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The School of Canine Science presents
The Man Hunt: two day intro
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Contents 1.The School of Canine Science 2.What to expect From our Courses 3.Course Details 4.The Tutors 5.Day One Itinerary 6.Day Two Itinerary 7.Extra Information (including what to bring and parking etc)
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The School of Canine Science The School of Canine Science is Nando Brown and Jo-Rosie Haffenden. Formally the Head of Training and Head of Behaviour for the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and the stars of Channel 4 series Rescue Dog to Super Dog. Not content with being ace presenters and offering a tease of topics, the pair decided it was time to work independently and to provide a complete range of innovative courses including superb material, practical application as well packs for participants to take away and work from. EVOLVE: Every participant comes from a place of previous knowledge and experience. The School of Canine Science looks to help participants evolve that is to develop and enhance their existing knowledge into something they can sell professionally. This includes updating old theories with the latest science as well as ensuring participants know all the facts. INSPIRE: Nando and Jo are both extremely exciting and bold presenters known for their work on channel 4 as well as their internationally successful seminars. But the School of Canine Science is also about teaching participants to inspire their clients. Carefully selected exercises and explanations are taught to ensure participants know how to apply the theory and get their clients inspired to work with their dogs. THRIVE: The School of Canine Science wants all our students to have evolved knowledge and inspiring practical skills. Ultimately our job is to ensure your business thrives.
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what to expect from our Courses PRIOR TO ATTENDANCE: Prior to attendance all participants will receive a pdf booklet (this booklet) with their course details inside. This will include prior reading recommendations (not obligatory) along with practical information such as time, dates, venue information and the food situation. Where possible it will include hotel (dog and non dog) information as well as any health and safety notices regarding handling. The booklet will also include a bio of the tutor as well as a full itinerary of the course. DURING THE SEMINARS, COURSES AND TALKS: A healthy happy cohort is of upmost importance at The School of Canine Science. As such, when teaching theory courses tutors will ensure participants have a comfortable workspace to learn on and continuous access to snacks and water - which we know is pivotal in learning! Digital versions of presentations are emailed 48 hours prior to the course. Tutors also ensure we break at least three times during the learning day to stretch as well as for breaks and food. The tutors also work hard to answer all questions and differentiate within tasks and lessons to ensure that each participant leaves having learnt something new without being overwhelmed. We also (even in the theory courses) usually have our 4 dogs with us to demonstrate training techniques as well as keep the atmosphere light and friendly. AFTERCARE MATERIAL: Too many courses make complete sense at the time but then when you look through your notes afterwards half the material turns to brain sludge. At the School of Canine Science, each participant gets sent a full workbook so they can continue evolving their knowledge and skills afterwards. This includes notes on course material, what to read now references as well as How-To video reminders for practical that has been trained or discussed. Day courses run 10am - 4pm. Lunch, snacks, coffee and tea is provided. We aim to ensure all participants are warm, comfortable and happy too. We ensure a friendly and non judgmental environment is provided and that there is plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share opinions. We aim to go for our dinner on day one of each course so that all course participants have an opportunity to mingle and network. Try and keep your diary free.
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COURSE DETAILS Topic: The Man Hunt: 2 day introduction Level: Green handler course (suitable for all dog enthusiasts) Date: November 7 Location: Great Notley Discovery Centre, CM77 7 Letchworth Price: £180 for full 2 day course as handler (10am - 4pm) £110 for spectator Presenter: Nando Brown About the course: 2-day practical intro course The introduction course runs for 2 days and is an entry level course for anyone who hopes to train their dog up to participate in The Man Hunt. The course teaches participants both passive and active search indications as well as scent discrimination. This culminates in a treasure hunt where dog/owner teams have to use their new found skills to find clues and win prizes! This is step 1 to becoming an official instructor in the sport. Food: Refreshments and lunch will be provided. But please don’t forget to bring snacks for you to graze! Socialising and networking: Whilst there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics during exercises, networking and socialising isn’t possible during the course. As such you are all invited to dinner with Nando Brown and Jo on the first night of the course. Venue to be confirmed. Dinner will give you the chance to turn the people around you into proper business contacts and to discuss and chat about opinions and backgrounds in more detail.
