Saturday May 21 Monday May 23, 2011 Village of Gull Lake, Alberta 10 minutes West of Lacombe, Alberta (25-hour course)

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1 PRECISION SEARCH DOG with the SEARCH & RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA SEARCH DOG BASICS BOOT CAMP INSTRUCTORS Mary-Ann Warren Michelle Limoges Saturday May 21 Monday May 23, 2011 Village of Gull Lake, Alberta 10 minutes West of Lacombe, Alberta (25-hour course) This training seminar provides classroom with practical instruction exercises for basic search dog development. This seminar is open to everyone from those interested in getting into working a search dog or those just wanting to try something different with their dog. Subjects include K9 Scent, Environment, and Search Theory Clue/Evidence Search Lost Person Search TUITION: $ for Dog and Handlers or $ per Observer (50% of the tuitions will be donated to SARDAA) Tuition includes Practical and Theory instruction. Hard copy of theory material. Lots of work for every handler, lots of fun for every dog. Registration Due May 10, 2011 For more information on this or any other PSD seminars contact: mwtracks@netzero.net 780)

2 Please Print Clearly Name: SEARCH DOG BASICS BOOT CAMP May 21 23, 2011 Registration Form Contact Number: Address: Address: SAR Organization: Handler Experience Level: Dog s Training Experience Level: Dog s Name: Dogs Age: Breed: Please Check One Observer: Total Fee: $ Office Use Only Participant with Dog Total Fee: $ Observer Participant with Dog Payment received Date: Payment received Date: Registration/Payment Deadline May 10, 2011 *Make all cheques or money orders payable to: Mary-Ann Warren Mail to: St. Morinville, Alberta T8N 1H3 Please read and sign the Release and Indemnity waiver form and send in with registration form and fee and a copy of your dogs latest vaccinations or titers.

3 GENERAL INFORMATION Full tuition is non-refundable unless we can fill your place one-week prior to seminar. Full tuition will be refunded if the instructors cancel the seminar. Participants will receive: Handouts of all Theory related training material. Practical work in obedience and searching. A Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the seminar. All Participants: Clothing and footwear suitable for all weather conditions. Lawn chairs (optional). Dog Handlers: Long line, leash, training collar Toy or treat rewards for dog Kennel / crate and or exercise pen (dogs will not be allowed in any building) Baggies for dog droppings Dog food/water Handlers are responsible for the well being and conduct of their dogs at all times. Dogs: Minimum age 4 months Obedience control (with exception of young pups) Sociable and healthy For more information on this or any other PSD seminars contact: mwtracks@netzero.net 780)

4 with Search & Rescue Dog Association of Alberta Release and Indemnity The Releasor is: The Owner, being the owner of the dog; and/or The Handler, being the person handling the dog at the event, if other than the owner of the dog. The Releasees are: The Sanctioning Body, being the following and including its officers, directors, employees and agents: (PSD); and Search & Rescue Dog Association of Alberta (SARDAA) and including its officers, directors, employees and agents; and The Premises Owner/Operator, being the owner/operator of the facility at which the Event is being held, which is more particularly described as; Lynn Tessari, Gull Lake Alberta Village of Gull Lake Definitions: Aggressive Behavior means that the Dog has attacked, or threatened to attack. Dog means any dog, or dogs, at the event with the Releasers whether participating or not. Event means seminar. Hazards mean and include, but are not limited to, the condition of the grounds, floors, stairways, halls, lighting, security measures or lack of, electrical appliances, fittings, parking areas and the presence of unfamiliar animals and people. Loss means any damage or injury (including death). Certification I certify that: 1. I am the Owner of the Dog, or that I am the duly authorized Handler of the Dog; 2. I have read, understand and will abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Releases in effect at the time of the Event; 3. The Dog does not have a history of Aggressive Behavior and is not a danger to persons or other dogs; Acknowledgment I acknowledge that: 1. Attendance at or participation in the Event will expose the Dog and myself to a number of Hazards which could result in Loss to the Dog or to myself; 2. There is a risk of Loss to the Dog caused by its attendance at or participation in the Event, including but not limited to, Loss caused by the premises, equipment, other dogs and other people; 3. There is a risk of Loss to myself and other persons in attendance with me caused by my attendance at or participation in the Event, including but not limited to, Loss caused by the premises, equipment, other dogs and other people. Release In consideration of the acceptance of my application for attendance at or participation in the Event, I hereby: 1. Release the Releases from all nature of liability, including liability for negligence, whether gross negligence or otherwise, arising from my attendance at or participation in the Event, and freely assume all risks, including the risk of injury to my person, my property or the Dog, which may occur because of my attendance at or participation in the Event; 2. Release the Releases from all liability of any nature, including liability for negligence, whether gross negligence or otherwise, for all loss, in relation to claims against me or through me, or against or through any member of my family or any other person accompanying me or attending as my guest or in my place, or arising as a result of any action or inaction by me or by the Dog, or its Owner or Handler, or by any member of my family or any other person accompanying me or

5 attending the Event as my guest or otherwise. I expressly assume all responsibility and liability for all such claims. Indemnity In further consideration of the acceptance of my application for attendance at or participation in the Event, I hereby agree to indemnify the Releases for any costs whatsoever, including legal costs, that the Releases may incur as a result of, or which may arise, or be attributed to my attendance at or participation in, or the attendance at or participation of the Dog in, the Event. Further Acknowledgment I further acknowledge that: a) I have been given the opportunity to read this form before signing it; b) I have in fact read this form; c) I fully understand the contents of this form and that it restricts my legal rights and that I am signing this form voluntarily and of my own free will. Dated this day of, 200. Owner s Signature Owner s Name - Please Print Address City/Province Postal Code Phone Number Please complete the following if the Handler is someone other than the Owner: Handler s Signature Handler s Name - Please Print Address City/Province Postal Code Phone Number