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Camp: 4/26/2012 - 4/30/2012, 3.5 days, 4 nights
Skill Building & Advanced Scent
Workshop:
April 30, 2012
Campers Arrive:
Thursday, April 26, 2012 between 10am -12noon, lunch served.
Camp starts after lunch.
There will be seminars or activities in the afternoon and
required orientation before
dinner.
Campers Leave:
Monday morning, April 30, 2012, after
breakfast.
NACSW instructors staying for the workshop leave Tuesday morning,
May 1, 2012, after breakfast.
 What
is
K9
Nose Work®?
K9
Nose Work® is a dog training activity designed to develop a
dog’s natural scenting ability by using her/his curiosity,
desire to hunt, and love of toys, food and exercise. The art and
practice of nose work is open to dogs of all shapes and sizes
and has made basic search dog skills available to companion
dogs, creating a new sport arena for dog enthusiasts. Not only
has it proven to be a great activity for all types of dogs, but
the founders' techniques make this one of the most accessible
activities for the widest variety of dog handlers regardless of
previous training experience.
About Camp:
Dogs of Course, in association with the National Association of Canine Scent
Work™ (NACSW)
have created this three and a half day NACSW approved Training Camp. K9 Nose Work® Training Camp is
designed to enhance the understanding of K9 Nose Work®, to
develop the skills necessary to compete in the sport of K9 Nose
Work®, and to provide a model for effective instruction for
current and future nose work instructors.
This all-inclusive sleepover camp is
open to all appropriate dog and handler teams as
well as auditors.
We will concentrate on the
elements necessary to succeed at the sport and the application
of
K9 Nose Work® for recreation and
increasing a dog’s confidence
regardless of interest in competition. The curriculum for camp
will cover starting dogs, introducing odor, introducing
exteriors and vehicle searches, improving skills for dogs
already working the four required elements, handler skills, leash handling techniques, understanding how to read the dogs,
competition rules, trouble shooting and a variety of other
necessary skills, PLUS loads of fun and camaraderie.
We are
happy to take dogs at different levels of nose work training from
beginners getting their first exposure to dogs ready to compete
or competing. Each dog and handler team will be grouped with
other similar level participants to maximize learning and
progress during camp. There will be a certain number of assigned
working spots for each skill level. Dogs on odor will be working
on Birch. Only one working dog per working
participant.
Approximately 8 campers
per group.
 Campers will be learning from the three founders of the sport
along with Certified Nose Work Instructors (CNWI). Our
camp instructing staff are
competent skilled teachers that are also actively involved in many areas of K9
Nose Work® - training, competition, judging, and instruction.
Beginners:
Dog/handler teams and auditors without nose work experience
are encouraged to come to camp to learn about the activity. We
welcome instructors, sports enthusiasts, hobby trainers, and
shelter workers to attend camp as your introduction to K9 Nose
Work®. Our beginner dog/handler teams will learn the foundations
through hands-on training and lecture as well as be exposed to
more advanced skills. We feel this is a perfect way to jump
start your education in K9 Nose Work® so
you can train your own dog, start classes, or incorporate it
into a shelter program. Please note that we do not have a
training level for dogs started in NW but not on odor yet. This
beginner group is for dogs that are not already in
classes or practicing regularly.
Experienced
K9 Nose Work® Trainers:
The
majority of our camp caters to dog/handler teams that are
already on birch odor and experienced trainers that would
like to audit. Our instructors will cater to dogs new to working
on odor up through dogs ready to compete or currently competing
in K9 Nose Work®
trials. We welcome repeat campers back to continue their
education as well as new campers that have been taking classes
with instructors versed in the
K9 Nose Work®
methodology.
Dogs MUST have at least 12 weeks of
class (or organized practices) and be on birch odor for at least
6 weeks. Foundation skills need to include a minimum of 6 weeks
on searching for the primary reward in a variety of locations
both in and out of boxes. Then the dog needs to have completed
at least 6 additional weeks of training in searching for odor.
This could involve pairing odor with food. Dogs should be able
to independently search for birch without requiring pairing to
locate the source of the odor.
