SUZANNE CLOTHIER 2021 - SEMINAR INFORMATION

SUZANNE
CLOTHIER
  2021
SEMINAR INFORMATION

Hello!

Thank you for your interest in my work. I am deeply blessed to be able to travel,
teach, and to meet friends old and new – and their handlers too!

The materials here should answer most of your questions about what's involved in
hosting one of my seminars. We've included some information on the wide range of
presentations possible. I am always creating new seminars, and many topics can be
customized or combined to meet your group's interest. You'll find information on
how to decide on a topic that's right for your group and your goals.

My calendar typically fills at least a year or more in advance. 2020 is full! 2021 is
booking now, so reserve the dates you want. My Seminar Liaison, Kate Megregian,
will work with you to get the ball rolling. Her great organization skills will be
available to help you at every step.

I look forward working for your group!

cheers,
Suzanne Clothier
Carpe Canem Inc.
PO Box 105, St. Johnsville NY 13452
suzanne@suzanneclothier.com

TOPICS
CHOOSING A TOPIC
Suzanne’s broad experience as a trainer, instructor, breeder and speaker means
that she can offer your group informative, interesting seminars on a wide
selection of topics.

Flexible in her presentations, she is able to customize most topics to meet your
group’s specific needs. We will be glad to work with you to select the topics for
your group.

While considering a topic, it will help to think about these questions:

Does the group have a specific focus, interest or need? A rescue or shelter group
may be particularly interested in testing and assessment, observation skills, and
techniques for dealing with reactive/fearful/shy dogs. "Fright or Flight," "See the
Dog" or "What's the Problem" may be appropriate.

A performance oriented club may be more interested in understanding the
physical dog and training/performance issues. "Your Athletic Dog," "Drive,
Brakes & Steering," and "What's the Problem" could be great choices.

Is there a specific market you are hoping to reach? For example, some groups
want topics that will draw in everyone from the skilled professional to Joe Q
Public; some groups prefer targeted seminars only suitable for pet owners, or
professionals, or breeders, or trainers, etc.

What size group? Are you seeking the biggest possible attendance, or are you
interested in a smaller, more intimate group where hands-on work can be done?

In-depth or smorgasbord? Would you prefer an in-depth exploration of a topic or
related topics, or do you want to offer a “smorgasbord” of topics that offer new
ideas and techniques but are less intense in depth?

Knowing what your group intends to accomplish with this seminar will help focus
the direction and topics. When you have some ideas, we can help you narrow
down the specifics. Suzanne will gladly speak with you to help you decide.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

TOPICS
These are just some of the seminars and topics available. Details on request.

Relationship Centered Training (RCT) Focus on 3 Core Concepts (Connection,
Commitment & Communication) Building humane & healthy dog-human relationships.

What’s the Problem? Solving the Puzzle of Behavior, Training & Performance
Emphasis on understanding contributing factors, practical approaches & solutions.

From Maddening to Maturity: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog
Focus on teenage dogs, their reactivity, impulsivity & the challenges of adolescence.

Fright or Flight? Understanding & Helping Fearful, Shy and Reactive Dogs Focus
on fear & arousal, influence on behavior and learning, practical solutions

Drive, Brakes & Steering: Understanding & Modulating Arousal Out of control or
overwhelmed, arousal is key to learning and performance. Practical solutions.

Your Athletic Dog: A Functional Approach Focus on dog's gait and structure can
reveal about athletic ability, and the impact on behavior, training and performance.

SEE THE DOG: The Elemental Questions Focus on observation skills & seeing the
dog as an individual on social, sensory, physical & cognitive levels.

Practical Bones: RCT Exercises Hands-on with handler/dog teams to learn
effective, humane RCT techniques.

Cultivating Canines: How to Grow Your Own Best Friend An in-depth look at what
influences a dog's development, from birth to adult.

From Confused to Connected Focus on making the decisions & assessments that
will strengthen & improve the dog/handler relationship.

The Enriched Puppy: Creating Connected, Confident & Coordinated Canines
Suzanne's program for early puppy development, raising puppies birth to 9 weeks.

RCT Training Games Fun, practical games for mixed age & mixed skill groups,
played with dog/handler teams. Great evening program.

RAT - Relationship Assessment Tool Learn to apply this rapid assessment that
looks at the patterns of dog/handler dynamics.

HOSTING
HOSTING RESPONSIBILITIES

The hosting group agrees to be responsible for:

* Handling all registrations, phone calls & emails pertaining to the seminar, and
providing Suzanne with a final list of attendee names and emails.

* Reasonable & timely advertising, including social media.

* Transportation to and from airport to hotel, as well as from hotel to and from
seminar site.

* Providing appropriate A/V support -- projector, lav microphone (or headset),
PA system if needed.

