PUP 'N IRON™ CANINE FITNESS & LEARNING CENTER presents....
2009 SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES
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If you can't stand the heat ...........
Come play with us in our nice and comfy, climate controlled facility!
Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center in Fredericksburg, VA presents ......
Agility Skills Workshops with Nancy Hudson Walkins
Every Monday, July 13 - August 24
7:00-9:00pm
That's right, 7, count 'em, SEVEN opportunities to hone your agility skills this summer in preparation for the fall season!
About Nancy:
Nancy is a partner and instructor at A Click Above, LLC, in Leesburg, VA, one of Virginia's premier agility training schools. Nancy has been training dogs since 1984, has a Masters degree in Education and teaches high school mathematics for Loudoun County Public Schools. She has competed with Australian Shepherds and Border Collies in the highest levels of agility, obedience, rally obedience, flyball, and herding, locally and nationally. Her dogs have earned titles in numerous registries including third national ranking for ASCA Novice in 2003 (Riley); USDAA Top Ten Snooker Master for 1996 (Skye); eighth place in 20” at the 1998 NADAC Nationals (Riley), and top thirty in 20” at the AKC Nationals in 2000 (Riley). She currently owns four Border Collies with whom she competes in agility, obedience, rally obedience, and flyball. In addition, she has put numerous agility titles on a Border Terrier who is presently working toward his AKC MACH title. Nancy's hobbies include gardening, sports, reading, and raising Katahdin sheep, pygmy goats, and chickens on her 16 acre farm in Waterford, VA.
List of Topics and Concentration:
* Jumping Skills for the Agility Dog: July 13 - WORKING SLOTS FULL
July 20 - OPEN
Requirements: Open to dogs of any level that are at least 14 months old and can sequence several jumps and tunnels.
Description: The majority of any agility course consists of jumps. Just because your dog can jump, doesn’t mean they know how to jump. Using grids, straight lines, and bend work, these sequential workshops will teach your dog the mechanics of jumping: balance, striding, scope, and appropriate paths and takeoff points. Conditioning exercises will also be covered. Activities will include both independent jump work and handler involvement.
* Contacts & Weaves with Handling: July 27 - OPEN
August 3 - OPEN
Requirements: Dogs need to have an established contact behavior on all three obstacles and mastery of at least six weave poles.
Description: These workshops will include maintaining contact criteria, front and rear crosses before and after the contacts and weave poles, developing independent contact and weave pole performance, and weaves pole entrances and exits. Table work will be included in this workshop, if time permits and participants are interested.
* Competition Handling Skills: August 10 - OPEN
August 17 - OPEN
August 24 - OPEN
Requirements: Dogs must be able to sequence jumps & tunnels.
Description: These workshops are intended to practice and perfect handling maneuvers using primarily jumps and tunnels. The concepts covered will be front crosses, rear crosses, including send work necessary for a rear cross, blind crosses, pulls, push-throughs, wraps, forward and lateral turning cues, and the use of both motion, and acceleration and deceleration to cue the dog as to where they are going on course. Serpentines, threadles, 180s, 270s, pinwheels, and other common patterns found on an agility course will be included within the sequences. Start line work will also be covered.
REGISTER EARLY! THESE WORKSHOPS ARE SURE TO FILL!!
Each Workshop Limited to 10 working slots
Unlimited Audits
Workshop Fees:
(1) Two-Hour workshop session - $35 ($20 - VIP Members)
(2 or more) Two-Hour workshop sessions - $30 each ( $15 VIP Members)
Audits - $10 ($5 VIP Members)
Download mail-in registration form here.
Or register and pay online.
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Foundation Skills for Dog Sports Workshop with Cindy Briggs CPDT
WORKING SLOTS FULL
AUDITS STILL AVAILABLE
Saturday, July 18, 2009
8:30am - 4:30pm
The amazing dog trainer Susan Garrett was once asked what were the 3 most important things to teach in training a performance dog. Her answer was, "Foundation, foundation, foundation". This workshop will focus on some of those foundation skills that are often left behind after puppy training. Impulse control games such as "It's Yer Choice" , the valuable Crate Games and building motivation and value for working through distractions. Do you need distance work, more solid stays, or confidence with distractions? This workshop is for you. This comprehensive workshp is for those with young puppies and green dogs just being introduced to dog sports and performance, and those with more experienced, seasoned dogs needing more focus, improved attention and drive.
About Cindy Briggs CPDT:
Cindy Briggs is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a chartermember of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, a member of the American Humane Society, and the owner of All Dog Adventures in Richmond, VA. With over twenty-five years' experience in dog training and care. Cindy is a highly sought after instructor and trainer. She has achieved many titles through the years, including an MX, MXJ, and CDX with her Golden Retriever Carly. Carly was also the cover picture for Gentle Leader and other advertisements. Beckett, her English Cocker, came next to earn his MX, MXJ, and to teach Cindy another sport, tracking. That was Beckett’s favorite pastime. He went on to earn his TD title. Today golden retriever, Jody, graces her home. Jody is 4 years old, has her CD, MX, MXJ, OF and most recently earned her MACH. Jody earned the requirements to be honored in golden retriever Agility Hall of Fame.
For Your Dog:
* More Focus And Motivation
* Learn to relax in his crate
* Block out distractions
* Self Control
* More Reliable Recall
* Rock Solid Stays
COME PREPARED TO WORK!