Instructors:
Camp is a great way for future K9 Nose
Work® instructors to learn about the activity. Whether you want
to start classes for fun, competition, shelter dog enrichment,
or as part of a behavior modification protocol, participating as
an auditor or with your own dog will provide a solid foundation
you can take home and apply. Learn from some of the world’s most
skilled and experienced instructors, including the founders of
the sport.
If you are currently teaching K9 Nose Work® classes, camp
provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and skills,
learn the newest techniques, and understand the thinking behind
the training. Camp gives you time to fine tune your skills, so
you can go back to your students with the most current
knowledge.
For instructors that would like to be certified with the NACSW™,
camp will help you reach that goal as we run the two required
foundation seminars at camp - Intro to Nose Work and Intro to
Odor. You will also learn about how all four elements are
trained which is necessary for certification. Participation in
camp will not meet all the requirements but will give you a
great start.
Certified Nose Work Instructors will be given continuing
education credit that is necessary for keeping your status
current. We also have an additional skill building workshop the
day after camp ends. See below.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like to become a certified
instructor you can learn more by going to the NACSW website.
http://nacsw.net/certificationprogram.html
If you have questions about whether you
and/or your dog qualify for camp, please
contact Dana Crevling at
Crevling@dogsofcourse.com or leave
a message at 508/529-3568 EST, 8am -7pm M-F. Messages will
be returned within 2 business days.
Continuing Education Credits:
27.75 CEUs from IAABC for camp
6 CEUs From IAABC for
NACSW instructor skill building workshop
21 CEUs for CPDT-KA for camp
6 CEUs for CPDT-KA for
NACSW
instructor skill building workshop
Camp Size:
Current limit is 72 working campers plus auditing campers.
Check out our 2011 camp video on You
Tube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mMeMXVwjBQ
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You can expect a full day of Nose Work activities as well as
an evening event.
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- Blind Searches - When and Why
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- How to Set-up Hides to Maximize
Training
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- Container Drills - Beginner through
Advanced
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- Understanding Odor in the
Environment
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- Building Desire to Search
Independently
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- Introducing and adding Odors
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- Understanding Nose Work Competition
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- Proper Use of the Reinforcer
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- Preparing for Competition
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- Interior Searches - Beginner
through Advanced
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- Exterior Searches - Beginner
through Advanced
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- Vehicle Searches - Beginner
through Advanced
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*Topics to be covered and number of instructors are subject
to adjustment based on the number of attendees and the
overall training levels of the teams present.
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 Camp
Coleman is centrally located to accommodate campers from the
southern states. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Northern Georgia 1.5 hours north of Atlanta, Camp Coleman is
just a half day's drive from Greensboro, NC; Columbia, SC;
Nashville, TN; and Montgomery, AL. Memphis, TN and Orlando, FL
are only a day away. Situated around Lake Shalom, this
sprawling camp is a perfect setting for nose work fun. Camp
Coleman has buildings for inside training as well as covered
work areas and an abundance of outside space for exterior and
vehicle search education. Campers and staff eat together in
the dining hall and stay on the property.
IMPORTANT PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Camp Coleman is set on approximately 180 acres and is a
walking facility. All campers cars will be parked in a
perimeter lot or along the main entrance road away from the cabins.
This includes commuter campers. The terrain is relatively
flat for a camp in the mountains but includes daily hill
climbing,
uneven dirt roads, grass and requires lots of walking to get
from place to place. We will have a team of camp helpers that
will pick-up and deliver crates/bulky training equipment to a
central location near your group's training station each
morning to assist you. Once your crates are delivered to the
general location, you will be required to move your crate to
the specific areas throughout the day and then back to the
drop off location. This can include up and down stairs, up or
down a short hill, and up to approximately 200 feet. Remember
that your dog and gear will probably be with you when you need
to move your crate. Campers often work
together to assist each other and our helpers will assist when
possible. Campers need to be in good
physical condition and able to walk with their dog and their
training gear from the cabins to the working locations as well
as up to a ten minute walk each way to and from the dining
room. The lower camp path around the lake is about 1 mile and
it takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes to walk a full circuit around camp.
Check out the
map of the camp to see the layout.
