Dave Munnings Agility Workshop

Positive Pups

Is proud to present

Several agility workshops with

Dave Munnings

Held at Tamsu Learning Center, Totthenham ON

June 19-22, 2009

Dave Munnings currently is one of top handlers in the UK and owns the current top dog in the country, Dobby!

Dobby won into grade 7 (UK's highest grade) within a year of competing. He also won his first championship class he was eligible for (To earn an Agility Champion Title you have to win 3 of these in the UK). He went on to win the Championship class at Crufts, which automatically made him an Agility Champion. He qualified to compete at the European Opens in 2008 in Germany. He won the connection final in 2008 and the Dogs in Need Week final. He won his semi final qualifying him to compete at Olympia in 2008. He won the Olympia final in 2008 (youngest dog to win this)and beat the competition by a fullsecond. He has also won another 2 tickets since gaining Agility Champion status so now has 5 tickets in total. He has already achieved in his 4 years what most dogs achieve in their life time.

Notonly has Dave achieved success with his new dog Dobby. Dave also has an older Dog named Billy. Dave didn't get Billy until he was 4 years old and had a huge task of completely retraining him. Billy won into Grade 7 within 6 months of competing. Within the next 4 years Dave and Billy competed in every final in the UK winning many 2nd places. He achieved Agility Champion status when he was 8 years old which is a huge honor since there are only 10 agility champions in the UK. Dave and Billy also qualified for the FCI world championship team in 2005 and 2006 taking home the individual bronze medal in 2005. He was part of the winning team at Crufts in 2008 at 10 years old and will be competing there again this year. Dave is working on his new dog Nala who I am sure we will hear great things about in the near future.

Dave's TrainingMethods are extremely motivational and very rewarding.He uses toys/ treats/whatever the dog finds most rewarding.He has endless patience with dogs and people and wants the handlers to really understand whatthey areteaching and to not just copy what he does. He wants people to learn and not just imitate.He trains the dog and the handler not just one or the other.Now for all those people that think Dave is only good because he is young and can run, you’re wrong. Just because he can run fast doesn't mean that’s howhe trains. Most peoplehe teaches cannot keep up with their dogs; soDave has many techniques for handler to be able to workefficiently from behind and from in front. Dave is very adaptable and doesn’t believein a cookie cutter way of training or a 1 size fits all.Each handler and dog team are unique and he is confident that he can improve youroverall performance!
Dave firmly believes that Agility is for the dogs to enjoy and he says "My dogs are not machines, they have fun and enjoy what they do.”

Dave alsohas a degree in human Osteopathy (Bsc (Hons)) after a 4 year course at the European School of Osteopathy and isin the middle ofhis equine and canine course and will be qualified in July this year.

This might be of particular interest to anyone who competes in any athletic dog sport.

Dave did hisdissertation on warming up dogs before agility.

Week 1, Dave took 30 dogs andhad them all do atheir regular warm up routine and thentimed them all on a straight line of 4 jumpsover a distance of 17 meters.
Week 2, He separated the dogs into 2 groups of 15. Group 1, had an osteopathic warm up and Group 2 did their regular warm up. Every dog in Group 1 had a significantly faster time, some as much as0.6 seconds. This could save many seconds over an entire course.

Dave Says'
"Warming up your dog properly will increase performance and decrease injury. The warm up will increase circulation, by increasing heart rate and decreasing tension in muscles allowing the blood to flow more freely. Increased blood supply will increase oxygen and therefore energy to muscles as it will allow increased respiration. Decreasing muscle tension will also allow the muscles to stretch more and so be more resilient to injuries."

In his lecture Dave will be extensive about warming up your dogs and showing us exercises to properly and effectively prepare your dog for a run.

I have attached some You tube Videos of Dave and Dobby running some courses that I think will speak for themselves.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip-oEu3OeV8 Dog number 3 in this video

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=kHvW7AmoM44


After speaking with Dave extensively over the past few weeks, I am really excited about the fresh ideas he brings to the sharing table.

