International Animal Behaviour Training College

Summer Clicker Week

& Clicker Zoo

11th—15th August 2014

5 Days of clicker

training covering all levels of IABTC C&T Awards from Intro—C&T4 See how much you can achieve over a week.

Along with working with your own dog we will be introducing our clicker zoo giving you the unique opportunity to work with other Interesting animals

which will really hone your clicker skills. Space Limited

IABTC Certified C&T Awards

There is a theory sections attached to all awards

IABTC C&T 1

Looks at the basic use of the clicker and target training—your ability to time your clicks ac-

curately and effectively, shape desired behaviours, free shape, put behaviours under cue, ex-

tend the duration of behaviours, use target objects, select, handle and deliver rewards well.

IABTC C&T2

Looks at developing and using more complex behaviours, chaining, back chaining, generali-

sation, shaping with luring, changing cues, transferring targets, fading cues

IABTC C&T3

Looks at handler ability to analyse behaviour patterns and the construction of exercises or

tests, to use the system to develop behaviour chains of increasing complexity, to reduce com-

plex chains to one cue, free shape complex behaviour chains.

IABTC C&T4

(candidates must have C&T1-3 and IABTC Instructor Status)

This level looks at the candidates ability to instruct individuals and small groups in the art and

science of clicker and target training. Including developing your ability to teach others and

guide them through the structure of exercises, timing, etc., as above and will require you to

demonstrate your assessing skills, to identify if learning is taking place, to develop new exer-

cises and challenges, making classes interesting and motivational for both dog and handler.

Venue - We have both indoor and outdoor facilities – the purpose built training hall is large and carpeted. Outside there is a

flat field with rings set up and lots of space for dog walking. Parking is spacious on a well drained field.

Domestics Tea, coffee biscuits will be supplied, but you will need to bring a packed lunch (there are no nearby shops!)

Times Training session – doors open from 9.30 am - training from 10.00 am – 4.00pm (ish)

Costs and How To Apply

Handler & Dog— £299 including C&T materials and assessment.

Book and pay in advance to secure your place.

Send your cheque together with name, address, phone and email to the address below.

Cheques made payable to ‘IABTC’. Or by credit/debit card over the phone or on line using PayPal.

Directions, receipt and confirmation together with any other info needed will be sent out on receipt of your payment.

IABTC, Lupine Woods, Haxey Carr, Haxey, Doncaster. DN9 2JN.

Tel: 01427753918 Email: janet.iabtc@gmail.com

www.iabtc.co.uk