Tellington TTouch Training for Companion Animals in Littleton, Colorado Three-day Workshop* May 20-22 or Six-day Session May 20-25, 2017 Instructors: Wendy Fast and Frances Smith Training Location: Happy Dog Ranch 7811 West Titan Road Littleton, CO 80125 303-915-8531 www.happydogranch.org Schedule: Day 1: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (Arrive by 9:45 AM to get settled) Days 2-5: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Day 6: 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Coordinator: Tellington TTouch Training 1713 State Road 502 Santa Fe, NM 87506 Phone: 800-854-8326 Fax: 505-455-7233 trainings@ttouch.com Local Organizer: Courtney Kirman 602-919-0155 cskirman@yahoo.com * Attendance at a three-day introductory workshop can apply to the requirements for certification as a Tellington TTouch Practitioner. Students attending two three-day workshops will be considered to have completed the first session of the six sessions required for certification, though one six-day session of the ongoing program may separate the two workshops. Tuition: Three-day Workshop: $400.00 Six-day session: Introductory price of $750.00 if this is your first training; $900.00 if you are continuing in the program and this is your second through sixth session. A $300.00 deposit is due at the time of registration to hold a space in either the workshop or the class. The balance is due April 20. Or pay in full by April 7 and receive the early-bird discount of $25.00 off the three-day workshop tuition or $50.00 off the six-day session tuition! Please note, if you pay your deposit with a credit card, any balance due will automatically be charged to the same card thirty days before the class start unless you have already paid the tuition in full, or let us know that you wish to use a different method of payment. Three ways to Register: Online at www.ttouch.com select Trainings & Workshops, Register for an Event Mail a check to our office made payable to Tellington TTouch Training and note the course session in the memo line. Call our office to pay with your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card Page 1 of 5
Cancellation Policy: Tellington TTouch Training reserves the right to cancel a session if necessary because of circumstances beyond our control or when enrollment is deemed insufficient. In this case all payments you have made will be refunded whether deposit only or full tuition amount. Participant Cancellation Policy: For cancellations made more than 30 days in advance of the training, a refund will be given minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds are given for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the start of the training, but you may apply this money to another training that must be attended within one year of your cancellation date. Animals attending the Training: Dogs and/or other companion animals are welcome to accompany you to the training for as many days of the class as you wish, but you must let us know in advance at the time you register as we have a limit on the number of dogs who can participate. If you would like your dog or other animal companion to attend, you will need to register her/him with an Animal Profile form. Online at www.ttouch.com, select Trainings & Workshops, then select Register Your Dog or Register Your Cat or Other Animal. If you need a hard copy of the Animal Profile form, contact our office. The Animal Profile form(s) must be competed and submitted to us no later than one month prior to the start of the training. You can register more than one dog for the class, but due to space constraints only one dog at a time may participate with you during each day of the training. If there is a question about your animal companion, the instructor will contact you. Assume that your animal may attend unless you are otherwise notified. If your dog will be attending, bring: Crate, x-pen, or at minimum a mat or rug Water bowl, food & treats Evidence of up to date vaccinations or titer Collar with ID tag, lead and any head halter or harness you may be using Help us maintain good relations with our training facilities and partner hotels by: respecting guidelines and restrictions on number and size of animals per participant/per hotel room; safely containing your animal when you are not supervising them; leaving the facilities and your hotel room as you found them. Suggested Reading: Before attending your first training we suggest you read Linda Tellington-Jones book Getting in TTouch with Your Dog. You may purchase this on our web site: www.ttouch.com or call our shipping department at 866-813-8169 to place your order. You will be given a binder with training handouts at your first class. You may wish to bring your own notebook as well for taking notes. If you are returning for your second or other continuing session, please bring your original 3-ring binder to class. What to Wear: Comfortable clothing for bending, stretching, occasionally sitting on the floor. Meals: Meals are not included in the tuition. Water, coffee, and tea are provided at the training facility. There is a one-hour break each day for lunch. However, the ranch will offer an optional meal plan that includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day provided there is a minimum of 12 people interested in participating. If you would like to sign up for the meal plan the cost is $20 per day and you must participate in it for all of the days you are attending. The $60 fee (for the 3-day workshop) or $120 fee (for the 6-day class) is payable directly to Happy Dog Ranch and is due on the first morning of the training. You can pay with cash, by check, or credit card. Page 2 of 5