Food:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served in the dining hall
at designated times starting with lunch on arrival day and
ending with breakfast on move out day. The menu will consist of simple but
healthy, filling food for omnivores as well as vegetarians.
The camp cooking staff is lead by Nellie who earned rave
reviews in 2011. We look forward to her delicious food
including her home made southern fried chicken, salad bar, and
hot cookies! We
are sorry but we cannot promise to cater to specific dietary
restrictions and suggest campers that have special needs
supplement the meals as needed.
 Lodging:
Each
camper requests the lodging that best meets her/his needs on a
first come basis. Most campers will enjoy the full summer camp
experience and bunk in a multiple occupancy cabin with shared
bathroom facilities. Cabins are not heated and only have
screen doors and windows. However 1- 2 space heaters will be
placed in each room and heavy plastic over the windows and
door to help retain heat on chilly nights. Campers should plan
to bring sleeping bags or heavy blankets. Electric blankets for
the beds are welcome.
There will be two to four people in a cabin bunk room. Campers
may request roommates. If two or more campers want to be guaranteed a
bunkroom all to themselves, the pricing is considered
"standard rate plus occupancy". Number, size, and special needs of
dogs, or camper requirements, may dictate the lodging
accommodations options available. Owners of reactive dogs or
socially awkward dogs may find it best to room with friends
that understand and can accommodate the dog's spatial requirements. For those
campers with dog reactive dogs that are coming on their own,
we will do our best to match you with another camper that has
a dog with similar social needs or an auditor. It will be up to each camper
to work with her/his bunkmate to create a safe and equal
living environment. This may require that dogs will have
limited time loose in the bunkroom and must sleep in their
crates or an ex-pen at night. Campers with "friendly" dogs
should expect that this may be required for your dog as well.
We
have a very limited number of single heated rooms in the Health
Center and Staff Cabin.
Most of these rooms have a single bed and set of bunk beds and
would be appropriate for one person, a couple or two friends
that don't mind tight quarters and are only traveling with one
moderately sized dog each. Crates that stack could also be an
advantage in these rooms.
Most are smaller rooms so are not appropriate for
people with multiple large dogs or lots of gear. A few of the
rooms have their own bathrooms and the rest share a bathroom in
the common hallway. Dogs must be able to tolerate other dogs
and people in the common hallways or directly outside their door.
The Health Center building and surrounding area will also be
used for training classes during the day so are for friendly
dogs only. The Staff Cabin is in a quiet area of camp and is
designated for reactive dogs.
Auditor
accommodations are in the cabins or in the premium double
rooms if the other occupant is a working camper. The single rooms available are reserved for working
campers.
Campers that prefer more comfortable accommodations are
welcome to commute to camp each day or bring a self-contained
trailer or RV. See RV policy below. The tuition for commuting
or RV or trailer campers and day campers is the same as
multiple occupancy camp.
Campers are expected to bring their own linens. A linen
service is available for an additional fee of $25 for those
that are flying or using public transportation to camp and are
unable to bring their own. Linen will include: towels, a set
of sheets with pillowcases and blankets. Beds in the cabins
are twin bunk beds and in the single rooms are regular twins or
twin bunk beds.
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A limited number of RVs and trailers are
welcome, however they must be self-contained. The camp does
not have water or electrical hook-ups or a dump station.
Please do not expect electricity.
The RV sites are in busy areas or the parking lots so plan
that dogs and people will be walking by and classes could be
run in the general area. For safety reasons no outside
ex-pens or tie outs are allowed. Dogs must be walked on
leash. We will assign a location
for each RV ahead of time.
RV's must arrive between 10:00 - 11:30am on Thursday so we
have the staffing to get the vehicle settled. No late
arrivals. No exceptions.
Additional non-working dog fees also apply to people staying
in RV's and trailers. Two dogs per registered working
camper.
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Camp is open to all adults interested in K9
Nose Work that are at least 18 years old.
All campers must be in good physical condition and able to walk to all activities as cars
will be parked at the edge of camp in the parking area. This
is a sprawling facility designed around a long lake. There
are some hills including a short but very steep hill to the
dining room.
Campers must be willing to clean up and sweep their
room/cabin before going home leaving it in a neat and tidy
condition.
