Events

2023 WSPCA SPRING SEMINAR

May 1st 2023 – May 3rd 2023

(check-in on April 30th, 2023)

Thurston County, Washington

This will be a working seminar so bring your dog and all your equipment.

Equipment:

ou will need all your K9 gear to include long lines, leashes, muzzles, safety glasses, inert guns if available, uniform attire, etc.

Meetings:

• The Trainers/E-Board meeting is at 1700 hours. on 4/30/2023.
• The General Membership meeting will be at 0800 – 0900 hours on 5/01/2023.
• Short Trainers/E-Board meeting at 1830 hours on 5/02/2023.

Training:

• Generalist/Patrol Scenarios: Generalist/Patrol Scenarios: Generalist teams will be training in locations in the Thurston County regional area. The focus for generalist teams will be a mix of exposure and scenario-based training throughout the seminar. Plan to be challenged as a team as well as be observers of others to gain further insight on how others approach problems.
• Explosives and Narcotic Scenarios: Training locations will be in the Thurston County area.

Trainers:

You must contact a Host Contact to confirm your spot as a trainer otherwise you must attend as a working K9 team and pay the seminar fee. If you would like your own room, the WSPCA will REIMBURSE YOU AT SEMINAR CHECK IN for ONE HALF the hotel cost, the other half is up to you/your agency. **YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM**.

Contact:
Devin Bagby at devin.bagby@co.thurston.wa.us

Quarry:

Quarries wishing to attend must confirm your spot as a quarry by April 14th 2023. To be cost effective it is vital you RSVP to Host Contact to be sure we have a spot for you. Quarry experience is not required, but we strongly encourage those who endeavor to be a handler and train dogs to attend. The quarries working all 3 days will be provided per diem from the WSPCA, (if from out of town and a hotel stay is required). Quarries will need to room with handlers from the agency they are representing. If unable to room with a handler, the WSPCA will pair you with another solo quarry. If you would like your own room, the, WSPCA will REIMBURSE YOU AT SEMINAR CHECK IN for ONE HALF the hotel cost, the other half is up to you/your agency. **YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOOKING YOUR ROOM**.

Contact:
Devin Bagby at devin.bagby@co.thurston.wa.us

Hotel:

Little Creek Casino Resort
91 West State Route 108
Shelton, WA 98584
(360) 427-7711

• Please book by March 31st to receive the discounted room rate of $119.00 per night
• Use group code WSPCA Spring Seminar when booking your room.

Itinerary (subject to minor changes):

SUNDAY:

• Registration will open at 1500 hrs. at the host hotel.
• Trainers/E-Board/Quarry meeting at 1700 hrs.

MONDAY:

• 0730-0800 hrs. – Late Check-In
• 0800 – 0900 hrs. – General Membership Meeting
• 0900-1700 hrs. – Training Day (Schedule to be determined)

TUESDAY:

• 0900-1700 hrs. – Training Day (Schedule to be determined)
• 1730 hrs. – Trainers Meeting
• 1800 hrs. – Banquet

WEDNESDAY:

• 0900-1700 hrs. – Training Day (Schedule to be determined)
• Certificates will be emailed to you

Payment Information:

It is critical that we receive a registration form from all attendees whether your agency is paying by check or online. To ensure you are registered, we suggest that you scan your registration form to Barbara Davenport at SecretaryWSPCA@gmail.com. If using the online payment option here at wspca.com, ensure that a copy of the receipt is forwarded to Barbara along with the attendee’s registration form. In ALL cases, ensure the registration form accompanies the payment so that all payments can be credited to the correct attendee.