WAGS pet events is proud to host leading industry expert, Sue Sternberg in Calgary! We would like to extend a warm invitation to join us for this fantastic educational opportunity! If you are a: Dog Trainer/ Training Assistant, Shelter Worker/ Animal Care Attendant Work at a Doggy Daycare/ Boarding facility Work at a dog-walking business Work for an Animal Rescue Agency Do behavior work for Veterinary Services Or if you are a Dog Owner frequenting dog parks or just have a keen desire to understand canine behavior better you don t want to miss this event! Come see Sue Sternberg in Balzac (just north of Calgary), on October 1-2, 2011. Seminar CEU s for CPDTs pending. Donations will be made from the seminar to a few select rescue organizations. See the application form provided for donation requests. You will also have an opportunity to have a dog assessed by expert Sue Sternberg, space is limited and a full application is required.
Sue Sternberg presents: a two-day in depth seminar on dog-dog behavior. Sue Sternberg is a recognized innovative industry leader in North America. She is founder and owner of Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption, a small, open admission animal shelter which serves upstate New York as well as operating American national programs that are dedicated to helping shelters ensure safe and lasting dog adoptions. This is achieved through behavioral and temperament assessments, quality of life for dogs in shelters, and encouraging innovative and proactive community outreach programs. Sue has over 25 years of dog behavior experience including: - Dog Control Officer - Kennel Technician - Animal Care Technician - Dog Trainer - Behavior Counselor - Dog Training Instructor - Temperament Evaluator at the ASPCA - Boarding Kennel Owner - Veterinary Assistant - Successful competitor in dog sports - Teacher of dog trainers Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption is featured in an HBO documentary called Shelter Dogs, which aired in January of 2004. She is the author of Successful Dog Adoption (Howell Book House, www.amazon.com) and most recently published the Assess-A-Pet Manual (www.greatdogproductions.com). Sue has four dogs, one from a shelter in Oklahoma, one from a shelter in Virginia, one from NYC animal control, and one from a cattle ranch in Utah.
SEMINAR DETAILS LOCATION: Wet Creek Stables, Balzac Alberta. (10 minutes North of Calgary) Address: Range Road #14 (also marked 14 street) Wet Creek Stables Directions: Access to range road #566 can be reached from Deerfoot Trail, Stoney Trail, Big Springs Rd or #9 from Strathmore. -Get to Balzac Highway #566 -Turn North on Range Road #14 (also marked 14 th street), travel 1 mile -Sign on east side of road reads Wet Creek Stable, (big steel building). Directions from Calgary: -Take Deerfoot Trail North -At Balzac Exit #566 turnoff head west to Balzac. - Continue west 6 kms from the Balzac railroad tracks. Turn right or north on RR # 14. - 3rd house on the east/right side of the road. Look for sign that reads Wet Creek Stable, (big steel building). Please note: Wet Creek stables/ our seminar location is an indoor riding arena, mostly used by agility and dog training groups. While there are some chairs on-site if you have a favorite and comfortable lawn chair please bring it, as well as a jacket/ blanket to stay cozy. (Temperature in the arena is quite comfortable even in mid-winter, but sitting still, a blanket may be nice) PET POLICY Please note this is a pet friendly venue, however pets are not invited to the actual seminar (exception being dogs brought in for assessment / demo dogs. Arrangements will be discussed with caretakers of these dogs). PRELIMINARY ITINERARY Day 1 Saturday October 1, 2011. 08:30 Please arrive early to register 09:00 Seminar Start Morning session: An Ethogram 12:15 45 minute lunch break (basic lunch included) 13:00 Afternoon session: Assessing Dog to Dog Aggression 17:00 Session End Day 2 - Sunday October 2, 2011. 09:00 Seminar Start Morning session: Off-leash Dog Interaction What Is Play? 12:15 45 minute lunch break (basic lunch included) 13:00 Afternoon Session: A look at public dog parks 17:00 Session End
EDUCATION SUBJECTS: An Ethogram, or Behavior Catalog of the Dog An ethogram is an inventory of behaviors common to a species. In this case, the ethogram of the domestic dog, created by Sue after observing and filming hundreds of dogs and hours upon thousands of hours of dog behavior. This workshop is the basis for anyone who evaluates behavior and temperament in dogs, whether at the shelter or in private training consultations. Behaviors are broken down into small units, and multiple examples of each behavior are given, both in normal speed and in slow motion. Learning to read these subtle and small behaviors are the key to truly understanding and being able to observe dogs. Assessing Dog-to-Dog Aggression A four-step procedure for evaluating dogs on leash as a way to determine whether or not they are suitable for interactions off-leash. We will look at dog-dog introductions, appropriate and inappropriate greetings, frustration, aggression, on-leash displays, matchmaking and compatibility. Off-Leash Dog Interaction--What is PLAY? This workshop will detail all the behaviors (from healthy to slightly risky to downright dangerous) a dog engages in when interacting off-leash with other dogs. We will also cover how to set up a play group to maximize benefits and lower risks. How to set up appropriate play groups that benefit all the dogs, how many dogs to have in a healthy play group, and what behaviors indicate when and if dog-play should be interrupted, plus how to interrupt, will be explained. A Peek at Public Dog Parks This workshop takes the participants on a tour of dog parks around the country. How much actual PLAY occurs? How much social conflict does a dog have to navigate in order to relax? What makes a good Dog Park? What makes a Dog Park particularly risky? Through extensive video footage of interactions, fights, and owner behavior, this workshop will define whether or not a dog is safe and/or appropriate for group dog play. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS PET FRIENDLY CALGARY HOTEL HOLIDAY INN CALGARY AIRPORT 1250 McKinnon Drive NE Calgary, AB Main Phone: (403) 230-1999 www.holiday-inn.com/calgary-apt Special rates for Wags Pet Events: $109.00 + taxes per night. Please quote Wags Pet Events or block code WPE.
