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Dizzy Dog Training and Canine Massage LLC Soar into Spring! 3 day Agility Camp with Karen Holik, Jenn Crank and Mary Ellen Barry April 9-11, 2012
Where: Orchard Hills Training Center, Barto, PA INDOORS! 3 rings in 2 buildings! Who: Any agility handlers who are looking to extend their knowledge of agility all while having a positive and fun experience. Dogs must be proficient on all obstacles. Each group will be grouped according to experience level. Dogs must be performing full coursework. Instructors: Karen Holik, Jennifer Crank, and Mary Ellen Barry – See their Bio’s below Format: There will be 3 groups of 11 teams. Dogs will be grouped based on their level. Students will spend ½ day rotations with Mary Ellen, Jenn and Karen, seeing each instructor for 2 different sessions. Each session will be a focus session such as front cross, rear cross, or general handling. The primary focus of the camp is handling although some obstacle performance may be covered based on the needs of the groups. Dogs must be proficient on all equipment and able to handle longer sequences and/or coursework. Food: This is a no frills seminar. Water will be provided but no food. Please plan on going out (1 ½ hr lunch break each day) or bringing lunch. Hours: 8:30-5:30pm Camp is 9-12:15 then 1:45-5 with an 1 ½ hr lunch break Accommodations: Hotel information below - There are also a limited number of RV spaces. There will be NO HOOK-UPS. Self-contained only. $25 a night Cost: $575 per working team, $150 to audit
There is an AKC trial the weekend before in Hatfield, PA (25 miles away) and a 4 day AKC trial the Thurs-Sunday In Palmyra, PA (80 miles away) right after. Here is your chance to have 9 days of agility fun!
Bios: Karen Holik
 (Photo: copyright Marcy Mantell)
Jenn Crank 
Jennifer began training and showing dogs at the age of five. She competed on obedience with her mother’s retired obedience sheltie, which then lead her into the sport of agility. At the age of seven she earned her first agility title with the family sheltie, Lacey. In 1993 Jenn got her first sheltie, Skittles, and earned her first MACH with her. Skittles was bred and produced Guess and Splash (owned by her mother). Both dogs have gone on to multiple MACHs. Jenn and Guess were also chosen three times to the AKC World Team and represented the United States in the Agility World Championships in 2004, 2006 and 2007. Guess and Jenn were individual silver medalist in 2006 and individual bronze medalist in 2007. In May 2009 Jenn made the AKC world team with her sheltie, Blaster. After competing in Austria in September 2009 she came home with a Medium Team Silver Medal. Jenn and Blaster were also part of the 2011 WAO team traveling to England in May 2011 where they were gold medalist in the Individual Biathlon and silver medalist in the Games Championship. Jenn has also competed in AKC and USDAA national championships with numerous achievements including: 2nd place AKC Nationals in 2005, 2-time Performance Versatility Pairs National Champion, 2009 USDAA DAM Team Nation Champion, and a finalist in multiple events with 5 different dogs.
Mary Ellen Barry: 
Mary Ellen has a B.S in Accounting from the University of Scranton and was a CPA for 3 years in one of the big firms and then spent another 9 years in private companies as accounting manager and controller. In 2003, she was laid off and spent the summer teaching dog agility to help make ends meet while she looked for another job. She enjoyed it so much that she didn’t think she could go back to the corporate world and she's been teaching agility full time ever since. Mary Ellen's popularity as a seminar presenter and instructor has grown due to her ability to break things down for students and explain and clarify concepts. She has an excellent eye and is able to pinpoint simple training exercises for handlers to work on at home to improve coursework. Mary Ellen has been involved in dog training for 17 years. She's earned an ADCH with 4 border collies, Zoe, Fizz, E-Z and Maizy. Mary Ellen has competed at the National level for many years and Internationally she has competed 3 times: 2006 and 2008 IFCS teams with Fizz and 2011 WAO Team with Maizy. She has earned 9 medals internationally including 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze. She's currently competing with E-Z and Maizy. Mary Ellen has taught seminars and camps throughout the U.S and Canada.
