Private Training with Leah Gardner
Leah Gardner (British Team individual silver medallist) is available for training in South Wales, 7-30 October. Private training sessions and group training for all levels and abilities. Training is kept fun and motivational for both dog and handler.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Private Training with Dawn Weaver
Private lessons available at my venue at Tarrant Gunville. This is only 20 minutes away from the Gillingham Show ground. Lessons are £25 an hour.
Venue: Eastbury Park, Tarrant Gunville, Near Blandford Forum, Dorset
Contact: Email dawnweaver@dreamer2612.wanadoo.co.uk or ring the mobile on 0771 3340433

Private Training with Leah Gardner
Leah Gardner (British Team individual silver medallist) is available for training in South Wales, 7-30 October. Private training sessions and group training for all levels and abilities. Training is kept fun and motivational for both dog and handler.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Derbyshire Agility Centre Agility Training for Trainers 1
Agility Training for Trainers 3 day course - Friday, 12-14 September 12th (evening 6-8pm). Fee: £160 which includes refreshments and lunch Saturday andSunday). Places: 8 maximum.

About the course: The training is designed for anyone wishing to set up and run agility classes, safely, from puppy’s agility preparation, through to adult beginner courses. Places are limited to 8 as we find working at this level is easier with just a few people and allows for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.   The course is very intensive, and includes both practical and theoretical sessions on how to set up and run agility sessions for puppies as young as 12 weeks right through to adult dogs.   Because of the nature of the course, you are asked not to bring your own dogs, we will provide you with lots of subjects to practice on! Your level of knowledge will be taken into account, so do not worry if you have never trained agility before. This course is designed to encourage those wishing to begin agility training to do so in a safe and knowledgeable way and those who are currently training to continue to do so by introducing you to the latest training techniques, utilising kind, fair and effective training methods for both handlers and their dogs.
Venue: Willow Cottage, Coach Road, Golden Valley, Riddings, Derbyshire DE55 4ES. Easy Access from Junction 26/27 or 28 M1
Contact: To book a place contact Kim Hunt by tel. 01773 827643 or mobile: 07870 575328. Email kim@kimhunt.co.uk or write to: Kim Hunt, 8 Bullsmoor, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1JS

Toni Dawkins Training at Scrambles (Surrey)
This day will be dedicated to pre-competition dogs, or very inexperienced competing dogs. Your dogs do NOT need to be able to weave in a straight line, or do contacts unaided. Toys, titbits & enthusiasm are all that’s required. We will run this day as 2 hour sessions so as not to overtax inexperienced dogs/handlers WE STILL HAVE JUST A FEW SPACES AVAILABLE AT THE ABOVE TIMES & DATES Each group will contain no more than eight handlers and their dogs. The cost is £30.00 for a SINGLE session, OR £75 if you book all 3 dates Payable to: Stuart Carter: stu@scramblesdts.com 40 Dudley Road, Walton-on-Thames Surrey KT12 2ju Tel: 07876 224990
Venue: http://www.appscourtfarm.com/dog-training.htm
Contact: Email Stuart Carter: stu@scramblesdts.com or write to 40 Dudley Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT12 2JU. Tel: 07876 224990

Dog Instructors Course
2-day course for those interested in dog training instruction or improving their relationship with their own dog. A brilliant oportunity to grow your skills and learn a variety of dog training methods. Money back satisfaction guarantees operate on all CaDeLac events. £99. http://www.cadelac.co.uk/dogtrainer.html Run by Denise Mcleod, CaDeLac Dog training.
Venue: Canine Academy, Hill Farm, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GB
Contact: Ring Denise Mcleod on tel 01332 863435 or email denise@cadelac.co.uk. Web site: www.cadelac.co.uk

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Certificate in Professional Canine Hydrotherapy - Level 3 OCN
This course is split into three modules,(vet nurse,Physiotherapist, or similar who are able to complete and pass the anatomy and physiology assessment need not sit the first module). Students must have praticle experiance of handling dogs other than their own over at least a two year period. This course is not for beginners or the nexperianced. Module one: 15th to 19th September; covers canine form and function, anatomy and physiology, common orthopeadic and neurological conditions, wound healing, response to wound disuse. Module two: 27th to 31st october; covers aims and benifits of hydrotherapy, working with veterinary surgeons and the referral process, principles of hydrotherapy, assessing and measuring outcomes, methods of handling dogs, water walker, spa and pool work with some praticle experience, one day massage techniques and professionalism in hydrotherapy. Module three: 15th to 19th December, is a praticle session over four days plus one day canine motivation, learning theory and behaviour. Total course cost £2,937.50 incl VAT. Iinstallment payments possible.
Venue: The Sussex Canine Centre, Unit 20, Cliffe Industrial Estate, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6 JL
Contact: Ring The Sussex Canine Centre, tel. 01273 475900 or email: sussexcaninecentre@yahoo.co.uk. web: www.sussexcaninecentre.co.uk

