| Leerburg Sponsored
3 Day Michael Ellis Seminar
Focusing on Foundation and Problem Solving in Obedience & Protection
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, July 27, 2008
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
$125.00 per day to work - limited space available!!!
$75.00 per day to attend as a spectator.
Join us for a 3 day training weekend in
Menomonie, Wisconsin !
This is our first seminar in over 4 years,
don't miss it! Extra events scheduled
Friday Evening ~ Poolside Meet & Greet
at Ed and Cindy's
(non-alcoholic drinks and snacks provided, BYOB)
Saturday Evening ~ group dinner at a
local restaurant
(everyone will be responsible for their own bill at
this dinner)
Silent Auctions each day
Raffles each day
Limbo contest (just kidding)
This seminar is being sponsored by Ed Frawley and Cindy
Rhodes from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc.
Location:
Leerburg - Menomonie,
Wisconsin. Menomonie is located 40 miles from the Minnesota border and 1
hour from
the Minneapolis / St. Paul Airport.
About Michael Ellis :
"A highly sought after teacher for the protection sports and working dog venues, Michael is widely recognized for his motivational methods and clear teaching style in both obedience and protection. He is reowned for young dog development and teaching a balanced approach to all working dog disciplines.
Emphasizing the benefits of cross-training, especially in the early stages of a pup's life, Michael has taught many dog/handler teams the beauty and functionality of a well-rounded training program and the importance it has in a single specific sport or multiple sports... not to mention the everyday "off-the-training-field" perks.
Michael has coached dog/handler teams in Schutzhund, the Ring Sports and Service Work. With his knowledge and encouragement, many of his students have enjoyed great success in their chosen sport while other have pushed their boundaries and earned titles in multiple protection sports.
While Michael's chosen sport for his personal competition dogs is Mondio Ring, he stays abreast of all the major protection sports and can often be found attending the National Championships, as well as select regional and local events. Michael's competitive career has included French Ring, Mondio Ring and Schutzhund."
Check out Michael Ellis' site to learn more about him and his philosophy at "Loups du Soleil."
Price:
$125.00 per day to work a dog - limited space available!!!
$75.00 per day to attend as a spectator.
*Catered lunch provided with paid admission.
Coffee & water included
Soda available for a small fee
Payment:
Pre-payment is required.
Call or email Stephanie (my secretary that handles reservations)
715-235-6502 or email her at book@leerburg.com.
Payment can be by personal check, cashiers check, credit card, or money
order. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Mail the payment to our office:
Leerburg Enterprises, Inc.
Attn: Seminar
PO Box 218
Menomonie, WI 54751
Make checks payable to "Ed Frawley"
Click
HERE to Print Out a Registration Form to Send to Us.
Deposits Due by JUNE
1, 2008
$50.00 for spectators
$100.00 for working with a dog
*Deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE
Full Balance Due by
JULY 1, 2008
NO REFUNDS! NO EXCEPTIONS! AFTER JULY 1, 2008
How to Register:
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Walk on
reservations are discouraged. I simply do not have the time to be collecting
money and dealing with reservations during the seminar. If someone is
pre-registered and wants to extend to additional days they can do this
without a problem.
To contact Stephanie:
1- E-mail is book@leerburg.com
2- Phone is 715.235.6502 during business hours
(Monday -
Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm)
3- Fax 715.235.8868
Cancellations:
It is very expensive and time consuming to put these
seminars on. For this reason we will not refund money or accept any
cancellations for any reasons after July 1st, 2008.
If you cancel your registration before July 1, and do
not attend the seminar, you will not be refunded the entire cost. We
will retain
your deposit.
Thank you for your understanding.
Attending with Dogs:
Everyone who comes can bring their dog, but only those with PREPAID working spots will be allowed to have their dog on the field and work their dog.
If there is time and room a person can work more than
one dog but only after everyone else has worked their dog. My advice is
to not bring two dogs.
*Handlers are limited to working ONE dog per day. You
must pre-register your dog(s) prior to July 1st.
If working spots are not full prior to the seminar, handlers will be given the option to work a 2nd dog. Likewise, spectators will have the option to upgrade to a working spot.
Many people have commented that they get more out of
these seminars by leaving their dog at home and watching other people
work and handle their dogs. I tend to agree with them.