Hotel Info: 1. Comfort Inn & Suites (PA164) 1905 John Fries Highway Quakertown, PA (215) 538-3000 2. Comfort Inn & Suites (PA100) 99 Robinson St Pottstown, PA (877) 424-6423 (610) 326-5000
There are more hotels near this site located on Mary Ellen Barry’s website: http://www.kineticdog.com/Training/Location/Hotels.aspx
Directions to Orchard Hills Training Center 45 Bella Vista Lane Barto, PA 19504 From I-78 North and points East or West: Take the PA-29 S exit- EXIT #55- toward EMMAUS, turn slightly right onto S CEDAR CREST BLVD /PA-29. Follow Route 29 south for approximately 9.5 miles then merge onto Route 100 south. After 3.7 miles you will see Longacres Electrical Supplies on your left, you make a right there onto North Church Street. **Obey the speed limit in this area or you will be ticketed, continue straight onto Crow Hill Road up a hill to Belle Vista Lane on your left just past a small pond. You can see the white building on top of the hill. From Philadelphia and points Southeast: I-76 W toward VALLEY FORGE, take the US-202 S / US-202 N / US-422 W exit- EXIT 328B-A- toward WEST CHESTER / KING OF PRUSSIA / POTTSTOWN /SWEDESFORD RD. Merge onto US-422 W for 21.9 miles then take the PA-100 N exit toward ALLENTOWN for about 12.5 miles. You will see Longacres Electrical Supply on your right, make a left onto North Church Street and follow directions from **in above. Pa Turnpike/NE Extension: to Quakertown Exit, bear right onto Route 663 South. As you enter Pennsburg you will make a right onto Route 29 North. Follow Route 29 to the town of Hereford (Turkey Hill and Light) Turn Left onto Route 100 South and follow into Barto, you will see Longacres Electrical Supplies on your left, you make a right there onto North Church Street and follow directions from ** in above
Registration: Hold your working spot by filling out and signing this Official Camp Registration Form and return it with your non-refundable/non-transferable deposit in the amount of $200.00. Checks or MO accepted. Personal checks that return insufficient will be charged a $40 fee. Questions: gsdmom1@aol.com Make Checks out to: Marisa Schmidt/DDMT LLC 13 Magnolia Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730 Balance is Due by March 1, 2012
Handler Information: Name: __________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ____________ Email: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________________
Dog Information: Dog’s Name: _______________________________________ Age: _________ Breed: __________________________________________________________ Level you are competing at with this dog: _______________________________ Most advanced title you’ve put on any dog: ________________________________ Would you describe the dog you plan to work as low drive, medium drive, high drive or extremely high drive? _______________________________ What are you looking to gain from this seminar?___________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer and Waiver of Liability I hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in dog training activities with Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC, and I am aware that there are inherent risks and hazards involved with and around dogs, and I am voluntarily participating in the activities with the knowledge of these potential dangers. I am not relying on Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC., Marisa Schmidt, Mary Ellen Barry, Karen Holik and Jennifer Crank to prevent such occurrences. In order to participate in Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC training classes, demonstrations, or other activities, I, being fully informed of such risks and hazards, agree to assume ALL RISK OF SUCH OCCURRENCE. I hereby waive any and all claims or actions I or my guardians, representatives or assigns may have against Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC., Marisa Schmidt, Mary Ellen Barry, Karen Holik and Jennifer Crank and agree to release Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC., Marisa Schmidt, Mary Ellen Barry, Karen Holik and Jennifer Crank from liability in any and all personal injuries to myself, my dog, children in my charge, or harm to property causes directly or indirectly by any acts that might occur in conjunction with dog training classes, or other activities. I also agree to assume sole responsibility for injury or damage caused by myself, children in my charge, or by the dog I own or handle during participation in Dizzy Dogs Canine Training and Massage LLC. classes, events and activities and further indemnify, defend, and hold Dizzy Dogs Canine training and massage LLC., Marisa Schmidt, Mary Ellen Barry, Karen Holik and Jennifer Crank harmless from any damage, loss, liability, or expense, including legal costs and attorney fees, which result from damage caused by myself, children in my charge, or the dog I own or handle. RELEASE OF LIABILITY -- I have carefully read this release of liability and fully understand the contents thereof. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between Dizzy Dogs Canine Training and Massage LLC., and me and I agree to it of my own free will. Bitches in Season Bitches in season are allowed to work at Camp but need to wear britches at all times. Please inform Marisa Schmidt if your dog comes into season or is expected to come into season during camp. Cancellation Policy 50% of the total fees paid will be refunded if the cancellation is made prior to February 1, 2012 ONLY IF YOUR SPOT CAN BE FILLED with the exception of the non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. No portions of your fees paid are refundable if cancellation is made after February 1, 2012. CANCELLATION POLICY -- I have read the above cancellation policy and I agree to all terms. I understand that there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the policy regardless of the reason that I cancel my Camp reservation.
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Dizzy Dogs Canine Training and Massage LLC. Reserves the right to reject any applicant whom, in its sole discretion, determines to be incompatible with the accomplishment of a successful Camp. Dizzy Dogs Canine Training and Massage LLC. also reserves the right to dismiss any camper from Camp for failure of the camper to comply with Camp Rules or for any other disruptive behavior on the part of a camper or their dog(s).
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