May 18/19, 2024
We are beyond excited to announce two days with Suzanne Clothier in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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****14 CEUs available for PPG and KPA****
Suzanne Clothier has worked with animals professionally since 1977, with a background including obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and AAT.
Her Relationship Centered Training™ approach blends science and heart to create humane, effective and practical solutions for dogs and the people who work with them, whether professional working dogs or couch warming companions.
A “trainer’s trainer”, Suzanne has long been in demand as a speaker at conferences around the world. She has taught on a broad variety of topics throughout the US and internationally. Her tools and materials have been put to use for every day pet owners, by trainers, breeders, veterinarians, in guide & service dog organizations, in animal assisted therapy, and by academics and in research. Suzanne has developed several assessment tools used by trainers and behavior experts all over the world.
Her resume is incredibly extensive, having authored over a dozen books, one of which is a classic must-read for anyone in the industry, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs. She is an internationally sought speaker, consultant, respected breeder & successful competitor with her German Shepherds, and a name that anyone in the field of dogs instantly recognizes.
Suzanne will present a two day workshop for pet owners, dog lovers, professional trainers, Veterinarians and anyone interested in diving deep into wanting to build a relationship with their dogs. Working spots are available both days with options to attend one or both days. Working spot applications will be available for Suzanne to evaluate and determine which are appropriate for the topics presented.
**The full workshop is approved for 14 CEUs for KPA.
Saturday, May 18 : 9am to 5pm
If Goldilocks Was A Dog Trainer: How to Help Dogs Find “Just Right” in Life & Training
The wonderful moment in a life shared with dogs occur when we can see that things are “just right” for our dog. Like Goldilocks sliding into a bed that’s not too soft, not too hard, we are glad when we see our dogs are enjoying life, able to learn, comfortable in the moment, and connected with us.
But those “just right” moments can be hard to find at times.
What do you and your struggle with? Is your dog a growing pup, an annoying adolescent, a recent rescue? Or maybe you are working on specific issues. This seminar is for you! Suzanne can help, even if your dog is:
- A shy Sally
- A loony Lacy
- A reactive Rex
- A worried Wally
- A fearful Fluffy
Whatever your experience – first time owner or long-time professional – Suzanne will give you new ways to observe and assess, as well as sensible solutions and practical information to help you and your dog create more of the “just right” moments.
Do we need different training equipment? Better treats? A new instructor? New techniques? Should we train more, or maybe less? Why is our dog still struggling even after so many classes? Will she grow out of it, or do we have a problem that needs help? Is it something we’re doing?
Most of all, what we want to know how to help our dogs when things are not “just right.”
Suzanne Clothier’s Relationship Centered Training (RCT) approach has helped dogs and handlers around the world with her humane and effective techniques. With her guidance, you will learn to channel your inner Goldilocks to learn what is too much or too little, what it look and feels like when things are “just right.”
Suzanne’s co-instructors will be selected demo dogs. Depending on the dogs, we’ll be diving into:
- The Think & Learn Zone
- Thrills or Chills? Helping Shy, Fearful, Anxious or Reactive Dogs
- Is It Me? Handler Habits & Communication
- Triggers & Thresholds
- If/Then Training – Mapping the Solutions
Join us for a fascinating day of learning from an internationally respected trainer. Suzanne’s work is grounded in science, balanced with heart and humor, and reflects a lifetime with animals. (We promise there will be no porridge, hot or cold or otherwise. Also, no bears.)
SAVE $ when you make it a full weekend. Join us for another great event on Sunday with Suzanne.
Sunday, May 19 : 9am to 5pm
Can You Hear Me Now? Understanding What Your Dog Can Tell You
One of the best things about dogs is how hard they try to communicate with us. They use their eyes, their bodies, even their voice, and of course, those amazing tails!
We can trust our dogs to tell us the truth about how they are feeling in any moment, and that is an incredible gift in any relationship.
But did you ever wonder if maybe you’re not quite getting the message? Or if you’ve misunderstood your dog? Or perhaps you just want to learn more, more, more! This seminar is taught by internationally respected trainer Suzanne Clothier, whose approach that encompasses the whole dog – physical, mental and emotional.
Strange but true that a lot of what we think is bad behavior is actually communication.
Do any of these common behaviors ring a bell?
- Jumping up
- Barking
- Ducking away
- Not working with us unless they see the treat or toy
- Shutting down
- Refusing to cooperate
- Pulling on leash
This seminar will focus on understanding new ways to understand what our dogs are communicating to us. Using selected demo dogs, Suzanne will cover:
- The Elemental Questions
- Why? When? How? Who? Understanding Behavior & Training Challenges
- Observation Skills
- The Geometry of Body Language
- What Movement & Posture Can Tell Us
Join us for a fascinating day of learning from a trainer whose observation skills are legendary. The late veterinary behaviorist, Dr R.K. Anderson called her, “One of the best observer of dogs I’ve ever seen.” Suzanne’s easy and humorous teaching style will open your eyes to what each dog can tell you, when you know how to see and listen.
DETAILS FOR THE WEEKEND:
- Only demo dogs selected will be allowed at the workshop as to ensure that everyone has a good experience.
- Lunch will be on your own. A list of local (and very close) food options will be available in your confirmation.
- Three coffee shops are within 1/4 mile of the facility
- Fully accessible building with plenty of green space and parking
- Demo dogs will be selected by Suzanne prior to the workshop to ensure that the issues correlate to the topics presented in the seminar. The cost of having a demo dog that Suzanne evaluates is $50. This will be invoiced to you a week before the seminar. If you are interested in submitting a demo dog application, please contact Linda C FlashbackFCR@gmail.com or phone 612 385 5334
- Please contact Linda C for other seminar questions : FlashbackFCR@gmail.com or phone 612 385 5334
- Demo dogs will be selected the week before the workshop based on your application
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Refund Policy :
• “No-shows” will not receive a refund.
• If the seminar cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public, national, or regional emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizers, a portion of the tuition will not be refunded. The amount withheld will depend on when the cancellation takes place and the nonrecoverable expenses the host incurs.
• If you choose to cancel your registration, you must notify us in writing (e-mail or letter).
• Cancellations received before 30 days of the first day of the event will receive a refund of 100% of the registration fee – minus credit card processing fees. Cancellations received after 30 days but before 15 days prior to the start of the event will receive a refund of 50% of the registration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received 15 days or less before the first day of the event.