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2025 Clinics
Immersion Clinics at Heaven on Arf
Sorry, All are filled, with no wait list
April 21-25
May 23-27
july 1-5
July 14-18
July 31 - Aug 5
August 23 to 26
Private lessons offered on Aug 26
Columbus All Breed DTC, Columbus OH
contact Joyce Charron [email protected]
2024 Clinics
Immersion Clinics - were filled the day listed
2023 Clinics
June 30 & July 1 & 2, 2023
Stress, Emotions & Arousal: Designed for Ring Success
Top Dog, New Jersey
Linda Brennan
July 14 (4-6PM) 15 & 16, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 1
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI
September 14 & 15, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 2
pre-requisite is GC 1
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI
September 16 & 17, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 3
pre-requisite is GC 2
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI
October 13 (4-6PM) 14 & 15, 2023
Engaged Puppy: Prepare your puppy or young
dog for Performance Perfection
Working Spots: Puppies 10 weeks
& up to dogs 2 years of age
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI
2020 Clinics
March 7-8, 2020
Private Lessons offered on March 6
Get Connected with Your Dog
Good Mojo University - Milford, New Hampshire
Steve Desilets, Good Mojo University Manager
[email protected]
March 28-30
Virginia
Motivating Your Working & Sport Dog for Amazing Performance
Patrice Leipman
rottsofruv.com
April 18-19, 2020
Understanding Canine Body Language
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
This Clinic is going Virtual.
I will supply the Link to participants as soon as it is ready. It will be up by June 28.
April 24, 2020
Motor Cities Fox Terrier Club Specialty & Terrier Club of Michigan
Annual Smooth & Wire Fox Terrier Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
Event # 2020101 @ Dow Event Center, Saginaw MI
http://www.motorcitiesfoxterrierclub.net/Events.htm
On Friday, April, 24 I will be judging Sweepstakes
. I cannot express how honored I feel to invited by Motor Cities to judge Sweeps! ; )
Contact Sylvia Murray, Specialty Chair for information
May 2-3, 2020
Get Connected for Performance & Working Dogs
Northfield Dog Training, 3676 W. Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor MI 48103
There will be unlimited auditing spots available. For more information you may go to https://www.facebook.com/PawzitivelyPositive
Terry Jacobus at [email protected]
May 23-24
(with Private Lessons offered May 25)
Westinn Kennels
Missouri
Kevin West
[email protected]
June 20-21, 2020
Scent Work I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
[email protected]
June 27-28, 2020
All Dog Adventures
Richmond, VA
This Clinic is going Virtual.
If you have paid for this clinic you can enroll, and I have a code for you. Please contact BRENDA: [email protected] for info or ?s.
July 1-8, 2020
8 Day Immersion Clinic
Prerequisite: Get Connected I, II and III
(Sorry, this clinic is filled)
[email protected]
July 17-19, 2020
(July 17, 3-6pm is Lecture)
Get Connected I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
[email protected]
August 20 & 21, 2020
The Seven Deadly Sins, Training with Distractions I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
[email protected]
August 22-23, 2020
The Seven Deadly Sins, Training with Distractions II
Prerequisite: Distraction I course
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
September 18 (3-6pm), 19-20, 2020
Get Connected II
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
September 21-22, 2020
Get Contected III
pre-requisite is Get Connected I & Get Connected II
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
October 3-4, 2020
The Engaged Puppy
Choosing & Preparing Your Performance Puppy
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
Oct 17-18, 2020
(with Private Lessons offered on Oct 19)
Raising the Performance Puppy
Top Dog Obedience School
New Jersey
Linda Brennan
2019 Clinics
March 23, 2019
Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Club
in Michigan
1 Day Clinic with Demo Dogs
Sherry @ 231-740-8191
April 6 & 7, 2019
Top Dog
Advanced Get Connected:
A Different View of Skills for Competition Obedience and other performance dog sports
New Jersey
Linda Brennan
May 11 & 12, 2019
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction I:
The Seven Deadly Sins Temptation
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
May 18 & 19, 2019
Dauphin Dog Training Club
(May 18th is clinic, May 19th is private lessons)
Jane Frantz
[email protected]
May 24-28, 2019
Behaviour & The Performance Dogs