* Copying/printing costs of any handouts & attendance certificates provided
(Hosts may not deliver handouts electronically to attendees)

* Submissions for CEUs from IAABC, PPG and any other organizations. (NOTE:
CCPDT no longer provides CEUs for Suzanne's seminars.)

* Providing a salesperson and a table for product sales. They will be using an
iPad & Square for sales to keep things simple & easy. Instruction provided!

* In the event that remaining materials must be returned to Suzanne, someone
should be designated to handle this. Postage costs incurred will be reimbursed.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

FEES
Effective for seminars booked after January 1, 2020.

Our custom Seminar Calculator was designed to help seminar hosts get a feel for both
the income and expenses they might expect. It is particularly helpful when trying to
set an appropriate fee for attendees. This calculator requires Excel.

Professional fees are set at the minimum or per person fee, whichever is higher.

One Day Seminar - $3200.00 OR $100.00 per person, whichever is greater (only
available for local seminars within a 2-3 driving hour distance)

Two Day Seminar - $6000.00 OR $180.00 per person, whichever is greater

Three Day Seminar - $8500.00 OR $270.00 per person, whichever is greater

Evening Lecture – $700.00 OR $15.00 per person, whichever is greater. Must be held
in conjunction with a full day seminar except for local events (1-2 hour drive). Evening
lectures normally are 2-3 hours.

National Specialties - $1500.00 fee for day or evening presentation; no per person
charge. 2-3 hours. (Longer presentations available – please contact us.)

Other – please contact me to discuss fees for conferences, camps, etc.

NEW! Video conferencing allows your group to enjoy a custom webinar with Suzanne
without the expense of travel, hotels, etc. Available for your club meeting, evening lecture
or as a focused experience for your staff, members or volunteers. Contact us for details.

We know a successful event takes many hands. Suzanne’s per-person fee is waived for
these three (3) unpaid helpers or “staff” attendees. All other staff or club members will be
included in the per-person count for all events.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

FEES, CONTINUED

PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS

Consultation days may be scheduled prior to and/or after the seminar. While
we prefer advance notice, you may book consultation days (if available)
anytime prior to the purchase of airfare.

Many groups find great benefit in having their trainers and instructors audit
the sessions and watch Suzanne work with clients. It should be made clear to all
if auditors will be present. Any client may opt out of having their session
audited, but must do so in advance so that auditors can be made aware.

The hosting group is responsible for the expenses associated with this day. In
return, the group may select 3 members who may audit these consultations at
no charge.

We recommend having people pay for consultations in advance, and that you
have your own strict cancellation policy.

A full day of private consultations begins at 9 AM, and should end by 6 pm PM.
Please schedule a 15 min. break between every 2 sessions, with a 30-45 minute
break for lunch (if on-site, 1 hour off-site). You may also opt to choose just a
half-day of consultations.

Sessions are 60 minutes. Clients are welcome to bring more than one dog, and
to have a friend, family member or their trainer attend. Videotaping for their
personal use is permitted. Suzanne reserves the right to videotape sessions.

Fees
* Private session - $225.00 per full hour
* Semi-Private - (60 minutes shared with friend) $125.00 per person
* Auditing – $20 per session attended; these fees will go to the hosting group,
in addition to 3 free spaces for auditing described above.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

EXPENSES
In addition to professional fees, the hosting group agrees to cover the
following expenses:

Lodging & Meals – motel/hotel, preferably with restaurant or one within safe
walking distance. Please, no bed & breakfasts unless there is no other choice.

Airfare, baggage fees & flight insurance – Airfare is required for more than 5
hours drive from St. Johnsville NY. Flights over 2 hours require Premium
Economy or Comfort Class airfare. Suzanne purchases her own tickets;
hosting group must reimburse for tickets at the time of purchase. Flight
insurance adds $15-18 per trip. Baggage fees depend on individual airlines.

Travel time - Charged when travel time exceeds 6 hours from scheduled
departure time from Albany International Airport to my hotel. Flights within
the US: $500.00 per day. International travel (includes Canada) is $650.00
per day. Clubs are not charged for delays due to weather or airline problems,
only for scheduled flight/travel time.

Mileage & Tolls - For any seminar within driving distance, actual mileage will
be charged at the then current IRS allowance, plus any tolls.

Trip insurance – For international trips Suzanne will purchase trip insurance
to cover any emergency that may arise.

Event Insurance - It is strongly recommended that the hosting group purchase
event insurance. Suzanne cannot obtain event insurance for your group.

International Hosts will be responsible for any costs associated with visas or
other necessary permits.

