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Obedience Training Seminars with Bridget Carlsen

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Past seminar attendees say...

“One of the best seminars that I have attended…her techniques are based on sound behavioral principles... She shows how to train for carry over in the ring.”
- Laura Romanik, top Sheltie trainer and part of the team to earn the first OTCH on a beagle

“Bridget effectively showed how game playing can evolve into a happy energetic working show dog.”
- Steve and Joy Pool, AKC judges and top handlers with multiple OTCH titles

Upcoming Seminars

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2008

February 16-17
Dog Training Club of Urbana, Urbana, IL
contact: Mary Phillils at 217-344-4981.

April 12-13
Durham Kennel Club, Durham NC
contact: Jan Gray at 919-990-1009.

May 17-18
Forest City Dog Training Club, Loves Park, IL
contact: Ellen McKinnon at 815-234-8504.

August 2-3
Wichita Dog Training Club, Wichita, Kansas
contact: Vicki Schmidt at 316-777-9151

2009

March 7-8
Norcal Golden Retriever Club, Walnut Creek, CA
contact: Terry Southard.

Aug 1-2
Council Bluffs, Iowa
contact: Gerianne Darnell.

Aug 22-23
Imperial Polk Obedience Club, Lakeland, FL
contact: Jean Rodoski.

Oct 3-4
Paducah Kennel Club, Paducah KY
contact: Debbie Cavitt.

2010

Jan 16-17
Rio Gran Enterprises, Hastings, MN
contact: Karen Beskau.

Feb 6-7
Huntsville Obedience Training Club, Huntsville AL
contact: Terri Campbell.

Oct 2-3
Albany Obedience Club, Glenmont, NY
contact: m_maltbie@hotmail.com.

Learn the training techniques that have allowed Bridget and her dogs to attain...

National Rankings

2004

• Soupy - #1 All Breed Obedience Dog

2005

• Hootie - #8 All Breed Obedience Dog
• Soupy - #10 All Breed Obedience Dog - And she had puppies that year!

2006

• Hootie - #8 All Breed Obedience Dog
• Soupy - #11 All Breed Obedience Dog

2007

• Hootie - #2 All Breed Obedience Dog
• Soupy - #4 All Breed Obedience Dog

Obedience

• Five OTCH titles
• 8,160 OTCH points and counting
• Tournament Placements
• 147 High in Trials
• 195 High Combined
• 200 Scores in Open
• 200 Score in Utility
• 2006 - Long Beach NOI First Runner-up
• 2006 - Tampa NOI First Runner-up and Third Runner-Up
• 2005 NOI First Runner-up
• 2005 Crufts placement
• 2004 Dog of the Year

Field Trials

• Qualified All Age
• Derby Points
• 5 Master Hunter Titles

"Mighty", a Pembroke Welsh Corgi owned by Bridget's sister, assists Bridget at one of her seminars.

Seminar Content...

Bridget will demonstrate how she reads a dog. She will also help you recognize your dog’s strengths and weaknesses. Learning to understand your dog will be emphasized throughout the weekend. This will include understanding how dogs are situational and how they perceive corrections. Dogs of all ages are welcome. You are encouraged to bring puppies.

Hosting a Seminar...

To host a Bridget Carlsen seminar for your club or school, email Bridget or phone at 630-552-1155 (weekdays between 9 AM and 9 PM CST) to confirm fees and availability of dates. Download the Seminar Contract from this website. Send the completed and signed contract along with your deposit check to Bridget. In fairness to other clubs, your date will not be reserved or posted on this website until the signed contract and deposit check are received.

Download Seminar Contract (Microsoft Word format).

Download Questionnaire for Working Teams (Microsoft Word format).

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