Whenever possible locally grown, organic produce and products are used and the meal plan includes: Continental breakfast with yogurt, boiled eggs, rolls, coffee, tea, fruit, always nuts, peanut or other nut butters, jams and healthy bread - gluten free or regular. Buffet lunches with vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose free choices, salad and fresh fruit daily: Taco bar, Italian pasta bar, Sandwich bar, Greek bar and Soup and Salad bar - are some of the choices. And generally cookies, brownies and possibly ice cream bars are available for lunch. Snacks and drinks included in the meal plan and provided throughout the day: nut mixes and dried fruit, coffee, tea, carbonated fruit drinks and water. *Dinner is not provided in the meal plan. For the ranch s planning purposes, we need to give them a head-count in advance of the class of how many people will be participating. If there are fewer than 12 people, the ranch won t be able to provide it. Please let us know as soon as possible if you wish to participate, and if so, if you have any dietary restrictions the ranch will need to take into consideration, i.e. vegetarian, gluten free, etc. If you are traveling to the class: Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) www.flydenver.com The Happy Dog Ranch is approximately an hour s drive southwest from the airport and portions of the drive include toll collections. Directions to Happy Dog Ranch: vwww.happydogranch.org On I-25 south or north, take the CO 470W exit going toward Grand Junction. Take the US-85 exit. Turn left onto US-85S/Santa Fe Drive. Take the exit toward Titan Pkwy and turn right onto Titan Pkwy for approximately ¾ miles until you see a 50 mile per hour sign. Entrance to the ranch is about 50 yards beyond that sign on the right side. Look for white fence and pine trees. Accommodations - Hotels located within 5-12 miles of the training facility: Hampton Inn & Suites Hilton Garden Inn 3095 West County Line Road 1050 Plaza Drive Littleton, CO 80129 Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 303-794-1800 303-683-4100 5.3 miles 7.2 miles www.hilton.com www.hilton.com *No pets allowed *Only service animals allowed Residence Inn by Marriott Homewood Suites By Hilton 7630 Shaffer Parkway 93 West Centennial Boulevard Littleton, CO 80127 Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 720-981-4763 303-683-5800 12 miles 8.5 miles www.hilton.com www.marriott.com *Pets allowed, non-refundable $100 fee *Pets allowed, non-refundable $100 fee continued on next page.. Page 3 of 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Best Western Inn & Suites of 12683 West Indore Place Castle Rock Littleton, CO 80127 595 Genoa Way 720-981-1000 Castle Rock, CO 80109 Approx. 12 miles, 15 minutes away 12.5 miles www.hiexpress.com www.bestwestern.com *Maximum of 2 dogs per room permitted, *Up to 2 dogs per room allowed with a must be less than 65 lbs. Refundable $100 deposit, 80 lb weight limit. Pet rate is $20 per plus $15 fee per night. No cats allowed. day with a $100 per week maximum. Town Place Suites Denver Southwest/Littleton 10902 West Toller Drive Littleton, CO 80127 303-972-0555 Approx. 10 miles www.marriott.com * Animals welcome - $25 fee per day up to maximum charge of $100 for entire stay Camping: Chatfield State Park in Littleton The park s south entrance is 5 minutes from the ranch. Electric camping is $18/night and full hook-up is $22. 303-791-7275 Another lodging option to consider: www.airbnb.com B&B listings and rooms in private homes. Page 4 of 5
Data Sheet for Session 54-3 in Littleton, CO Three-day Workshop April 20-22, 2017 or Six-day Session April 20-25, 2017 Please complete this form and return it to the TTouch Office no later than one month before the start of the training. Your Name: Address: City: St: Zip: Phone: Email: Emergency Contact: (Provide a name, phone number, email) Animal Companion: Participants are welcome to bring a dog or cat to the session. During the sessions, the dogs may have to be in a crate or contained in some way. Cats will have to be in carriers/crates when not being worked with. I am bringing a dog or other animal companion and have submitted their animal profile: Yes No Name: Breed: M/F: Age: Accommodations: I am staying at: Transportation: Flying in/out of: Arrival Date & Time: Airline & Flight # Departure Date & Time: Airline & Flight # I am willing to share my car: Yes with (#) people No I would like assistance with arranging a ride share: Yes No Daily Meal Plan (information is on pgs 2-3): Yes I want to sign up for the daily meal plan at a cost of $20 per day and I understand that I must participate in it for all of the days I m attending. The total of $60 (for 3-day workshop) or $120 (for 6-day class) is payable directly to the ranch on the first day. I have the following dietary requests and/or restrictions: No I do not wish to participate in the meal plan. Page 5 of 5