"STERLING GILLIS" K-9 SEARCH & RESCUE SCHOLARSHIPS - This scholarship
honors a SAR dog. Host agrees to provide ONE space at no charge for each 30
participants. Suzanne waives her per-person fees for each SAR scholarship.
K-9 SAR handlers should apply to the hosting group, not to Suzanne.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

PAYMENT

U.S. Seminars
Airfare, flight insurance and trip insurance must be reimbursed at time of purchase.
Payment for all fees and expenses other than airfare shall be due in full at the
conclusion of the seminar. At the speaker’s discretion, some or all fees and
expenses may be billed after her return home. Failure to pay shall incur a 10%
penalty (based on total due) as well as a billing fee of $5.00 per/month and finance
charges of 2.0% monthly.

Foreign Hosting Groups (includes Canada)
Airfare, flight insurance and trip insurance must be reimbursed at time of purchase.
85% of professional fees due to be paid via wire transfer to designated bank at
least 10 days prior to departure. The remaining 15% of professional fees and all
remaining expenses must be paid in full by wire transfer within 10 days from the
end of seminar. Costs of wire transfers to be borne by the hosting group. Failure to
pay amount due before departure date shall result in immediate cancellation of
seminar with all professional fees still due and airfare will not be refunded. Failure
to pay balance at conclusion of seminar shall incur a 10% penalty (based on total
due) as well as monthly billing & finance charges of 2.0% monthly.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation 6 months or more prior to seminar date -$3000.00 cancellation fee
plus any airfare, flight insurance and trip insurance if ticket has been purchased.
Due in full at time of cancellation.

Less than 6 months prior to seminar date - Cancellation fee equal to 75% of
professional fees contracted plus any airfare, flight insurance and trip insurance if
ticket has been purchased. Cancellation fees payable in full at the time of
cancellation.

Cancellation by Suzanne Clothier - any already paid airfare, flight insurance and
trip insurance to be reimbursed to the group; 20% reduction in fees and no
additional booking fee required for rescheduling the seminar.

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com

TESTIMONIALS
WHAT OTHER HOSTS SAY

Suzanne Clothier is an excellent speaker. Her work is evidence-informed from
both empirical literature and case studies. She has great rapport with the
audience speaking from her head and heart - grounding her work in stories that
are funny and breathtaking. She is a master of creativity and communication
with her animal partners. Suzanne is a "go-to" expert in the field.
Dr. Jean Larson, Nature Based Therapeutics program University of Minnesota

I’ve been involved in sponsoring Suzanne Clothier seminars several times over
the last 7 years. I have seen Suzanne’s Relationship Centered Training improve
the lives of SO many dogs and their humans by showing them that almost
anything is possible when both the dog’s and the trainer’s physical and emotional
needs are taken into consideration and met. I have repeatedly seen fearful or shy
dogs leave after a two day seminar happily focused on their trainer with their
tails wagging. Best of all, both the human AND the dog are smiling!
Linda Conrad, Prairie Lake, MN

I first met Suzanne through "Bones Would Rain From The Sky." Daybreak Dogs
was delighted to host her for a series of 4 seminars in the UK. She didn't
disappoint! The woman that I met through the pages of her book, was even more
inspirational in person and was an engaging and thought- provoking speaker.
Suzanne is a consummate professional and delivered a world-class service for
the lucky people who were able to attend. I would encourage anyone thinking of
hosting her to get on and do it! She'll have your audience spellbound from the
beginning, right through to the end.
Gemma Fisher, MAPDT, Daybreak Dogs

"Best seminar ever" - what I've heard now in various forms from many people
who attended Suzanne Clothier's "Drive, Brakes, and Steering" seminar at The
K9 Jym. All who came benefitted from Suzanne's extremely insightful look at
how we raise, live, train, and compete with our dogs. Watching her work with the
working teams was amazing. I think we all left with a commitment to increase our
understanding of our dogs' desires and needs - to "listen to them" because yes
indeed, they are always telling us something, and they need to be heard and
respected. Suzanne thank you so very much!
Anne Paul, Riverstone Dog Training, Quakertown, PA

EMAIL & CONTACT INFORMATION for these and many other seminar hosts
available upon request. Kate@suzanneclothier.com

CONTRACT
What Dates Are Available?

Suzanne lives in upstate New York snow country, and generally does not travel
from Dec. 10 through mid-to-late February. Bookings in Feb & March may
require additional considerations for weather events such as adjusting travel to
arrive early to beat a storm, or remain in your area to wait out a storm at home.

Kate will always have the most up-to-date calendar, and know what dates are
available.

Suzanne's calendar fills quickly about 12-18 months ahead. Choose your
preferred date(s) and an alternative as well. Please act quickly to reserve the
dates you want.

What Happens Next?
Once you and your group select one of the available dates, complete the
fillable/signable PDF format provided.

Kate will then create a contract for you to sign electronically, and send you a link
to the payment page on our site.

Both payment and contract are necessary to book a date for you. In the event
that the contract and deposit are not received in 14 days, those dates will remain
open and available.

QUESTIONS?
Let us know how we can help!

Seminar Liaison: Kate@suzanneclothier.com