Westinn Kennels
Missouri, Kevin West
[email protected]
June 15 & 16. 2019
All Dog Adventures
Richmond, VA
Cindy Briggs
June 29 & 30, 2019
Scent Work 1
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
July 5 to 12, 2019
8 Day Immersion Clinic
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
August 17 & 18, 2019
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction II
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
August 31 and Sep 1, 2019
Get Connected I
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
September 21 & 22, 2019
Puppy Chronicles
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
October 12 & 13, 2019
Dog Behaviour & Learning Theory
Washington State Obedience Training Club
Argus Ranch, Auburn WA
Terri Kaluza
[email protected]
October 25 (1/2 day), 26 & 27, 2019
Get Connected II
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
October 28 & 29, 2019
Get Contected III
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
April 7 & 8, 2018
Top Dog Training Academy
New Jersey
April 21 & 22, 2018
Puppy Temperament Testing & Training
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
May 5 & 6, 2018
Harrisburg, PA
May 18 (4-7pm), May 19 & 20, 2018
Get Connected I
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
June 2018
Canine Body Language
United Kingdom
June 15-22, 2 days each location, 3 locations
July 21 & 22, 2018
Canine Body Language
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
August 18 & 19, 2018
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction?
The 7 Deadly Sins of Temptation
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
Aug 30, 2018
Portuguese Water Dog National Speciality
Frankenmuth, MI
September 14 (4-7pm), 15 & 16, 2018
Get Connected II
(Pre-requisite is GCI)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
September 17 & 18, 2018
Get Connected III
(Pre-requisite is GCI and GC2)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
October 13 & 14, 2018
Scent Work
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI
April 8 & 9, 2017
Top Dog Training Academy
New Jersey
Linda Brennan
April 26 & 27, 2017
HAWS
Wisconsin
Private Clinic for Humane Society
July 29 & 30, 2017
Your City Dog Training Club
Pennsylvania
Diane Whitehill
Aug 18-20, 2017
Get Connected
(for students who have not been to a Get Connected Clinic OR who wish to review the basics)
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI
Aug 21 & 22, 2017
Get Connected 2
(for students who have already completed a Get Connected Clinic and wish to advance their knowledge)
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI
Mar 19 & 20, 2016
Papillonia Dog Training Academy
Pennsylvania
papillonia.com
April 11, 12 & 14, 15, 2016
United Kingdom
Bedfordshire & York
[email protected]
May 7 & 8, 2016
The Engaged Puppy
Heaven on Arf, Midland MI
May 14 & 15, 2016
Bellwether Shelter
Fremont, MI
www.bellwetherharbor.org
May 18, 2016
Spinone Club
Washington State
[email protected]
July 9 & 10, 2016
Canine Body Language
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI
August 6 & 7, 2016
Top Dog Training
New Jersey
[email protected]
September 17 & 18, 2016
Get Connected
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI
April 2-3, 2015
NADOI conference I have been invited to be the Keynote speaker
and give 2 Presentations
(National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors)
www.nadoi.org
May 2-3, 2015
Albany Obedience Club
Albany New York
email Mary at [email protected]
May 9-10, 2015
Kalamazoo Dog Training Club
Michigan Dog Center
6740 Quality Way
Portage, MI 49002
Contact: [email protected]
May 16-17, 2015
Humane Animal Welfare Society
Waukesha, WI
Khris Erickson, CPDT-KA, CHES
HAWS Humane Educator
262-542-8851 x118
Sep 16-19, 2015
I have been invited to speak on Canine Body Language
IACP Conference
in St. Louis, MO
Contact: Cyndi Graham, [email protected], ph: 530-227-2255
More info: http://www.canineprofessionals.com/events
Oct 3-4, 2015
Working Clinic
Massachusetts
Contact Elise Gouge, MPH
413-230-9873
[email protected]
Dec 5-8, 2015
Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
Equinology & Caninology
International Equine Body Worker Association
www.equinology.com
Petaluma, CA
March 1 & 2, 2014
Queen City Dog Training Club - Cincinnati, OH
Diane at (513)772-3340 or email [email protected]
April 3 to 6, 2014
Dog Behavior and Handling for the Canine Professional Course
Petaluma, CA either Debranne Pattillo & Nicole Rombach
May 2014
Various Locations, United Kingdom
Sally at [email protected] or visit http://www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/seminars.