SUE STERNBERG EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR REGISTRATION FORM Balzac, Alberta. October 1 & 2, 2011. COMPANY NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: FAX: SHELTER & VOLUNTEERS ONLY: I work/volunteer at: _ Name of contact at shelter who can verify position: SHELTER PHONE: EMAIL: SEMINAR PRICE # GUESTS TOTAL Early Bird/Shelter Staff/Volunteers Fee Before May 31, 2011. Regular Fee After June 1, 2011. Late or Onsite Fee After Sept 15, 2011. 1 Day Only Please indicate DAY 1 DAY 2 Based on availability only. Fees include: Educational Sessions as outlined, basic buffet lunch. Prices include GST. I authorize BANFF DMC Inc. to charge my credit card for the total amount indicated above. Please return form by email or fax: Email: info@banffdmc.com Fax: 1 888 738 2617 Phone: 1 403 760 1904 Mail: BANFF DMC Inc. PO Box 2217 Banff AB, T1L 1B9 Please note: For cancellation or name changes the administration change fee is $25.00. Seminar is non refundable after September 15, 2011. You will receive an email confirmation of your registration and receipt within two weeks of submission. Thank you. $219.00 X = $279.00 X = $299.00 X = $169.00 X = Name of Cardholder (please print) Credit Card Number Expiry Date Signature
DONATION APPLICATION Wags PET EVENTS, BANFF DMC Inc. and Sue Sternberg will be making donations to limited organizations that are participating in this seminar. If you operate or work for a not for profit rescue agency we want to support you. Please submit the following application for consideration. Please note: not all submissions will receive a donation. RESCUE AGENCY: PHONE: EMAIL:
PROFESSIONAL DOG ASSESSMENT APPLICATION FORM If you have a dog that has behavioural concerns in particular as pertains to this seminars topics (dog-dog issues: for example a dog with leash reactivity, or squabbling or fighting at the dog park, or behavior when off-leash is unknown) and you would like to have your dog professionally assessed by Sue Sternberg, please submit the following application for approval. Please note: we have limited availability and the dogs for assessment will be pre-selected in consultation with Sue Sternberg. The fee for the assessment is $75.00* COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION: PHONE: EMAIL: DOG INFORMATION: Name: Breed: Age: Male/Female Neutered/spayed Y/N Behavioural Concerns (please explain) History: I authorize BANFF DMC Inc. to charge my credit card for $75.00 for the dog assessment. Please return form by email or fax: Email: info@banffdmc.com Fax: 1 888 738 2617 Phone: 1 403 760 1904 Mail: BANFF DMC Inc. PO Box 2217 Banff AB, T1L 1B9 *Please note: You will only be charged if your dog has been selected for assessment and we will be in contact with you about specific details pertaining to the assessment including date and time. Thank you. Name of Cardholder (please print) Credit Card Number Expiry Date Signature
CONTACT : Registration Submission: BANFF DMC Inc. Danielle Powell PO Box 2217 Banff AB. T1L 1B9 P 1 403 760 1904 F 1 888 738 2617 E info@banffdmc.com Education Detail: WAGS PET EVENTS Annette Young, MA, CPDT-KA P 1 403 763 8781 E tailwags@telus.net