SUZANNE CLOTHIER Seminar

Austin, Texas

BEHAVIOR and EMOTIONS: READING DOGS and SOLVING PROBLEMS

May 5 - 6     9AM - 5 PM

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A Real Friend Dog Training Inc. and benefiting Greyhound Rescue Austin

$325 for two-day seminar, lunch and snacks included

Suzanne Clothier is an internationally known dog trainer, behavior consultant, speaker, and author. Her latest book, Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships with Dogs, has been extremely popular. Whether you are a long time professional or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best. This intensive workshop is designed for anyone interested in better understanding what dogs have to say.

Suzanne will be working with dogs during this clinic. If you'd like to bring a dog for assessment, please let us know about the dog in detail. Suzanne will choose the dogs she feels are most appropriate for the clinic. If you have attended Suzanne's workshops before, you know she focuses strongly on the participant dogs and what they have to teach.

With this in mind, topics include:

Conference information, hotels and map will be emailed to participants April 5.

For more information, please contact Janice Patton janicepatton@austin.rr.com
Registration is limited.

Closing Date is April 25 - please register early.

Map to 9116 Yucca Mountain Rd, Austin, TX


SAR Scholarship:
Sterling Gillis Memorial K-9 SAR Scholarship is open to a K-9 SAR Handler at no charge. All SAR handlers are eligible when they apply on the SAR group's official letterhead.

Excerpt from BONES WOULD RAIN FROM THE SKY by Suzanne Clothier
http://www.flyingdogpress.com/bonesexcerpt.html


Demonstration
Friday night: open to the public

Book Signing and Silent Auction

Benefit for Central Texas Animal Alliance

Date: Friday, May 4, 2007
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Location: Skillpoint Alliance
201 East 2nd Street Suite B
Austin, Texas 78701
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Fee: $25.00 (Included in weekend seminar fee)

For more information, call 288-0068/288-4480.


Places to stay that are less than 5 miles from the location of seminar.

Miles were figured via a GPS, so they should be close but may not be exact.

Homestead Studio Suites Hotel
512-837-6677                         2.24 miles
10000 Research Blv
Austin, TX
Quoted $59.99 / night
website: homesteadhotels.com

Pets allowed * $25 /night non-refundable pet deposit

Exterior property – all rooms kitchenettes – full size frig, stove, toaster, microwave, 4 cup coffee maker, dishes, pots, pans, silver wear, wireless internet $5.49, guest membership to 24 hour fitness center.

Crossland
512-331-4747             3.88 miles
12621 Hymeadow Drive
Austin, TX
Quoted $54.99 / night.   I am including this as an economical alternative, but the Homestead (above) is easier access and looked worth the extra $5/night

Pets allowed * $25 / night non-refundable pet deposit

Cable, free local calls, wireless internet

Holiday Inn- Northwest Plaza
512-343-0888             2.95 miles
8901 Business Park Dr
(Mopac & 183)
Austin, TX
Quoted $99 / night  (Less expensive at hotelaustin.com -  about $89 /night)

Pets allowed * $25 non-refundable 1 time deposit

Indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, hot tub, sports bar, full service restaurant, high speed internet (not wireless but provides Ethernet cables), room service

Quinta Inn - Mopac
512-832-2121             3    miles
11901 North Expressway
Austin, TX
Quoted $89

Pets allowed * No deposit required

Fitness center, broadband access, hot tub, swimming pool.   Very close to The Domain – shopping center that just opened with Macy’s and Neiman Marcus.

Renaissance Austin Hotel
512-343-2626             2.05 miles
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX
Quoted $149 / night

Luxury hotel                 Marriott.com

Pets allowed up to 35 lbs, check restrictions, non-refundable deposit of $50

Indoor and outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, spa sauna, newly renovated fitness center

Beautiful area to walk the dogs.  Located next to Arboretum shopping center.


Registration Form


SUZANNE CLOTHIER Seminar


May 5 - 6
9AM - 5 PM

Mail Registration and Registration Fee of $325 to

ARF Inc.
9116 Yucca Mountain Road
Austin, TX 78759

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Agreement: I understand that attendance of a dog training seminar is not without risk. In consideration of, and as inducement to the acceptance of my registration, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Suzanne Clothier, ARF Inc., Greyhound Rescue Austin Inc., any officers, directors, instructors, agents, employees and/or representatives of any and all claims, or claims by any member of my family, or accompanying guests of mine of injury, expense, costs or damages to myself, my dog or any handler sponsored by me.

I have read the above-stated provisions, and agree to accept those responsibilities.

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