Dr. McCauley would like working dogs/people to be able to sit in a semi circle around her so they can practice while she explains what to do.  There will be a lot of time spent sitting on the floor with your dog, you can bring, pads, blankets, etc to make both of you more comfortable or even a grooming table if the dog will relax and lay flat on it!   The working part is very hands on and there is no better way to learn than to practice on your own dog while learning.   Working spot participants can bring a chair and sit while Dr. Laurie explains general stuff and exercises or during question and answer periods but the massage and passive range of motion sections are done on the floor.   Auditors will be given question and answer periods of 10 minutes after each major topic... massage, passive range of motion, etc.

The seminar will be limited to 10 working teams each day.
Unlimited auditors will be allowed.
The same seminar will be presented each day.
A handler can bring more than one dog but only one dog per exercise.
Dogs must not be dog aggressive as they will be close to each other. 

Since opening TOPS in 1998, it has become one of the world’s most advanced and respected rehabilitation clinics, catering to everything from geriatric arthritic patients to world class canine athletes to the severely paralyzed patient.  Her show and performance patients have included Westminster winners as well as nationally and internationally competitive agility dogs and even the first “Miss Dog America”.  She has developed numerous exercises and a stretching protocol that can benefit athletes, pets and show dogs alike.  After creating an on line community connecting hundreds of veterinarians, physical therapists and veterinary technicians who are participating in canine rehabilitation she is now in the process of forming the American Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation Association (AVPRA).  She lectures nationally and internationally on the topic of canine rehabilitation and is now on faculty at the Animal Rehabilitation Institute, one of only two institutions offering a certificate in canine rehabilitation.