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Terry Ryan (USA) in Brisbane for five days June 2012

Wed 20th/Thurs 21st 9am - 4pm
'Chicken Camp'
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Fri 22nd 6.30-9.30 pm
'Relationship building'

Sat 23/Sun 24th 9am - 4pm
'Coaching People to Train Dogs'
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sherlock We are continuously trying to improve the content and presentation of our seminars and workshops. Therefore, at the end of each one we ask people to fill in a feedback questionnaire with their comments.

"How did you first hear of this function? What did you like most or least about it? What did you find or not find particularly helpful or effective? Do you have suggestion for any changes if this event were to be re-presented? Would you say this function far exceeded, exceeded, met or failed to meet your expectations? What would you say to a friend who was thinking of attending this function in the future? Any other comments? May we use your commentsfor marketing purposes for future events? May we, at our discretion, use any photographs taken of you and/or yourdog during the event on our website?"

Many people have replied and/or sent in e-mails. We have received some useful suggestions for improvement that have been incorporated into future seminars/workshops.

Saturday September 11th and September 12th 2010	Accreditation Workshop at Manly Leagues Club, Manly West
Theresa McKeon co-founder and Vice President of TAGteach International conducted the first preliminary accreditation workshop ever held in the Southern Hemisphere. TAGteach (Teaching with Acoustical Guidance) is clicker training for people in all walks of life: gymnasts, coaches, athletes, dog trainers, teachers and business men. TAGteach enables already good communicators and trainers to become great communicators and trainers, and already great communicators and trainers to become brilliant communicators and trainers.
Maria Pasko Dog Trainer	‘Excellent, far exceeded my expectations. This has been one of the most useful training seminars I have been to’.
Julie Rodgers Vet Nurse/Dog Trainer	‘Thank you for 2 outstanding days. If the world tagged we would have a beautiful world! Far exceeded my expectations. Loved it!!’
Dee Scott Dog Trainer	‘Excellent material. It was fun, very clear, non-confronting, learned heaps.’
Cathy Slot Dog Trainer	‘Good use of practical and theory. Responded well to questions. An excellent workshop.’
Click HERE to see TAGteach in sport training	<<

Friday August 21st and Saturday 22nd 2009	Seminar at Carina Leagues Club/Workshop at training grounds
Friday evening seminar: ‘People and Dogs – why we often get it wrong, what to do about it and how to get it right’ Saturday day workshop: ‘Bronze, Silver and Gold – go for Gold!’ Debra Millikan Head trainer of Canine Behaviour School in Adelaide Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor/APDT member
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	Comments by attendees
Dell Cossart (Seminar & workshop) Brisbane Customer of C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training (x 3 courses)	‘Thank you so much for including me in the week-end activites. What a pleasure to listen and watch Deb working with the dog. The events were very well constructed with time for refreshment in between and the costs kept to a very reasonable amount. Far exceeded my expectations.’
Vickie Davie (Seminar & workshop) Brisbane/Director, Pet Rescue Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor/APDT member www.petrescue.org.au	‘Great – I thought Friday’s venue was good, easy to see and hear. Enjoyed the content and the way the information was presented. Exceeded my expectations. I‘d recommend - in fact I really wished I’d brought my partner & a couple of new dog owning friends’.
Ron Dullaway (Seminar) Brisbane	‘Liked the content, a little long & it needed some editing. Exceeded expectations. Gives good insight into canine behaviours’
Caryl Oates (Seminar & workshop) Tailwaggers, Chinchilla Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor/APDT member	‘I thoroughly enjoyed them both. It was good to catch up with lots of other doggy folk at a great seminar and workshop’.
Susan O’Hare (Seminar & workshop) Brisbane Vet Nurse Delta Canine Good Citizen Student/APDT member	‘Liked everything - except limited parking at both venues & seating & rickety outdoor benches at your clubhouse! Catering was brilliant, thank you. Congratulations on keeping to time by being so assertive with the audience. Exceeded expectations, would recommend’.
Julie Rodger (Seminar & workshop) Brisbane/Vet nurse Family Dog Fun and Training www.familydogtraining.com.au	‘I liked the content being true to the advertised content, which is often not the case!! Extensive notes covering all powerpoint presentations made it very easy to jot down extra points. Using the trainer’s dogs for presentations did not give many opportunites to show training techniques as they were all well behaved! Perhaps some ‘real life’ dogs would help? Exceeded my expectations. Absolutely go along & be ready to think outside the box. Thank you for offering such wonderful seminars for the dog training and dog owning community – it is very much appreciated.’
Sarah Rutten (Seminar & workshop) Ballina, NSW Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor/APDT member Paw Power Dog Training www.pawpower.com.au	‘Deb’s presentation was excellent – couldn’t fault it! I learned a lot and got a lot of great ideas. I really like the way she presented the information and then went through the practical application – helped make things a lot clearer. Fantastic job - far exceeded expectations.Well worth going!’
Lyn Witts (Workshop) Landsborough, Sunshine Coast Vet nurse Pawtential Dog Training Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor/APDT member	‘I love the chance to either learn more, get confirmation I’m on the right track or have a refresher of things I’d forgotten. I really liked Gay and Gemma’s performance (canine freestyle) and loved the practical demos. Met my expectations. Great for reassessing class content and getting ideas for what you could incorporate or modify in your classes. Thanks for organising these seminars’.
Click HERE for Gay & Gemma’s routine at the lunch break	Click HERE for Gay & Gemma’s 2nd routine at 2009 Royal Brisbane Show
Gay Westmore/Brisbane (Seminar & workshop) APDT member	‘Content, method of presentation, pace, venue, catering - all very satisfactory. Debra is an excellent presenter, very knowledgeable and genuine. Her approach to structuring and presenting a program for pet owners is excellent. I’m going to try to convince our obedience club to change its approach. Combining the theory with the pracitcal demos was excellent – really helps it sink in. Met my expectations. Debra’s notes were brilliant as was her extreme generosity in sharing her training material with participants.’
Sarah Weston (Seminar & workshop) Brisbane C.L.E.A.R. Puppy School Instructor/APDT member	‘Friday & Saturday were both brilliant. Debra has so much to offer – her knowledge is impressive, content was excellent and well presented. Far exceeded my expectations. If she comes again, don’t miss out!’
Click HERE for the seminar’s ‘primate urge to speak’ video	Click HERE for the workshop’s ‘Correct Timing of the Bridge’ clip
Click HERE for the w/shop’s ‘jump through my arms’ clip	Click HERE for the workshop’s ‘Relevance of training’ clip
Click HERE for the workshop’s ‘Doggie Dancing’ video clip	Click HERE for Debra’s article‘ The Alpha theory – a misguided theory’’