Campers must clean up after his/her dog(s) and deposit feces
in garbage receptacles.
Campers will need two crates for their working dog. One for
the room and a second one to bring to the work stations. We
suggest your working crate to be light weight and easy to
carry. A small dolly or a crate cart that can roll on bumpy
dirt roads could be very helpful.
Camp Coleman has agreed to be a restricted smoking facility
for our group. All smoking must be done in designated open
areas and never inside a building, structure, or in a wooded
area. Violation of these rules is grounds for dismissal
without refund.
Alcohol is strictly prohibited when working dogs or
attending classes.
When more than one person attends from a family with one
dog, one person is designated the handler and does all the
training. The other person is an auditor. Family members cannot take turns working the dog.
Auditors: Campers who register as auditors are allowed to
attend all sessions and move from group to group as long as
she/he does not create a distraction or disturbance.
Auditors are allowed to watch but will not participant in
the training or other dog related activities. During
working sessions we ask that auditors hold questions as it
takes away from and interferes with the working campers
time. Auditors can ask questions during lecture times. Auditors must
leave their dog(s) home. Anyone that stays on camp property
and is not working a dog is considered an auditor. Auditor
accommodations are in the cabins or in the double
rooms if the other occupant is a working camper. Please
contact Dana if you have questions.
Commuters: Campers that prefer to commute from home
or an area hotel are welcome at camp. The cost for commuters
is the same as campers staying in multiple occupancy cabins
and includes all meals and all activities. Commuters are
responsible for locating and making their own sleeping
arrangements. Please contact the Helen Welcome Center for
local accommodations 706-878-2181. You may also contact Dana
for hotel leads.
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The nature of K9 Nose Work™ is
to be open to as many dogs as can be safely and comfortably
accommodated. This includes dogs with varying social skills,
spatial requirements or that may be considered mild to
moderately reactive. However, the camp environment is very
different than standard classes and workshops. It can be
additionally stressful for dogs to navigate so we ask that
campers use their best judgment for the health and safety of
her/his dog as well as the other campers.
Dogs with moderate to severe separation stress are not generally
good candidates for camp. Dogs must be crated away from the
owners during meals, lectures and in working sessions in
unfamiliar environments. For most dogs with separation issues,
camp compounds the problems seen at home or in classes. Again,
please use your best judgment when considering your dog's
ability to have a positive experience at camp as well as your
impact on fellow campers and their dogs.
Please
read the parameters for canine participation prior to making the
decision to register for a working spot or as an auditor. If you
have further questions please contact Dana to discuss your
situation.
Canine Rules of Engagement:
- All dogs must be able to be physically
controlled by their registered handler.
- All dogs must be kept on a six foot
leash unless in designated areas or working directly in a
session with camp staff personnel (no moving dogs from one
area to another on flexi-leads or long lines)
- Dogs must remain ON-LEASH at all times…
NO EXCEPTIONS. (except where noted)
- No dog/dog play or interaction will be
permitted unless between two dogs residing in the same
household
- There will be a designated long line or
flexi-lead exercise areas for playing ball or swimming
your dog. There will not be an off lead at camp.
- We ask that, regardless of how friendly
your dog may be, you respect that not every dog is
comfortable with other dogs approaching and may
communicate their displeasure. So please do not allow your
dog to approach dogs without permission. Managing your dog
is your direct responsibility. Participants that must be
repeatedly reminded of camp rules about not allowing their
dog to approach other dogs; or if their dog poses other
safety concerns may be dismissed from camp without refund.
- If you work a dog that does not do well
in close proximity to other dogs or humans, you will need
to evaluate carefully the appropriateness of camp for your
dog. We will make every effort to create an environment
that can accommodate the varying types of dogs. However
the number of dogs at camp, combined with increased
training time and on-site lodging may be more than some
can handle. Dogs that seriously threaten other dogs or
humans, or are considered to be a danger at camp will be
asked to leave if we can not work out a safe solution for
all. Dogs with a bite history are not candidates for camp.
No refunds will be offered if a dog is excused from
participating in camp or asked to leave the camp grounds.
