~ ALL NEW! ~
Canine Conflict
Problem Resolution
with
Cheryl Smith
and
Calvin Thompson
May 16 & 17, 2009
Beeton, Ontario - Rotary Hall
Canine Conflict
Problem Resolution
with
Cheryl Smith
and
Calvin Thompson
May 16 & 17, 2009
Beeton, Ontario - Rotary Hall
SEMINAR PEPORT – CLICK HERE
SEMINAR PICTURES – CLICK HERE
Introduction by Joan Weston.
Read more about Cheryl Smith HERE
Read more about Calvin Thompson HERE
Read more about Joan Weston HERE
This is an all NEW Seminar, with NEW approaches, NEW ideas, and NEW training methods.
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MAP
Turn Right (north) at Bond Head (HWY 27) for 1.4 K (1 minute) to first light County Road 1 (see sign says Beeton with left arrow).
There is a Cango gas station and Pete's Donuts on the north east corner of County Road 1 and HWY 27 intersection.Turn left or West on County Road 1 for 7 minutes (7.5 K) into the town of Beeton.
In Beeton: First light is Patterson, continue past Centre Street to Second Street on your right (about .4 K - 1 minute). That is the name of the street - Second Street.
Turn right (north) on Second Street and continue past the stop sign at Prospect Street. The first building on your left (north west corner, with a park on one side and a ball field on the other) is The Rotary Hall - 72 Second Street.
Parking is allowed along the road way at right angles to the fence and at the tennis courts west of the building.
Calvin and Cheryl will work with “each” dog over the two days according to the developed protocol to demonstrate the effectiveness of the techniques that will be specifically designed to develop individual and alternative choices that are “appropriate in the dog’s environment”. The audience will have the opportunity for input and discussion as well as being furnished with an outline of the issues and other pertinent details for each demonstration dog.
Attendees will learn by observing and discussion:
• how to identify the issues
• risk assessment
• management issues or legal issues
• goal setting
• problem resolution
• training exercises
Attendees will also receive a basic outline of the issues of each dog in their hand out package.
Owners of the selected dogs will receive training in the techniques, a copy of the program and follow up attention. Due to the specialized nature of this workshop, owners of the selected dogs will be required to pay an additional fee with an “earlybird” price available. Please contact BevLewis@foxfirepublishing.com for a quote for the addtional fee for demonstration dogs.
Advance Registration:
on or before May 1st
$250.00 + GST = $262.50
After May 1st
$275.00 + GST = $288.75
Limited seating, no acceptance at the door.
PAYMENT METHODS
VISA, MasterCard and Interact email (Interact is considered the most secure method) accepted at BevLewis@foxfirepublishing.com
Your payment is non refundable.
Payment must accompany your registration. We cannot reserve otherwise.
10% Discount to the following:
Rescue/Shelter/Animal Control Workers
OR Members of The Dog Legislation Council of Canada
OR The American Staffordshire Club of Canada
SEMINAR INCLUDES
Continental breakfast, lunch (vegetarian OR regular ONLY), refreshments, snacks, seminar notes, personalized Certificates of Attendance, pens, custom note paper, door prizes each day.
CONFIRMATION
Attendees will receive an email confirmation that payment has been processed as well as additional information a few days prior to the event.
Goodie Bags will be distributed to all attendees. Anyone may include literature, coupons, business cards, brochures, samples, etc. in the goodie bags. Please contact BevLewis@foxfirepublishing.com to arrange delivery of your goodie bag contributions. Please also assure that they reach Fox Fire Publishing one week “prior” to the event.
Demo Dogs: We are seeking 4 dogs for demonstration purposes. These will be professionally chosen from among those who fill in a prepared questionnaire. An ADDITIONAL fee will apply. Demonstration dogs must be in the care and control of their owner. Proof of rabies and vaccinations will be required prior to the seminars. Please contact BevLewis@foxfirepublishing.com or call 905-775-6320 for a questionnaire. You will be notified if your dog is chosen for demonstration. Please stoop and scoop at all times. Local by laws state that dogs MUST be leashed at all times.
Dogs other than those chosen for demonstration purposes will not be allowed inside the building. This seminar is not appropriate for your dog.
Download your Registration Form. Then print it out, fill it in and mail or fax it to the address/fax provided on the Form.
Cheryl Smith – A Dog Trainer Guru
Cheryl Smith, a born communicator and educator, started her career as an elementary school teacher dealing with inner city and disadvantaged children. After five years, she made the transition to a Human Resources Specialist in the field recruitment, training and employee counseling.
In 1972, Cheryl began instructing dog obedience classes on a part-time basis and, in 1989, opened The Good Dog Training School” in Toronto. She then moved to Ottawa in 1994 and launched Urika Consultants, a private consultation service specializing in canine behaviour, and Forever Friends Dog Training School, a training facility offering a variety of classes using positive training techniques. Over the years, she has guided both to successful businesses, earning a solid reputation as an exceptionally gifted behaviourist and trainer.
In a 2006 poll conducted by an Ottawa radio station, Forever Friends Dog Training School rated third most popular in the City of Ottawa. However, in the hearts of her clients and students, Cheryl and Forever Friends Dog Training School rates number one as is reflected in the following comment:
“Forever Friends Dog Training School is one of the few dog training facilities that I am comfortable in recommending. The School has trainers who have extraordinary teaching and personal skills and who embrace positive, motivational training techniques. While every trainer at the school is top notch, the School is very fortunate to have Cheryl Smith, who is recognized throughout North America for her exceptional skills as a behaviourist, teacher, trainer, lecturer and author. I am pleased to vote for Forever Friends Dog Training School as Ottawa’s best dog training facility. “ Candice O’Connell, Chair, National Capital Coalition for People and Dogs.
