Some people drop seminars completely during the trialing season, attending seminars during the off-season only. This may be more applicable in areas where trials stop during the heat of the summer. Some of the people who train in their backyards alone feel that seminars are unnecessary. They feel that you can train your dog by using your own instincts. But even the most accomplished agility competitor goes to others for advice from time to time.
Seminars can be costly.
Prices will vary according to who is giving the seminar, and what expenses the sponsoring club or group has in order to secure a site and equipment. The money spent should be weighed against the likelihood that the seminar will give you a higher qualifying rate at trials. At the end of the seminar, you should also count on receiving, in addition to new handling moves, a new insight into your canine partner, and added confidence in your abilities, something unexpected. Armed with a positive attitude, new handling moves, and fresh training techniques, many handlers leave a seminar just itching to get back On Course.