June 21-22, 2014
"Get Connected" Clinic at Heaven on Arf (Saturday and Sunday)
March 2 & 3, 2013
Queen City DTC
Sharonsville, OH
Beth Bowling
513-755-7387
April 27 & 28, 2013
London, United Kingdom
[email protected]
www.JezRose.co.uk
June 1 & 2, 2013
Manitoba, Canada
Elizabeth Scott
[email protected]
June 29 & 30, 2013
TNT Dog Training
Midland Michigan
Clinic for Agility Enthusiasts
Debbie Harrison
[email protected]
July 19, 20 & 21, 2013
Private Clinic in Binghamton, New York, SAR & K9 Officers
August 17 & 18, 2013
Great Lakes Westie Rescue
Garrett, Indiana
Paula Fike
September 6, 7 & 8, 2013
Heaven on Arf
Midland, Michigan
Randy Hare Clinic
Working Scent Dog Handlers,
SAR, Police Officers, Drug & Bomb Detection
Contact Brenda Aloff at [email protected]
September 21 & 22, 2013
at Heaven On Arf
Midland, Michigan
Contact Kim Veldheer
[email protected]
October 19 & 20, 2013
TNT Training Center
British Columbia, Canada
Janice Gunn
[email protected]
October 26 & 27, 2013
Rescue Work & Behaviour
Clarion Pups Rescue
Clarion, PA
Mary Householder
[email protected]
November 9 & 10, 2013
Lansing, Michigan
Chris Reedy
[email protected]
March 10 & 11, 2012
Lois Miserau
[email protected]
(306) 934-6660b
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
March 17 & 18, 2012
Deb Harrison - Agility Synergy
Topic is Agility
4950 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
www.AgilitySynergy.com
[email protected]
April 14 & 15, 2012
Laura Romanik
Topic is Competition Obedience
[email protected]
April 20, 21 & 22, 2012
I have been invited to speak at the 2012 IAABC Conference
http://iaabc.org/conference
Warwick, Rhode Island
April 28 & 29, 2012
Leap K9 Events - Victoria Craig
[email protected]
Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame
(just outside Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada)
May 12 & 13, 2012
NADOI Conference
(National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors)
www.nadoi.org/conferencesignup.htm
Springfield, MO
May 26 & 27, 2012
Elise Gouge Pet Behavior Consulting, LLC
[email protected]
413 230 9873
Exercise Finished Dog Training Center, Inc.
