Contact Heidi Reid heidi.reid45@yahoo.comHeidi Reid <heidi.reid45@yahoo.com>Clinic Schedule for 2012
If you would like to organize a clinic in your area,please contact Alexandra Kurland at kurlanda@crisny.org
These clinics are designed to assist people who are using The Click That Teaches books and DVDs. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with those resources before attending the clinics.
January
Jan. 27-29
The Clicker Expo
Portland Oregon
For more information visit: clickerexpo.com
Presented by Karen Pryor's Clicker Training: Unparalleled interaction between you and our top teachers sets Clicker Exp apart. Fifty insightful sessions, hands-on learning Labs, lunchtime round table discussions, and special dinner time events give you the opportunity to learn from the best.
Presentations by Alexandra Kurland, Karen pryor, Ken Ramirez, Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, Kay Laurence, Kathy Sdao, and many more at Clicker Expo. Visit: clickerexpo.com for more information
This is an annual event. The January 2012 Clicker Expo will be held in Portland Oregon. The March Expo will be in Nashville Tennessee
February
February 11-13 Tomball Texas
Multi-Level Course
Contact Mary Kay Hasseman
281-723-9129
The course begins with Introductions on Friday Feb. 10.
March
March 9
The Art and Science of Animal Training Conference
University of North Texas, Denton Texas
Mark you calendars! Orca is excited to announce its 4rd annual Art and Science of Animal Training conference. Join us for presentations by some of the top minds in animal training. Many of our speakers from the previous three conferences will join us again this year. However, we also have several new speakers who we will be welcoming this year for the first time. check the Orca web site for more information about each speaker's presentation. You'll be excited about what these trainers have in store for us this year!
This is an annual event. Be certain to check out the schedule for 2012
March 30- April 1
Clicker Expo
Nashville TN
For more information visit: clickerexpo.com
Presented by Karen Pryor's Clicker Training: Unparalleled interaction between you and our top teachers sets Clicker Exp apart. Fifty insightful sessions, hands-on learning Labs, lunchtime round table discussions, and special dinner time events give you the opportunity to learn from the best.
Presentations by Alexandra Kurland, Karen pryor, Ken Ramirez, Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, Kay Laurence, Kathy Sdao, and many more at Clicker Expo. Visit: clickerexpo.com for more information
April
April 7-9
Milwaukie Wisconsin
Multi-level Course
This will be my third year with this group. The clinic organizer is a professional dog trainer specializing in aggressive dogs. I enjoy the great depth of multi-species clicker experience this clinic has. It creates a great environment for out-of-the-box thinking.
The course begins with Friday night introductions on April 6.
April 14-16
Toutle WA
Mulit-level Course
I run three courses a year in Toutle WA. This is a very long standing clinic group, so these clinics are a great opportunity to meet some very experienced clicker trainers and their horses. We always have a great mix of horses, from young horses just beginning their training to very experienced clicker horses. Debra has a bunkhouse on site which makes these gatherings especially fun. If you want a non-stop clicker weekend, this is the clinic for you!
The course begins with Friday night introductions on April 13.
April 28-30
Carmel Valley CA
Multi-Level Course
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on April 27.
This is another course that has been running for several years. Our host has great depth of knowledge in both horse and dog training. She is currently enrolled in the Karen Pryor Academy course so I am very much looking forward to the exchange of ideas that experience will generate. Come share in the conversations and the great training.
May
May 5-7
Columbus Ohio
Multi-level Course
This clinic is organized by Sue Bennett and Heidi Reid for the Heartland Clicker Group. I will be doing two clinics in Columbus this year. Horse spots are limited so if you want to get your horse to a mid-west clinic, sign up early!
The course begins with Friday night introductions on Friday May 4.
May 12-14
Calgary Canada
Multi-level Course
Again this course is a great opportunity to meet experienced clicker trainers. Monty Gwynne, the clinic organizer, has become well known in Canada for her clicker training articles in the on-line magazine Saddle Up. I always look forward to my trip North and the opportunity to share with such a great group of clicker trainers. Monty's beautiful Andalusian, Icaro, is featured in the Hip-Shoulder-Shoulder DVD.
The course begins with Friday night introductions on May 11.
May 25-27
Kerry Ireland
Multi-level Course
The course begins with a Friday night introductions May 24
The Kerry Ireland course begins a month long trip to Ireland and the UK.
May 29-31
Ashen Equestrian Centre, Claire England
Multi-level Course
The course begins with Monday night introductions May 28.
June
June 2-5
Richmond, Yorkshire England
Multi-level Course
The course begins with Friday night introductions June 1
June 8-10
Bournemouth England
Multi-level Course
The course begins with Thurs night introductions June 7
June 16-19
Aberdeenshire Scotland
Multi-level Course
The course begins with Friday night introductions June 15
June 21-24
Richmond, Yorkshire England
Advanced Course
To attend this final UK course of the season you must have atended one of the other 2011 Irish or UK courses. This is always an amazing gathering. It is one of the highlights of the clinic season.
July
July 28-30 Toutle WA
Multi-level Course
I run three courses a year in Toutle WA. This is a very long standing clinic group, so these clinics are a great opportunity to meet some very experienced clicker trainers and their horses. We always have a great mix of horses, from young horses just beginning their training to very experienced clicker horses. Debra has a bunkhouse on site which makes these gatherings especially fun. If you want a non-stop clicker weekend, this is the clinic for you!
The course begins with Friday night introductions July 27.
August
August 11-13
Manchester Vermont
Multi-level Course
If you truly want a retreat weekend, this is the clinic for you! Clicker training plus a beautiful farm set in the Vermont hills - what could be better!
The course begins with Friday night introductions on August 12.
August 18-20
Groton New York
Multi-level Course
The Groton clinics are another of my long-standing clinic groups. This is another opportunity to meet experienced clicker trainers and their horses. As they are at all clinics, the horse spots are limited. For those of you who live too far away to trailer a horse, there is sometimes the option to borrow a resident clicker-trained horse for the weekend.
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on August 17.
August 31 - Sept 2
Belgium
Multi-Level course
The course begins with evening Introductions, Thursday August 30.
September
September 5-9
Germany
Multi-level Course
The course begins with evening Introductions on Tuesday Sept. 4
September 29-Oct. 1
Kingman Indiana
Multi-level Course
This course is organized by Sue Bennett and Heidi Reid for the Heartland Clicker Group. I will be doing two clinics in Indiana this year. Horse spots are limited so if you wish to get your horse to a mid-west clinic, sign up early!
The course begins with Friday night Introductions Sept. 28.
October
October 6-8
Carmel Valley CA
Multi-Level Course
Contact Cindy Martin: Cindy Martin maddogranch@gmail.com
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on Oct. 5.
October 13-15
Milwaukee WI.
Multi-Level Course
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on October 12.
October 20-22
Multi-level Course
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on October 19.
October 27-29
Groton NY
Multi-level Course
Contact Kate Graham at: khgraham@me.com
The Groton clinics are another of my long-standing clinic groups. This is another opportunity to meet experienced clicker trainers and their horses. As they are at all clinics, the horse spots are limited. For those of you who live too far away to trailer a horse, there is sometimes the option to borrow a resident clicker-trained horse for the weekend.
The course begins with Friday night Introductions on October 28.
November
November 10-12
Tomball Texas
Multi-Level Course
Contact Mary Kay Hasseman
281-723-9129
The course begins with Introductions on Friday Nov. 4.
If you are interested in organizing a clinic in your area, please contact me at: kurlanda@verizon.net
