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Dear Canine Companion Guardian,
Moongazer Dog Training is excited to host the world-renown dog expert
John Rogerson for a
four day recall training seminar! We
encourage you to join us for this special event during September 25-28, 2008.
At Moongazer, our philosophy is to assist you in learning to understand
your relationship with your pet and improve it. All of our
classes and private training sessions focus on being fair,
kind and consistent in order to communicate to your pet your
expectations.
Our John Rogerson Recall Training Seminar is no exception!
Just like at Moongazer, John will assist you in training your pet with humane, gentle,
positive techniques that your companion can learn from and comprehend.
Through teaching your pet a new activity, your companion will have another outlet understanding
what behaviors are acceptable and you will be able to spend more time strengthening your
relationship with your dog and less time being frustrated with unacceptable behaviors that are
difficult to control.
Please read through our course descriptions and consider joining
Moongazer Canine Companion Training's
John Rogerson Four Day Recall Training Seminar!
Sincerely,
Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT
lisa@moongazer.com
www.moongazer.com
(217) 344-9115
(217) 469-9591
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Lisa McCluskey and "Trinket" at Argus
Ranch.
Photo by Amy Herot
Lee Jones and "Sally" at Argus
Ranch.
Photo by Amy Herot
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Come Join Moongazer Canine Companion Training for
Four Days of Recall Training with John Rogerson!
September 25-28, 2008
Past courses of this type have included:
- Training a reliable, automatic, non-negotiable, reality recall
- Building block and foundation training of the recall
- Relationship/influence building in recall training
- The chasing/emergency recall
- Sit and/or down on recall
- Freeze/stop on recall/running wait
- Distance/direction control
- Calling dogs off of distractions
- Out of sight recall (owner hidden)
- Obedience/competition recall (dog is called from a stationary position)
- Free running recall (dog is called while in motion)
- Type "A" recall (dog re-joins his owner in motion)
JOHN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TWEAK COURSE CONTENT BASED ON THE
ABILITIES OF DOGS AND HANDLERS ENROLLED ON THE COURSE.
Seminar runs 9:30A - 4:00P daily.
Maximum of 20 dog/team handlers per day and a limited number of non-working auditors.
Seminar will be held in St. Joseph; easily accessible from I-74,
Oaks Rd. (1850N), Rt. 45, Rt. 150 and Main Street (2200E).
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Registration Options for the John Rogerson 4 Day Recall Training Seminar
(includes light lunch and beverages):
Additional Information
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Dog / Handler Team ($500*)
- A Dog/Handler Team consists of one human and one dog, additional humans must be enrolled as auditors (see below).
- Dogs can be any age from 8 weeks to 8 years.
- Dogs will need a sturdy collar and 25 foot long line.
- A bag containing five different types of food rewards, five different toys that a dog enjoys playing with and lots of personal enthusiasm.
- Some formal obedience training in the dog will prove helpful. No dog is permitted off-lead at the seminar unless instructed to do so by John.
- It is important that dogs are fine around people that they do not know (No aggression problems please!)
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*Registration Deadline and Refund Policy
Registration Deadline
We encourage a $100 non-refundable deposit as soon as participants
decide to take the course in order to reserve their slots. Full
payment must be received by Monday, August 25, 2008. After
this day, if space remains in the seminar, an additional $75 late
charge is applied to your total course fee.
Refund Policy
Full refund (less deposit) issued if requested by email or phone no later than Thursday September 11, 2008. Refunds requested after Thursday September 11, 2008 will be issued a 50% gift certificate that may be applied to future Moongazer supplies and services. No refunds or credits after 12 Noon, Tuesday, September 23, 2008.
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Dog Friendly Lodging for Our Attendees:
- Always double check pet policies.
- Book early due to University of Illinois events.
| Drury Inn / Suites |
Champaign |
800-378-7946 |
| La Quinta Inn |
Champaign |
800-531-5900 |
| Red Roof Inn |
Champaign |
800-RED-ROOF |
| Super 8 |
Champaign |
800-800-8000 |
| Park Inn International |
Urbana |
800-670-7275 |
| Sleep Inn |
Urbana |
217-367-6000 |
| Best Western Riverside Inn |
Danville |
217-431-0020 |
| Comfort Inn |
Danville |
217-443-8004 |
| Sleep Inn |
Danville |
217-442-6600 |
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Important Guidelines
- People Rules: During the seminar and outdoor training
sessions, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts.
Please take all private conversations away from the area the speaker
is presenting and working in.
- Videotaping: No videotaping or audio taping is permitted.
- Children: The presence of a babies or children is likely to
be distracting to other participants, so we ask that you refrain from
bringing any babies or children on the course.
- Supplies & Toys: As usual, a selection of Moongazer supplies
and toys will be available for purchase.
- Seating: Metal and 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.
- Parking: There should be ample parking for the number of
attendees on the course.
- Dog Rules: You are responsible for cleaning up after your
dog. There are no excuses for not picking up after your dog
EVERYWHERE.
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General Driving Directions
Our facility offers a 24' x 72'
climate controlled training building, 3 acres of property, and
80' x 200' fenced training field. Take I-74 East to the University
Ave. (Rt. 130) exit. At the first stoplight, turn left onto
Rt. 130/150 towards St. Joseph. Pass Case, Hick's Gas, and a
Casey's General Store (Gas Station). Staying on Rt. 150, cross
High Cross Road (Rt. 130) and continue driving east four miles
(on Rt. 150). You will pass Mount Olive Cemetery, the "town" of
Mayview, and Fulls Siding Grain Elevators (crossroad is at County
Road 1975E). Turn left (north) onto County Road 2000E
(Pioneer Seed Plant is too far). Continue north 2 miles crossing
a stop sign at 1700N. Our wooded 3 acre property and gravel
driveway will appear on the right (east side) of 2000E.
County Road 1850N is too far. A detailed map can be found
here.
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All About John Rogerson
John Rogerson is the
founder and principle lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine
Behaviour. He is widely acclaimed as one of the world's leading
trainer/behaviourists, having pioneered many of the techniques that
have now become standard practice in behaviour therapy and training.
John is the author of no fewer than seven books and has produced two
DVD's. John is in great demand as a training and behaviour 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 (UK and USA), Central Scottish Police Dogs,
US Air Force Canine Section, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf , Dog Aid
(Assistance in Disability), Battersea Dogs Home, The National Canine
Defense League, The Blue Cross, The RSPCA, University of Illinois
College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University's College
of Veterinary Medicine, Southampton University, Glasgow University,
Warwick University, The Indian National Kennel Club, the Canberra Dog
Training Club, Bombay Vet School, Defense Animal Centre, Cyprus
Defence Animal Support Unit, Australian Central Territories D.T.C.,
Cuban Ministry of the Interior, Miami Fire Department Search &
Rescue Team, The National Animal Welfare Trust, and The University
of Piza, Italy.
John has also 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 Behaviour
Counsellors, is the founder of Support Dogs and Dog Aid, and a founder
member of the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for dog trainers and
behaviourists.
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Flaming Geyser State Park