Chicopee, MA
Will be Re-Scheduled for 2013
Cristina Navarro Hernandez
[email protected]
www.educanimals.com
Barcelona Spain at the Veterinary University of Barcelona
August 18 & 19, 2012
Behaviour & Performance Dogs
Sharon West Westinn Kennels
[email protected]
westinnkennels.com
636-332-WOOF (9663)
1522 Swantnerville Drive Wentzville, Missouri
September 29 & 30, 2012
Chris Reedy Greater Obedience Club of Lansing
[email protected]
517 775 2332
Lansing Area - Michigan
October 6 & 7, 2012
Behaviour & Learning Theory
Dogs Gone Right
Catherine Whale
Van Couver, British Columbia
www.dogsgoneright.com
October 27 & 28, 2012
Tina Ferner Agility Angels
[email protected]
419 290 8237
Toledo, Ohio
March 24, 2012
Gloria Voss Freestyle Clinic
Heaven On Arf, MI
For details: www.gloriavoss.com
March 26 & 27, 2011
Cleveland All Breed Training Club
Kathy Sutliffe
[email protected]
330 461 2152
April 1, 2 & 3, 3 2011
I have been invited to speak at the 2011
IAABC Conference
Friday (Core Strength In Equines)
Sunday (Negative & Positive Reinforcement)
[email protected]
April 16 & 17, 2011
Golden, Colorado
Dana Zinn - Zinn Dog Training, LLC
303 656 9364
[email protected]
May 28 & 29, 2011
Getting the Most From Your Dog
Heaven on Arf, Midland Mi
June 17, 2011 (Friday)
NADOI Webinar
Topic: Teaching Puppy Classes
You can get more information and register at www.nadoi.org
August 13 & 14, 2011
Laura Romanik
Dexter/Ann Arbor Area, Michigan
Topic: Using Get Connected Exercises with Competition Work
[email protected]
September 10 & 11, 2011
Bloomington, IL
Lisa Paul
[email protected]
309.310.2624
March 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2010
Durham Kennel Club
Durham, North Carolina
Jan Gray
919 491 9173
April 8 through 11th
Equine/Canine Affaire
London, Ohio
June 26, 27, 2010
Florida
Brevard County DTC
Susan Bearden
Date To Be Rescheduled for 2011
Pennsylvania
Suzette Niccolini
610.529.7409
[email protected]
August 19, 2010
Longmont, CO
Longmont Humane Society
Brianna Beauvait
303.772.1232 Ext. 264
[email protected]
August 20, 21 & 22, 2010
(by invitation - SAR clinic)
Colorado
Ann Wichman
970.246.3757
[email protected]
September 4 & 5, 2010
Get Connected Clinic at Heaven On Arf
Midland MI
September 30 and October 1, 2010
Regional SAR Conference
New York
Christine Buff
315.685.6531
[email protected]
October 23 & 24, 2010
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Green dog
Lesley Buckmaster
260.483.1267
[email protected]
October 30, 31, 2010
Grand Rapids area, Michigan
Sharon Podleski
[email protected]
November 6 - 8, 2010
Hamsden, Connecticut
Anne Coy [email protected]
November 20 & 21, 2010
Marseilles, Illinois
Patty Beck & Jean Nakaerts
Contact Patty at 630.347.8304 or 815.495.2099
[email protected]
October 17 & 18, 2009
Clinton Township, Michigan
Gail Parson: [email protected]
September 19 & 20, 2009
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pat Becker Wallis
Producer of "World Of Dogs" for Public Broadcasting
Pat Becker & Kaylan Head host talk radio "Speak" KTOK in Oklahoma City
contact: Michele Crouse: www.super-k9.com
September 13 & 14
Get Connected Clinic
Heaven on Arf, Midland MI
August 15 & 16 2009
Private Clinic restricted to Search & Rescue Personnel
K-9 One Search and Rescue Group
at Heaven On Arf in Midland, Michigan
MAY 28 - 31 2009
Lexington KY
NADOI ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Featured Presenters:
CHRIS PULS, Safe Home Visits
BRENDA ALOFF, Get Connected With Your Dog!
DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA www.nadoi.org
May 8 ,9 &10 2009
Ferrara, Italy
VIVERE IL CANE
Monica & Ilaria
[email protected]
www.vivereilcane.com
April 24, 25 &26
This clinic features Trish King & Sue Sternberg & Brenda Aloff
Dallas, Texas
Michele Crouse
[email protected]
April 18 & 19, 2009
Kingston, Rhode Island
Search & Rescue
Joyce Smith
[email protected]
March 28-29, 2009
Oxford, CT
Anne Coy
[email protected]
February 21, 22 & 23
Melbourne, Australia
Trish Harris & Kepala Pet Resort
Melbourne
February 28 & March 1
Sydney Kennel Club, Sydney, Australia
December 6 & 7, 2008
Winnipeg, Canada
WOOFS N WAGS
Nikki Sherwin
[email protected]
