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| SEMINAR OUTLINES | ||
| FROM PUPS TO PROBLEMS | ||
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Saturday • February 7th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $110.00 (both days) or $60.00 each day |
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| PUPPIES | ||
| DEADLY PUPPIES, DEADLY DOGS | ||
Two cliches are addressed in this discussion: "Nature vs Nuture"... and "It's not the dog, it's the people who own him."
About Puppies... Can puppies be bad? Is it only "bad" people who create "bad" dogs? Or does there seem to be inherent temperament issues that are evident in even young puppies? Watch video footage of different puppies being temperament evaluated, and judge for yourself.
About Dogs... Can you predict whether a dog will become aggressive in adulthood? If so, how do you do it, and who is qualified? Are certain breeds more pre-disposed to aggression towards dogs or humans, and can you pick out the particular dogs of those breeds? Can we play God? |
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| ARE PUPPIES REALLY LEARNING WHAT WE'RE TEACHING? | ||
In the brave new world of dog training, puppy socialization classes are considered a must. Pups should, we say, learn that the world is a varied, interesting, non-scary world. But sometimes what we teach doesn't turn out to be what they learn. In this presentation, we will observe videos of puppy classes, discuss the pros and cons of puppy socialization classes, and explore ideas about how best to set up classes. In addition, we'll discuss nature vs nuture - whether early intervention really does change adult behavior and, if so, by how much. |
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| ADOLESCENTS | ||
| DOG MEETS DOG | ||
Leash laws, suburban life, and inadequate socialization can lead to awkward negotiations between dogs, as they try to figure out how to react to another. Though we inept human beings can never hope to teach some of the subtle greeting behaviors that dogs SHOULD know, we can help with some of the gross motor movement. In this discussion, we'll talk about what dogs should be saying to other dogs, and what they are saying, and what owners can and cannot do about it. |
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| MODIFYING ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR | ||
A dog leaves puppyhood and enters adolescence at about the age of 5 months, and doesn't leave it until 2 and a half or 3, depending on the individual dog. The most challenging age is usually between 8 and 18 months (which is when most dogs are surrendered to shelters). Some dogs pass through this phase with little trouble, but most drive their owners crazy! During this phase, it can be hard for owners to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Many small behavior problems can become large ones, and large ones can get much worse. Dogs learn to repeat behaviors that are successful - including bullying, fearful snapping, escaping, and mouthing, to name a few - until they become perfect. In this session, we'll use video to help recognize potential problem behaviors and problem dogs. We'll also discuss prevention, intervention and modification methods geared for this age group. |
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| FROM PUPS TO PROBLEMS (cont.) | ||
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Sunday • February 8th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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| ABANDONMENT TRAINING | ||
Leash aggression is a common complaint from our clients. Because they're afraid the dog will actually attack another dog, most owners spend a lot of time trying to tell the dog what NOT to do when they should be teaching the dog what TO do. We call it Abandonment Training. In this presentation, we'll discuss which dogs are the right candidates, and how to find them, how to prepare for the technique, how to do it and the follow ups. |
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| ANXIETY: Different Forms, Different Solutions | ||
Most trainers come in contact with anxious dogs on a regular basis. There are various forms, the most well known of which is separation anxiety. This workshop will discuss practical, real life ways to help our clients avoid being held hostage by their own dog, and make living with an anxious dog more comfortable for both dog and owner. |
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| IN HARM'S WAY: Avoiding Injuring in Personal Consultations and/or Private Training | ||
One of the most common problems handled by canine behavior consultants is that of aggression. Of aggression cases, dog to dog is the most prevalent; however, dog to person aggression cases are also seen on a regular basis. Thus, the consultant is often at risk from his or her own clients, so to speak. In order to help human clients modify the behavior of their dogs, we must observe the animals, and in some cases can elicit the behavior - whether purposefully or not. The purpose of this talk is to help consultants assess which dogs are potentially aggressive, and to consult with owners in safety. We will discuss methods of anticipating, preventing, diffusing or defending oneself from bites. |
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| ABOUT TRISH KING, CPDT | ||
Trish King, CPDT is the Director of the Animal Behavior & Training Department at the Marin Humane Society in Marin County, California. Department programs include behavior consultations with the public, dog training classes (including classes for aggressive dogs), evaluations of adoption dogs, and training classes specifically geared for dogs up for adoption. She has been instrumental in implementing innovative programs to help screen incoming animals, and train dogs while they wait for adoption. Department staff includes 15 instructors and behavior counselors and 45 volunteer assistants. Ms. King teaches workshops and seminars on behavior, canine management, consultations, temperament assessment, and handling difficult dogs. She established the Canine Consultant/Instructor Academy at the Marin Humane Society for new or interested trainers, a weekly program which covers training theory and techniques, handling dogs and teaching people. She is a member of the panel that put together the Delta SocietyÕs Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles. She has spoken nationally at several well-known venues, including APDT Conferences, HSUS and AHA. She wrote the Dog Training Manual, DogSense, and has just completed work on another book for the dog owning public. Trish has a formerly stray, anxious German Shepherd, one sweet female Belgian Tervuren, one challenging rescued Cairn Terrier, one husband and one teenage daughter. Photo | ||
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| DOG RULES | ||
DOG STUFF Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave. Any dog that has "personal space issues" will not be allow to be confined in the adjacent room. No dogs can be left in vehicles if the outdoor
temperature exceeds 70 degrees even if all windows, doors
and/or hatches are open. The facility is air-conditioned. DOG
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| MORE RULES & COMMENTS | ||
PEOPLE ETIQUETTE: During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speaker is presenting. VIDEOTAPING/AUDIOTAPING POLICY: No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. You may order some of Trish King's previously filmed lectures.. BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE: A selection of books, videos and toys, etc. will be available for purchase. REFUND POLICY
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
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| LOCATION & DIRECTIONS | ||
Felicite Latane Animal Sanctuary
FROM 1-85/1-40
FROM ALAMANCE COUNTY
FROM CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO
FROM RALEIGH/DURHAM AIRPORT |
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| PLACES TO STAY | ||
MEBANE HOUSE
MICROTEL INN & SUITES
MOTEL 6 BURLINGTON
HAMPTON INN MEBANE
COMFORT INN DURHAM
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| CONTACT | ||
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