Tracy Sklenar Clinics Although there are limited working spots we do have unlimited auditing spots available. All participants, both working and auditing, can walk the course and ask questions of Tracy. Come join us for some mid-week fun!! Payment is required ahead of time to reserve your spot in the clinic. To register or for more information, email Bobbie Bhambree at bobbie@DogCentricTraining. iQ Agility 607 Warren Glen Rd., Bloomsbury, NJ 08804 (Indoors, Soccer Turf). ************************************************ TUESDAY MARCH 11, 2014 Building Drive & Focus for Puppies through Play! This clinic is open to all pups and young dogs between the ages of 6 months and 16 months. 10 working spots, unlimited auditing spots. CEUs (5.5) for dog trainers are pending for this clinic. TIME: 1pm to 5pm (lunch not included) TUITION: $95 per working spot, $45 per auditing spot (3 working spots left) WEDNESDAY MARCH 12, 2014 AKC Nationals Prep Join us of a full day of AKC style courses, tools to master them, and mental preparation for this level of competition. You dont have to be attending AKC Nationals to participate in this clinic, but get ready to have fun practicing at that level! Dogs must be competing at the Masters/Excellent level. 12 working spots, unlimited auditing spots. TIME: 9am to 5pm (lunch & snacks included) TUITION: $190 per working spot, $65 per auditing spot (1 working spot left) THURSDAY MARCH 13, 2014 Whats in Your Toolbox? Every handler should have a toolbox of handling cues to choose from to drive the dog around the course, and every dog and handler will need a different toolbox. This seminar will help each handler develop their own handling system with a toolbox of handling cues specific to their own dogs, as well as use a series of motivating games to turn weaknesses into strengths, increase handling understanding and solidify teamwork and connection on course. There are a variety of handling options available nowadays to help master the ever-evolving course challenges we see in competition. Which moves will work for you and your dog? In this seminar, handlers will play with a series of handling drills and games designed to produce tighter turns, more speed and more accuracy on course, while helping the handlers understand the cues and timing to fit the needs of the individual dog. We will look at the traditional crosses and turning cues, as well as the new exciting cues designed to fit todays challenges. Each working team will be developing their own handling system by clarifying what each cue means to the dog, when the dog needs to get the information and how to stay connected with the dog. Level: Starters/Novice, Open/Advanced, Masters/Excellent - Short drills & sequences will have just jumps and tunnels. TIME: 9am to 5pm (lunch & snacks included) TUITION: $190 per working spot, $65 per auditing spot (full, unlimited auditing spots) *************************************************** About the Instructors: Tracy Sklenar has been training dogs and competing in dog agility for more than 15 years and is one of just a handful of handlers/coaches in the world who has appeared in international Finals as a coach for her country and as a handler with her own dog, at different world championship events in the same year! She is the Training Director of Leader of the Pack (lotp) in central New York State and on the faculty of Agility University (agility-u). Tracy also travels throughout North America to teach seminars and compete. Tracy has competed successfully in agility with a variety of dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. Currently, she shares her life with 7 dogs: 2 Dalmatians (14 year old Pierce and 13 year old Samson, both retired from agility), a Rat Terrier (11 year old Rebound), 3 BC mixes (7 year old Export, 4 year old Matrix and 5 month old Voodoo), and a Papillon (18-month old Crusher). In the ring, their runs are noted for focus, accuracy, consistency and speed! Besides putting numerous titles on the dogs, Tracy and her canine partners have earned multiple National finals appearances (in both individual and team events) as well as wins and placements at local, Regional and National events in both the USA and Canada. Most recently, Export won the New England Regional Grand Prix Finals! She has also represented the USA at the European Open with Export in 2009, 2010 and again in 2012, making their first EO Finals appearance for the USA in 2012! Samson and Export have also appeared in national advertising campaigns, in print and on TV. Tracy also has extensive coaching experience, ranging from local competitors to international teams. In 2012 and 2011, she was the Coach/Manager of Team USA at the World Agility Open in Belgium and the United Kingdom , and in both years was proud to see the US team bring home more medals than any other country both times! She served as the Manager/Coach for Team Canada at the IFCS World Agility Championships in 2008, 2010 and in 2012. These teams were very successful, ranking high in the Individual medal count and bringing home medals in the Team event. Outside of international competitions, Tracys local and national level students have achieved great success with a variety of breeds, including championship titles, national finals appearances, top five finishes in their breed, Invitational appearances, and more! Tracy uses positive reinforcement, games and shaping to build brilliant behaviors in the dogs while teaching the handlers to be consistent and positive in their handling and dog training. She emphasizes teamwork, connection, consistency, mental focus, play and fun for both the handler and the dog. She also has extensive experience teaching and coaching, instructing local classes, teaching clinics & seminars throughout North America.
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