28^th July 2008	Techniques, Technology, Tips, Tricks& Trouble Shooting for Trainers’ Cyn D.Fisher Chief Instructor (Obedience) Gold Coast DogClub APDT member / Delta C.G.C.Instructor
►Click HERE fora 7 minute video clip of part of trick training segment	Comments by attendees
Keiryn Babcock RSPCA Sandgate APDT member	'Well worth it for a dayof thinking about how to train dogs & feeling invigorated by seeing trainers in action. Exceeded my expectations. It was really wonderful that Cyn D donated her time to raise money for Canine Helpers and the disabled. I was so impressed with this generosity of spirit'.
Jane Barron Dulong APDT member	'The whole day was well presented. There was just so much that was helpful - 300 peck method, intermediate bridge, choose to heel. Exceeded my expectations. Excellent value, well worth the time and travel expenses. I would certainly recommend.'
Robin Brown Capalaba APDT member 'BeeCee' peeling a banana	'Thanks foryet another fabulous seminar, they have all been terrific, but this one took the cake! -a “get up and do it” experience. Cyn D demonstrated everything from correct fitting of equipment to teaching tricks. An action and information packed day with excellent notes for reference. I would highly recommend anyone wishing to expand their dog handling skills to grab the chance to see Cyn D if the opportunity is available'.
Meg Graham Training with Love Gheerulla APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘Content was great & having small theory sessions followed by active demonstrations was excellent. I found it all helpful, gave me different ways to deliver things in class. Far exceeded my expectations. Well worth the time and money! You will pick up different ways of doing things to achieve better results.’
Natalie Harvey St Lucia	‘All was very good as I am still in the starting blocks. Theory and then practical demonstrations helped. Exceeded my expectations. Do it!’
Anne Hartshorn-Smith Murrarie	‘Thank you once again for organising an excellent day. Holding seminars such as this emphasises the importance CLEAR places on not just well trained dogs but well trained owners & how the two are integral to eachother. Highly worthwhile!’
Tracy Newman C.L.E.A.R Dog Training Fernvale APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘An excellent workshop. Content was fantastic, handouts were exceptional.Breaks were excellent and well needed and lunch wasmuch appreciated.All demos should be done outside so everyone can see. Far exceededmy expectations.Worth every cent as you will learn heaps’
Caryl Oates Tailwaggers Dog Training Chinchilla APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘Thank you so verymuch for organising another super training day. Cyn D certainly knew how to present her information. Right balance between input and activity and noone could say they were bored! Subject matter was highly relevant and I learned lots of tips to help me with my students. Handouts were fabulous. Go, Go,Go!!!’
Susan O’Hare Greenbank APDT member	‘From flyer at vets where I work. Thank you so much for organising a wonderful seminar. I've been a vet nurse for 23 years but I'm new to the dog training world - these events will help me so much with my Delta training. Far exceeded my expectations.Excellent value for money - I can't believe how cheap it was. Must attend.’
Cheryl Stace Wynnum	‘Saw on the Internet. I was most impressed with the professionalism of the whole day. Perhaps there could be an opportunity for beginners to try their hand (under supervision) with a couple of the techniques. Far exceeded my expectations. Would recommend.’
Lyn Witts Pawtential Dog Training Landsborough APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘Liked the practical demonstrations, “click for behaviour, treat for positions” and handouts. Possibly venue with better seating, visibility and amenities (I'd expect to pay more obviously!). Exceeded my expectations - thanks for giving your time and energy to organising these seminars. I really appreciate it.’

