Charles River Dog Training Club, Inc.
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Obedience, Agility, Performance Events & Behavior
Apr 18 & 19 2009 - Canine Communication Foundation Course with Jan Fennell, the original dog listener from England
MA Needham
FMI: www.janfennellthedoglistener.com or e-mail pwright01@snet.net
Apr 21 2009 - An Evening with Jan Fennell
MA Needham
Learn about Jan's techniques for shaping positive behavior. 6:30pm-9:30pm. FMI: www.janfennellthedoglistener.com or e-mail pwright01@snet.net
Apr 24-26 2009 - Jan Fennell Canine Communication Advanced Course
MA Needham
9:00am-4:30pm. FMI: www.janfennellthedoglistener.com or e-mail pwright01@snet.net
Apr 25 2009 - Signals for Utility
MA Taunton
1:00-5:00pm. FMI: performanceplus@wahoo-lets-train.com
May 6-10 2009 - Instructor Training Course
NY Accord
FMI: www.dogsofcourse.com, 508-529-3568
May 15-17 2009 - Competition obedience heeling camp with Nancy Droukas
MA Taunton
FMI: performanceplus@wahoo-lets-train.com
May 30 2009 - APDT Rally Sanctioned Seminar
NH West Swanzey, Monadnock Canine Academy
Online Seminar Registration: www.monadpets.org (events); Registration by phone: 603-352-9011 x112
May 30-31 2009 - Janice Gunn seminar
MA Westford
FMI: waggintail@comcast.net
June 6-7 2009 - Click to Calm Seminar with Emma Parsons
MA Franklin
FMI: MasterPeace Dog Training Ctr, 508-553-9300
Jun 13-14 2009 - Suzanne Clothier seminar
MA Franklin
Hosted by New England Dog Training Club. FMI: www.nedtc.org
Jun 13-14 2009 - CANINE BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS: Recognition to Resolution
MA Worcester
presented by Sarah Kalnajs & Pat Miller. FMI: www.puppyworks.com/events/caninebehavior/cb0609ma.html
Jul 6-10 - Terri Arnold’s OTCH Camp
MA East Freetown
FMI: www.terriarnold.com, steppinup@terriarnold.com, 508-763-4843
Jul 11 & 12 2009 - AKC Agility Judges Continuing Education Seminar
CT Windsor Locks
Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 8am-3:30pm. AKC agility judges are required to attend a continuing education seminar every three years. Judges must attend both days to receive credit. FMI: Pam O'Day, intrepid05@aol.com, 860-716-4600
Jul 13-17 - Terri Arnold’s Foundation Camp
MA East Freetown
FMI: www.terriarnold.com, steppinup@terriarnold.com, 508-763-4843
July 17-19 2009 - Instructor Training Course: Complex Families & Compliance
NY Cornwall-on-Hudson
FMI: www.dogsofcourse.com, 508-529-3568
Jul 20-22 - Terri Arnold’s Advanced Camp
MA East Freetown
FMI: www.terriarnold.com, steppinup@terriarnold.com, 508-763-4843
Aug 9 2009 - More Than a Warm Fuzzy seminar with Dr. Myrna Milani
MA Hudson
Explore the role of the human-animal bond in the successful prevention of problem dog behavior. FMI: www.dogsofcourse.com; Dana Crevling, 508-529-3568 M-F 8am-7pm EST, Crevling@dogsofcourse.com
Oct 17 & 18 2009 - Janice Gunn seminar
ME Westbrook
FMI: Saccarappa Obedience Club, Lois Hoyt, lhoyt@sacoriver.net
Oct 31 & Nov 1 2009 - Kathy Sdao seminar
MA Hudson
FMI: www.dogsofcourse.com
Flyball tournaments, clinics and events in New England -
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Tracking
Apr 4-5 2009 - Tracking Club of MA Beginning Tracking Seminar
MA Wrentham
Instructor Art Twiss, AKC Tracking Judge
FMI: www.trackingclubofma.com; Pamela Frattallone, Cockerdog@verizon.net, 978-486-3157
April 11, 2009 - Beginner Tracking Seminar, "From Flag to Glove"
NY New Paltz
Presented by members of the Hudson Valley Tracking Club. Limited to 24 teams. Application under events at www.hvtrackingclub.org
April 25 2009 - Tracking Club of Maine Tracking Clinic
ME Saco
FMI: Robert Cuzner, 207-775-1389, becuz42@maine.rr.com
April 25-26 2009 - Beginner Tracking Workshop with Ed Presnall
NY Honeoye
Sponsored by Dog Obedience Training Club of Rochester New York.
