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  • TRAIN M.E.

  • "Elevate Your Training. Strengthen Your Partnership."

  • Winter Obedience Training Camp with Laurie Strimavicius

  • January 1-3, 2027, 9am-4pm each day
    3 Days of Focused, Fun Training
    Location: Train M.E., 550 Main Street South, Bethlehem, CT
  • For details or to reserve your spot:
    860-946-7368
    trainmelabs1973@gmail.com
    www.trainmedogs.com
  • Space limited for working spots - early registration is
    encouraged. Auditors welcome!
  • Three Days. One Partnership. A Whole Lot of Joy.
  • Step away from the everyday. Focus on your dog. Build your partnership.
    Winter can feel long - but the right training weekend can change everything. Join Laurie Strimavicius for three
    immersive days of focused obedience training, meaningful connection, and the simple joy of working with your
    dog.

  • Training Highlights

    • A Full Day of Teaching Exercises: Dive into the exercises themselves - foundation skills needed to build the exercises, troubleshoot challenges, and build them into reliable, confident performances.
    • Build Focus Through Distractions: Learn how to thoughtfully challenge your dog in group settings while building engagement, focus, confidence, and resilience.
    • Find Your Dog's Perfect Warm-Up: Discover the routines and exercises your dog needs to feel confident, focused, and ready to work.
    • Train Smarter at Home: Learn how to practice meaningful "pieces" that strengthen foundations and make every training session count.
    • Build Motivation Beyond Food - Learn how to reduce reliance on food rewards while maintaining enthusiasm, engagement, and a strong desire to work.
    • Create Chaining & Flow: Connect exercises with purpose and develop smoother transitions that keep your dog thinking, moving, and driving forward.
    • Evaluate, Adjust & Keep Progressing - Learn when to raise criteria, when to simplify, and how to make smart adjustments that keep your dog successful.

  • Camp Format

    • DAY 1: Teach the Exercises - Break down the exercises. Learn how to teach them. Build the pieces.
    • DAY 2: Build the Team - Focus, distractions, engagement, motivation, chaining and flow.
    • DAY 3: Put it Together - Criteria, proofing, pressure, problem-solving & putting your training into action.

  • Who Should Attend

    • Handlers preparing for spring obedience or rally trials
    • Trainers wanting to deepen their understanding of structure and flow
    • Teams looking to strengthen engagement and confidence under distractions
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  • TRAIN M.E. presents: Winter Obedience Training Camp with Laurie Strimavicius Registration Form (please type or print) January 1-3, 2027, 9am-4pm each day

  • Please return this form with payment by December 10, 2026.
  • EMAIL REGISTRATION FORM and Venmo @Laurie-Strimavicius or MAIL REGISTRATION FORM WITH CHECK MADE PAYABLE to Laurie Strimavicius to: Laurie Strimavicius, 44 Outlook Road, New Milford, CT 06776, trainmelabs1973@gmail.com, ph: 860-946-7368
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 1 Day Audit $45:
  • A limited number of working (16) and auditing (10) spots are available. These are reserved only with full payment and a completed registration form. No refunds! A confirmation e-mail will be sent upon receipt of the registration form and payment. Coffee, water, light breakfast, and lunch offered every day. *Camp T-Shirts included for working spots. *Auditors may not bring dogs unless given special permission. *Handlers must bring proof of rabies for day of event for each dog in attendance. *Videotaping is NOT permitted. *Dogs with propensities for aggression towards people or other dogs may NOT attend this seminar.

  • RELEASE:

  • • ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I, the undersigned, acknowledge that I understand that there may be significant elements of risk associated with the activity of dog training. Such risks may include equipment failures, falls due to building or grounds conditions, or the negligence of instructors, fellow students, or other users of the building. I acknowledge that the above list is not indusive of all possible risks associated with dog training or the use of the facilities of TRAIN M.E. (hereinafter "TME"), including but not limited to Scott Fennelly, Weathertite Sales LLC and all partners, Royal investors LLC and all partners (hereinafter SF&partners) and that other unknown and unanticipated risks may result in injury. • RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK: In consideration of being permitted to use the facilities of TME, SF&partners, and mindful of the significant risks involved with the activities incidental therefore, I, for myself, my heirs, administrators and assigns, release, remise and discharge TME, SF&partners & and its officers, directors, agents, servants, volunteers and employees in the stated activities of and from any and all liability for injury that may result from my use of the facilities of TME, SF&partners, and I do hereby waive and relinquish any and all actions or causes of action for personal injury, property damage or wrongful death occurring to myself or those persons for whom I am legally responsible (including but not limited to my children) arising as a result of the use of the facilities of TME, SF&partners, participation in TME, SF&partners activities or functions, or of any activities incidental thereto wherever or however such personal injury, property damage or wrongful death may occur, whether foreseen or unforeseen, and for whatever period said activities shall continue. I agree that under no circumstances will I, my heirs, my estate or my personal representative present any claim for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death against TME, SF&partners and its officers, directors, agents, servants, volunteers and employees for any of said causes of action, whether said causes of action shall arise by the negligence or any person or otherwise. • IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE UNDERSIGNED INDIVIDUAL TO EXEMPT AND RELIEVE TME, SF&partners AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES FROM LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE. This contract shall be legally binding upon me, my heirs, my estate, and my personal representative, as well as upon any and all other persons authorized by me to act for me or on behalf of my heirs, my estate or my personal representative. I, THE UNDERSIGNED, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY I AM KNOWINGLY AND WILLINGLY AGREEING TO RELEASE EOC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THEIR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR WRONGFUL DEATH CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY PERSON OR OTHERWISE.

  • PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES: I understand that dogs are independent living beings with their own minds and, as such, can never be entirely predictable. I understand that there are always elements of risk in pet-related activities including permanent disability or death, that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. I am aware that at all times when on the premises of TME, SF&partners or working around dogs it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to: Always have pets on a leash. Read and obey all posted information and warnings. Comply promptly with all verbal directions of Seminar Committee members and/or TME, SF&partners and officers unless I believe that by doing so I will endanger myself, other people or pets, in which case I will immediately express my opinion to the person involved. • Refrain from acting in any manner that may cause or contribute to my injury or the injury of other people or pets. Never leave pets unattended or alone. Keep the grounds clean. Be constantly aware of, anticipate, and be able to avoid nearby pets, people, obstacles and natural or man-made hazards. I understand that this is only a partial list, and I must be safety conscious and exercise sound judgment at all times. I understand that if I register as a working team and later want to become an auditor that I will only receive a refund if there is working team on the waitlist that will take my spot. I understand that any changes to information that I supplied on this registration form can be made only by contacting Laurie Strimavicius. Please sign and date to verify that you have read and understand this release and the above participant responsibilities:

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