Seminar Information
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, 2026, Saturday 9A-5P and Sunday 8A-4P
WHERE: Cleveland All-Breed Training Club located at 210 Hayes Dr., Brooklyn Hts., OH 44131
WHO: Connie Cleveland-Nolan is an internationally acclaimed dog trainer with over 30 years of experience coaching obedience competitors at all levels. Her career includes training 13 Obedience Trial Champions (OTCH), 2 Field Champions (FC), 5 Amateur Field Champions (AFC), and even a UDT Maltese and CDX Shih Tzu—a testament to her versatility and expertise across breeds and disciplines.
For 33 years, Connie taught weekly obedience classes to more than 100 students, and today she continues to mentor handlers through her online platform, The Obedience Road, offering webinars, digital training products, and personalized coaching. Her resources cover everything from puppy foundations to ring preparation, proofing, and advanced problem-solving.
Connie is the author of the book Dogs Are Problem Solvers, Handlers Should Be and the DVD series How Dogs Learn: The Connie Cleveland Method. She’s also a regular contributor to Front & Finish and Golden Retriever News, sharing insights that have shaped the sport of competitive obedience.
ABOUT THE SEMINAR: Connie typically begins her seminars by spending an hour on the morning of the first day discussing how dogs learn. She will then work with the handlers and dogs attending.
On the first day, Connie generally concentrates on foundational skills—attention, heeling, retrieving, and recalls—as these are common areas where many handlers face challenges or uncertainty in their training approach. The second day shifts focus to a broader range of issues and questions, including go-outs, article work, drop on recall, and improving overall ring performance.
WORKING SPOTS: Limited working spots. One dog per working spot. Applying for a Working Spot does not guarantee acceptance.
AUDITING SPOTS: One or Two-Day auditing spots available. Depending on the number of people attending, dogs of those auditing may be crated in another area, away from the seminar.
WAITLIST: When working spots have filled, a waitlist will be created with priority given to two-day auditors requesting a working spot. Registration fees are not refundable when working spots have filled unless we are able to fill the spot from our waitlist.
WHAT TO BRING: Chair, crate, and mat to put under your crate/chair. All dogs must be crated when not working in the ring or going outside. Those with Working Spots should bring plenty of soft, high value treats for your dog.
FOOD: Breakfast items, lunch, snacks, beverages are included.
SOME HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS IN OUR AREA: Please check for current pet policy when making reservations.
LaQuinta Inn ….216-447-1133 ~~~I-77 & Rockside…6161 Quarry Lane, Independence OH 44131
Red Roof Inn…440-892-7920 or 800-843-7663 ~ 29595 Clemens Rd., Westlake OH 44145
Extended Stay America…216-267-7799 (I-480 & Tiedeman Rd) ~ 10300 Cascade Crossing, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Quality Inn & Suites…330-659-6151 ~~~ 4742 Brecksville Rd, Richfield OH 44286
Residence Inn Independence…216-520-1450 ~~~ 5101 West Creek Rd, Independence OH 44131
Sonesta ES Suites…440-892-2254 ~~~ 30100 Clemens Road, Westlake OH 44145
Please pick up after your dogs and keep rooms and exercise areas clean!
There is no parking available for RV, motorhomes, campers, etc. at the seminar location.
COST:
| TWO-Day Working | TWO-Day Auditing | ONE-Day Auditing | |
| CABTC Key-Bearing Members | $310 | $110 | $60 |
| CABTC Members | $330 | $130 | $70 |
| Non-Members | $350 | $150 | $80 |
* * * NO REFUNDS AFTER MARCH 31, 2026 * * *
Questions? Email [email protected] Subject Line: OBEDIENCE SEMINAR
Or call 440-241-9290