Karen Pryor Academy is pleased announce
the opening of Canine Freestyle 1!

Canine Freestyle I is for anyone interested in, or already
active in, the sport of canine freestyle.

Student will learn:

* foundation skills upon which new freestyle behaviors (moves) can be built
* to train a repertoire of freestyle moves, including performance heeling,
through step-by-step instructions, video demonstrations, and detailed exercise packets
* to train "clean," and give clear, consistent cues
* to select and edit music for routines
* to put it all together, choreographing competition-ready routines

Enroll anytime, begin anytime. Learn at your own pace. No travel or lodging expenses. The course is designed and taught by freestyle champion Michele Pouliot . Michele, with her dogs Cabo and Listo, are the winners of multiple national and international free style competitions, most recently the 2009 World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO) International Competition in Oklahoma, where three judges awarded perfect 10's. Michele also won the 2008 Nationals and both the 2007 and 2008 WCFO International Pro Stars. Michele was awarded the Attila Challenge trophies for highest Artistic and Technical scores each year. In November 2008, Michele and Listo made WCFO history by being the first team to receive perfect "10s"for both Artistic and Technical scores in the new Championship division of Perfect Dance Partners.

There are special tuition rates available for groups and for members of most major freestyle organizations. For additional information on curriculum, tuition, and enrollment, please visit the Academy website , http://karenpryoracademy.com/cfs .

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Tia Guest, CPDT-KA Program Director
800.47 CLICK (472.5425)
tia@karenpryoracademy.com

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BEFORE You Get Your Puppy and AFTER You Get Your Puppy

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF ANIMAL TRAINING:

Innovations and Refinements Saturday, February 6th, 2010
www.orgs.unt.edu/orca

The Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA) is a student organization in Department of Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas.

ORCA's mission is to enhance the lives of animals and their guardians through behavior analytic research and to inform the public about the discoveries.

In an effort to bring together the science of behavior with animal training, ORCA is proud to announce their annual Art and Science of Animal Training conference. Six world-renown animal trainers and behavioral scientists, whose experiences range from the laboratory to a variety of taxa, will share their insights with the public.

Speakers:
Dr. Robert Epstein (Keynote): Engineering Complex and Novel Behavior in Animals
Bob Bailey: Innovation: a case history
Alexandra Kurland: What Horses Teach Us About Cues: the loopy training strategy
Kay Laurence: Assessment: love it or hate it, it makes you grow
Steve Martin: Training Outside the (Skinner) Box
Ken Ramirez: Wanted: Animal Training Consultant—those good with animals need not apply!
An Open-Panel Discussion will follow presentations.

Our panels members include our six speakers
AND: Steve White Jen White Cassie Malina Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz

For more information on the conference, speakers, and ORCA,
please visit: www.orgs.unt.edu/orca
*Register early, as seats are limited!

Dr. Ian Dunbar in Seattle
Friday May 14th – Sunday May 16th, 2010
Grand Hyatt Seattle 721 Pine Street,
Seattle WA 98101

Friday (9:30am–5:00pm):
Behavior, Activity & Reactivity Problems

Saturday (9:30am–5:00pm):
Quantitatively & Qualitatively
Raising the Bar in Dog Training

Sunday (9:30am–5:00pm):
Games for Teaching Reliability,
Precision & Pizzazz

click here to register

Dr. Patricia McConnell
"For the Love of a Dog"
Oct 3, 2009 - 9AM-4:30PM
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR

click here for a registration form

Dr. Patricia McConnell
"Dog-Dog Aggresion"
& "Play Play Play!""
Sept 12, 2010
Hosted by Ahimsa Dog Training
Seattle, WA

Patricia McConnell's seminar in Seattle is not just for dog trainers! If you are interested in dog-dog aggression or want to improve the relationship with your dog through play, this day-long workshop will be quite an eye-opener! Even experienced dog trainers, dog walkers, veterinarians, and dog sports competitors will come away with useful ideas in this new ond day dog training seminar, including many novel ways to explain and inspire clients to use techniques that you already have in your toolbox. Patricia McConnell is one of those Must-See speakers and this is a new seminar topic, something you won't find on DVD. In fact, Tawzer Videos will be filming! We expect seminar participants not just from Seattle, but from all over the region, including Washington State, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, Utah, and British Columbia. Mark your calendar now and join us!

click here to register

Want to learn more?

Attend the
"What is My Dog Saying?"
canine communication lecture!

BEHAVIOR 101 LECTURE SERIES

Our instructors set aside time in every class to answer behavior questions. But many of our students want to know more! For this reason we offer our Behavior 101 Lectures three Fridays per month to answer your pressing behavior questions in depth. You will have the opportunity to have your individual questions addressed. It's the next best thing to an in-home consultation!

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTS ARE HELD SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR

Contact Kathie Wamsley to be notified of future test dates
796-2822 or email

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Follow the journey of Mr. Mitchell and Doc!
DITR students Dr. Kerry Fisher and her Lab Mitchell are Bicycling Across America!

NEW SPOKANE CITY DOG PARK!
Please forward to anyone you might think interested. Since there will be no City funds
for development, the onus is on the users and pet owners to step forward.

To make your tax-deductible donation through the
SPOKANE PARKS FOUNDATION, please click here.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PLANS FOR THE HIGHBRIDGE DOG PARK!

THE RUFF REVUE TRAVELING DANCE TROUPE!
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To schedule a performance, contact Diane Baker, 327-7941 email or Karen Hathaway 954-3247 email ~ Download our brochure (pdf format)

STANLEY'S MOVIE MAKING ADVENTURES!