Introductory Foundation and Ongoing Practitioner Trainings and Advanced Training - Workshop Logistics
The following trainings will be held in Rupert, QC (30 minutes north of Ottawa, ON).
April 20 - 25, 2008
Introductory Foundation and Ongoing Practitioner Training
Taught by TTouch instructor Kathy Cascade
Kathy Cascade
Having graduated from Oregon State University with degrees in Health and Physical Education, Kathy has been teaching in one form or another for over twenty years. In 1984 she began a career in Physical Therapy, where she has helped people from all walks of life in their efforts to overcome disease and injury and reach their full potential.
Kathy has a keen interest in neurophysiology and the role of stress and traumatic experiences on health and behavior. She has completed post graduate training in Biofeedback, Sensory Integration, Myofascial Release, and Cranial Sacral Therapy.
Kathy's introduction to dog training began in 1991 when a slightly wild and wonderful Alaskan Malamute puppy came into her life! Kathy and Spirit's partnership lead them to the obedience ring, participation in flyball, agility, and as a visiting Therapy Dog/Handler team in hospitals and nursing homes. Searching for a truly respectful and gentle approach to working with animals, Kathy and Spirit attended their first Tellington TTouch workshop with Linda Tellington-Jones in 1994. The work resonated so much with Kathy that she went on to complete the first two-year TTouch Practitioner Certification Program, graduating in October 1996.
Kathy has since become an instructor in the program and has shared her creative and humorous teaching style in TTouch Trainings and workshops throughout the United States, in Canada, and Europe. Her compassionate and skillful approach to working with dogs with aggression issues has been a tremendous help to many people. Kathy currently resides in Stillwater, OK on a 40 acre "mini-farm" which is home to two dogs, three cats, and five horses.
For more information about Kathy visit her website www.SpiritDog.com.July 19 - 24, 2008
Introductory Foundation and Ongoing Practitioner Training
Taught by TTouch instructor Robyn Hood
Robyn Hood
Robyn Hood has been riding horses since before she could walk. She went through Pony Club and showed as a junior competitor in Alberta. She later attended and then instructed at the Pacific Coast School of Horsemanship in California owned by her sister Linda Tellington-Jones. Robyn competed successfully in hunter, jumper, three-day eventing, endurance, western events and more recently in gaited horses.
In 1982 Robyn became involved full-time with the TTEAM and TTouch work which was developed by her sister Linda. For the past 17 years she has been the editor of the TTEAM Newsletter. Since 1986 she has been teaching TTEAM and TTouch on a full-time basis in Canada, the US, Europe and Australia and spends about 160 days a year traveling. Robyn has given demonstrations and lectures at various venues including Spruce Meadows; Equitana USA and Germany; Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan; International Humane Society Conference in Vienna and Murdoch University in Perth.
Besides teaching TTEAM and TTouch on the road and at her farm in Vernon, BC, she and her husband have been importing and breeding Icelandic horses since 1976. In addition to their Icelandic herd which numbers around 120, they also share their farm with their daughter Mandy and son Jesse, three cats, two dogs, three turtles and a very talented parrot named Frances.
For more information about Robyn visit her website www.tteam-ttouch.ca.July 25-27, 2008
Advanced Training for Tellington TTouch Practitioners
Taught by Robyn Hood, Edie Jane and Lucie Leclerc
October, 2008 (Date TBA)
Introductory Foundation and Ongoing Practitioner Training
Taught by TTouch instructor Edie Jane Eaton
November, 2008 (Date TBA)
Introductory Foundation and Ongoing Practitioner Training
Taught by TTouch instructor Edie Jane Eaton
When: 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Ending about 4:00pm on last day.
Where: Youth Welfare Association of Rupert (YWAR), 32 Shouldice Rd, Rupert, QC.
Rupert is a small crossroads "village" just outside Wakefield, QC. Wakefield is a picturesque village on the Gatineau River with wonderful restaurants, artisan shops and artists' studios. It is within easy commuting distance from Ottawa. Visit the village website at www.wakefield-qc.com. In case the Wakefield Village website isn't working, you can find a lot of information on Wikipedia.
The YWAR has large indoor space which allows for the possibility of separating animals - e.g. cats or difficult dogs. There is an enclosed outdoor area suitable for allowing dogs off-leash, and many places to walk dogs.
The chairs are regular wooden chairs. Participants needing something more comfy may wish to bring one of their own. There are kitchen and toilet facilities. Freezer space may be available for dog food.
Register early and save!! An early bird discount of 10% is available for those registering before January 31, 2008!
Introductory training
$600.00 (Canadian participants add $30.00 GST).
Session 2-6 of the Practitioner Training Program
$800.00 (Canadian participants add $40.00 GST).
Advanced Training
$450.00 (Canadian participants add $22.50 GST).
US residents register through TTouch USA, (800) 854-8326.
With enough notice we may be able to accommodate you locally with other clinic participants for approximately $30/night, B&B These will require pre-payment. We do our best to accommodate your needs, and those of your dog, if you bring one. For information about these informal B&B's, contact Lucie Leclerc. Accommodations arranged by us will require pre-payment. Below is a listing of some of the local accommodation, and more is available in Hull, 25 minutes away.
The Alpengruss Motel: (819) 459-2885 takes dogs. Full restaurant.
Hotel Wunderbar: wunderbar.hotel@bellnet.ca (819) 459-2471 or 877 459-2471. Does not take dogs and has no restaurant. All rooms have fridge and coffee maker.
La Vallee Motel Restaurant: www.lavalleemotel.com (819) 827-0524, 20 min. from training. Fridge and TV, no phone, high speed internet. Dogs permitted - discuss with proprietor.
La Grange Country Inn: www.lagrangecountryinn.com (819) 459-3939. Rates slightly higher than the hotels, no pets.
RV's and camping: Hide-A-Way Campsite offers showers/toilets. $25/day with electrical hookup, $20/day without. Dogs allowed on leash. Contact Mona Nesbitt (819) 827-4347
Catered lunches will be provided at $7 per day.
To register online: TTEAM-TTouch Canada - online registration form or 800-255-2336 (Pacific time) or ttouch@shaw.ca
For more information and for registration forms: Edie Jane 819-459-2110 or ediejane@listeningtowhispers.com