When: October 11 & 12, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Westinn Kennels - 1522 Swantnerville Dr. - Wentzville, MO 63385

Cost: Working Slot $200 (for 2 days) Auditing Slot $100 (for 2 days)
Working slots are limited so sign up early! Lunch will be provided.

About the Workshop: During this two-day session, games, skills and concepts used to build drive, focus, rapport and attitude will be introduced and practiced. Participants will learn to utilize these techniques to successfully build a foundation for the novice, open and utility exercises. Attendees will find these concepts and skills of continued value as they strive to maintain drive, precision, and enthusiasm throughout their dog’s career. Many techniques introduced will enhance training for a variety of activities in which dogs and their owners may participate. Those attending should come prepared to enjoy two days of stimulating, informative, fast-paced learning and fun!

About the instructors:

Debby Quigley has been showing dogs for over 20 yrs and has had Border Collies, Shelties, Golden Retrievers and a Siberian Husky. She is active in obedience, herding, agility, hunt tests, freestyle and tracking. Debby has had over a dozen 200 scores, placed 3 times at an AKC Invitational as well as multiple placements at World Series, Pup-Peroni and Gaines events. Her accomplishments include four OTCH’s, over 100 High in Trials and the #1 Border Collie in 1998. If you’ve ever seen Debby show her dogs, you can attest to the wonderful attitude they have as well as an awesome work ethic.

Judy Ramsey has owned, trained, and titled a variety of breeds. In 1980, she trained and began showing her very first dog, a Sheltie. Since that time, she and her family have shared their home with two other Shelties, a Doberman Pinscher, two Belgian Tervuren, a Keeshond, two Papillons, a Miniature Wire Dachshund, and two Border Collies. She has belonged to numerous breed and performance clubs, including APDT, NADOI, and was the founder of the second Therapy Dog International Chapter in the state of Oklahoma. She actively participated in therapy dog work for more than 20 years. Over the years, she has been fortunate enough to earn an Obedience Trial Championship, a breed Championship and a multitude of other titles in Obedience, Agility, and Earthdog.

Questions? Phone Linda: (262) 783-7598  Email: Linda Koutsky

Register:  Please return form below with full fee payable to BCSA.  Mail to Linda Koutsky N55 W15320 Northway Dr. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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