- Dogs that need space or react to dogs
or people approaching must wear a red bandana or bandana
provided by the camp to help communicate the dog's needs.
- Each working participant will be
permitted to bring their registered working dog, plus one
additional non-working dog at no additional fee.
Additional non-working dogs will be permitted based on
available space and there will be an additional fee. No
swapping of dogs during camp classes and the additional
dog may not pose any safety, handling or other concerns
during camp. Campers that want to work two dogs are camp
should contact Dana at Dogs of Course for more details.
- Non-working dogs must stay in the
lodging accommodations while the handler is in class with
the working dog.
- Dogs are worked one at a time while the
other dogs are resting in crates in the training area
until her/his turn. Dogs must be able to stay quietly in a
crate out of owner’s sight when not working.
- Dogs must be crated when left alone in
the cabins/rooms. Owners are responsible for any damage
the dog does to the facility.
- Females in season are not allowed on
the property. See refund policy for details.
- Dogs must be healthy and free of
contagious conditions including fleas. Dogs found with a
contagious illness that may affect the rest of the dog
population may be asked to leave without refund.
- Campers must be willing to negotiate
with his/her cabin-mates so there are fair and peaceful
living conditions for all involved. Please expect that
your dog will need to be crated at least part of the time
when in the cabin.
We all want to have a pleasant experience; the
success of this event will rely on everyone being diligent in
complying with all the canine rules of engagement.
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We will have a small camp store with fun
Nose Work related items for you and your dog.
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No video or audio taping of lectures or classes permitted.
At the discretion of the instructor and facility,
videotaping of your own dog may be allowed during runs but
may not be posted on a public website such as You Tube,
facebook, etc.. without permission. There may be some
videotaping done by the
staff or
instructors for educational or promotional purposes if participants at the workshop have signed a photo/video
release.
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Updated 1/22/2012 - We added a new
level!
On the
day after camp ends, April 30,2012, there will be two levels
of skill
building workshops for campers. The first section is for Certified Nose Work
Instructors or those currently enrolled in the NACSW Instructor
program with the status of ANWI. ANWI status is usually
granted after day 5 is completed. The second section/level
is
for campers who are teaching nose work classes or would like
to teach but are not currently enrolled in the NACSW
Certification Program or are enrolled but have not achieved
the status of ANWI/CNWI. The new level will run
concurrently to the Skill Building Workshop for ANWI and
CNWI. The purpose of this new level is to help nose work
instructors confidently apply the information and training
skills learned at camp to the classroom.
These workshops could include
lecture, video and probably some demonstrations taught by
one or more of the founders.
It is not expected to be a "working" day. Dogs that have
participated at camp will get to relax in the participants
cabin.
This day is
intended to provide continuing education for K9 Nose Work®
instructors and helps fulfill continuing education credit
requirements or to give new instructors more information.
The
Skill Building Workshop does not replace the required
curriculum toward certification but will offer the
instructor additional insights and knowledge important to
mastering K9 Nose Work® instruction.
Fee:
$200, Tuition includes three meals and overnight lodging at
Camp Coleman on 4/30/2012. Breakfast is served the following
morning before campers leave.
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Registration for this workshop is separate from camp. This
workshops must meet a minimum attendance level to run and may
be limited depending on popularity.
To
register please click
here to
register.
Camp tuition covers lodging, meals, and all classes and
activities.
Lodging preference is not guaranteed. Based
on availability.
Update 1/30/2012:
Camp is full. We are taking names for the waitlist for dogs
on odor as well as beginners. It is possible that we will
have a few spots open up. Please send your request for the
waitlist as well as some basic information to
Dogs of Course.
Waitlist: When certain types of accommodations
fill we will start an accommodations waitlist.
If your first choice is full, you can register by selecting
your second choice in housing with a note that you would
like to upgrade if possible. Do
not fill out a registration form unless you are willing to
stay in housing that is available if you can't get in to your
first choice.
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Camp (4/26/2012 - 4/30/2012, 3.5 days and 4 nights) |
before or on 2/15/12 |
After 2/15/12 |
Working,
Standard Rate:
- Multiple
Occupancy Cabin, 2 - 4 people in an unheated cabin bunkroom (electric
space heater).