I reserve the right to refuse working any DOG. This may
happen if I feel the dog is dangerous and the owner is not a safe handler.
Photography:
Taking of still photographs during the seminar is allowed. You should obtain permission to photograph someone else or their dog.
Video taping is only allowed for PERSONAL USE of your OWN dog(s).
The Weather:
This is Wisconsin (God's Country - you will see ). The
weather should be ideal but could be rainy or quite hot. Come prepared
with rain gear, and sun shade for your dog.
Should the weather turn bad we will have the lectures
indoors but we will still work dogs outside.
Suggested Lodging Close to the Event:
Americinn
1915 N Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
800-634-3444
715-235-4800
Will take dogs for a fee
Comfort Inn & Suites
1721 Plaza Dr
Menomonie, WI 54751
877-424-6423
715-233-1500
Will take dogs for a fee
Country Inn & Suites
320 Oak Ave
Menomonie, WI 54751
888-201-1746
715-235-5664
No dogs allowed
Holiday Manor Inn
1815 N Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
800-622-0504
715-235-9651
Will take dogs for a fee
Motel 6
2100 Stout St
Menomonie, WI 54751
800-466-8356
715-235-6901
Will take dogs
Skoog's Parkside Supper Club & Motel
932 N Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-235-6124
Will take dogs for a fee
Super 8
1622 N Broadway
Menomonie, WI 54751
800-800-8000
715-235-8889
Will take dogs for a fee, smoking rooms only
Camp Ground
Twin Spring Camp Ground
3010 Cedar Falls Rd
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-235-9321
Directions:
Driving Directions from Chicago to the Hotels
1. Merge onto I-190 E. (1.92 miles)
2. Merge onto I-294 N via exit number 1C toward MILWAUKEE/I-90 W/ROCKFORD
(Portions toll). (0.38 miles)
3. Merge onto I-90 W toward ROCKFORD (Portions toll). (66.26 miles)
4. I-90 W becomes I-39 N (Portions toll). (90.44 miles)
5. Stay straight to go onto I-90 W/I-94 W. Continue to follow I-94
W. (168.35 miles)
6. Take the WI-25 exit- exit number 41- toward BARRON/MENOMONIE. (0.29
miles)
7. Turn LEFT onto N BROADWAY ST/WI-25. (1.58 miles)
Driving Directions from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport
to the Hotels
1. Start out going Northwest on GLUMACK DR. (0.47 miles)
2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the ramp toward RENTAL CAR RETURN. (0.10
miles)
3. Turn LEFT. (0.30 miles)
4. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto GLUMACK DR. (0.26 miles)
5. Merge onto MN-5 W toward I-494/BLOOMINGTON. (1.13 miles)
6. Merge onto I-494 E. (16.46 miles)
7. Merge onto I-94 E toward MADISON. (51.21 miles)
8. Take the WI-25 exit- exit number 41- toward MENOMONIE/BARRON. (0.29
miles)
9. Turn RIGHT onto N BROADWAY ST/WI-25. (1.40 miles)
Questions & Answers:
Question:
I have a spouse that is not into dogs. Would it be OK
if they came and watched without paying? They have no real interest in
dogs.
Answer:
I am sorry but no one comes for nothing. Kids under
age 16 can come for 1/2 price. If I allowed this to happen at a seminar
with 40 people we could easily end up having a seminar with 70 or 80
people
sitting around and half of those would be talking because they are not
interested in dog training.
I guess I compare this to asking to take
a spouse to a football game for free just because he or she does not
like football.
Question:
Is there indoor shelter?
ANSWER:
No, but we will have a large tent available for some sun and rain protection.
Question:
Will there be food and beverage available on the grounds?
ANSWER:
Yes - Michael does not break for lunch, but there will
be a catered lunch available at the training field each day. Lunch
is included with paid registration.
Water and coffee will be available at no charge, soda
will be available for a nominal fee.
Question:
What should I pack and bring to the seminar with me?
Answer:
- Rain Gear
- Umbrella
- Hat (for sun & rain)
- Folding Chair
- Sunscreen
- Tarp to make shade for your dog
- Notebook & writing utensil
Question:
What time does the seminar start and end?
Answer:
It starts at 9:00 AM and ends at apprximately
5:00 PM
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