Produced by Clean Run and Dogs of Course

Let's face it, agility has come a long way from its modest roots as entertainment to keep spectators in their seats during intermission at the Crufts breed show. Courses are very demanding, training techniques are increasingly more sophisticated, competitions are now won by fractions of a second, trials are run in multiple rings, and participation has skyrocketed.  The demand on instructors to keep up with this growth as well as the demand for ideas to improve students' speed, Q rates, and consistency on course is enormous. The Clean Run Instructor Conference (CRIC) is designed to help you meet this demand. Modeled after other professional conferences, CRIC provides diverse programming for all levels of instructors through lecture, audio visual media, and live demonstrations.

If  you are looking for

• Training plans for different levels of classes
• Techniques for teaching and dealing with difficult human students
• Creative solutions for dealing with problem dogs
• Help balancing your curriculum for competitive students vs. recreational students who want to spend time with their dogs
• Ways to build your agility business or hold on to your club instructors
• Networking opportunities
• Ideas for motivating your students and their dogs
• Skills training ideas to improve handling
• Problem-solving techniques and training methods to achieve obstacle proficiency

then the Clean Run Instructor Conference has what you need!

But don't feel left out if you're not an agility instructor. Many of daily sessions and the special evening program topic is of interest to any agility competitor who wants to improve their team's skills or who needs ideas for solving specific problems.

The conference is limited to 300 participants.

Conveniently located in our host hotel, the conference features three breakout sessions, plenty of space for socializing, and shopping in the atrium at the Clean Run store and other vender booths. Learn more about the hotel on the Travel and Hotel page.

The Thursday Susan Salo Clinic will be held at Canine Sports Recreation Center in order to provide a safe jumping surface. CSRC is located 8.5 miles from the conference. Participants need their own transportation or a taxi to get to CSRC. Participants can also post to our ride/room share web page if they need or would like to offer a ride. The ride/room share web page address is included in the CRIC registration confirmation.

Discover Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor area combines the best of both worlds: small-town friendliness with big-city sophistication and amenities. Although it is geographically small, the area is home to one of the world's top public research universities --the University of Michigan--in addition to a broad mixture of world-class attractions, top-notch cultural offerings, and restaurants from around the globe. Visitor favorites include: Planet Rock, the University of Michigan Stadium, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, among others. For a complete list of local attractions, events, and activities, visit www.annarbor.org.

Don't miss downtown Ann Arbor with over 60 restaurants and many unique shops and galleries in just 6 blocks! Only 2 miles from the Best Western Executive Plaza. For a list of businesses go to www.mainstreetannarbor.org/

CRIC is a non-working educational conference. We don't suggest bringing your dog to the conference since classroom space is limited and we cannot offer crating space for participants' dogs. If you must bring your dog because you don't have other options, a well-behaved, quiet, and friendly dog is allowed to attend the conference sessions on a 4' leash if space permits. The participant is responsible for making sure the dog does not create distractions or disrupt the session. Aggressive, noisy, or disruptive dogs will be asked to leave and the owner will not be refunded if she/he misses the session or conference. 

"Dogsitting" is available at Canine Sports Recreation Center. Check out the CSRC facility by going to their website http://www.caninesportsrec.com. For further information and reservations contact Debbie Harrison at deb@caninesportsrec.com

Participants who do not clean up after their dogs will be asked to remove their dog from the hotel property or leave the conference.

RVs are welcome! We have plenty of space for your RV in a special section of the parking lot of the Best Western Executive Plaza. There are no hook-ups, but there is nearby grass for toileting your dogs. If you plan on camping in your RV or you are commuting to the conference in your RV, there is a $25/day fee. If, however, you are a guest in the Best Western, you may park your RV in a specified area free of charge. In all cases, reservations are required! Contact Whitney Burns at the Best Western- to make a reservation: 734-665-4444 x553

Continuing education credits will be granted, for all Certified Professional Dog Trainers.  20 CEUs (6 or 7 per full day and 1.5 for the evening program) for the regular conference.  The Thursday Clinics are approved for 3 CEUs each.  IAABC continuing education credits will be applied for and may be granted for specific topics. Please check back with us for more detailed information. We are happy to give you proof of attendance to get credits from other organizations but we will not be applying for the approval for you.

We expect to have a few additional vendors. More information on vendors will be posted in the future. Please check back for updates.

If you are interested in vending space, Please contact Dana Crevling.

• Break food: CRIC will provide coffee, tea, water and snacks at breaks.
• Social Hour & Welcome Reception: Friday night you are invited to our Social Hour and Welcome Reception to enjoy hot and cold appetizers. There will be a cash bar.
• Lunch: For your convenience, the Best Western will provide an optional  buffet lunch that can be purchased on site for $7.95.

Friday:	Soup and Salad Buffet--Mixed Greens Salad, 2 Soups, Fruit Salad, Assorted Pies, Assorted Soda
Saturday:	Make Your Own Tacos, Garden Salad, and Assorted Brownies, Assorted Soda
Sunday:	Pasta Primavera, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread Sticks, Assorted Cookies, Assorted Soda

 

We will start a wait list when the registration limit is reached. Priority on the wait list will be given to 3-day registrants.

To register click the button on the yellow navigation bar at the top left of this page.

Payment Options: You may pay by credit card or check. Your registration will not be considered complete until we receive payment. Registration is pending for check payment until received and processed.

After payment is complete, you will receive an e-mail within two business weeks to confirm that you completed registration.

• Cancellations received on or before June 15, 2008 will be refunded less a $25 processing fee.
• Cancellations received after June 15, 2008 and “no-shows” will NOT receive a refund; however, registration is transferable to another person for a $25 processing fee. If you cancel after June 15, you are responsible for finding your own replacement and working out payment arrangements with that person.
• If you register for the full three-day conference and later decide that you want to switch to a two-day or one-day registration, it is considered a cancellation. If you switch on or before June 15, 2008, you will be refunded the difference in tuition less a $25 processing fee. If you switch after June 15, 2008, you will not receive a refund.

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. 

Participants asked to leave the event/property by CRIC or hotel management will not be refunded any part of the tuition.

This policy is without exception.

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.