FMI: www.dotcorny.com or Debbie Routhier, debbierouthier@yahoo.com
May 16 2009 - Tracking Club of VT Beginners Clinic
VT Danby at Smokey House Ctr
Limited to 14 working teams. Instructor: Ray Desmarais with help from other TCV members. FMI: Alice Ayres, alidavgb@sover.net, www.trackingclubofvermont.org
Sat May 30 2009 - Introduction to Tracking
ME Appleton
All day event, starts 8:30 am at Little Dove Farm, www.littledovekatahdins.com. Introductory talk, then off to the fields to work. Limited to 12 dog and handler participants. Cost $55 per person. Bring your own lunch. FMI: Suzanne White, stwhite@fairpoint.net, 207 845-2888
Sun May 31 2009 - Tracking for Intermediate and Advanced Dogs
ME Appleton
All day event, starts 8:30 am at Little Dove Farm, www.littledovekatahdins.com. Tracks tailored to each individual dog and handler based on level of experience and challenges. Covers specific scent problem solving. Cost $100 per person. FMI: Suzanne White, stwhite@fairpoint.net, 207 845-2888
June 7 2009: VST guided run-thrus with Allison Platt
NY New Paltz
limited to 6 working teams; unlimited auditors. FMI: www.hvtrackingclub.org (events)
June 20–21, 2009 - Tracking Club of MA Step 2 Tracking Clinic: Problem Solving
NH Milford
Not for beginners but can be at any stage beyond beginner. This clinic is for dog and handler teams that have been working together and have hit a problem area. Instructor: Randie Meyer. Limited to 15 dog/handler teams.
FMI: www.trackingclubofma.com; Pamela Frattallone, Cockerdog@verizon.net, 978-486-3157
June 20-21 2009 - VST Tracking Workshop with Ed Presnall
NY SUNY Geneseo
Sponsored by Dog Obedience Training Club of Rochester New York.
FMI: www.dotcorny.com or Debbie Routhier, debbierouthier@yahoo.com
August 29-30 2009 - TDX Tracking Workshop with Ed Presnall
NY Pittsford - Mendon Ponds Park
Sponsored by Dog Obedience Training Club of Rochester New York.
FMI: www.dotcorny.com or Debbie Routhier, debbierouthier@yahoo.com
September 19-20 2009 - ROAD MAP TO TDX TRACKING SEMINAR, presented by Ray Desmarais
MA Hardwick
Limited to 10 working teams and 20 auditors.
This seminar is structured to provide a clear progression or map to the TDX and consists of classroom work with a PowerPoint presentation and several sessions in the field. Each day, five of 10 teams will work five tracks of approx. 500 yards with TDX components. A field session of cross tracks with all teams, a TDX demonstration, and a tracklaying session are also included in the 2-day seminar.
Hosted by Yankee Golden Retriever Club. FMI: www.yankeegrc.org or Kathy Goodman, ktlgold@comcast.net
October 10-11 2009 - Tracking Club of MA Beginners Tracking Clinic
MA Ayer
Instructor: Miles Garrod. FMI: www.trackingclubofma.com; Pamela Frattallone, Cockerdog@verizon.net, 978-486-3157
Oct 24 2009 - “Training for Variable Surface Test Tracking” seminar with Jerry Lewis and Ray Desmarais
NY Albany
Hosted by Hudson Valley Tracking Club. Indoor presentation, 6:00-9:00PM. FMI: www.hvtrackingclub.org/Jerry%20Lewis%20seminar.pdf
Dog Tracking Club of Maine
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Herding
March 25-26 2009 - ASCNE Cindi Hayden Cattle Clinic
NH Webster
FMI: www.ascne.org
April 19 2009 - ASCNE Intro to Herding with Tenley Dexter
CT Lebanon
FMI: www.ascne.org/2009Files/flyer_Intro_to_herding_fun_day_2009.pdf
April 25-26 2009 - ASCNE Stock Clinic with Jim Hartnagle,
NH Webster
FMI: www.ascne.org
May 2 2009 - Introduction to Herding
ME Appleton - Little Dove Farm
Limited to 12 working dogs. Auditors welcome. Fee: $60 for the day. Audit fee: $15. Starts 9:00 am. Work your dog on either sheep or ducks.
