the Judge would most like to take home

This is aimed to be a fun weekend out for both dogs and handlers.

We would hope to finish between on each day 4.00 – 5.00pm

There will be a toilet/washroom available and please bring suitable clothing, including flat shoes/boots, waterproofs or sun cream (depending on the weather) !! J

All dogs must be fully fit and free from injury and must not have been in contact with any infectious diseases for 21 days prior to the event.

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Booking Form

 

Name of handler:-……………………………………………………………………

Pet Name of dog:-…………………………………………………………………….

Age of dog:-…………………………………………………………………………….

Breed:-………………………………………………………………………………….

Does your dog have any socialization issues ?.............................................................

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Do you or your dog have any experience of clicker training ? Please let us know

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I am interested in taking part in the organised by ASCUK on Sat 29th & Sun 30th August 2009.

Lunch on Saturday £3.00 ……….. Any special Dietary Requirements………….......................................

Lunch on Sunday £3.00 ………….

Training on Saturday £10.00 ……….

Sunday is pay on the day for classes but if lunch is required it must be booked and paid for by the 21st August.

I enclose a cheque(s) for………………. made payable to:- ASCUK

Signed:-…………………………………………………………..Date:-……………...

Please send the completed form as soon as possible to:-

Sarah Green

21 York Road

Mirfield

West Yorkshire WF14 9RR

 

 

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