- RV/Trailer
- Daily
commuter
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$725 |
$775 |
Working,
Standard Rate Plus:
- Private Cabin, for 2 or more people
that want their own cabin bunkroom. Unheated cabin bunkroom
(electric space
heater). Limited number
Full. Waitlist only
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$825 |
$875 |
Working,
Premium Rate:
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Double Rooms/ Private Bath/ Exterior Entry/
Central Heat/ for 2 people (no
reactive dogs due to location) Total of 3
Full. Waitlist only
- Single
Rooms/Shared Baths/Interior Corridor/ Central Heat. 6 for friendly
dogs, no reactive dogs due to location.
Full. Waitlist only
- Single
Rooms/Shared Baths/Interior Corridor/
Central Heat. A
building in a quiet part of camp just for 8 reactive dogs.
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$925 |
$975 |
Auditor,
Standard Rate:
- Multiple
Occupancy Cabin, 2 - 4 people in an unheated cabin bunkroom (electric
space heater).
- RV/Trailer
- Daily
commuter
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$450 |
$500 |
Auditor,
Standard Rate
Plus:
-
Private Cabin, for 2
or more people
that want their own cabin bunkroom. Unheated cabin bunkroom
(electric space heater). Limited number
Full. Waitlist only
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$550 |
$600 |
Auditor,
Premium Rate:
-
Double Rooms/ Private Bath/ Exterior Entry/ Central Heat/
for 2 people (no
reactive dogs due to location) Total of 3
Full. Waitlist only
** available only if other
occupant is a working camper
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$650** |
$700** |
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Additional Charges |
before or on 2/15/12 |
After 2/15/12 |
Additional
dog fee, for more than 2 dogs:
One additional dog (total of three dogs)
Only for working participants, auditors cannot bring dogs. |
$80 |
$80 |
Additional
dog fee,
for more than 2 dogs:
Two additional dogs (total of four dogs)
Only for working participants, auditors cannot bring dogs. |
$160 |
$160 |
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Additional
dog: None. I am bringing 1 or 2 dogs. |
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Please contact Dana if you need to bring
more than 4 dogs for one working participant as this may limit housing
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Linen
Service - for people who are taking public transportation and can not
bring their own linens. |
$25 |
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Registration ends at 5:00pm EST on February 26, 2012 or when
limit has been reached.
Registration acceptance is subject to approval by the staff.
A $200 non-refundable deposit or full payment is required at
the time of registration. Full payment is due no later than
60 days prior to the start of camp.
Payment Options: You may pay via PayPal or check. Your
registration will not be considered complete until we
receive payment. Registration is pending for check payment
until received and processed.
Working spots are limited to a maximum of approximately 72
participants.
Auditing is available. The number of auditor spots available
is related to the overall number of participants.
All persons attending camp as non-working participants will
be required to register as an auditor. Due to the nature of
this event no exceptions will be permitted for this camp.
Please read the cancellation policy carefully before
registering.
Update 1/30/2012:
Camp is full. We are taking names for the waitlist for dogs
on odor as well as beginners. It is possible that we will
have a few spots open up. Please send your request for the
waitlist as well as some basic information to
Dogs of Course.
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All cancellations must be sent to Dogs of Course and received in writing. An acknowledgement of your cancellation will be emailed to you within 3 business days from Dogs of Course. Please keep a copy of the cancellation email for your records; your cancellation is not valid without this confirmation of receipt. K9 Nose Work™ Training Camp and Dogs of Course are not responsible for cancellations that do not reach the office by the deadlines.
- Cancellations received on or before February 26, 2012 will be refunded less the $200 non-refundable deposit or registration may transfer to another qualified person for a $25 processing fee. The participant is responsible for finding a qualified replacement at the same level as the canceling camper's dog and working out reimbursement arrangements with that person. An e-mail or faxed letter transferring registration to the new person must be sent from the original participant along with the $25 transfer fee to Dogs of Course during the specified timeframe. Registration is not transferred until payment and documentation have been received and acknowledged. The camp director or staff has the option to refuse a replacement registrant if he/she does not qualify to be a camper or the dog does not fit in the same assigned group and we can not place the dog in another group due to space limitations. In the case that the replacement person does not qualify then the original camper who registered is responsible for finding another person or must take the refund available. The transfer camper must be registered and approved within 14 days of the original camper's cancellation.
