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Dogwise John Fisher Essay Award

About the Award

This award honors both John Fisher and the work of writers whom we think he would have enjoyed reading.

In the introduction to Think Dog! John wrote:

"If we can understand more about dogs, what motivates them, what their values are, how they learn and why they do what they do, then this greater understanding will help us to form a more enjoyable relationship with them."

The judges looking for an article about modern positive reinforcement dog training illustrating this quote.

NOTE: Contestants must be members of APDT.

Requirements for Entry

• You may submit only one article for consideration
• The article must be typed single-spaced on plain white 8 ½ x 11 inch paper.
• No longer than 3 pages. You may also add a title page.
• Use a font no smaller than 12 point.
• Each page of your article must have the title at the top.
• Each page must be numbered.
• Margins must be ½ inch or greater.
• Name and contact information (telephone number, mailing address, e-mail address) should be on the title page only.

Methods for Submitting Your Application

APDT would prefer that all award applications be submitted in electronic format. You may send your application for The Dogwise John Fisher Essay Award by E-mail: awards@apdt.com

Unable to send your application by email? You may send a hard copy application. However, APDT does strongly suggest that if you choose to mail your application that you use a tracking number to ensure safe and timely delivery. Any article received after the deadline date will not be eligible for the award.

Judging: The Awards Committee will evaluate all submissions using the following criteria:

• Did it meet the requirements as stated above?
• Rate of the educational value to APDT members.
• Rate of the enjoyment value. Was the article interesting?
• Rate of the author's writing skill. Are the grammar, usage, and spelling correct?
• Rate of the author's writing clarity. Is it easy to read and understand?

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers offers this exceptional opportunity for one winner thanks to the generosity of Dogwise. The deadline for entry is June 9, 2008.

Award

The winner will receive up to $1,500 to go toward travel, meals and hotel and free admission to the APDT Educational Conference. The winner will receive recognition and a certificate. The deadline for entry is June 9, 2008

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