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Microchip Implant Training
This one day seminar is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to safely implant microchips into dogs and cats. The course consists of both theory and practical sessions where delegates will have the opportunity to microchip animals. Delegates may bring their own dogs and cats to microchip free of charge on the day! Cost: £175
Venue: Evesham, Worcestershire
Contact: Please call Glenda Brownlow at The College of Animal Welfare on mobile: 0870 062 1122. Web site: www.caw.ac.uk

Agility Taster Day witj Danny Clark and Pete Catt
For complete beginners with KC Approved Instructors Danny Clark and Pete Catt. 3 hour sessions. Places limited.
Venue: Outdoor venue, Hooe, near Ninfield, East Sussex
Contact: Ring tel.01323 764439 or mobile: 07812836044 for details

Jill Spurr & Mike Douglas Training Day in Cambs.
Limited number of spaces available for dogs and handlers that are already competing at any grade. Each dog will have a session with both Jill and Mike. Training can be tailored to individual needs. There will also be a mini competition followed by a barbeque in the evening (weather permitting). £35 per dog.
Venue: Outdoor venue, on the Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire borders 8 miles from Wisbech.
Contact: Ring Karen Jones on mobile: 07742 565969 or tel. 01945 871213 (before 10pm please)

Crazymaesy European Agility Show
For anyone interested in trying out some real European courses. On the day you will get to walk and run 5 european courses. You will be judged by an FCI competitor and by FCI rules. We will set up a small area for practice and warm up. We will be doing complete course changes for you so you will get the chance to do both agility and jumping and to experience different judges styles. Cost: £20 per handler and dog. Numbers limited to 20 dogs. Starting with first course ready to walk at 8.30am.
Venue: Faringdon, Oxfordshire.
Contact: Email: jo@crazymaesy.co.uk or ring mobile: 07967 967456

Basic First Aid for Dog Owners
This course is designed for dog owners and/or trainers who would like to know what to do in case of an accident. Taught by Clare Rodney, VN, who has had many years experience at high level in emergency care. Clare is an interesting and inspirational lecturer who works with the support f good visual aids and experienced training dogs. Course starts at 10am and ends at 1pm. Cost: £40. Course notes and certificate of attendance.
Venue: Greyfriars Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Referral Centre, Greyfriars Farm Veterinary Centre, Hogs Back, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1AG
Contact: Visit www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk for downloadable booking form and terms and conditions. Email: info@greyfriarsrehab.co.uk or ring tel 01483 811172

2-day Tellington TTouch weekend workshop
Come and learn more about TTouch and how it can help your dog in all aspects of their lives. Teacher Toni Shelbourne P3. Cost £85. Time 10.00 - 16.00 both days
Venue: Nr Reading, Berkshire
Contact: Toni Shelbourne 0118 9413270 ttouch1@btconnect.com www.tellingtontouch.co.uk

INCA1 - Lady Dog Whisperer Workshop with Julia Meads
This workshop is open to both handlers (limited to 7- pre book) and spectators. During the workshop people will experience a natural way to communicate and understand their dog. Issues such as separation anxiety, phobic behaviours, destruction, aggression, jumping up/over excitability, recalls, attention seeking could well be the focus for the day. Viewing calming signals, body language, dog interaction and learning how to apply these to your own dogs and situations, will be the main objective of the workshop. Learn the calm assertive art of Leadership. Having the ability to respond is very self empowering. Julia also teaches this serious subject with a large amount of humour to create a joyful atmosphere for the day. Have fun learning.
Venue: Selsey Town Hall, Selsey, West Sussex PO20 0RB
Contact: Ring Julia on tel. 01243 602531 or mobiel: 07951 777330 or email julia_meads@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.inca-1.co.uk

British Agility Association, Judges, Ring Managers & Show Organisers Day
These Training days will cover all aspects of Judging, Ring Managing & Show Organising 'The BAA Way.' Whether you have Judged/Ring Managed or organised a show before for BAA/EMDAC or any other organisation or have never Judged/Ring Managed or run a show. These informative training days are invaluable, either to learn from scratch or as a refresher to keep you updated with the latest BAA rules & regulations. A refresher course at least every two years is recommended. NB: No written exams are involved on these training days.
Venue: Asfordby Amateurs Sports Club, Hoby Road, Asfordby, Near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Contact: To download an application form visit http://www.baa.uk.net/judge.html

Mary Ray Cabaret Night
Mary Ray will be performing one of her unique Canine Cabaret Nights for the first time in Milton Keynes. 7.30pm to 10.30pm Bar available. Refreshemnts available Doors open 6.45pm Tickets £14.95 per person
Venue: Longueville Hall, Whaddon Road, Newton Longville, MK17 0AT
Contact: available by sending SAE and cheque payable to Lisa Gantly to 3 Carisbrooke Way, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, MK4 4BF Tel:07525 159699 or email: lisa@gantly.demon.co.uk

Problem with Your Dog?
Evening exploring some common problems that occur with dogs, for example: aggression, recall, separation anxiety, barking. We will be looking at a variety of issues from a behaviour, training and veterinary point of view and explore how to recognise if the problem is health related and look at the possible causes of these problems. Speakers - Winkie Spiers Dog Trainer & Behaviourist and Rebecca Wynniatt-Husey MRCVS. This is an evening talk 7 - 9pm and for owners only - no dogs. Ticket price £15.00 There will be a range of quality dog toys and treats on sale at this event from Lorna's Pet Care Service.
Venue: The Alma Pub (upstairs in private room), 499 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TF. Nearest train stations; Wandsworth Town or Clapham Junction Plenty of on-street parking near by and located close to Wandsworth Roundabout.
Contact: Ring Winkie Spiers on tel: 020 7924 3744 or mobile: 0771 833 2914. www.winkiespiers.com / winkie@winkiespiers.com

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

David Munnings Training Day
Dave Munnings has very kindly agreed to hold a training day on the Friday before the Waverunners UKA show at Apps Court Farm. Dave is one of the UK's top handlers, recently winning the large Crufts 2008 title with Dobby (Ag Ch Gunran Misteree) His training is fun and motivating - encouraging the handler and dog team to work well together. He is sympathic to those of us that cannot 'always get there' and his training is tailored for a winning combination of both the handler and dog team - it is definately not a 'one size fits all' training program! Dave has experience with training all breeds of dogs and handlers from starters (l1) to Advanced (L7) - Whatever level you currently work at - you are bound to get fantasic advice and guidance from this session. The training day is open to all levels/abilities and all size dogs, and will be split into three two hour sessions at a cost of £25 per handler/dog.
Venue: Apps Court Farm, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Contact: Renee Patience on 07811 212517 or renee_patience@uk.ibm.com

Pre & Post Event Massage For The Agility Dog, 1 Day Workshop
This comprehensive 1 day workshop is designed specifically for the agility, obedience and sporting dog to enhance performance and reduce risk of injury. You will be working with your own dog Repetitive & intense competition and training can take its toll on your dogs body with areas of accumulated stress easily affecting their performance. This day shows you the owner how you can positively influence and maintain the muscular health of your dog so they are able to perform to the very best of their abilities. Get The Edge! •How & Why Massage Works For Sporting Dogs •Identify & Locate Bony Landmarks & Main Muscles •Why warming up & cooling down your dog has positive impact on performance and competition •Common Injury areas that can affect performance - catch them before they become a problem! •Tutorial 1 - The Pre Event Warm Up Routine how to get your dog warmed up & ready for action •Tutorial 2 - Post Event Cool Down Routine how to soothe aching muscles, drain lactic acid, reduce stiffness and speed recovery •Tutorial 3 - Massage Maintenance at home Book Today! Places limited to 10 per workshop Cant find a date to suit you? To far? I can come to you! Hold a workshop for you and your friends or club ANYWHERE IN THE UK!
Venue: Bourneheath Village Hall, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 5 mins off J1/M42, 10 minutes off J4/M5 £75/person 9.30am -4.30pm workbook and certificate included.
Contact: Canine Massage Therapy Centre Call Natalie Lenton Dip. Canine Massage info@k9massage.co.uk www.k9massage.co.uk 01562 630535 07877 540728

Foundation in Canine Healthcare: Diet & Vaccines
Would you like a balanced understanding of your dog's diet and healthcare? Canine Health Concern are presenting a weekend of informative seminars in Somerset over 27 & 28 September to provide you with the knowledge to make informed choices on behalf of your canine companions. The Saturday seminar deals with the foundations of canine health: diet and vaccines. Providing feeding guidelines to complement your dog and an understanding of vaccine induced diseases. 1 day attendance - £55 2 day attendance - £85 Full course including home study - £115 (on completion of this you will obtain the Foundation in Canine Health Care Certificate accredited under the Kennel Club KCAI Scheme)
Venue: Burrowbridge Village Hall, Somerset (20 minutes from M5 Junnction 24 or 25)
Contact: Ring Amanda Paddick on mobile: 07877 909670 or Nikki Goddard on mobile: 07812 840288. Email: amandapaddick@googlemail.com

