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SEMINAR PROGRAM
6 CEU's per day; 18 total
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This is a fun mystery course designed to train your dogs with a real purpose and end result. It is a fabulous learning experience for both dog owners and professional trainers. If you are interested in teaching dogs how to search, track, or just need new ways to make your training classes more fun, this is the course for you! Arson, explosives, firearms, and drug detection are NOT used!
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DAYS 1 & 2: Super Sleuth
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Wednesday October 1st & Thursday October 2nd • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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The first two days teach you and your dog to become a super sleuthing team
YOU AND YOUR DOG WILL BE WORKING ON THESE SKILL SETS:
- Tracking and scent detection
- Team and relationship building exercises
- Exercises designed to enhance controlling
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DAY 3: Crime Solving
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Friday October 3rd • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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The next day you will work in a small team attempting to solve a heinous crime:
- Using your canine detective, your powers of observation, and problem solving skills to sort out the clues to the case.
- Advanced control and problem solving
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SEMINAR FEES |
All deposits are fully refundable.
(Seminar fees do NOT include lunch. Lunch can be purchased locally at places within walking or a very short driving distance.)
Registration Options for the John Rogerson 3-Day Canine CSI Workshop:
- Dog-Handler Team Working Spot ($395) Limit 21 spots.
- A Dog-Handler Team consists of one human and one dog. Additional humans must be enrolled as auditors (see below).
- Dogs can be from 18 weeks to 10 years old.
- Bring a sturdy collar, leash, and 25 foot long line.
- Bring 5 different types of food rewards, 5 different toys, and lots of personal enthusiasm.
- Dogs should have some basic obedience training. No dog is permitted off-lead at the workshop unless instructed to do so by John.
- It is important that dogs are sociable around dogs and people that they do not know.
NO AGGRESSION PROBLEMS PLEASE!
- Human Only Auditor ($195) Limit 21 spots.
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An auditor is an attendee who will be involved in all aspects of the seminar, but will not be working a dog
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Human Only Auditor |
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER |
John Rogerson
is the founder and principle lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour in the United Kingdom. He is widely acclaimed as one of the world's leading trainer behaviorists, having pioneered many of the techniques that have now become standard practice in behavior therapy and training. John is the author of eight books and has produced two videos. John is in great demand as a training and behavior consultant and in this capacity runs many courses worldwide to impart his skills and knowledge to others. The organizations that he has run courses for and lectured to include:
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Central Scottish Police Dogs
- U.S. Air Force Dog Section
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
- Dog Aid
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
- The National Canine Defense League
- The Blue Cross
- The R.S.P.C.A.
- Illinois State University
- Southampton University
- Bombay Vet School
- Defense Animal Centre
- Cyprus Defense Animal Support
- Dog AID(Assistance in Disability)
- Australian Territories
- Washington State Vet School
- Indian National Kennel Club
- Cuban Ministry of the Interior
- Miami Fire Department
- The National Animal Welfare Trust
- The Univ. of Pisa, Italy
John has recently been given the honor 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 Behavior Counsellors and is the founder of Support Dogs and Dog Aid.
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DOG RULES |
DOG STUFF
The only dogs permitted are the dogs that are part of a dog-handler team.
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PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speakers are presenting.
BABIES
The presence of a baby is likely to be distracting to other participants, so we ask that you refrain from bringing any babies or very young children into the lecture hall.
VIDEOTAPING
No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. A selection of videotapes and books will be available for sale
BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE
A selection of books, videos and toys will be available for sale.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, September 29, 2014.
REFUND POLICY
All deposits are fully refundable.
PARKING
There should be ample parking at the seminar locations or on the local streets.
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| LOCATION & DIRECTIONS |
University of Doglando
12276 E. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32826
Tel. 407-574-3160
Eastern edge of Orlando, About 12 miles from Downtown Orlando, FL
FL-408 E Toll road (About 10 miles)
Take exit 21 for Alafaya Trail Toll road
Turn left onto N Alafaya Trail (1.3 mi.)
Turn right onto FL-50 E/E Colonial Dr
(about 1/2 mi. to 122276).
Driving time from Tampa / St. Petersburg, Gainesville & Jacksonville is about 2 hours (or a bit less from most Tampa locations).
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| PLACES TO STAY |
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(Rates are approximate and will change seasonally.)
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Hilton Garden Inn Orlando East/UCF
Orlando-I-64 West End Hotel
1959 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL (0.8 mi NW)
(407) 992-5000
www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
rate ~ $107
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Comfort Suites UCF/Research Park
12101 Challenger Pkwy, Orlando, FL (0.9 mi NW)
(407) 737-7303
www.comfortsuites.com
rate ~ $72
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando-UCF Area
3028 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 1.6 mi NW
(407) 282-0067
www.homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
rate ~ $109
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La Quinta Inn
11805 Research Pkwy Orlando, FL 32826 (1.9 mi N)
(407) 737-6075
www.lq.com
rate ~ $99
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