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John Rogerson
at Great Dog!
Workshop
Descriptions |
Prices
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Accommodations |
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John's Bio |
Fine Print
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If you ever
dreamed of becoming a dog trainer or are currently teaching
in a canine educational setting, this is the workshop for
you. Explore or expand your understanding of dog
handling with one of the world's most sought after
behaviorists and educator.
John Rogerson |
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Course Description
This course covering a module of
the Kennel Club Scheme (the British version of the AKC),
aims to show appreciation of the complexities involved in
teaching, widen experience, understanding and knowledge,
increase range of teaching methods and learning styles, show
understanding of the many aspects common across areas and
encourage self assessment, reflection and improvement.
This is a course that is
essential for anyone who is either instructing or about to
begin instructing in training classes. It is also essential
for anyone engaged in Canine Behaviour Therapy and currently
going through the Kennel Club Accreditation scheme. The
course correctly examines all of the issues involved in the
modern reward based training systems, so misunderstood and
abused by many instructors practicing today. Both learning
theory and practical applications are taught to students who
will be working with rescue dogs during the course. There
will be an opportunity to judge a competition and put the
rescue dog that you will be working with on this course
through the AKC Good Citizen scheme.
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Prices*
Early Registration, Before 2pm,
Sept 26, 2008: $700
After Sept 26, 2007: $780
*includes light breakfast, coffee
and box lunch or buffet
Sign Up NOW!
All four days receive 22
units of credit for APDT
(pending approval) |
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Travel and Accommodations
Great Dog is located in the
Northgate neighborhood of Seattle and is approximately 9
miles north of downtown. We are conveniently located
right off of I-5. For driving directions,
please click
here.
Our friends at the
Nexus Hotel,
a hop hop skip and a jump from Great Dog, have graciously
given our guests an incredible workshop deal. True to Seattle's love for pets, the Nexus
Hotel is pet friendly! But really, other than the
Nexus there aren't a ton of hotels nearby, there are a few dive motels over on Hwy
99.... To make reservations and obtain more
information about the
Nexus Hotel
just follow the links! And, don't forget to tell them
you are part of the Great Dog John Rogerson Seminar or you
won't get the screaming deal!
Parking is a premium here at Great
Dog. We are looking into an alternative location to
host this event. Should we have it at Great Dog, street parking is available and we will have
signs indicating where to park. Please do not block
any driveways or park in any business, condos, etc where
there is not a Great Dog sign. Please refer to your
registration packet for more specific details. |
The Fine
Print
Dogs:
Dogs that are signed up workshops. Please plan on leaving your dog at home on
those days.
If you must travel with your dog, our daycare has a limited space
available (at $30 per day). Pre-registration is required and
all of our standard daycare requirements must be met (ie not
aggressive, proof of vaccinations including bordatella, etc.)
See Daycare Rules and Regs for
additional info. Dogs that do not
pass our evaluation that first day, dogs who are aggressive or
excessively loud, will be asked to leave....which could put you in a
pickle. In those cases, dogs may be confined to their car,
weather permitting. However, please keep in mind that we are
in an urban environment and have very close neighbors, so if they
are noisy, please be prepared. Also, cleaning up after your
dog is the law. Any individual not abiding by our scoop laws
will be asked to leave the workshop. And we don't have a
refund policy. Pretty poopy, eh?
Workshop Dogs:
Dogs attending our workshop must be
indicated at time of reservation. Any dogs that attend our
workshop must be under control, not loud and not dog or people
aggressive. It is imperative that you work only one dog during
the workshop as space is somewhat
limited and information/skills will be expanded upon throughout the
four days. As any good dog steward, you are responsible for your pup's behavior
and actions. If you wish to be assigned a dog to work with, we
will be happy to do so. We have some wonderful dogs with
varying degrees of temperament and skill levels. After
registration, a follow up email conversation/interview will give us
insight on which dog might be the best fit to achieve the goals you
set. You will be notified of name, breed and basic information
prior to assignment. These assigned dogs are loved members of
our daycare clients who have asked for more extensive education for
their pups. Some assigned dogs will be from the Seattle Animal
Shelter and are available for adoption.
Parking:
Parking is always a challenge in urban
environments. We also are neighbors with a costume business
and this is their busiest time of year. We anticipate a
shortage in parking. For those that stay at the Nexus Hotel,
they have offered free shuttle services. We will also have
reserved parking in a nearby lot but plan on hoofing it a maximum of
2 blocks. There will be more than likely different lots on
different days, so if you come to play with us multiple days, please
observe our parking signs. Those that have a state issued
handicap parking pass and plan on driving, please let us know in
advance to insure accessible parking.
Cellphones:
We all have those ring-a-ling devices
that we wouldn't know how to function without. They are great
tools, but can be very rude to our presenters. Please silence
your cellphones, pagers and blackberries. If you must take a
call, please step out of the presentation to do so. If you
must carry on a conversation with your co-attendees, please don't
disrupt the rest of us. Please take the gift for gab outside
or into another space.
VideoTaping & AudioTaping:
Videotaping and audiotaping
the program is not allowed.
Chairs:
Our chairs are metal or
plastic folding style. If you desire a more cushiony option,
please bring one from home. Please do not bring the couch as
we can't accommodate oversized chairs or highbacked ones that will
limit everyone else's viewing.
Babies:
Um, we are a DOG daycare and haven't a clue how to accommodate
babies and little children. Please leave the little two legged
kids at home. Thanks!
Refund Policy: All
registration must be paid in full, in advance. You may pay
with credit card, paypal or check. Payment must be received no
later than Friday, Sept 26, 2008 at 2pm Pacific. The next
business day, following your online interest submission, you will be
contacted via email for payment information. Full refunds will
be honored up until Friday, Sept 26 at 2pm Pacific time.
What to bring:
Paper notebooks to take copious notes,
pens/pencils and dress in layers as Oct in Seattle is known for cool
mornings. If you are participating in the hands on workshops
with your dog, please bring yummy treats, bait bags, dog beds and
poop bags as well as any other "doggie needs" that you might have.
Accessibility for Persons with
Disabilities: If you are a
person requesting special needs ( such as accessible parking, sign
language interpreter, large print, audio materials) please let know
by Sept 26, 2008.
Sounds great!
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