Hard surface tracking Birmingham

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The School of Canine Science presents World Scent Dog Association

Hard Surface Tracking

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Contents 1.The School of Canine Science 2.What to expect From our Courses 3.Course Details 4.The Tutors 5.Day One Itinerary 6.Extra Information (including what to bring and parking etc)

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The School of Canine Science The School of Canine Science is Nando Brown and Jo-Rosie Haffenden.

Formally the Head of Training and Head of Behaviour for the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and the stars of Channel 4 series Rescue Dog to Super Dog. Not content with being ace presenters and offering a tease of topics, the pair decided it was time to work independently and to provide a complete range of innovative courses including superb material, practical application as well packs for participants to take away and work from.

EVOLVE: Every participant comes from a place of previous knowledge and experience. The School of Canine Science looks to help participants evolve that is to develop and enhance their existing knowledge into something they can sell professionally. This includes updating old theories with the latest science as well as ensuring participants know all the facts.

INSPIRE: Nando and Jo are both extremely exciting and bold presenters known for their work on channel 4 as well as their internationally successful seminars. But the School of Canine Science is also about teaching participants to inspire their clients. Carefully selected exercises and explanations are taught to ensure participants know how to apply the theory and get their clients inspired to work with their dogs.

THRIVE: The School of Canine Science wants all our students to have evolved knowledge and inspiring practical skills. Ultimately our job is to ensure your business thrives.

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what to expect from our Courses PRIOR TO ATTENDANCE: Prior to attendance all participants will receive a pdf booklet (this booklet) with their course details inside. This will include prior reading recommendations (not obligatory) along with practical information such as time, dates, venue information and the food situation. Where possible it will include hotel (dog and non dog) information as well as any health and safety notices regarding handling. The booklet will also include a bio of the tutor as well as a full itinerary of the course.

DURING THE SEMINARS, COURSES AND TALKS: A healthy happy cohort is of upmost importance at The School of Canine Science. As such, when teaching theory courses tutors will ensure participants have a comfortable workspace to learn on and continuous access to snacks and water - which we know is pivotal in learning! Digital versions of presentations are emailed 48 hours prior to the course.

Tutors also ensure we break at least three times during the learning day to stretch as well as for breaks and food. The tutors also work hard to answer all questions and differentiate within tasks and lessons to ensure that each participant leaves having learnt something new without being overwhelmed. We also (even in the theory courses) usually have our 4 dogs with us to demonstrate training techniques as well as keep the atmosphere light and friendly.

AFTERCARE MATERIAL: Too many courses make complete sense at the time but then when you look through your notes afterwards half the material turns to brain sludge. At the School of Canine Science, each participant gets sent a full workbook so they can continue evolving their knowledge and skills afterwards. This includes notes on course material, what to read now references as well as How-To video reminders for practical that has been trained or discussed.

Day courses run 9am - 5pm. Lunch, snacks, coffee and tea is provided. We aim to ensure all participants are warm, comfortable and happy too. We ensure a friendly and non judgmental environment is provided and that there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share opinions. We aim to go for our dinner on day one of each course so that all course participants have an opportunity to mingle and network. Try and keep your diary free.

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COURSE DETAILS Topic: WSDA: Hard Surface Tracking Level: Green handler course (suitable for all dog enthusiasts) Date: Feb 5th 2017 Location: Birmingham Business Park, Solihul Parkway, B37 7 Price: £95 for full day course as handler (9am - 5pm) Presenter: Nando Brown About the course: 1-day practical Hard Surface Tracking course This introduction course is an entry level course for anyone who hopes to train their dog up to track on hard surface. We work with dogs of varying experience and provide plans for each owner to take away. The ultimate in urban tracking, this course teaches dogs to drop their head and use their nose to track people and find articles on asphalt, concrete, pavement and other hard surfaces.

Food: Tea and coffee will be provided but please don’t forget to bring your own lunch as we will be outside all day and moving around a fair bit!

Socialising and networking: Whilst there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics during exercises, networking and socialising isn’t possible during the course. As such you are all invited to dinner with Nando Brown and Jo on the night of the course. Venue to be confirmed. Dinner will give you the chance to turn the people around you into proper business contacts and to discuss and chat about opinions and backgrounds in more detail.

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Your Tutor Nando has been working as a dog trainer and instructor for 12 years. Best known for his accessible style, impressive YouTube tutorials, big personality and awe-inspiring ability to train the tricky dogs that many people claim are untrainable.

Nando is enjoying a successful career in television having worked with Jo-Rosie on Rescue Dog to Super Dog and is currently working on new projects for the channel.

As well as being an esteemed trick dog instructor – and founder of the In The Dog House trick dog titles, Nando‘s also made a significant contribution to the world of scent – and this year bought competitive nosework back on the UK radar by starting up The Man Hunt.

WSDA is the World Scent Dog Association – an association that aims to train dogs up ready to complete in the ultimate scent competition: The Man Hunt. The Man Hunt is a new sport from the WSDA (World Scent Dog Association) and requires you and your dog to become a crime fighting team, completing at various levels to solve mysteries. At the highest level The Man Hunt competitions are themed and dogs are trained to participate in three areas of nose work, under pressure and with themed distractions.

Nando teaches hundreds of new and experienced dog trainers across the world in all aspects of dog training and has been invited to run seminars and talk at various large conferences in South Africa, America, South America, New Zealand, Australia and throughout Europe.

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Extra Information You will be responsible for finding accommodation and/or travel to the venue and there are accommodation suggestions below: Venue and parking: - The venue is an outside venue and we may be moving between locations so please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes as well as a car (or request in the group to jump in with someone). Also a seat to sit on if you are not comfortable standing all day.

- There is loads of free parking in the car parking area we are using for training.

- We will be waiting in a big blue Merc Vito at the WHSmith at the business centre, Waterside Centre, 4215 Solihul Parkway BN377YN You will need to bring - Poo bags - Dog toys - Treats (high value stuff like cheese and hotdog chopped into small chunks) - A comfortable place in the vehicle for your dog to chill between work - Chews for down time - Lead/Line - Harness (preferable) _______________DOG-DOG INTERACTION___________________ This is not a course for dog socialisation and some of the dogs on this course may want their own space. Please can you reframe from onlead greetings or presuming all dogs are super friendly.

The dogs will be expected to be in the area at the same time. If you would rather your dog stays in the car in between exercises this is fine so long as the car is well ventilated although this will mean a lot of walking for you. If you let Nando or Jo know then they will give you plenty of notice for the practical exercises.