Seminars

Upcoming Seminars.....

TDAA Small Handling and Games seminar, Turner, Oregon
Friday, June 22, 2007

Cyber Agility is proud to announce that Trisha Stall will be presenting a very special seminar for NW TDAA competitors and those considering the fun and challenge of TDAA.

This is a one-day seminar to be held at Barb White's arena in Turner, OR, on Friday, June 22, 2007. Seminar flyer complete with cost and registration information are available from our esteemed Trial Secretary, Helix Fairweather.

On Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, Trisha Stall will be judging a TDAA trial hosted by Cyber Agility at the same location.

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This seminar is an EXCELLENT opportunity to work your small dog on the TDAA equipment prior to the trial. Not only that, you get a wonderful chance to let go of the worries about how to play the games! (And Zibbit says, "Don't worry, if you forget the rules, just be creative like me!")
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SMALL DOG HANDLING SEMINAR
This seminar will cover the unique challenges facing small dog handlers on TDAA (Teacup Dogs Agility Association) style courses. Teacup Dog Agility features closer spacing of obstacles so that handlers of small dogs must possess good handling skills to make it successfully through courses. Working sets will focus on:

o Timing and footwork of crosses using closer spacing between obstacles

o Learning what your dog sees at every point on course and how to change his focus when necessary

o Learning how to effectively use your body to influence your dog's path

o Learning how to get the most out of each training session, and reading and responding to your dog's moods and needs

o Knowing the right type of reinforcer to use, and when to use it

GAMES SEMINAR
This seminar will focus on the skills necessary to play the various games found in TDAA and other venues. New games should excite you, not scare you!

Many different concepts will be taught to help you and your dog be confident when playing a new game, including:

o how to gauge how many obstacles your dog can do in a set amount of time (gamblers, snooker, fullhouse, etc)

o distance skills, sending your dog away from you (gamblers, jumplers)

o how to plan an effective course in points gathering games without confusing your dog! (gamblers, snooker, dare to double, tunnel jacks, etc)

For more information contact the host, Cyber Agility - Helix

You can book Trisha for Seminars!

Suggested Topics for my seminars include, but are not limited to, the following:

Motivating Your Dog for Agility (this is a full day seminar, as this is a complicated topic!); using working sessions to analyze each dog’s performance, as well as games and discussion periods, the following topics will be covered: how to get the most speed out of your dog, making sure both members of the team have a good time each time you practice and compete, reducing your dog’s stress level, getting your dog’s focus on only you, and getting the maximum level of motivation out of your dog.

Novice Handling Techniques; getting the footwork right and becoming a winning team (for teams that are working full height on all of the equipment, but who have not yet begun to compete or are competing at the Novice/Starters level).

Advanced Handling Techniques; perfecting all types of crosses, distance and directional work (Get Out, Go, and Left/Right as applicable), and drills for obstacle discrimination and weave poles; for teams that are working at the Open/Advanced level or above in competition.

Distance Training; getting your dog to work ahead and laterally away from you, and learning to successfully direct your dog from a distance. In addition, learning your dog's natural working distance and being comfortable working both closer and farther than that distance. For teams currently competing at any level.