INTERNATIONAL CAMP (international skills/drills and courses) (LIMIT to this seminar is 20 dog/handler teams) January 28, 29 and 30, 2013
CAMP 1 (students who have attended past camps/have worked with Karen/Ann in the past) (LIMIT to this camp is 20 dog/handler teams)
January 31, February 1 and 2, 2013
SEMINAR: Building the Perfect Relationship with Your Dog
February 5, 2013
CAMP 2 (no previous instruction with Karen or Ann required)
(LIMIT to this camp is 24 dog/handler teams)
February 6, 7 and 8, 2013
WHERE: 605 East Bloomingdale, Brandon, Florida
RV SPOTS AVAILABLE ON SITE. Please contact Karen at oncourseagility@comcast.net for details. Limited spots available. Please reserve spots early.
DESCRIPTION FOR CAMPS: All Camps are for High Drive/High Intensity HANDLERS with a strong work ethic and desire to have fun. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles; these are competition Camps and remedial obstacle training will not be part of the curriculum. The focus of the Camps will be handling, handling, and more handling with some dog training mixed in! Dogs must be performing full coursework.
DETAILS ON CAMPS: Working spots are limited to 20 dog/handler teams for International and Camp 1. Camp 2 and “Building Relationship” Seminar are limited to 24 dog/handler working spots. Working spots are $575 for International/Camp 1 and $525 for Camp 2. “Building Relationship” Seminar is $175. Auditing spots are available for $200 or $75 / day. Lunch is not included. All training will be held outdoors rain or shine.
DETAILS ON SEMINAR (Relationship Building): How to build the perfect bond with your canine partner. Skills/Drills to improve your working relationship and improve course time and enthusiasm on and off the agility course.
REGISTRATION: To tentatively hold your spot email Kim at oncoursecamps@aol.com. Your spot will only be guaranteed when she receives a $200 non-refundable deposit and a completed registration form. The camp balance is due October 15, 2012. Payment may be made by personal check, money order or cashier’s check in US funds.
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Karen Holik
Karen is an eight-time AKC/USA World Team Member, a four-time National Champion at the United States Dog Agility World Championships, and a Silver Medalist at the prestigious FCI World Agility Championships. She has also been a Finalist at National Events here in the United States with each of her dogs (past and present) over the past 15 years.
Karen began participating in dog agility in 1992 when she started training her Chow/Sheltie mix, Simon. She loves training dogs of all motivation levels. Her success with many breeds demonstrates her effectiveness. She believes that all dogs can be taught to run to their full potential and agility should be a team sport and fun for the dog at all times. She believes the most important aspects of agility training are teaching the fundamentals and being consistent with your handling at all times.
Karen currently owns 4 dogs (two Shelties and two Border Collies). She teaches private/group lessons and classes in Brandon, Florida. She also travels the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Mexico and Costa Rica, giving seminars.
Ann Braue
Ann made her agility debut in April 2002 after 10 years in the competition obedience ring. She rose quickly to compete at the National and World level. Ann has competed internationally seven times; five for the AKC World Team at the FCI Agility World Championships and twice as the USA Crufts representative. Ann is the only handler who has represented the AKC/USA at Crufts with two different dogs. In 2007, she along with her teammates Linda Mecklenburg and Carrie Jones won the silver medal at the FCI World Championships in Hamar, Norway. Ann has competed in the finals of many national events. She is a five time USDAA National Champion winning the $10,000 Steeplechase three times, the Dog Agility Masters Team Tournament once and the Grand Prix of Dog Agility once.
Ann is highly sought after as a private instructor and seminar presenter. Her gift of teaching is combined with passion, creativity and motivation provides a fun and rewarding environment for both the dog and the handler. Ann’s training philosophy focuses on positive reinforcement and building a strong relationship with the dog while at all times maintaining consistency. Ann currently owns four border collies and several cats. She resides in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with her husband Mark.