Cheryl’s credentials are impressive. Throughout her career, she has attended numerous training seminars by Job Michael Evans, Carol Lee Benjamin, Jack and Wendy Volhard, Dr. Ian Dunbar and the University of Guelph’s Behavioural Science Department.
A charter member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (A.P.D.T.), Cheryl has spoken at conferences in Memphis, Houston, St. Louis and Chicago. And, she has conducted highly acclaimed workshops and seminars around the globe, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, Chicago, Indianapolis, Columbus, Richmond, VA Washington, DC, Pickering, Kingston, Kemptville, Ottawa, Toronto, Port Hope, Sudbury, Calgary and Japan.
?In October 2005, Cheryl conducted the two-day CSI Ottawa: Crime Scene Investigation for Challenging Canines Seminar, which was approved for continuing education credits by the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT). This comprehensive and informative seminar included topics such as Myth vs. Reality, Effects of Stress and Relieving Stress, Influences on Behaviour, The Body Says It All, and Defining the Problem: Four S's of Survival.
As an internationally recognized behaviourist and trainer, Cheryl was chosen to participate on the American Humane Society and Delta Society sponsored committee tasked with the development of ethics and practices from humane dog training. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for Therapeutic Paws of Canada.
Cheryl developed the concept of “Growl Classes”, using humane behaviour modification techniques to retrain dogs that display aggressive behaviour towards humans and/or other dogs. These classes are in such high demand that she is often requested to take the classes on the road to other locations. She is also the author of "Biting, Barking, Lunging, Growling" (retraining an anxious fearful dog without intimidation).
Through her extensive work as a canine behaviour specialist, Cheryl is recognized as an expert witness by Canadian courts on dog aggression and is often called upon to testify. When not teaching, lecturing or testifying, Cheryl is active in the community, donating her time and talent to people and animals in need. In November 2005, she partnered with several other local businesses to organize a fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and in February 2006 put together another fundraiser for the victims of the Asian Tsunami. And, on an ongoing basis, she generously volunteers her expertise to numerous rescues, assisting in temperament assessments and training for dogs that are looking for their forever homes.
Cheryl continues to live and work in Ottawa where she shares her home with three dogs, Chica, Aryanna and Drago, and five cats, Laylah, Moon Shadow, Sundancer, Doodad and Clyde Spiritwalker.
Dr. Ian Dunbar calls Cheryl “one of the top trainers” but to many of her students, canine and human, she is a compassionate, gentle friend who is a dedicated and talented dog trainer guru.
Calvin Thompson
Calvin began studying canine behaviour in 1994 under the sage tutelage of Cheryl Smith, and has worked with thousands of dogs and their owners at Forever Friends Dog Training Centre in Ottawa. Calvin’s excellent knowledge of canine obedience and applied behavioral solutions both manage the effects and solve behavioral problems for his clients.
Calvin has a no-nonsense, results-oriented approach based on positive reinforcement techniques, and individualized assessments begin with practical behavioral fact finding. His understanding of cause and assessment of behaviour problems is complemented by his keen perception of canine body language and other surrounding factors, and are particularly helpful to avoid escalation or unsafe situations when dealing with very serious behavioral problems.
Calvin’s goal is to nurture a calm, relaxed and self confident dog. By teaching prevention, and setting up structured learning scenarios where the dog is offered clear direction of appropriate versus non-appropriate behaviour, and can be redirected to make the correct choice, positive learning can take place. This is the foundation upon which concrete results are accomplished.
Calvin has studied a broad range of experts in the canine field, such as Cheryl Smith, Turid Rugas, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Chris Bach, Kay Lawrence, Pamela Reid and Jean Donaldson, attends numerous Animal Behaviour Symposiums at Guelph University, and closely follows the teachings and insights of Steven R. Lindsay. Calvin is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Canadian chapter (CAPDT).
Introduction By
Joan Weston
Joan Weston is the owner and founder of Fangs But No Fangs. She grew up with dogs all her life. After receiving her Bachelors Degree from Northeastern University in Boston, she came to Toronto to pursue graduate research in Motor Learning and Sport Psychology areas which would form the foundation for her career in training and behavior.
She has also completed a number of animal behavioral certification courses in learning, behavior and aggression. She is the author of On The Couch, A behavioral column published monthly in Dogs, Dogs, Dogs. Joan presents seminars on dominance, body language and aggression regularly and is a popular presenter all over Southern Ontario for both trainers and pet owners.
She is a member of The Eukanuba Superdogs, an elite invitational National Performance Team entertaining millions around North America.
She and her dogs have been seen at such venues as The Canadian National Exhibition and Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Joan has been an instructor at Scholars in Collars, Burlington’s Top Rated School for the past 8 years. She currently serves as the Behavioral Consultant for Who’s Walking Who, one of the largest schools in Toronto and trains with her own dogs in obedience, flyball, conformation, Frisbee and freestyle.
Joan is also involved with Bulldog and Pug Rescue in Ontario to help flatfaces in need.
She lives in Caledon with her wife Jamie, where they are taught life lessons by their 4 bulldogs and 3 pugs every day. In their home, 4 of the dogs are rescued from either Humane Societies or private rescue operations.