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Michele Pouliot (USA)

The members of the DWDCQ and guests were very fortunate to attend a workshop presented by Michele at Dayboro (NW of Brisbane) in September 2012 and they are looking forward to Michele's return in September 2013.
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A session on theory with Michele
Michele holds the position of Director of Research and Development for programs at Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. in the USA.   She has been responsible for bringing science based Clicker Training to guide dog training and promoting the expansion of Clicker Training internationally within the guide dog field.

In  2006, Michele became fascinated with the sport of canine musical freestyle.  In 2008 she received the first scores of double 10’s (perfect scores) for Technical and Artistic in one routine in WCFO’s Championship division  (Perfect Dance Partners).  She repeated this accomplishment at the 2009 International competition when all 3 judges awarded double 10’s to her freestyle routine.  To date Michele and “Listo” have earned ‘double 10’ scores a total of FIFTEEN  times.

More information about Michele can be found on her website http://cdf-freestyle.com/


One of Michele's wonderful performances with her Australian Shepherd, Listo.

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Michele discussing a training technique with Hilary and Maree
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Michele is a strong advocate for the use of platforms in training
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Michele makes her point with Maree and Vyvyan with Jaffa
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Michele enjoying her visit to the Gold Coast
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Trainers from Guide Dogs Qld
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Members taking in every word of Michele's presentation
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Michele and Sharon problem solve with Casey on the platform
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Michele with Gay (club president) at Main Beach, Gold Coast
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Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast