THIS WORKSHOP IS STRICTLY LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS.

"Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" is the theme of this three-day event. Terry's workshop will be different each day. She will use video, power point, demonstrations, games and audience participation to present ideas for positive and fun pet dog training classes. Dogs will not participate in the workshops, but are welcome to "hang out" with their humans. Several handouts will be included each day and Terry's new instructor's book will available to purchase at the workshop.

This day will be spent on people skills as applied to coaching pet dog owners. Various techniques for instructional formatting and sequencing exercises will be explained. Ways to adapting classes and exercises to your particular clients will be addressed. Interpersonal skills will be practiced by playing games the Chinese Puzzle game, the "If the Shoe Fits, " and others. Strategies for integrating varying teaching and learning styles will be discussed and practiced. Teacher effectiveness tips and demonstrations include class participation. The students will work with Terry on both critical and lateral thinking exercises as applied to the field of pet dog training. Various methods for demonstration, constructing handouts and other good AV for class will be explored. The class will participate in what you say/what they hear exercises.

This day will offer lots and lots of "ready to take home" ideas for your classes. Included will be Terry's new ongoing puppy class format which follows a teacher's choice "puppy menu" for each class. Ideas for a goal-oriented beginners class will be shown. A sampler of "what to offer after beginners" lesson plans will be shared. Audience participation will be solicited to show a wide variety of classroom demonstration techniques. There will be ideas for breaking down mechanical skills for both humans and dogs. A unit on various facts and popular theories regarding the ethology and biology of dogs will be offered. Learning theory for dog trainers will be simplified and illustrated. Participants will have fun brushing up on technical terms and concepts by playing Legacy's "Training Jeopardy" game which has previously only been offered at Terry's school in Washington. As an educational exercise, both correct and incorrect answers will be discussed after each category. This day will offer lots and lots of "ready to take home" ideas for your classes. Included will be Terry's new ongoing puppy class format which follows a teacherÕs choice "puppy menu" for each class. Ideas for a goal-oriented beginners class will be shown. A sampler of "what to offer after beginners" lesson plans will be shared. Audience participation will be solicited to show a wide variety of classroom demonstration techniques. There will be ideas for breaking down mechanical skills for both humans and dogs. A unit on various facts and popular theories regarding the ethology and biology of dogs will be offered. Learning theory for dog trainers will be simplified and illustrated. Participants will have fun brushing up on technical terms and concepts by playing Legacy's "Training Jeopardy" game which has previously only been offered at Terry's school in Washington. As an educational exercise, both correct and incorrect answers will be discussed after each category.

This day will cover some skills and information useful to classroom instructors. Terry will share segments from her behavior and training orientation. A classroom approach for addressing behavior problems will stress the Hippocratic oath: "first do no harm" There will be a brief equipment segment that will cover new training equipment for dogs and various classroom props. The pros and cons of playing games in class will be discussed. Several new and unpublished games will be shared, including "personal best" games. Special monthly community dog training events will be discussed. Another round of "Training Jeopardy" with additional categories such as husbandry is included on this day.

$175.00 (all three days)
$65.00 (each day)
REGISTER ON-LINE

Terry Ryan is the president of Legacy Canine Behavior & Training, Inc., a business started in 1974. Terry has been a community pet dog class instructor since 1968, specializing in motivational exercises, often presented as games. A busy international workshop presenter herself, Legacy regularly hosts camps and seminars taught by well-known dog experts from around the world.

Recently, Terry was a chairperson for the American Humane Association's Humane Dog Training Project. The work resulted in a document of humane training standards published by the Delta Society. The document has been endorsed by the San Francisco SPCA, The Association of Pet Dog Trainers and other organizations. Terry was on the development team and one of six trainers for PetsMart's new motivational pet dog training instructorÕs course. She helped implement this program in PetsMart's 560+ stores throughout North America. Terry began teaching in Japan in 1990 and currently averages 15 weeks per year living in Japan, teaching a variety of dog training programs. She teaches a national dog training class instructor program for the Japanese Animal Hospital Association. She also teaches four times a year and is a director of the Animal Fanciers School (AFC) in Tochigi, Japan. AFC is a private animal shelter which conducts a two-year residential instructor training program. They also teach community classes and events for the dog fancy. In 1995, Terry helped create and still conducts the Japanese Canine Good Citizen testing and passport program that allows entry of qualified dogs into participating national hotels and restaurants.

