SATURDAY • June 23rd
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

BASICS: Clicker Training for the Real World

As a police officer, Steve was trainer for one the largest police K-9 units in Washington State. With K-9 assignments occupying much of his 25 years in law enforcement, he handled and trained patrol and narcotics dogs for military, county, and city law enforcement agencies. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association. Steve is an instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement, and has instructed at police K-9 seminars across the U.S.. He has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington courts in police K-9 and dog behavior matters.

The force based methods Steve was originally taught troubled him. Through the years Steve came to realize there was better way to train. Marine mammal trainers and behaviorists taught him how to achieve better performance using positive reinforcement. Better yet, they taught him that the principles applied across species lines. They work as well for cats, birds, and livestock as they do for dogs and dolphins.

Steve has taught obedience classes at parks, community centers, and boarding kennels. His articles have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications in the U.S. and Canada. He has been a guest presenter at Karen Pryor's and Gary Wilkes's "Don't Shoot the Dog Seminars" and has taught with Karen at her clicker workshops. Steve has taught classes at the Association of Pet Dog Trainers national conferences. He was also invited by the US Defense Research Projects Agency as a participant in its Plume Tracing Symposium.

As owner-operator of the private business Professional Training Services, he specializes in teaching behavior management through the use of positive reinforcement based operant conditioning, as well as tracking and scent work. He also provides consultation and training to K-9 units on administrative and legal issues. Photo

TAPES FOR SALE
Steve White's seminar in CA January 28-29, 2001 will be filmed. Order

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 (no x-pens) are allowed in the seminar room, but please limit yourself to one crate. Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If your dog can't be confined 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
Audio taping is permitted... but, no videotaping, please.

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, June 18, 2001.

REFUND POLICY
Full refund issued if requested by email or phone no later than Monday, June 18, 2001. Refunds requested after Monday, June 18, 2001 will be issued a 50% credit slip that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events.

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.

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.

HOLIDAY INN
3200 S Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16159
724-981-1530
Dogs allowed

ROYAL MOTEL
301 S Hermitage Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-347-5546
Dogs allowed

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

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

For registration inquiries, contact:
events@puppyworks.com

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