2^nd July 2008 ►Click HERE fora 4 minute video clip of 'left paw v right paw' behaviour	'Assessment & Management of Difficult Dogs' Dr Debbie Calnon Veterinary Behaviourist APDT Member / Delta C.G.C.Instructor
Robin Brown Capalaba APDT member	"This is the 2nd time I have attended a seminarby Debbie & both times she impressed me so much with her unassuming way, hergenuine love of dogs & her willingness to share so much information. This seminar was insightful & crammed with 'aha' moments. Far exceeded my expectations. If you have the opportunity to attend a Debbie workshop prioritise it in your diary - you will find it time very well spent.'
Cyn D. Fisher Gold Coast Dog Club APDT member /Delta C.G.C.Instructor	‘Thanks very much for last night. It certainly was well choreographed, and it’s always a joy to hear Debbie.’
Caryl Oates Tailwaggers Dog Training Chinchilla APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘A wonderful evening. Debbie is always such good value and so easy to listen to.She seems to be able to get her message across in such a relaxed style and I considered it a privilege to be asked to give a vote of thanks to her.’
Sarah Weston C.L.E.A.R Dog Training Wishart	'Venue was superb; content was well presented, photosof real life situations were effective. Exceeded expectations
9^th Nov 2007	‘An Evening with Dianna,Sherree & Jade’ Dianna Cooper, Director of Training - Australian Assistance Dogs APDT member/ Delta C.G.C Instructor
Joanne Addley East Brisbane APDT member	‘It was a really wonderful seminar – so very very inspiring!I am glad there was a little profit for such a good cause& was happy to be able to help in a small way' (donation of 12 bottles of fine wine)
Anna Coghlan Sunnybank Hills APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	‘It was a really good evening It was great to catch up with so many old familiar faces as well as getting to know some new ones. The social aspect of seminars is just as important to me as the more serious side of learning new information.I really enjoyed both speakers.Thank you for making it happen.’
Nina Gray Bridgeman Downs	‘I enjoyed the evening very much & was pleased to see that a lot of the techniques used with Jade are the same as we usewith our dogs in Dementia care.’
Lyn Morris Wynnum	‘We really enjoyed it and hope the donations received are worthy of your grand effort.Jade and Sheree are truly amazing and it was a privilege to meet them. We look forward to your next event!!!’
Damian Noud Morayfield	‘It was a terrific night. I have been telling everyone about it ever since.Thank you very much for organizing it, and for inviting us, and for the photos.’
A.S. Wynnum	‘I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was a humbling experience listening to Sheree's story and how could one ever forget Jade. I don't think I will ever get the picture of them out of my mind - so very poignant. I look forward to attending any function in the future that would assist in raising monies for such a worthy cause.’
Sarah Weston Wishart	‘Congratulations on such an outstanding event.It was spectacular.Your special guests were all divine ...you couldn't have found a better platform to boost our passion for positive dog training and to share the heartwarming story of Sheree and Jade in "real life" was inspiring, sad and enlightening.Many thanks for going out on a limb to provide so many Brisbane people with such an amazing doggy experience.It was my pleasure to assist you to raise money for such a wonderful team of people’
Lyn Witts Landsborough APDT member Delta Canine Good Citizen Instructor	'I really enjoyed it and also wish I had had more time to chat to everyone especially those I knew but hadn't seen for some time. Sheree and Jade's story brought tears to my eyes and it was just so beautiful to see what Dianna is able to achieve with these dogs. How rewarding to be part of the whole process.’