4-H Dog Obedience Judges Training

Saturday, October 4, 2003
8:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
** For certification, you must attend all day! **
Who: This training is for current 4-H judges, current non-4-H judges, and individuals interested in becoming certified 4-H Dog Obedience Judges.

4-H obedience trainers, 4-H leaders, and Extension Service personnel may attend as observers.  This training is not intended for county leaders interested in learning how to teach obedience.  It is also not intended for 4-H’ers wanting to learn how to compete in obedience.

When time is limited, current and potential judges will be given preference in all hands-on and testing sessions.

What: Training Topics will include:
~ Youth Development & 4-H Philosophy
~ 4-H dog obedience rules
~ ring management & procedures
~ judging procedures
~ hands-on judging experience
Where: Twin Cities Dog Obedience Training Club  (entire training will be held indoors)
2101 Broadway NE
Minneapolis, MN  55418
Bring: Don’t forget to bring along:
~ Minnesota 4-H Dog Show Guide
~ Minnesota 4-H Dog Obedience Rules and Guidelines
~ completed written test
~ completed judges application form
~ Notebook, clipboard, and pencils/pens
~ lawn chair
~ dogs (with crates for times not being used) for demonstrations/practice judging
Judge'e
Packet:
A packet of information including the judges application form and written test will be mailed one week prior to the training to anyone seeking certification.  Due to time limits, judges candidates must be familiar with the Minnesota 4-H Dog Obedience Rules & Guidelines prior to October 4.

For More Information...
Contact Leona Hellesvig at 612.798.5053 or Cassia Drake at 612.729.1207


Emergency Phone On Workshop Weekend...
Use only if there is an emergency and you need to contact a participant at the training!
~ Cassia's cell phone (612.590.9801) or Leona's cell phone (612.247.2389)


Directions to Twin Cities Dog Obedience Training Club...

FROM NORTH/EAST
South on Interstate 35 E to Highway 36
West on Hwy 36 until it curves south and merges with / becomes Interstate 35 W
Continue south on I 35W to Stinson Blvd (Exit 21 A)
Stinson Blvd exit; turn left at bottom of exit ramp
Right onto Broadway (second stop light)
Continue reading the “All Directions” section below

FROM THE SOUTH/EAST
West on Interstate 94 to Hwy 280
North on 280 to Broadway Ave – continuing until you cross Stinson Blvd. (stop light)
Continue reading the “All Directions” section below

FROM THE SOUTH/WEST
North on Interstate 35 W to Stinson Blvd (exit 21 A)
At the bottom of the exit ramp, go one block straight ahead, then turn right
Right onto Broadway Ave (1 block after exit – stop light)
Continue reading the “All Directions” section below

FROM THE NORTH/WEST
South on Interstate 35 W to the Stinson Blvd (exit 21 A)
Stinson Blvd exit; turn left at bottom of exit ramp
Right onto Broadway (2nd stop light)
Continue reading the “All Directions” section below

FROM ALL DIRECTIONS
Once on Broadway, go less than one block
You will see a large pink neon sign on a building that says “BREDE”
Take the first driveway on your right immediately AFTER the “BREDE” building.
The entrance to the training center is in the REAR of the building. (Technical Reproductions is in the front.)
(If you reach the Chippewa Water building, you’ve gone too far through the parking lot)
Park in TCOTC or DOG OBEDIENCE marked areas only. DO NOT PARK in reserved spaces. Access is down a flight of
stairs to the lower lot.
Take the wooden stairway down to the lower level parking lot.
Enter the gray warehouse door with the light over the doorway
Turn right down the hallway
 

If you need additional driving directions, this website may be helpful: http://www.mapquest.com/


Area Lodging...
All lodging is within 20 miles of the site. When making reservations, be sure to confirm that they will accept dogs.  Please be a responsible pet owner when staying in a motel/hotel.
 
Holiday Inn Express
1010 W Bandana Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55108
651.647.1637
$10.00 pet charge
Exel Inn St. Paul
1739 Old Hudson Road
St. Paul, MN 55106
651.771.5566
Dogs under 25 lbs only
Pets only in Smoking rooms
Best Western Maplewood Inn
1780 East County Road D
Maplewood, MN 55109
651.770.2811
$10.00 for dog in room per night
Red Roof Inn
1806 Wooddale Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
651.738.7160
Holiday Inn Express
9840 Norma Lane
Woodbury, MN 55125
651.702.0200
Dogs under 30 lbs only
Smoking rooms only
Best Western Kelly Inn
5201 Central Avenue NE
Fridley, MN  55421
763.571.9440
 
Super 8
1125 Red Fox Road
Arden hills, MN  55112
651.484.6557
 

Campground...
there are no local area campgrounds


Registration Information...
~ fill out one registration form per person
~ registration fee = $25.00 per person  to cover the cost of lunch, materials, and facility rental
~ make checks payable to:  "Minnesota 4-H Dog Project"
~ Registrations are due September 19
~ Click here to view and print a registration form .

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updated 8/9/2003
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