A ten day progressive training course which covers all of the basic and advanced skills required of a modern dog trainer/behaviourist.

The course is designed for those either contemplating or already involved in a career in dog training and behaviour modification.

The course uses shelter dogs which the students will train every day for each of the ten days. The dogs will be expected to be ready to pass the British version of the Canine Good Citizen test by day five. Days six and seven will be spent with participants training more specialised tasks and on days eight, nine and ten training time is devoted to those students who wish to take a practical exam. The daily lecture topics cover all aspects of training theory and behaviour modification theory and practice. Topics include:

• Developmental behaviour
• Nature vs nurture
• Premature conceptual learning
• How a dog learns
• Rewards - use and misuse
• Measuring behaviour
• Consultation techniques
• Separation elicited problems
• Fears and phobia's
• A question of punishment
• Dog to dog aggression
• Dog to people aggression
• Training the recall
• Training a dog to walk on a loose leash
• The importance of play
• Developing relationships
• The problem with shelter dogs
• Multi dog households
• Running puppy classes
• In home training
• Board and train
• Breed specific problems and how to solve them

Each day is divided into basically five segments:

1.) lectures
2.) practical training
3.) group sessions
4.) discussion session
5.) free study / training time

Certificates
All students who attend for the full ten days will be given a certificate of attendance. Students who attend and take part in all the assignments and who train their shelter dog to the standard required for the Good Citizen test will receive a certificate of successful completion.

For those students who wish to take a three day examination covering both written and practical skills there are six written exams plus two training tasks to complete in the last three days of the course. Participation in this exam does not have to be decided until the fifth day of the course. Candidates who successfully pass all written and practical exams will be given a certificate of accreditation and automatic entry into the UK based Pet Behaviour Institute.

If balance paid by:

January 2nd, $1900.00
February 2nd, $2000.00

On your own for lunch each day.
Includes dinner on Saturday, March 27th.

$800.00 deposit to reserve a spot.

John Rogerson founder and principle lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour is now widely acclaimed as the world's leading trainer/behaviourist, having pioneered the majority of techniques that have now become standard practice in behaviour therapy and training. John is the author of no fewer than seven books, has produced two videos. John is in great demand as a training and behaviour consultant and in this capacity runs many courses worldwide to impart his skills and knowledge to others.

John has recently been given the honour of being invited to sit on the committee of the Companion Animal Welfare Council, whose function is to advise Parliament on issues relating to companion animals in the U.K. John is a founder member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and is the founder of Support Dogs and Dog Aid. John lives with his wife Moira, who is one of the greatest dog trainers in the world, in a converted pub in the North of England and both compete in working trials with their eight dogs. John has worked and qualified more different breeds in this sport than any other trainer and also participated in the first ever open agility competition in the world.

We anticipate this workshop will fill very quickly, since it is limited to 20 participants. After it fills we will start a waiting list in the EXACT order we receive requests. It is your responsibility to make your payments on your preferred dates listed below. We will be sending out email reminders, but if we don't receive your payment on the date you indicate on your registration form, we will be required to remove you from the roster and give your spot to the next person on the waiting list.

If balance paid by:

January 2nd, $1900.00
February 2nd, $2000.00

On your own for lunch each day.
Includes dinner on Saturday, March 27th.

$800.00 deposit to reserve a spot.

Send check payments to: PUPPYWORKS, PO BOX 954, Benicia, CA 94510
(Visa and Mastercard also accepted)

If you need to cancel your registration, refunds will be processed per the dates below. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Before January 2nd: full refund
Before February 2nd: less $100.00
Before March 1st: less $200.00

NO REFUNDS AFTER 8:00 AM (PST) MARCH 1st.

All refunds must be requested by email or phone.

DOG STUFF
Shelter dogs will be used for the training sessions.

Your own dog is welcome to accompany you. Your dog may lay by your chair in the seminar room during the lectures as long as he/she remains quiet, leashed and under control at all times. During the training sessions with the shelter dogs, you must confine your dog. Crates ONLY are allowed in the adjacent room. If your dog can't be confined in the adjacent room and remain quiet, please don't bring your dog.

DOGS MAY NOT BE LEFT IN CARS UNATTENDED.

Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave. Any dog that has "personal space issues" is not allowed in the seminar room. Remember chairs are right next to each other and people and dogs may be stepping over your dog. It is not a nice experience to be snarled at when dogs/people have to walk "over" your dog.

DOG ETIQUETTE
You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog. There are no excuses for not picking up after your dog EVERYWHERE.

PEOPLE ETIQUETTE: During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speaker is presenting.

VIDEOTAPING/AUDIOTAPING POLICY: Audiotaping only is permitted. You may bring your own recorder and use the tapes for your personal use only.ed.

BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE: A selection of books, videos and toys, etc. will be available for purchase.

LIST OF ATTENDEES: Upon registration, we will provide you with a URL listing each attendee, city/state and email address so you will have the opportunity to contact each other prior to the course.

BREAKS: John does not take breaks and prefers a 1/2 hour break for lunch. Please feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the day.

FOOD: You are welcome to bring your own food to the seminar. There are plenty of eateries in the area. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be available each day. Sodas/drinks will be offered in a cooler for a nominal fee. The dinner (included in workshop fee) on Saturday, March 27th will be catered and served at the training facility.

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
Metal or plastic chairs are available for seating. If you prefer more comfortable seating, we encourage you to bring your own chair. Please no oversized or high back chairs.

HOTEL ROOM SHARING In an effort to help those individuals who wish to share a hotel room, a room listing will be compiled and listed below. Individuals may contact others seeking a "roomie". It is your responsibility to contact the individuals listed. To be included on the room share list, please check the box on the registration form. Please contact us when you have found a "roomie" so we can keep our list current.

HOTEL ROOM SHARE LIST
No listing at this time.

From Orlando (Approx. 1.5-2 Hours)
Take I-4 South to Tampa. I-4 ends and follow signs to 275 South. Take 275 past the city of Tampa and follow the signs for Clearwater/Route 60. Follow Route 60 across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to the Clearwater side of Tampa Bay. Make a right at the second overpass, onto US 19 North. Take US 19 North to Tarpon Springs. Maritime Pet Kennel is located on the west side of US 19, 0.8 miles north of Klosterman Road in the same shopping center as Dog Lovers Outlet Store.

From Ocala (Approx. 2 Hours)
Follow I-75 South to SR54. Take SR54 West towards New Port Richey. Turn left (South) nto US 19. Follow US 19 to Tarpon Springs. Maritime Pet Kennel is located approx. a mile south of Tarpon Ave. on the west side of US 19 in the same shopping center as Dog Lovers Outlet Store.

From Tampa International Airport (Approx. 23-30 minutes)
Follow signs to Clearwater/Route 60 when leaving the airport. Follow Route 60 across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to the Clearwater side of Tampa Bay. Make a right at the second overpass, onto US 19 North. Take US 19 North to Tarpon Springs (approx 13 miles). Maritime Pet Kennel is located on the west side of US 19, 0.8 of a mile north of Klosterman Road in the same shopping center as Dog Lovers Outlet Store.

Ft Lauderdale to Tarpon Springs (Approx. 4 1/2 hrs)
Take I-95 south towards Miami. Merge onto I-595 W and take I-75W towards Naples. Merge onto I-75 N and take I-275 toward ST PETERSBURG (over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge). Exit FL-686/Roosevelt Blvd toward LARGO/CLEARWATER. Continue heading west on 686/ROOSEVELT BLVD following signs for LARGO/CLEARWATER. Turn right and head north on US19. Maritime Pet Kennel is located 8/10 of a mile north of Kloseterman Rd (traffic light) in Tarpon Springs. (Left hand side of the road, in same shopping center as "Dog Lovers").

Airport Transportation
The Limo (727) 572-1111

Days Inn Hotel & Suites
(walking distance, most convenient)
(727) 938-8000
$49.99 per night, $10.00 pet fee
Mention VIP code "PUPP" to receive our special rate. Only people attending seminars at Maritime Pet Kennel are allowed to stay at this hotel with their dog(s).

Best Western Tahitian Resort
(approx 3.5 miles away)
(727) 937-4121
DOGS ALLOWED at $5.00 per night

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
(0.8 miles away)
(727) 934-5781
NO DOGS ALLOWED

For registration inquiries, contact:
events@puppyworks.com


For local information, contact:
Kellyann & Bill Conway
Maritime Pet Kennel
maritimepet@earthlink.net
phone: 727-939-1089