THINK DOG - PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
Hello,
Hello,
Thank you for registering for the THINK DOG! Event To be
held on 9th-10th November 2013
To help you prepare
for the event, we have made a list of requirements and rules below.
The event will include plenty of training, behaviour advice
and a lot of fun. Dogs and owners will be placed in groups for the duration of
the event. The groups will be planned carefully keeping in mind each dog’s
temperament, size and training abilities. We do expect the owners to get along
with each other. After all, dog training is about having fun and sharing
thoughts with others.
We have attached a brief questionnaire which will help us
know your dog better. Please do fill it out and email it back to us by Friday 8th
evening latest.
VENUE
The event will be held at Aaskar Pet Resorts, Varthur, near
Whitefield. The route map details have been posted on the Think Dog Page.
TIMINGS
SATURDAY 9th November
4pm-7:00 pm
The talk will begin at 4 pm sharp. Please come half an hour
early to officially register. Since it is a behaviour talk, please leave your
dogs at home. Dogs thoroughly dislike theory sessions. If you would like to take notes, please bring
along a notebook and a pen.
SUNDAY 10th November
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The practical handling session.
Please do ensure that you come on time so that you can be
put into a team that suits your dog and you.
DOGS
— All dog
lovers are welcome – with and without their dogs. You can either bring your own
dog or a friend’s dog. Dogs must be at
least six months old and physically fit and be up-to-date on vaccinations.
Please carry a copy of your vaccination certificate along.
— No female
dogs in heat will be allowed on the course. This is to ensure that the male
dogs are not distracted. There will be no bite work training or guard dog
training taught on this course. Other than the topics listed in the brochure,
no other individual training will be done with the dogs in this course.
— This
course is designed to show you how to train a dog to a standard that you would
not have thought possible but it is not a course that addresses either dog to
dog aggression or dog to people aggression so your chosen dog MUST be fine
around other dogs and people.
— Any dog
that is aggressive towards other dogs or humans will not be allowed to
participate. If a dog is found aggressive whilst on the course, the organisers
have the right to ask it to leave (no refund will be given).
— Please
note only one dog per person will be allowed at the event.
WHAT TO BRING ALONG
— There will
be light snacks and drinks provided for
the human participants. Please do carry plenty of drinking water and any snacks
you may want.
— We advise you to carry a change of
clothes and a towel. All clothing must be comfortable and suitable for dog
training.
— The event
will include plenty of activity, which can result in minor accidents such as
falls, cuts, bruises and scrapes. We will have a first aid kit at hand, but
please carry along anything specific you may need.
FOR YOUR DOG
— MEALS -
Please do bring along a water bowl and dog treats. The dog treats preferably
must be soft – like cheese, paneer, boiled eggs, etc. Hard dog treats such as
dog biscuits, chewies or biscuits tend to get stuck in a dog’s throat causing
it pain and choking.
— Please
bring your dog along on a secure collar and leash. At no time will any dog be
allowed off leash.
— Your dog
may need to rest between sessions so do carry along a mat for your dog to rest
on.There will be plenty of swimming on the course so please get a towel for
your dog.
— Please
ensure that your dog is on leash all the time, no matter how well behaved it
is, so as to ensure that all dogs are safe and that we reduce the probability
of a dog fight.
ACTIVITIES
— The
activities through the course will test your dog knowledge in a fun way, so do
come prepared!
— The event
promises to be a lot of fun, but it can be tiring too. No one will be forced to
participate in the activities and we encourage everyone to work at their own
pace.
— Canines
Can Care will do all that is possible to ensure a safe and happy event. The
organisation will not be responsible for any damage caused to person, dog or
property. Any damages caused to the property or belongings of the property by
either the dog or the participants will have to be borne by the participant.
— Please
ensure your belongings are kept safely. Neither Canines Can Care nor Askaar Pet
Resorts shall be held responsible or liable for any lost, stolen or damaged
personal property.
— Please
note we not allow domestic staff to attend the event. The participation is
strictly for pet parents accompanied by their own dogs.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
— All guests
of yours are welcome – with and without a dog – even without registration.
Please note the same charges are applicable to guests. Payment can be made on
the spot.
— All
payments have to be made before the event or at the registration desk. We do
not accept credit cards or payment after the event.
— If you are
unable to attend the event, please let us know at the earliest so that we can
inform a person on the waiting list in advance.
— Payment
once made cannot be refunded due to a no-show. You can, however, transfer your
registration to another person. Please note transfers will have to be made in
writing.
And in conclusion…
We look forward to welcoming you to THINK DOG!
It promises to be paw’some fun!
If you have any request, queries or need assistance, please
do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We will be more than happy to help
you.
You can contact Rajeshwari Ramachandran at 9880396246 or
email us at info@woofmag.in