- Cancellations after February 26, 2012 and on or before March 15, 2012 will be refunded 50% of the tuition after the $200 non-refundable deposit is deducted or registration may transfer to another qualified person for a $25 processing fee. The participant is responsible for finding a qualified replacement at the same level as the canceling camper's dog and working out reimbursement arrangements with that person. An e-mail or faxed letter transferring registration to the new person must be sent from the original participant along with the $25 transfer fee to Dogs of Course during the specified timeframe. Registration is not transferred until payment and documentation have been received and acknowledged. The camp director or staff has the option to refuse a replacement registrant if he/she does not qualify to be a camper or the dog does not fit in the same assigned group and we can not place the dog in another group due to space limitations. In the case that the replacement person does not qualify then the original camper who registered is responsible for finding another person or must take the refund available. The transfer camper must be registered and approved within 14 days of the original camper's cancellation.
- Due to the nature of running a dog training camp cancellations received after March 15, 2012 will not receive a refund. Registration can not be transferred to another person after March 22, 2012. See above transfer policy.
- In 2012, there are two distinct separate groups at camp as it relates to registration, beginners and dogs on odor. The camper signs up for one group or the other and cannot freely move from one registration group to another due to planning of groups and levels. If a camper finds that he/she has registered for the wrong group or wants to move up then she/he must notify Dogs of Course in writing to request a move. Dogs of Course will try to accommodate the camper if space and time allows under the refund policies outlined. Registration cannot be changed after March 22, 2012. If the camper cannot be accommodated due to group limits or proximity to the start of camp then the camper will either remain in his/her group if she qualifies or cancel.
- We do not allow female dogs in season on the property. If a registered working dog comes in season the camper has the option to: 1) bring a different qualified dog 2) switch to auditor registration and receive a refund for 50% of the difference between the two registration fees 3) the camper can cancel and be reimbursed per the general policy. If a non-working dog comes into season the person must leave the dog home and be reimbursed the additional dog fee (if applicable) minus a $25 admin fee or if the camper cancels the general refund policy above will apply.
- Campers that have to leave early for their own reasons or are "No-shows” will not receive a refund.
- Participants asked to leave the event/property by the camp director or lead instructors will not be refunded any part of the tuition.
- No part of the tuition fee will be refunded if the camp cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the camp organizers.
This policy applies to participants that must withdraw for ANY reason, including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.
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URJ Camp Coleman
201 Camp Coleman Dr.
Cleveland, GA 30528
From Cleveland, GA (Drive time: 10 Min.)
Take LEFT onto Route 129 North in the center of Cleveland go
approximately 7 miles, slow down when you approach mile
marker 14. Immediately after passing mile marker 14, turn
left into the camp entrance.
From Atlanta, GA (Drive time: 1 1/2 hours)
Take Interstate 75/85 North from Atlanta Airport (or points
South). When you see signs for I-85 North and I-75 North
(they spilt), take I-85 toward Greenville for just a short
time and watch carefully for Exit 87*, GA 400 (easy to
miss). Take GA 400 North all the way to North GA (over 1
hour). Shortly after the Premium Outlet Stores at
Dawsonville, GA 400 ends and becomes Longbranch Road. Go
straight onto Longbranch for 4.7 miles to a stop light at
Route 52. Take a RIGHT onto Route 52 ( this road will become
115) toward Cleveland. Proceed approximately 13 miles to the
center of Cleveland, Take LEFT onto Route 129 North in the
center of Cleveland go approximately 7 miles, slow down when
you approach mile marker 14. Immediately after passing mile
marker 14, turn left into the camp entrance
**PLEASE
NOTE**
Exit numbers change periodically; please refer to
www.mapquest.com for the most up to date exit numbers
Airport: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport,
Atlanta, GA
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Contact Dana Crevling at Crevling@dogsofcourse.com or leave
a message at 508/529-3568 EST, 8am -7pm M-F. Messages will
be returned within 2 business days.
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