Two Rare Twin Cities Seminars by Jeff McMahon!!!
Jeff McMahon will be presenting TWO half-day seminars on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN. This is a rare occurrence, as Jeff is a highly sought after national presenter, who lives in the Twin Cities but usually travels around the country instructing nose work teams at seminars & workshops and does not often present locally.
Seminars
Nose Work Games to Sharpen Your Skills
Monday, April 19, 2021, 8:30am-12:30pm
Experience scent work with a twist. Every time we work a dog, we have the opportunity to learn and grow, but searching with the same old rules and in the same old routines can make it hard to see those opportunities. In this seminar, we will use a variety of games designed to bring out your creative problem-solving side, to connect to your dog on a deeper level, and to get you having fun while learning! Please Note: Open to those trialing at the NW3 & Elite levels
Transitioning from NW2 to NW3!
Monday, April 19, 2021, 1:30pm-5:30pm
If you've competed at the NW2 level and are hoping to be prepared for NW3, this seminar will help you to understand the key fundamentals that mark the readiness of a dog and handler for a trial level that can be quite challenging for many teams, but very rewarding for those teams who bring the right attitude and skill set. Please Note: Open to those having competed at the NW2 level
More About Jeff McMahon
Jeff’s resume includes having been one of the early certified K9 Nose Work instructor (CNWI), a competitor with his NW3 (x2) titled dog, Muriel, and the editor of the early National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW) member newsletter, along with being a faculty member of the NACSW and a certifying official for competition events. He also was a part of the faculty for the early National K9 Nose Work Training Camps. Jeff's goals are to make the Nose Work activity fun and successful for each dog and to help each handler learn to read and understand their dog better, resulting in a bonded and skilled search team. He has extensive experience as both a competitor and coach and was one of the early students working with the three founders of the sport.
As a scent work coach, Jeff is here to learn about you and your dog and to guide you through the challenging and rewarding experience of building new skills, deepening your bond with your dog, and performing as a team beyond what you thought possible. Jeff has been in the scent work world since 2008 and has enjoyed many experiences as a competitor and coach – which he will happily share upon request. Coach Jeff believes that through the pursuit of excellence in scent work, we better the lives of our dogs, become better humans, and have a howlin’ good time!
REGISTRATION
Registration will open on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM Central Time (CT) for both the Random Draw AND Confirmed Spots. The late opening date is due to COVID-19 considerations. Enrollment will be limited to a single dog per handler per session to maximize learning. A wait list will be maintained for all seminars. In the event there are working spots remaining, we will open up the sessions to lower titled dogs who are looking forward to their next title. Auditors are welcome from any level for all sessions.
There will be 2 Seminars available with 8 working spots & 3 audit spots per session.
There will be TWO REGISTRATION OPTIONS for Working Spots**
RANDOM DRAW SPOTS | Register for the Wait Lists
CONFIRMED SPOTS | SOLD OUT!
**This split registration system provides the opportunity for both participants who want the assurance of a working spot and also for the participants who may not be able to get to register right away when registration opens up.
AUDITORS are welcome to audit one or all four sessions. Due to COVID-19; attendance will be limited to 3 Auditors per Seminar and registration will be accepted in the order received. | Register to Audit
COST
Random Draw Working Spot: $120 per dog and handler team per half day session
Confirmed Working Spot: $140 per dog and handler team per half day session
Audit Spot: limited to 3 spots/seminar
$60 for 1 seminar... or ... $90 for both seminars
Please NOTE: Confirmed Spots will be required to pay at the time of registration. If you are awarded a spot from the Random Draw, payment will be required within 24 hours of receiving an email notification to secure your spot. Auditor registration will be accepted in the order received.
Registration Entry and Closing
Registration will open on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM Central Time (CT) for both the Random Draw AND Confirmed Spots
The Random Draw Spots will be awarded by random draw of all entries received between 10:00 AM, April 5, 2021 and 10:00 AM, April 7, 2021.
Confirmed spots will be first received and are limited to 4 spots per session. An automated payment confirmation email from The K9 Nose website will be sent confirming your spot and payment.
Confirmation & Wait List emails for the Random Draw will be sent out by 11pm on April 8, 2021.
Registration will close when all spots are filled after the draw period or 9:00 PM Central Time (CT) on April 16, 2021.
A wait list will be maintained from all random draw registrations received and any additional registrations after the draw.
Auditors may not see every team search depending on the size of the room/areas being searched. All day auditors will be on their own for lunch.
The K9 Nose reserves the right to cancel the seminar if minimum registration numbers are not met
After all registrations have been received during the draw period, if the sessions are not full, registrations will continue to be accepted in the order they are received through the closing date or when all spots are fill.
Cancellation Policy & Refunds
For cancellation of a working spot or an audit spot on or before 5pm central time April 12, 2021 – Full refund minus $25 processing fee IF your spot can be filled from the wait list.
For cancellation of a working spot or an audit spot after 5pm central time April 12, 2021 – no refunds will be issued.
All cancellations must be emailed to shopk9nose@gmail.com
This cancellation and refund policy applies to any participant that must withdraw for any reason including but not limited to injury, illness, emergency, and personal or work-related reasons.
No part of the fee will be refunded if the seminar cannot take place or be completed by reason of fire, civil disturbances, an Act of God, public emergency, or any other cause beyond the control of the event organizers.