Foundation in Canine Healthcare: Genetics, Stress, Complementary Healthcare, Drug Therapy & Environmental Toxins
The second of the weekend seminars being held in Somerset over the weekend of 27th & 28th September by Canine Health Concern - providing you with the knowledge to make informed choices on behalf of your canine companions. The second seminar deals with factors determining the health of your dog, including: genetics, stress, complementary healthcare, conventional drug therapy and environmental toxins. 1 day seminar attendance - £55. Full weekend - £85. Full Course including home study - £115 (on completion of the full course plus home study you will obtain the Foundation in Canine Healthcare Certificate accredited under the Kennel Club KCAI Scheme).
Venue: Burrowbridge Village Hall, Somerset (20 minutes from M5, Junction 24 or 25).
Contact: Ring Amanda Paddick on mobile: 07877 909670 or Nikki Goddard on mobile: 07812 840288. Email: amandapaddick@googlemail.com

UKRCB Annual Symposium: Constructional Aggression Treatment
The 16th Annual UKRCB Symposium sponsored by James Wellbeloved. This year’s topic is Constructional Aggression Treatment with speaker Kellie Snider, BSc, MSc, BCABA. Kellie completed her MSc at the University of North Texas in Behaviour Analysis and now holds the position of Manager of Animal Behaviour Programs for the SPCA of Texas. Her thesis research project was based on working with aggressive dogs using a gentle form of Negative Reinforcement that involved shaping appropriate behaviour. Aggressive behaviour is replaced by providing the aggressive dog with distance from strangers or unfamiliar dogs when desirable behaviours are given. The success of the method is outstanding and it has found its way into dog behaviour work as a valuable tool in working with aggressive dogs. Suitable candidates who are dog to dog or dog to human aggressive are often friendly within a few days. Variations on the technique can also be used in working with separation anxiety and resource guarding problems. If you work with aggressive dogs, this work will change your world. We will be talking about canine aggression in a completely different way from what you've learned. We explore the genetic, dominance and instinct-based theories of the nature of aggression and replace them with our research which reveals aggression as a learned behaviour. Using the Constructional Approach we can change the aggressive dog into a friendly dog. We will present a training procedure that will provide trainers and pet owners the ability to make significant differences in dogs' behaviour. The research was conducted in the dogs' real lives, not in a laboratory. Pet owners and dog trainers are now taking it and using it with their real dogs in their real worlds with real success. In addition this work can be used with fearful animals, including feral cats, lamas and cattle. This is one seminar you don’t want to miss!! Cost £50 (includes lunch) £45 for a group of 8+ Monday 29th September CAT demonstration day Kellie will demonstrate the technique working with aggressive dogs. Only those attending the first day Symposium will be eligible to attend. Refreshments are not included in the price. Cost 35.
Venue: Hilton Coventry Hotel Paradise Way Walsgrave Coventry CV2 2ST Practical Demo Day Sports Connection, Leamington Road, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 3FL. For people staying both days rooms are available at the Hilton or a nearby Travel Lodge
Contact: Ticket details from Bob Haynes, 6 Gardenia Drive, Allesley Village, Coventry, CV5 9BN, phone 07966 535854 or email deltaonecanines@aol.com OR - you can print off the ticket application for the Symposium Day (two pages) and the Info Sheet for the Demo

Training with Peter Elms
Train with Peter Elms and improve your agility. The morning session, 10.00am to 1pm, will be aimed at grades 1-4 and the afternoon sesion, 2pm to 5pm, will be for grades 5-7. All dog sizes welcome. Places will be limited to 7 dogs per session. The cost will be £25 per person. Improving speed on contacts, weave problems and better course management.
Venue: City Farm, Westwood, West Calder EH55 8PP.
Contact: Ring Peter Elms on tel. 01506 870810 or mobile: 0779 5434306 or email peterelms@tiscali.co.uk

Animal Communication Workshop (ACT1) with Julia Meads
Animal Communication Training is a one day workshop teaching the basic skills of animal communication. The day is humorous and touching as participants discover what animal communication is and learn how to communicate with animals. Participants are suprised by their own abilities by the end of the day and leave with a number of different techniques to bring them closer to animals. Timing 10.00am - 5.00pm. Cost: £60
Venue: Boldre War Memorial Hall, Lymington, Hants SO41 5QL
Contact: Email Shelley@reikicare.co.uk or ring Tink on tel. 0845 4194951 or Julia on tel. 01243 602531. Visit wwww.reikicare.co.uk to book your place.

Agility Training in the South West with Angela Williams
Agility training with Angela Williams ,private and group sessions available throughout the next few months. Reward based methods including clicker training, help with jumping ,c ontacts ,start line problems. All breeds of dogs welcome ,young or old . Also pre agility for puppies and young dogs. £22/hour
Venue: A38 between Taunton and Wellington, in Somerset
Contact: Email ang.22@hotmail.co.uk or visit www.ace-agility.co.uk

Microchip Implant Training
This one day seminar is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to safely implant microchips into dogs and cats. The course consists of both theory and practical sessions where delegates will have the opportunity to microchip animals. Delegates may bring their own dogs and cats to microchip free of charge on the day! Cost: £175
Venue: The College of Animal Welfare, Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire
Contact: Please call Glenda Brownlow at The College of Animal Welfare on mobile: 0870 062 1122. Web site: www.caw.ac.uk

