SUZANNE CLOTHIER NEWCASTLE

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1 SUZANNE CLOTHIER NEWCASTLE AUGUST, 2015 Returning to Australia in 2015, Suzanne will be presenting in NSW & VIC.

2 DAY 1 (15 August) WHAT S THE PROBLEM? Unraveling the Puzzles of Behavior, Training & Performance. This exciting new seminar from Suzanne Clothier provides attendees with a practical and powerful way of looking at any behavior, training or performance problem, and figuring out what to do. This systematic approach to unraveling the puzzle will help any handler, novice or expert, identify the areas that need attention, recognize training methods that are effective, and understand their dog as a physical, emotional and mental being. For the dog lover, this approach helps guide your thinking about behavior & training problems, and helps you identify where to turn to help -- and what kind of help you need and want. For the dog training professional, this approach offers a number of powerful tools for quickly and accurately identifying the issues that may be at the root of any presented problem. This allows trainers to focus on areas that need to be built or that need strengthening or repair. Above all, how do you know how and what needs work? How do you know if a method or equipment choice is right for you and your dog? There is a bewildering array of options and information out there. How do you know which way to go? Suzanne can help you find your way using your own good sense and specific approaches to finding answers. Topics covered: The dog - physical, mental, emotional Clothier's Functional Assessment Tool (FAT) The handler - goals, skills, tools Control, Connection & Permission -- finding the strengths & gaps Training Triage - who, what, where, when, why What's right for you? Creating a framework for assessing tools, methods & results While Suzanne cannot provide a magic wand or any miracle fairy dust, she can and will provide meaningful tools and ways of thinking that will help you make better decisions for yourself, your dogs and - for professionals - your clients.

3 DAY 2 (16 August) FROM MADDENING TO MATURITY: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog Do you wonder where your once wonderful puppy went? And why has he turned into a sometimes maddening, unpredictable, maybe even out of control adolescent? Relax you re not alone. More than a few puppy class stars have gone on to be champion buttheads as teenagers For many dog owners, the month period of adolescence is problematic. Even with a great start in puppyhood, many dogs hit adolescence and become frustrating, unruly, and simply maddening in some ways. While puzzling to many owners, this is a natural but poorly understood stage of development. Did you know that adolescence begins around 20 weeks of age? That a year old dog is roughly the equivalent of a 14 year human? That adulthood in the dog begins at 2-4 years of age? That the most annoying teenage dogs are usually geniuses? The Relationship Centered Training (RCT) approach to adolescents focuses on three areas of the teenage dog s life: Relationship with handler Social life (other people, dogs & animals) Life skills (self control, basic manners, coping skills) For each area, we will explore ways to assess each dog s strengths and limits, how the handler can support the dog, what skills need to be developed, and how to recognize problems that must be addressed. This seminar will address RCT keys: communication, commitment, communication The handler s role as the teenage dog s guide to life Balancing the relationship Age appropriate responsibility Cooperation as a lifestyle Permission and parameters Even though empathy & expectations Potholes, loopholes and missing bricks in the dog s skill sets Self control, handling arousal, dealing with distractions and attractions, polite

4 behavior with others (people and dogs) all are important aspects of growing up into a well behaved adult. Learn how to guide your teenage dog to maturity using effective and humane RCT techniques such as Really Real Relaxation, Go Say Hi, Auto-Check-in, Puppy Politeness Poker and more. When you understand your adolescent dog better, you can settle into the work and joys of helping them grow into a wonderful adult dog. The kind of adult dog that makes people say, Oh, I wish I had a dog just like that while you smile and wonder if they knew him as a teenager. PRIVATE LESSONS available - one day only Friday 14 th August This is a unique opportunity to have a one on one session with Suzanne, specific to your needs. Limited places available - if interested, please ensure you book without delay. Private sessions fill up quickly and there are no extensions of availability of additional sessions. Details of session times and cost available upon request. Sessions shall be held in Newcastle - address supplied upon confirmation of appointment. SAR K9 SEARCH AND RESCUE SCHOLARSHIP - The Sterling Gillis Memorial K-9 SAR Scholarship honours a promising young SAR dog that was tragically killed. In memory of this very special dog, all Suzanne s seminars allow for the attendance of one SAR handler per 30 participants, at no cost to the handler. Any interested K-9 SAR handler belonging to an established K-9 SAR unit can apply (please indicate on registration form and details of application process shall be forwarded). VENUE: Both days will be presented at Redhead Guide Hall, 18 Steel Street, Redhead. Redhead is approximately 2hrs drive north from the Sydney CBD and about 1.5 hrs from the start of the M1 at Hornsby.

5 There is unfortunately limited parking in shade if you are bringing dogs and considering leaving them in your vehicle during the seminar. The venue is limited in size so we cannot accommodate everyone s dogs inside the venue unfortunately. There is a leash free dog beach only minutes away from the venue if you want to stretch your dog s legs before or after the seminar. Newcastle Airport is approximately 45 mins drive from the venue and has daily flights from major capital cities and regional areas. COST: Two day seminar: $375 Non-refundable Deposit of $200 will secure a spot Registration and deposit due 30 th June, 2015, with final balance of payment due 30 th July Payment can be made either online or over the counter to: Jigsaw Dog Training (ABN ) ANZ Bank BSB: Acc No: (Please note your name in the information field). An confirmation will be issued on receipt of payment. Cheques payable to: Jigsaw Dog Training & Behaviour Consultancy (ABN ), 6 Arundel Place, Valentine NSW 2280 CANCELLATION POLICY: If the event is cancelled by the hosting group due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund shall be made to participants. Jigsaw Dog Training & Behaviour Consultancy shall not be responsible for any associated cancellations such as accommodation/travel costs. Such

6 costs are solely at the arrangement between the participant and the accommodation facility. Cancellations made by the participant prior to the seminar: No refund of deposit. Balance refundable. Refund of deposit only possible if another participant can fill the vacated position. If so, person making the cancellation will be contacted and the refund will be forwarded. ATTENDING DOGS: Seminars include practical exercises - if you wish to bring your dog along, please indicate on your submission form and an application shall be forwarded for your completion. Suzanne shall make the determination of appropriate dogs. AMENITIES: Both seminars include morning tea; lunch; afternoon tea Free parking No Camping at venue There is dog friendly accommodation available in the Newcastle region, but bookings should be made early to avoid disappointment. SEMINAR REGISTRATION: Please complete the Seminar Registration Form and forward to: Margaret Keast jigsawdogs@bigpond.com For information regarding the Victorian seminars please contact: Jo-Anne Hamilton joandbenton@bigpond.com

7 REGISTRATION*FOR*SUZANNE*CLOTHIER*SEMINAR*2015* What s*the*problem?* From*Maddening*to*Maturity* * NAME:* ** ADDRESS:* * PHONE:* ** * * PAYMENT*DETAILS:* DepositOReceipt*No.* ** Paid*in*Full* *Receipt*No.* ** Payment*Method:*** Direct*Deposit**** * Over*the*counter*through*Bank**** ** Cheque****** ** Money*Order***** * * CATERING* *Morning/Afternoon*tea*and*lunch*will*be*provided*each*day.* Please*note*any*special*dietary*requirements*and*we*will*do*our*best*to*cater* for*your*needs.* Gluten*Free*** *****************Vegetarian*** Other*** * Details*:* ** * SAR*K9*SEARCH*AND*RESCUE*SCHOLARSHIP*APPLICANT* * CASE*HISTORY*APPLICANT*(to*bring*dog*to*work*with)***** *