A Show Handling Seminar with Catherine Mcmillan
HCKOC presents:
Ahead of the Pack
A Show Handling Seminar with Catherine McMillan
Date: October 26, 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: The Dog House, Wags to Wishes K9 Training
83 Eldorado Lane, Casa Rio, SK (5 minutes south of Saskatoon)
Who should attend? This seminar is intended for owner-handlers who want to sharpen their handling skills and enhance their dog’s ring readiness and performance. It is intended for people with at least some show handling experience, but you do not have to have extensive experience to attend.
Seminar Fees:
- Working spots
- Regular working spot: $125
- Early bird working spot: $100 (paid in full by early closing date of October 15, 2013)
- Junior handler (intermediate and up): $80
- Auditors: $80
- Accompanying adult with junior handler: $80 (unless registering for working spot)
Content
- Basic Handling techniques
- Free baiting
- Put yourself in the dog’s footpads
- Goal setting
- ...and more
Other details:
- Fees include full lunch and light refreshments.
- Due to limited space, provision for non working dogs will made in an adjacent building. A hard plastic or wire kennel is required – no cloth kennels or Xpensplease.
- Working spots: limited to 12 dog – handler teams. Auditing spots are also limited due to space.
About Catherine:
Catherine (Kate) McMillan has been active in handling dogs since1980 when she showed her first dog – a Saluki. She quickly fell in love with the Miniature Schnauzer and embarked on her career as a Miniature Schnauzer breeder in 1983. Since then she has bred around 100 Canadian Champions, 40 US Champions as well as champions in South America and the UK. Her dogs have gone on to be the foundations for successful kennels in the USA and Canada. She is an accomplished handler with multiple BIS and BISS wins to her credit.
Ahead of the Pack
Registration Form
Saturday October 26, 2013
Name: ______Phone #:______
Street address: ______e mail: ______
Dog Breed: ______Age (of Dog): ______
Fees:
Early bird working spot: $100 (must be received and paid in full by October 15)
Regular working spot: $125 (paid after October 15)
Junior handler: $80
Auditing: $80
Accompanying adult for junior handler (auditing): $80
Fees may be paid by cash (please do not send in post), cheque or bank draft / money order.
Entries are valid only with signed indemnity / consent below.
Send registration forms to:
Jae Yellowlees
812 Arlington Avenue
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 2X4
WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, LOSS, OR DAMAGE, AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS
I understand that attendance at a dog training class, function, or event is not without risk to myself, to anyone accompanying me or to my dog(s). Some dogs may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury, to persons or other dogs, even when handled with the greatest degree of care and precaution.
I agree to indemnify, and hold harmless, HCKOC / Catherine McMillan / Wags to Wishes / Karen McClean, assistants, and agents, from any and all liability, loss, or damage which may be alleged to have been and/or have been caused directly or indirectly to any person, dog, or thing by my act or the act of my dog(s) while in or near the training area, or on the landowner property. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to hold the aforementioned party(ies) harmless for any and all claims for damage or injury to my dog(s), caused or alleged to be caused by actions, or inactions of the aforementioned party(ies), or by the actions or inaction of any other person, dog, or thing, or any other cause or causes.
I understand that the degree to which a dog is successfully trained is a function of the interest, commitment, and actions of the handler. I acknowledge and agree that there is no guarantee that my dog will achieve the desired level of training despite the best efforts of the instructor.
I acknowledge that I have read this Agreement and that I am entering into it voluntarily and with full understanding of the terms contained herein. I further agree that this Agreement is binding for this and all subsequent classes, events, and/or functions I attend.
Signature of participant: ______Date: ______
Signature of parent / guardian for junior handler: ______Date:______