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Your Tutor Nando has been working as a dog trainer and instructor for 12 years. Best known for his accessible style, impressive YouTube tutorials, big personality and awe-inspiring ability to train the tricky dogs that many people claim are untrainable. Nando is enjoying a successful career in television having worked with Jo-Rosie on Rescue Dog to Super Dog and is currently working on new projects for the channel. As well as being an esteemed trick dog instructor – and founder of the In The Dog House trick dog titles, Nando‘s also made a significant contribution to the world of scent – and this year bought competitive nosework back on the UK radar by starting up The Man Hunt. WSDA is the World Scent Dog Association – an association that aims to train dogs up ready to complete in the ultimate scent competition: The Man Hunt. The Man Hunt is a new sport from the WSDA (World Scent Dog Association) and requires you and your dog to become a crime fighting team, completing at various levels to solve mysteries. At the highest level The Man Hunt competitions are themed and dogs are trained to participate in three areas of nose work, under pressure and with themed distractions. Nando teaches hundreds of new and experienced dog trainers across the world in all aspects of dog training and has been invited to run seminars and talk at various large conferences in South Africa, America, South America, New Zealand, Australia and throughout Europe.
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Day 1 Itinerary 10:00am Introductions - Who I am ? - What is The Man Hunt competition? - Why we are here and what we aim to cover? 10:15 What is an active indication in search? - Using play to teach your active search dog - Demonstration of active search - Active Search Indication tuition for handlers 10:45 The importance of retrieve in active search - How to train retrieve for active search - Scented retrieve exercise for handler COFFEE AND SNACKS 11:30 What is a passive indication in search? - Introduction to the indication trainer - How to handle scent and build your own scent kit - Targeting the source of the odour: training accurate search dogs - Passive Search Indication tuition for handlers LUNCH 1:30 How scent behaves - Demonstration of passive search - WSDA scent containment device exercise for handlers - Teaching search techniques: practical clinic TEA AND BISCUITS 3:00 Active search practical exercise - How to hide for technique - How to practice at home - 7:30 WSDA social dinner
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Day 2 Itinerary 10:00am Passive indication practice for 1/2 group whilst other 1/2 do retrieve clinic - Passive indication handling clinic - Passive indication practice - Scent discrimination - Scent discrimination handler exercise COFFEE AND SNACKS 11:30 Active search practice - Dummy drops and track laying avoidance - Retrieve clinic with Jo-Rosie 1/2 whilst other dog passive indication exercise LUNCH 1:30 - 3:30 Mini Man Hunt - Day two culminates in a mini man hunt where canine-human partners compete to find clues and win prizes! Both passive and active searches will be set up as and a combination of nose and human brain will be needed :) - Questions TEA, BISCUITS AND FINAL QUESTIONS - What to teach for the 4 day - Details of the next 4 day course - Goodbyes
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Extra Information You will be responsible for finding accommodation and/or travel to the venue and for accommodation suggestions get in touch with the organisers: Venue and parking: - The venue is an outside venue so please bring appropriate footwear and warm clothes as well as a seat to sit on. - There is loads of parking in a private car parking area.Please set your cars up so your dogs can take breaks in here if need-be. - Someone will be waiting at the car park to meet you and tell you where to go! You will need to bring - Poo bags - Dog toys - Treats (high value stuff like cheese and hotdog chopped into small chunks) - A mat/ bed for your dog to settle on/chair for you to settle on :) - water bowl - Chews for down time - Lead - Harness (preferable) or collar - You can bring a crate if your dog loves it _______________DOG-DOG INTERACTION___________________ This is not a course for dog socialisation and some of the dogs on this course may want their own space. Please can you reframe from onlead greetings or presuming all dogs are super friendly. The dogs will be expected to be in the hall at the same time. If you would rather your dog stays in the car in between exercises this is fine so long as the car is well ventilated although this will mean a lot of walking for you. If you let Nando or Jo know then they will give you plenty of notice for the practical exercises. Feel free to bring a crate and a cover if your dog would rather settle here than on a mat.