JOHN ROGERSON Advanced Dog Behaviour Counselling course John Rogerson is the founder and principle lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour. He is widely acclaimed as one of the world's leading trainer/ behaviourists, having pioneered many of the techniques that have now become standard practice in behaviour therapy and training. John is the author of no fewer than eight books and has produced two DVD's. John has been in great demand as a training and behaviour consultant and in this capacity has run many courses worldwide to impart his skills and knowledge to others. The organizations that he has run courses for and lectured to include: Guide Dogs for the Blind (UK and USA), Central Scottish Police Dogs, US Air Force Canine Section, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf, Dog Aid (Assistance in Disability), Battersea Dogs Home, The National Canine Defense League, The Blue Cross, The RSPCA, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, Southampton University, Glasgow University, Warwick University, The Indian National Kennel Club, the Canberra Dog Training Club, Bombay Vet School, Defense Animal Centre, Cyprus Defence Animal Support Unit, Australian Central Territories D.T.C., Cuban Ministry of the Interior, Miami Fire Department Search & Rescue Team, The National Animal Welfare Trust, The University of Pisa, Italy, and The Dogs Trust. John should need no introduction to anyone currently engaged in the study of canine behaviour and training as he is one of the most sought after speakers on the subject in the world today and in 2009 John was delighted when he was awarded his Kennel Club Accreditation at a ceremony at the Kennel Club in London. John is a founding member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, is the founder of Support Dogs and a founder member of the Kennel Club accreditation scheme for dog trainers and behaviourists. John is looking to retire in 2014, so to all of you who have dreamed of taking part in one (or two) of his famous courses: dream no more! Come and join us in Calgary, AB June 15-17, 2013 for a lecture course and in Beautiful Banff National Park June 20-23 for a hands-on course.before it s too late! Participation is limited for both courses so signing up early is recommended to avoid disappointment! Proudly hosted by: Wags unlimited/ Annette Young, MA, CPDT-KA CEUs for Certified Professional Dog Trainers pending.
2 (OR 3) DAY ADVANCED DOG BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLING. June 15-16 (and 17), 2013 At Sit Happens! Companion Dog Training Calgary, AB (Sign up for two or three days) 9am 4.30pm each day THIS IS A NEW COURSE! (Never before offered in North America!) This course is designed specifically for those already engaged or wanting to be engaged in the fascinating world of the dog behaviour consultant. Subject matter includes: Genetic predispositions, Puppy development, Behaviour modelling, Risk assessment, measuring behaviour Four stages of a dog behaviour modification consultation 1) Information gathering 2) Behaviour testing 3) Constructing a hypothesis 4) Presenting owners with one of 4 options Practical advice Vs theoretical advice The training approach to behaviour problems Dog behaviour modification programmes including: Fears and phobias, Separation elicited problems, Dog to dog aggression, Dog to people aggression The two day course will also include some live case histories and exercises that the participants can work on in small discussion groups. This is a two day course with an optional third day. The third day is Dog Training (what the public want and need). Topics include: Training versus behaviour modification Dog Training as a community service Sign up Early/ don t be disappointed! Participant numbers are limited and will be capped!
JOHN ROGERSON ~ ADVANCED Dog Behaviour Counselling Calgary, June 15-17, 2013 REGISTRATION FORM Print this form and / fill in (please print carefully!) MAIL or email with Payment to Annette Young, O/A Wags unlimited. PO Box 601, Banff, AB, T1L 1A7 CANADA Email: youannette@gmail.com Name: I am a dog trainer [ ] behaviourist [ ] dog walker [ ] veterinarian [ ] vet tech [ ] breeder [ ] dog owner/enthusiast[ ] other: Dog sports or training activities I participate in: Mailing address: City: Province or State Postal Code/ ZIP code Phone: (daytime) Phone: (evening) Email: I am a CPDT (Certified Professional Dog Trainer) and will need a credit for CEUs. YES [ ] NO [ ] CPDT Certificate # YES [ ] I am interested in pre-ordering a lunch sandwich you will be contacted closer to date. Please include my email on your list to notify of future seminars YES [ ] NO [ ] Payment options: Cheque or Money order (CDN funds) made out to Annette Young, Interact Email Money Transfer to youannette@gmail.com or request a Paypal invoice. Please Sign up Early to avoid disappointment! Participant numbers will be limited! This course is non-refundable / except in the event we receive your registration after the Maximum allowance has been reached in which case, the whole fee WILL of course be refunded. For Early Birds: Half of the fees are due with your registration. The other half may be a post-dated-cheque: to qualify for Early bird it must be dated on one of: January 15 th / February 15 th OR March 15 th (with Full fees being completed by March 15 th ) Regular Fees must be submitted all at once, in one payment. FEES / Read carefully and please check off appropriate boxes. Early Bird Register Before Friday March 15 th, 2012 (Midnight) $330.00 (+5% gst) for Saturday and Sunday [ ] $420.00 (+5% gst) for all 3 days [ ] EARLY BIRDS ONLY: I am paying the Full fee now [ ] I am submitting 50% of fees due now [ ] Balance owing may be included as a POST-DATED cheque (or Money Order in CDN$) for the following date* [ ] Dates and number on cheques: Regular Fees: March 16 th and onward $375.00 (+5% gst) for Saturday and Sunday [ ] $465.00 (+5% gst) for all 3 days [ ] The full fee is due now [ yes ] Method of Payment:
DETAILS AND THE FINE PRINT FOR JOHN ROGERSON S 2 (3) DAY ADVANCED DOG BEHAVIOUR COUNSELLING COURSE AT SIT HAPPENS! IN CALGARY Weather and seminar location This seminar will be held indoors at Sit Happens! in a heated dog training facility on a matted surface. Weather will only be a factor in case of such severe traveling conditions that it would prevent the seminar presenter from getting by air to Calgary (read: severe hurricane, tornado, blizzard or other severely extreme weather). Otherwise this seminar will take place regardless of weather. Refunds would only apply if the seminar presenter were unable to arrive, in which case, the full registration fee will be refunded. Refreshments Coffee, tea, bottled water and snacks will be provided. If possible please consider bringing your own lunch as John prefers to work intensive days with quite a short break for lunch. There are several places for food near-by but there may not be a very long break due to the way John likes to work. If you are interested in purchasing a sandwich for lunch please indicate so on your registration form. More details will follow closer to the date. The suggested hotel can also provide a boxed lunch for hotel guests please ask for it at the time of check-in. It is also a good idea to bring your own water bottle/ travel mug for coffee or tea. Cancellations and NAME Changes to Registrations A FULL REFUND will be given only in the event that the registration arrives after the Maximum allowance has been reached. Other than Max allowance being reached; there are NO REFUNDS for this course. If you register and are unable to attend, you may find a substitute for yourself and send them in your stead. Written notice must be given to the organizer no less than one week (7 days) prior to the seminar. RECEIPTS and CONFIRMATIONS after receiving your registration, you will be notified via email whether you have one of the guaranteed spots. Sign up Early: Please note That Participant numbers will be limited/ The first 40 participants are guaranteed after the first 40 have been filled, we are only able to open up more spots in clusters and the final number WILL be limited. This is due to the way John wants to control the number of attendees for dividing into smaller groups. If you register after the guaranteed spots have been filled, you will receive a notification of either being placed on a wait-list to be admitted and confirmed in the next cluster/ or confirmation that you have a spot/. A FULL REFUND will be given in the event that the registration arrives after the max allowance has been reached. Directions to SEMINAR LOCATION: Sit Happens! From Deerfoot Trail take 16th Ave East. Turn left (north) at the first set of traffic lights, onto 19th St NE, then turn right (east) at the lights onto 18 Ave. We are located past the Furniture Mart, on your right hand side. The address is 16-2333-18 Ave NE.
Also see link to Google map: http://maps.google.ca/maps/place?q=google+maps+calgary+sit+happens+companion+dog&hl= en&cid=17781767303364890509 Hotel Information We re pleased to inform you that we have negotiated a very reasonable rate for seminar participants with the Executive Royal Inn, North Calgary. This pet-friendly hotel is situated a couple of blocks away / a walkable 900 meters (!) or less than a 5 minute drive from the seminar location. Rate examples: $114.00 + taxes includes hot breakfast buffet with egg station. Or without breakfast: rate of $104.00 + taxes. Pet charge: Only $5 per stay for dog(s). At time of check-in, you may also wish to order a boxed lunch for the seminar days. It will be ready for pick-up in the morning when you leave for the seminar. If you are flying in from out-of-town: inquire about their airport shuttle! There are three ways to reserve your room: 1. Call direct to reserve a room: 1.877.769.2562 please refer to Group: Wags unlimited (7441) 2. Book on-line. Website: www.executivehotels.net/calgary rate code will be ROYAL-WAGS. For on-line bookings, it will only load the rate without breakfast. If you wish to have the breakfast option, please mention that in the comments part when making the reservation and it can be added (or you can also add when checking in). 3. You may also email northcalgary@royalinn.com Please quote 7441. QUESTIONS? Please don t hesitate to contact Annette, preferably via email: youannette@gmail.com Visit www.wagsunlimited.com ~ and also find this event on Facebook: Wags unlimited To learn more about John; visit his website: http://www.johnrogerson.com/ Have you read his book The Dog Vinci Code?