FMI: Suzanne White, stwhite@fairpoint.net, www.littledovekatahdins.com; 207 845-2888
May 29-31 2009 - ASCNE Bob Vest Stock Dog Clinic ,
CT Gaylordsville
FMI: www.ascne.org/2009Files/flyer_Bob_Vest_clinics_2009.pdf
June 1-4 2009 - Bob Vest Stock Clinics
NH
FMI: www.ascne.org/2009Files/flyer_Bob_Vest_clinics_2009.pdf
June 6-8 2009 - ASCNE Bob Vest Stock Clinics
CT Gaylordsville
FMI: www.ascne.org/2009Files/flyer_Bob_Vest_clinics_2009.pdf
Jun 7 2009 - Introduction to Herding
ME Appleton - Little Dove Farm
Limited to 12 working dogs. Auditors welcome. Fee: $60 for the day. Audit fee: $15. Starts 9:00 am. Work your dog on either sheep or ducks.
FMI: Suzanne White, stwhite@fairpoint.net, www.littledovekatahdins.com; 207 845-2888
June 12-13 2009 - ASCNE Bob Vest Stock Clinics
CT Lebanon
FMI: www.ascne.org/2009Files/flyer_Bob_Vest_clinics_2009.pdf
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Field/Hunting
April 4 2009 - Motivational training methods for the working retriever with Lorie Jolly
NJ Chesterfield
Hosted by New Jersey Pine Barrens Golden Retriever Club. Limited to 15 working teams; unlimited observers. FMI: Lisa Powell gold4paws@comcast.net 609-383-2818 or Martha Windisch mwindisch@att.net 609-726-9054
The North American Hunting Retriever Association (
NAHRA
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The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association
NAVHDA Calendar of Events
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Misc. Other Events
Ongoing - Canine Freestyle Team
MA Franklin
FMI: Jo Gaebel, jogaeb@aol.com, 978-263-4401.
Jan 17-18 2009 - Intermediate/Advanced Freestyle Seminar with Diane Kowalski
MA Franklin
FMI: www.masterpeacedog.com/events.html
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Conformation & Breed Handling
Apr 4-5 2009 - Grooming and Handling Seminar presented by Erik Strickland
MA Auburn
Fees: $160 with dog, $80 for observers
FMI: www.yankeegrc.org; ellenmckenna@comcast.net, 781-659-5801
Apr 25 2009 - George Alston Handling Seminar
NY Troy
Sponsored by Troy Kennel Club. FMI: MaryLou Falco, mlf0048@aol.com, 518-785-9385
May 3 2009 - Pat Hasting Seminar: Structure In Action
ME Portland
All day seminar. Attendees with a dog for evaluation $125; limited to the first 15 dogs. Seminar only $90 Group of 3 or more $80, Couples $140. Lunch and coffee will be provided. FMI: Cookie Kelley, fkelley49074@roadrunner.com
May 11 2009 - The ABCs of Dog Breeding
RI Warwick
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Orlandi. Sponsored by the American Belgian Tervuren Club. FMI: janinalaurin@cs.com
Jul 3 2009 - Juniors Clinic
MA Springfield
Sponsored by the AKC Registered Handlers Program. Held in conjunction with the Kenilworth KC, this FREE hands-on clinic is open to children under 18 who want to learn more about dog handling. Bring a dog on a lead and check in at the Superintendent's Desk in the morning or the clinic.
FMI: Susan Judge, smj@akc.org, 919 816-3590
Aug 9 2009 - The ABC's of Dog Breeding
MA Greenfield
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Orlandi. Includes practical canine anatomy. Sponsored by Pioneer Valley Kennel Club FMI: Lori Carver, seabreez13@hotmail.com, 413-634-5684
Sep 12 2009 - Canine and Feline Breeding and Genetics
MA Sturbridge
Presenter: Dr. Jerold S. Bell, DVM. Sponsored by Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. FMI: Continuing Education Department www.tufts.edu/vet/continedu, vetceinfo@tufts.edu, 508-887-4723
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Health & Wellness
Sun April 26 2009 - Eye (CERF) Clinic with Dr. Ruth Marrion
MA North Andover
Preference given to Golden Retrievers, but all breeds are welcome! By appointment only. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
FMI: Yankee Golden Retriever Club, www.yankeegrc.org/ or Susan Crum, swcrum@verizon.net/781-893-4315
Aug 9 2009 - The ABC's of Dog Breeding
MA Greenfield
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Orlandi. Includes practical canine anatomy. Sponsored by Pioneer Valley Kennel Club FMI: Lori Carver, seabreez13@hotmail.com, 413-634-5684
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