COME PREPARED TO LEARN!
COME PREPARED TO HAVE FUN AND GET TO KNOW YOUR DOG BETTER!
8 hour workshop will include a 45 minute lunch break.
REGISTER EARLY! THESE WORKSHOPS ARE SURE TO FILL!!
Limited to 10 working slots - FULL as of June 23, 2009!!
Unlimited Audits
Workshop Fees: (Includes lunch, snacks and beverages)
Working slot (1 handler/1 dog) - $90 ($75 - VIP Members)
Audit - $40 each ($25 - VIP Members) Click here for registration form. You may also register and pay online here.
To reserve your spot in the working seminar, you may register and pay online.
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Get BIG things out of small packages!!
EXCEL IN AGILITY with your SMALL DOG
with Melissa Frye
Sunday, July 19, 2009
8:30am - 4:30pm
When training for optimum performance in agility and other dog sports, small dogs present special challenges! Naturally, handling choices and contact behaviors are very different for a 10" dog that weighs 6 pounds than a big dog - or at least they should be! Becoming familiar with your options and choices can make all the difference in your perfomance.
In this comprehensive workshop, learn how to optimize your training and handling skills for your "mighty mite":
- What is the best cross for my small dog?
- How can I maximize my small dog's speed?
- What should I be doing with my contacts?
- What about training weaves and the small dog?
- And more!
Work on both full sized and TDAA equipment! About Melissa Frye:
Melissa Frye is a full-time Agility teacher with WOOFS! Dog Training in Arlington VA.
She has put MACHs on three cocker spaniels, and taken two to WT try-outs as well as many nationals. She has the #1 ibizan hound in AKC agility for many years, and her BC is just starting ot compete seriously. Says Melissa, "Working with lots of different breeds has really helped me understand what works for a range of dogs - not just a subset.
Working as an instructor has helped me understand the one-size doesn't fit all when it comes to students either! I really believe in the importance of making agility fun for the dogs and the handlers. Positive isn't just for the dogs!"
8 hour workshop will include a 45 minute lunch break.
REGISTER EARLY! THESE WORKSHOPS ARE SURE TO FILL!!
Limited to 10 working slots
Unlimited Audits
Workshop Fees: (Includes lunch, snacks and beverages)
Working slot (1 handler/1 dog) - $90 ($75 - VIP Members)
Audit - $40 each ($25 - VIP Members) Click here for registration form.
You may also register and pay online here.
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Conformation Handling Skills Master Class with Teresa Patton
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm
WORKING SLOTS FULL - 6/29/09
This master class with renowned breeder/owner/handler and trainer Terry Patton is a MUST for all show dog handlers of all levels, whether novice or experienced seeking that competitive edge that will take their dog from the classes all the way to the Best In Show ring! Here's your chance to learn from someone who has done exactly that! In this comprehensive 2 hour session, Terry will address all the key areas often overlooked along the way:
* Using Your Breed Standard To Your Advantage
* Proper Physical Conditioning
* Recognizing Your Dog's Strengths and Weakness
* Where and When to seek help and advice
* Day of Show Essentials
* Know Your Judges
* Anatomy and Proper Movement
* Obedience Foundation for Show Dogs
* Stacking, Gaiting , Free Baiting
About Terry Patton:
Terry Patton is the owner of the Felicity Dog Training School in Fairfax Station, VA. She started her training business in 1987. She is the breeder/owner of “James”, BIS BISS CH Felicity’s Diamond Jim, CD, RAE. James was the #1 Springer for 2006 and 2007; #1 Sporting Dog 2006 and 2007 and #2 Dog All Breeds, All Systems for 2007. James was the 2007 Westminster Best In Show champion, National Specialty Best in Show winner in 2007 and 2008; ESSFTA Show Dog of the Year 2006, 2007 and most recently, Runner Up Show Sire of the Year for 2008. One of his sons, Ch. Cerise Jesse James is the Parent Club Show Dog of the Year, 2008. Terry is a member of APDT, founder of “Paws for Love” pet therapy group, a certified Delta Pet Partner Team with a “Complex” rating, as well as pet partner team and member of the Board of Directors of Westminster Kennel Club’s “Angel on a Leash” pet therapy group.
Terry’s passion in the sport of dogs over the past 33 years has garnered nearly 40+ breed championships (over 30 of these championships were breeder/owner/handled) and over 30 obedience, agility and rally titles. She has bred multiple specialty winning dogs as well as a multiple Best in Show, Westminster and Eukanuba Best in Show winner.
Terry started her clicker training with Gary Wilkes who is a clicker training Superstar who worked with Karen Pryor.
GET THAT WINNING EDGE!
TAKE YOUR CLASS DOG TO STARDOM!
REGISTER EARLY! Working Slots Are Limited
Unlimited Audits
Workshop Fees:
Working slot (1 handler/1 dog) - $35 (GFKC Members - $30) - Working Slots are FULL as of July 1, 2009
Audit - $15 - UNLIMITED
Click here for registration form.
You may also register and pay online here.
Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center
21 Perchwood Drive Unit 111
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)6597614 |
For questions, comments or registration forms, please email us here.
Pup 'N Iron™ Canine Fitness & Learning Center
21 Perchwood Drive Unit 111
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
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