Agility Training in the South West with Angela Williams
Agility training available over the next few months ,with Angela Williams (member of GB squad 2008, winner of UKA nationals,winner of Royal canin final, reserve British open ) Private lessons or small groups welcome .Reward based methods including clicker training, beginers and all breeds welcome. £22/.
Venue: A38 between Taunton and Wellington, in Somerset
Contact: Email Angela Williams at ang.22@hotmail.co.uk

Certificate in Canine First Aid
This accredited course is ideal for dog owners and those working with dogs. It covers handling an injured dog, wound care,CPR,stings, bites and emergency procedures. Run by a college qualified vet nurse. Frpm 9am-4pm. Cost: £176.25
Venue: The Sussex Canine Centre, Unit 20, Cliffe Industrial Estate, South Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL
Contact: Ring The Sussex Canine Centre on tel: 01273 475900 or email:sussexcaninecentre@yahoo.co.uk. Web: www.sussexcaninecentre.co.uk

Heelwork-to-Music / Canine Freestyle Masterclass with Attila Szkukalek
9:30am-5pm. Attila is widely regarded as one of the top HTM trainers and handlers in the world. Handler places are restricted to those dogs currently competing at intermediate level and above so that Attila can focus on more advanced moves including distance work. The day should be educational to handlers working at all levels with the opportunity to learn at lot from watching Attila work with other dogs. Cost: £30 per handler, £20 per spectator place.
Venue: Wilsford Village Hall (near Grantham, Sleaford and Newark - Lincolnshire)
Contact: Email Fiona@iccdogtraining.co.uk or ring tel. 01400 230965. Visit web site www.iccdogtraining.co.uk. Details on web site from 1 March

Derbyshire Agility Centre Agility Training for Trainers 2
Agility Handling Skills two full day training course - 4-5 October/ Fee: £160 (includes refreshments and lunch Saturday/Sunday. Places: 8 maximum.

About the course: This training is designed as a follow-on course to Training for Trainers 1. In order to gain a place on this course, you are expected to have completed the Training for Trainers course or provide some evidence that you have been training agility at club level. This course is designed to encourage those wishing to continue agility training to do so in a safe and knowledgeable way by introducing you to the latest training techniques, utilising kind, fair and effective training methods for both handlers and their dogs. Places are limited to 8 as we find working at this level is easier with just a few people and allows for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.   The course is very intensive, and includes both practical and theoretical sessions on how to put together training exercises for those dogs who have already completed an introduction course and are competent at performing all the agility equipment. Because of the nature of the course, you are asked not to bring your own dogs, we will provide you with lots of subjects to practice on!
Venue: Selston Equestrian Centre, Commonside, Selston, Notts NG16 6FJ (just off J28 of M1)
Contact: For an application form to book a place, ring Kim Hunt on tel. 01773 827643 or mobile: 07870 575328. Email: kim@kimhunt.co.uk or write to: Kim Hunt, 8 Bullsmoor, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1JS

SWAT Training Day with Toni Keating
Training sessions with Toni Keating (SWAT) Grade 1, 2 and inexperienced Grade 3 dogs. 10am - 1pm Grade 3 (experienced handlers) - 7 dogs 2pm - 5pm. Sessions are limited to 8 dogs Cost: £15
Venue: SWAT training premises 5 mins from Jct 23 M5
Contact: Contact Toni on mobile: 07989 197657 or email familykye@tiscali.co.uk

TTouch Fireworks Workshop
Fireworks now seem to be going off all year, but are particularly bad around 5 November. This one day workshop, taught by Toni Shelbourne,is designed to give you practical skills to help your dog, no matter what it's age to cope better with the bangs and whizzes. The day runs from 10am - 4pm and the cost is £80. Refreshments provided but please bring a packed lunch. Course notes and certificate of attendance
Venue: Greyfriars Rehabilitatin and Hydrotherapy Referral Centre, Greyfriars Farm, Hogs Back, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AG
Contact: www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk for a downloadable booking form and terms and conditions. Ring tel. 01483 811172 or email: info@greyfriarsrehab.co.uk;

Crazymaesy Training Workshops
Crazymaesy is holding a day of contatcs, weaves and jumping. 3 x 2 hour sessions - one covering contatcs one covering weaves and one covering all aspects of your dogs jumping and handling skills. Places limited to 5 in a group. Cost for each 2 hour session is £15 per dog and handler. Contacts 9am -11am. Jumping 11.30am-1.30pm. Weaves 2pm-4pm.
Venue: Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Contact: Email: jo@crazymaesy.co.uk or ring Jo at mobile: 07967 967456

