Obedience Training Seminars with Bridget Carlsen

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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2010

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

Oct. 30-31
4 Paws Spa and Training Center, Forest Hill, MD
contact: Pat Vitale, 410-557-9008.

2011

Feb 5-6
Austin Canine Central, Austin, TX
contact: JoAnn

Feb 19-20
Toledo Kennel Club, Holland, OH
contact: Kerry Allison, 419-861-6105.

March 26-27
Charlotte Dog Training Club, Charlotte, NC
contact: Diane Robinson.

April 23-24
Sarasota Obedience Training Club, Sarasota FL
contact: Bev Shaw.

May 21-22
Dash and Splash, Bartlett, IL
contact: Tammy or Beth.
This is a two day problem solving seminar. Friday MAY be added as a motivational day or an ALL heeling day. If are are interestered in a third day on one of these topics, please contact Tammy or Beth and let them know.

June 3-6
Huntsville Obedience Training Club, Huntsville, AL
contact: Terri Campbell.
This will be a 4 day camp.

August 20-21
Western Waukesha Dog Training Club, Ixonia, WI
contact: Jan Plagenz., 262-252-4566

Oct. 15-16
Bloomington Obedience Training Club, Bloomington, MN
contact: Barb.

Oct 29-30
Port Chester Obedience Training Club, White Plains, NY
contact: Joanne, 914-271-4366.

2012

April 14-15
Obedience Club of Greater Lansing, Lansing, MI
contact: Chris Reedy, 517-775-2332 (cell); 517-485-7280 (OTCGL).

Seminar Video -- Coming Soon!

No seminar locations near you? Bridget's seminar on Motivational Techniques will soon be available on DVD on September 3rd!

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

2008

Hemi - Earned his OTCH - First OTCH Norwich Terrier
Hemi - 3 High in Trial and 3 High Combined Awards
Hemi - 122 OTCH points
Hemi - #1 Obedience Dog in the Terrier Group
Hootie - #17 All Breed Obedience Dog
Hootie - Started Agility - Went from Nov A to MX and MXJ and 9 QQ's
Soupy - Started Agility - Went from Nov B to AX and MXJ and 2 QQ's
Soupy - #25 All Breed Obedience Dog

2009

Hootie - Earned his MACH
Soupy and Hootie - both qualified for the NOI
Soupy - Had her 2nd litter of puppies (including baby Saucy!)
Soupy - moved up to #9 All-Breed Lifetime OTCH points with 4400
Soupy and Hootied earned a combined total of 500 OTCH points

Obedience

Five OTCH titles
9,420 OTCH points and counting
Tournament Placements
168 High in Trials
218 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...

The content of each seminar will be determined by the hosting club. Some possible options are:

Training Novice through Utility with Enthusiasm!
Problem Solving
Motivational Techniques
Advanced Only: Open and Utility
Beginning: Puppy through Novice