JOHN ROGERSON

2-Day Behaviour and Training Lecture

Hermitage, PA

Saturday & Sunday
May 3 & 4, 2003
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hermitage Fire Department Station #3

co-sponsored with...
Mercer County Dog Training Club

OUTLINE
Behaviour and Training Lecture
Saturday • May 3rd
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Puppy Behaviour

  • Influences on behaviour
  • Early learning
  • Environment
  • Play biting
  • Fear
  • Play and behaviour
  • house training
  • Preventing food aggression
  • Early socialisation
Dog/People Aggression
  • Territorial
  • Dominance
  • Fear
  • Possessive
  • Protective etc
Dog/Child Aggression
Sunday • May 4th
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Development of Behaviour Problems

  • Early recognition
  • Treatment programmes
  • Measuring behaviour
  • How dogs learn
  • Owner profiling
  • Training V's behaviour therapy
  • Minor behaviour problems and their "cures"
Dog/Dog Aggression
  • Preventing aggression
  • Treating aggressive behaviour
  • The use of 'therapy' dogs in the treatment of aggression
  • Understanding aggression

Seminar Fee

$120.00
No lunch will be served. There are numerous restaurants close to the seminar location. You may also bring your own lunch.
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ABOUT JOHN ROGERSON

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.
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DOG RULES

DOG STUFF
PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CANINE FRIENDS AT HOME. NO ATTENDEE PET DOGS ALLOWED. DEMONSTRATION DOGS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE HOST CLUB.
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MORE RULES & COMMENTS

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: No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted.

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 28, 2003. Walk-in registrations accepted if space is available.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: A full refund will be issued if requested before Monday, April 28, 2003. Any refunds requested after April 28th will be issued a 50% credit slip (excluding any food purchase) that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions to this policy.

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.
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FOOD

LUNCH AT THE SEMINAR
Lunch will not be served at this seminar. There are many restaurants (including fast food) within 3 miles of the facility. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and eat at the facility. Lunch break will be 1 hour.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Station #3 is located on Mercer Ave & Maple Drive in Hermitage.

FROM THE WEST
Follow Rt 18 to Morefield Rd and turn left. Mercer Ave/Maple Dr are at the 1st light after the turn. Station #3 is on the left. Enter parking lot just to the right of the station.

FROM THE EAST
I-80, exit 1N(north) Hermitage (Rt 18). See above directions.

FROM THE SOUTH
I-60 to I-80, exit 1N(north) Hermitage (Rt 18). See above directions.

FROM THE NORTH
Rt 18S(south) to Rt 62 (State St). Follow State St. to Maple Dr. See above directions.
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PLACES TO STAY

HOWARD JOHNSON
835 Perry Hwy
Mercer, PA
724-748-3030
Dogs allowed, 15 minutes away

COMFORT INN
Rt 18 & Wilson Rd
West Middlesex, PA
724-342-7200
No dogs allowed, 2 minutes away

SUPER 8 MOTEL
3369 Newcastle Rd
West Middlesex, PA
724-528-3888
Dogs allowed with $10.00 pet fee, 2 minutes away

RADISSON HOTEL
Rt 18 & I80
West Middlesex, PA
724-528-2501
Dogs allowed, 2 minutes away
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CONTACT

For registration inquiries, contact:
events@puppyworks.com


For local information, contact:
Nanci Takash
nancitakash@hotmail.com
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