Please see attached entry form for seminar topics. Working spots are filled but you may join us in learning as an auditor.


Thanks
Aaron Robbins
Positive Pups

Positive Pups

Is proud to present

Dave Munnings ( from the UK)

at

Tamsu Learning Center, Tottenham Ontario, Canada

Friday, June 19, 2009

Evening Lecture “Osteopath and your canine partner” – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Dave will give a presentation and speak more extensively about warming up our sport dogs. Dave will work on an individual basis to ensure you know how “your” dog needs to be properly warmed up for peak performance. This is limited to 35 dogs

$60.00 (Dog)

$45.00 (no dog)

Saturday/Sunday Novice Handling Clinic - June 20/21, 2009

8:30 am – 12:30 pm – Novice Handling – Limit to 10 dogs (Saturday)

Dogs must be of Starters Level in AAC or USDAA– competent on all equipment.

Only jumps and tunnels will be used

Concentration will be on executing Front and Rear Crosses – working on placement, timing and execution

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm (Sunday)

Only jumps and tunnels will be used

Concentration will be on cueing turns for effective execution and tighter lines.

$350.00 working

$175 audit

Saturday/Sunday Advanced Handling Clinic - June 20-21, 2009

8:30 – 12:30 – Advanced Handling – Limit to 10 dogs (Sunday)

Dogs must be working at Master Level in AAC or USDAA

Only jumps, tunnels and weaves will be used

Concentration will be on handling, serpentines, threadles, front crosses, rear crosses – from decision making to better execution Dave will analyze your team work and provide guidance for those tight turns we all strive for.

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm – (Saturday)

Only jumps, tunnels and weaves will be used

Concentration will be on cueing turns for effective execution and tighter lines

$350 working

$175 audit

Monday June 22, 2009

9:00 am - 1:00 pm – Contacts – Limit 10 dogs

Building confidence for speed over the contact pieces (foundation for young dogs)

Proofing your contact position, does your dog understand their job?

$175.00 working

$75 audit includes both topics for Monday

Monday June 22, 2009

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Focus and Drive – Limit 10 dogs

Building blocks for success

Learn Dave’s techniques for developing an enthusiastic working relationship that is sure to be a winner!

You may have a dog that is disconnecting from you and you need to build a work ethic relationship or you may have a dog who is chomping at the bit to get going and your frustration level is as high as they are……..let Dave help you solve these areas of concern.

$130.00

Private lessons 9 in total: These are to be booked directly with Aaron… …..if interested please email to confirm space is available. radarblazer@hotmail.com

3 time slots on Saturday and Sunday.

6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

7:15 pm – 8:00 pm

8:00pm – 8:45pm

3 time slots on Monday

2:00pm – 2:45pm

2:45pm – 3:30pm

3:30pm – 4:15pm

$100 which includes the rental of the field.

Some General Rules

§ Multiple dogs will not be able to work in a “given” training session. If you wish to trade dogs, you may do so on the following day given they are at the same level.

§ In order to take a private lesson you must have audited one of the working sessions

§ Novice and Advanced Working Days……everyone is encouraged to attend the full day, you may work only half the day, but you will learn the FULL day!

§ Dogs not working will need to be kept quiet, E-Zups may be set up. There will be no crating in the Tamsu Training Hall.

§ You will need to provide you own means of shade.

§ Deposit of half your entry fee is due by March 6th; the remainder is due by May 15th. If the entire payment is not made in time you risk losing your spot to someone on a waiting list.

§ Deposits will not be refunded for any other matter then an injured dog accompanied by a Vet certificate.

§ Light lunch will be included for everyone on Saturday and Sunday. Human water will be available.

§ Water for dogs is limited due to being on a well so you will need to come prepared.

§ Tamsu is a privately owned property, please respect this, upon arrival a Signed Waiver will need to be completed

§ There is no on-site camping– There are several campgrounds in the area, there are a couple local motels that accept dogs. A list can be provided at one’s request.

Please email any questions to

Aaron Robbins – radarblazer@hotmail.com