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Development of Professional Dog Grooming & Business Skills - Level 2 OCN
Sutible for those who have completed level one. This excellent course covers a wide varity of subjects in depth, advanced canine health care, canine diseases and zoonosis, health aand saftey, effective cleaning of the work area, maintenance and sterilisation techniques, breed knowledge, clipping, hand clipping, scissoring techniques and small business start up skills module.This course is one day a week with 30 tutor contact days, 9am to 4.30pm Cost, £2115.00 inc vat This course is also avalible as an intensive module. Details on enquiry
Venue: The Sussex Canine Centre, Unit 20, Cliffe Undustrial Estate, South Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL
Contact: Ring The Sussex Canine Centre, tel. 01273 475900 or email: sussexcaninecentre@yahoo.co.uk. web: www.sussexcaninecentre.co.uk

Private Lessons with Leah Gardner
Leah Gardner (British Team individual silver medallist) is available for training in South Wales, 7-30 October. Private training sessions and group training for all levels and abilities. Training is kept fun and motivational for both dog and handler.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Private Training with Leah Gardner
Leah Gardner (British Team individual silver medallist) is available for training in South Wales, 7-30 October. Private training sessions and group training for all levels and abilities. Training is kept fun and motivational for both dog and handler.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Training day with Leah Gardner
Group training with British Team individual silver medallist Leah Gardner. Training will last 2 hours and will cover many different training subjects such as motivation, handling skills, contacts and weave etc. Dogs must be doing all contact equipment and weaving. Each place will cost £30 and there are only limited spaces left
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB Toilet facilities available
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

AC Agility Camp 2008
Two day training with Anthony Clarke. Each dog will take part in 6 hours training over the weekend when taking part in the whole 2day camp. All heights, all breeds, all levels. Cost: £100 for two days with camping. £80 for two days without camping. One day camp: £45. Spectators: £35.
Venue: Lechlade Glos GL7 3BJ. AC Agility is located in the Cotswolds with lovely surroundings perfect for walking your dogs. 10 Minutes walk from the local village where there are cafes and local shops. There are also some brilliant local pubs for great meals and a relaxing evening by the river Thames, if you wish.
Contact: Ring Anthony for details on tel. 01367 252828

Beginner Agility Class with Lynne Ward
Beginner agility class commencing Saturday, 11 October. Class will start at 11.30 a.m. and last for one hour. The classes will be on-going but the cost will be £45 for each 8 weeks.
Venue: Training will be outdoors near Hook, Hampshire.
Contact: Please ring Lynne Ward on mobile: 07962 018686 for further details.

2-day Tellington TTouch Weekend Workshop
Come and learn more about TTouch and how it can help your dog in all aspects of their lives. Teacher Toni Shelbourne P3 Cost £85 Time 10.00 - 16.00 both days
Venue: Nr Reading, Berkshire
Contact: Ring Toni Shelbourne on tel. 0118 9413270 or email ttouch1@btconnect.com Web site: www.tellingtontouch.co.uk

Massage Your Own Dog
Learn how to help your dog with basic massage skills on a full day course. Bring your own dog for a fun, practical based day, learn how to warm up, cool down and aid performance in the ring with one of the country's longest established animal massage therapist. Credit crunching price, only £40 for the day! Spaces limited to ten, please book early.
Venue: Branston village hall in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, near Grantham.
Contact: Ring Karen Perry Animal Therapy on mobile 07976 885504 or email karenwperry@yahoo.co.uk

Thinking Like Canines - Barbara Sykes
Two day seminar with Barbara Sykes on 11 and 12 October 2008. This Seminar/Workshop is designed for anyone who has a dog, whether a trainer, competing or simply a companion. Barbara Sykes is renowned for her success in understanding and training collies and also targeting and solving any behavioural problems relevant to the breed. Her unique method of canine psychology and training is a training technique open to all breeds Cost: £60 including tea/coffee and lunch on both days.
Venue: SAC, Aberdeen Campus, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen AB21 9YA
Contact: For further information/booking form, please ring the organisers: Lesley Norrie on tel. 01224 491008 or or Alison Robertson on tel. 01779 472248. Email secretary@aberdeencaninetraining.co.uk

One Day Practical Judging Course
A one day practical judging course with instructors Tony Griffin and Lesley Olden. Cost: £40 to include packed lunch. Two venues for class work (morning) and ring work (afternoon)) so transport essential.
Venue: Cucklington and Semley - Somerset/Wiltshire/Doset border.
Contact: Email Pat Poynter on pat@patspooches.co.uk or ring tel. 01963 824662

