Choose from the following topics. Please keep in mind to schedule two 15-minute breaks per day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) plus 1 hour off for lunch. Each day will begin at 9:00 am and conclude between 4:30 and 5:00 pm. Please allow 15 minutes at the start of the day for introductions. Each topic's allotted time includes working set(s). All seminars are presented by Marie Sawford.
Sample Seminar |
Day One |
Day Two |
1. Introduction
15 min 9:00 - 9:15 |
1. Heeling
2 hours 9:00 - 11:15
(Including a 15 minute break) |
2. Competitive Puppy
2.5 hours 9:15 - 12:00
(Including a 15 minute break) |
2. Preparing Yourself for the Ring
1 hour 11:15 - 12:15 |
3. Lunch
1 hour 12:00 -1:00 |
3. Lunch
1 hour 12:15 - 1:15 |
4. Games for Obedience
2.5 hours 1:00 - 3:45
(Including a 15 minute break) |
4. Proofing and Distractions
1.5 hours 1:15 - 3:00
(Including a 15 minute break) |
5. Stays
1 hour 3:45 - 4:45 |
5. Open
2 hours 3:00 - 5:00
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Seminars covering Rally Obedience (based on the CARO rules) can be done in a 1 day or 2 day format. Marie is a certified CARO judge. Typically clubs choose to do a match or apply for a santioned trial on the second day of the seminar.