Terry Ryan taught yearly 5-day instructor's courses for the Animal Welfare League in Australia from 1994 to 1998. She was the Coordinator of the People-Pet Partnership, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University from 1981 until 1994. She has maintained membership and held various offices in local, national and international organizations including past president & board member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. She is a charter member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Terry is on the advisory board to the Institute of Ethology at the North American Wildlife Foundation at Wolf Park and teaches a week-long workshop there every summer. Terry was one of the first members of the Delta Society, working on a variety of human-animal bond projects and was a Delta Pet Partners Instructor and Animal Evaluator from1993 until 1996. She has been training and exhibiting her own dogs in obedience, conformation and tracking since 1966. Terry Ryan became an AKC obedience trial judge in 1984, currently on emeritus status.

Terry was a regular contributor to the training column of American Kennel Club Gazette 1995-2001. She is the author of a variety of publications and articles on the human-animal bond, behavior, training and dogs in general. She authored seven books in Japanese, two in Norwegian and one in French. Her most recent English publications are The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog, The Bark Stops Here; L.E.A.D. (Leadership Education for Anyone with a Dog); Games People PlayÉ To Train Their Dogs; Life Beyond Block Heeling, and in the fall of 2003, "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" Š For Pet Dog Class Instructors".

In 2003, a new seminar/training business will open in Sequim in conjunction with a local veterinary hospital. Having residential facilities, Legacy's custom workshops, camps and internship program will have a new headquarters. A variety of community/pet oriented classes and programs will also be offered from the center. Several instructor's workshops, (which have been approved by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers for continuing education credits), are scheduled each year. These are held on campus regularly and at off-location sites by invitation.

Terry's husband Bill Ryan works full time for Legacy, Inc. Empty nesters, Terry and Bill and various pets, including Brody their English Cocker, live on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Photo

DOG STUFF
Dogs may lay by your chair in the seminar room as long as they remain quiet, leashed and under control at all times. Crates and exercise pens allowed in the adjacent room ONLY.

If your dog can't be confined in the adjacent room and remain quiet, please don't bring your dog. 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 seminar, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speaker is presenting.

VIDEOTAPING
No videotaping or audiotaping allowed.

BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE
The speakers' books will be available for sale as well as a selection of other training/behavior books, videos and toys.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Friday, March 5, 2004. Walk-in registration if space is available.

REFUND POLICY
Full refund issued if requested by email or phone no later than Friday, March 5, 2004. Refunds requested after Friday, March 5, 2004 will be issued a 50% credit slip that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events. No credits or refunds after 9:00 am on Friday, March 12th.

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.

There are about 20 restaurants (including fast food) within 2 miles of the facility. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch and eat at the facility.

FROM NORTH/SOUTH
Take 475/US-23 to Salisbury Rd exit. Go east off exit to Ford St. Turn south on Ford St to Pups 'n' People.

FROM EAST/WEST
Take I-80/90 (Ohio Turnpike) to exit 59. Go south off exit to Dussell Dr. Go west on Dussell Dr to Ford St. Turn south on Ford St to Pups 'n' People.

RED ROOF INN
1570 A Reynolds Rd
Maumee, OH
Dogs allowed
419-893-0292

HAMPTON INN
1409 Reynolds Rd
Maumee, OH
No dogs allowed
419-893-1004

CROSS COUNTRY INN
1704 Tollgate Dr
Maumee, OH
No dogs allowed
419-891-0880

All motels are within 2 miles of the seminar location.