Pre-competition training with Leah Gardner
This is designed for young dogs that are coming up to competion age. we will be working on weaves, contact, motivation and handling. (Channel weaves will also be available) This is open to dogs 14 months and above and young competing dogs. The session will be 2 hours long and will cost £30. Very limited spaces left.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB Toilet facilities available
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Private Training with Leah Gardner
Leah Gardner (British Team individual silver medallist)-Available for training in South Wales, 7th October through to 30th October. Private training sessions and group training for all levels and abilities. Training is kept fun and motivational for both dog and handler.
Venue: Many Tears Animal Rescue can be found at Cwmlogin House, Cefniethin, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA14 7HB Toilet facilities available
Contact: Ring Leah Gardner on tel. 01892 740777 (before 6 October) or mobile: 07814 562996 or tel. 01269 842599. After 6 October, please ask for Leah.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Kennel Club Tour
Following on from several successful tours held already this year, the Kennel Club is continuing to open its doors to the public by offering the chance to see behind the scenes of its central London offices with a free guided tour. You are invited to see for yourself what the Kennel Club has to offer, and the efforts it makes to improve the health and welfare of thousands of dogs in the UK.

From September onwards, the Kennel Club will be running a new season of tours at its headquarters at Clarges Street in the heart of London. The tours will provide visitors with the opportunity to see first hand how the Kennel Club is an unparalleled source of information, experience and advice on dog welfare, health, training and breeding. Kennel Club members, Len Anness and Jimmy Keizer will be hosting the tours, which are led by Sue Sampson, the Kennel Club's Roadshow Manager.

There will also be the chance to appreciate the Art Gallery, which provides a permanent display area for important elements of the Kennel Club’s fascinating collection of artwork and ephemera, ensuring its long-term survival, preservation and growth. Visitors attending these tours will have the opportunity to see the Art Gallery’s forthcoming exhibition ‘British & Irish Vulnerable Breeds: An Exhibition of Art Portraying our Rarer Breeds of Dog’, which will feature a total of 24 British and Irish breeds.

Morning tours will commence at 11am and visitors are invited to arrive at Clarges Street from 10.30am onwards when refreshments will be served. We are also running a selection of afternoon tours, which will commence at 2.30pm, and visitors are invited to arrive from 2pm onwards. There is no charge to attend these tours.

Spaces for tours are allocated on a first come, first served basis. All tours must be booked in advance and lunch can be provided on request for a small charge. Bookings are also being taken for private groups of between 6-12 people at a charge of £5 per person. Private tours must be booked in advance and are subject to availability.

Pre & Post Event Massage For The Agility Dog, 1 Day Workshop
This comprehensive 1 day workshop is designed specifically for the agility, obedience and sporting dog to enhance performance and reduce risk of injury. You will be working with your own dog Repetitive & intense competition and training can take its toll on your dogs body with areas of accumulated stress easily affecting their performance. This day shows you the owner how you can positively influence and maintain the muscular health of your dog so they are able to perform to the very best of their abilities. Get The Edge! •How & Why Massage Works For Sporting Dogs •Identify & Locate Bony Landmarks & Main Muscles •Why warming up & cooling down your dog has positive impact on performance and competition •Common Injury areas that can affect performance - catch them before they become a problem! •Tutorial 1 - The Pre Event Warm Up Routine how to get your dog warmed up & ready for action •Tutorial 2 - Post Event Cool Down Routine how to soothe aching muscles, drain lactic acid, reduce stiffness and speed recovery •Tutorial 3 - Massage Maintenance at home Book Today! Places limited to 10 per workshop Cant find a date to suit you? To far? I can come to you! Hold a workshop for you and your friends or club ANYWHERE IN THE UK!
Venue: Bourneheath Village Hall, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire 5 mins off J1/M42, 10 minutes off J4/M5 £75/person 9.30am -4.30pm workbook and certificate included.
Contact: Canine Massage Therapy Centre Call Natalie Lenton Dip. Canine Massage info@k9massage.co.uk www.k9massage.co.uk 01562 630535 07877 540728

Bob Sharpe Agility Workshop
10am-4:30pm. With experienced agility instructor and Grade 7 handler Bob Sharpe. Max. 8 handlers per session. Dogs will work either morning for beginners or afternoon for more advanced dogs. Workshop will cover training and handling techniques. Cost: £25 per handler, £10 per spectator.
Venue: TBC Near to Grantham / Newark / Sleaford - Lincolnshire.
Contact: Email Fiona@iccdogtraining.co.uk or ring tel. 01400 230965. Visit web site www.iccdogtraining.co.uk. Details on web site from 1 March

Crazymaesy Agility workshops
Crazymaesy is holding a day of contatcs, weaves and jumping. 3 x 2 hour sessions - one covering contatcs, one covering weaves and one covering all aspects of your dog's jumping and handling skills. Places limited to 5 in a group. Cost for each 2 hour session is £15 per dog and handler. Contacts 9am -11am. Jumping 11.30am-1.30pm. Weaves 2pm-4pm.
Venue: Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Contact: Email: jo@crazymaesy.co.uk or ring Jo at mobile: 07967 967456

Help! I Can't Cope - An Introduction to Stress in Dogs with Sheila Harper
A one day course designed to increase awareness of the issues surrounding stress in dogs. It is important to appreciate both the physical and mental affects of stress in dogs and to understand the contributory factors. From dogs that have difficulty competing, to those who become sound sensitive or reactive with other dogs it is important to examine the issues that result in this behaviour and to offer strategies to help them live a more balanced life. Often just a few minor changes can make a huge impact to the dog's ablility to cope. Price: £30.00
Venue: The Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green, Crowborugh, East Sussex, TN6 1ED
Contact: Please ring Yvonne on tel. 01889 802685 or see www.sheilaharper.co.uk for more details

Turid Rugaas Seminar
Action 4 Dogs introduces a Weekend Seminar featuring: Turid Rugaas, International Dog Trainer and Behaviourist. It will be two day seminar on Canine Communication & Handling Skills on 25-26 October 2008
Venue: Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh
Contact: For further details, please e-mail: info@action4dogs.co.uk. Or ring Action 4 Dogs, Maxwell Muir on mobile: 07999 866 989. www.action4dogs.co.uk

Training Day with Ian Dobison
Training sessions with Ian Dobison at an indoor venue near Co Durham. Morning session: 9.45-12.45 Cost: £20. Afternoon session: 1.30-4.30 Cost: £20, or £35 for the full day. Maximum of 5 handlers and dogs per session. Improve your handling skills through problem solving and confidence building. All levels welcome
Venue: Dalton Piercy Indoor Riding School, Co durham, just off the A19. E-mail or phone for full directions.
Contact: Email I.Dobison@ntlworld.com orring tel. 01429 294256 or mobile: 07794 606522

Case Studies in Canine Aggression with Paddy Driscoll
10am-4:30pm. Paddy is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and lecturer in Canine Behaviour Counselling at Bishop Burton College. This workshop will be looking at case studies of aggression in dogs both towards people and other dogs.
Venue: Wilsford Village Hall (near Grantham, Sleaford and Newark - Lincolnshire.)
Contact: Email Fiona@iccdogtraining.co.uk or ring tel. 01400 230965. Visit web site www.iccdogtraining.co.uk. Details on web site from 1 March

Workshop with Hannah Houldsworth and Bob Sharpe
Have you recently moved up a Grade and finding new problems at that level,or do you want to be more competitive and successful? Whatever your aims, consistent clear handling and effective course management can make a vast difference to your current performance. Age and physical attributes need not limit your ambitions and the system is equally suited to all,as highlighted by Hannah and Bob. Sessions will run from 9.30 -12.30 and 1.00-4.00., ccomodating a max of 8 handlers per session. Time will be spent equally with each trainer. Cost: 25.00 per session. First session ideally suited for G1-4 concentrating on handling techniques and basic course management. Second session more suited to G5-6 looking at advanced handling techniques and course management. Last year over 65% of our pupils moved up a grade,and that ratio is increasing today.
Venue: Field of Dreams Dog Training School, North Lincolnshire. 3 miles from J4 of M180.
Contact: Email bob-sharpe@btconnect.com, or view details on www.fieldofdreamsdogtraining.co.uk

Canine Massage for Active Dogs - College Certificate
This one day course provides an introduction to canine massage. an excellent course for those with agillity dogs or working breeds. Course contains theory with an opportunity for praticle application.Course cost;£205.62 inc vat
Venue: The Sussex Canine Centre, Unit 20, Cliffe industrial Estate, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6JL
Contact: Ring The Sussex Canine Centre on tel. 01273 475900 or email: sussexcaninecentre@yahoo.co.uk. Web: sussexcaninecentre.co.uk

SWAT Training Day with Toni Keating
Training Sessions with Toni Keating (SWAT). Grade1, 2 and inexperienced Grade 3 dogs 10am - 1pm. Grade 3 (experienced handlers) - 7 2pm - 5pm. Cost: £15. All sessions are limited to 8 dogs.
Venue: SWAT Training premises 5 mins from Jct 23 M5
Contact: Ring Toni on mobile: 079891 97657 or email familykye@tiscali.co.uk

Agility Training in the South West with Angela Williams
One to one lessons available throughout the next few months with Angela Williams, an experienced Grade 7 handler. Reward based methods including clicker training, keeping agility fun. All breeds welcome, including pre agility for puppies and young dogs. Cost: £22/hour
Venue: A38 between Taunton and Wellington, in Somerset
Contact: Email Angela Williams at ang.22@hotmail.co.uk

Agility Training in the South West with Angela Williams
One to one lessons available throughout the next few months with Angela Williams,an experienced Grade 7 handler. Reward based methods including clicker training, keeping agility fun. All breeds welcome, including pre-agility for puppies and young dogs.
Venue: A38 between Taunton and Wellington, in Somerset
Contact: Email Angela Williams at ang.22@hotmail.co.uk

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