Shelters not only have a mission to house and save animals. They also have an obligation to make sure that the animals they place with families are appropriate for those families. Many dogs seem just fine until they are asked to do something they don't want to do, or are put under normal stress. While there is no "perfect" test, the evaluations we use help to bring out the dog's true personality and help the placement process. In this workshop, we'll explain and demonstrate each test using shelter dogs.

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.

FEE
$60.00
On your own for lunch.
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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 Society's 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

No attendee's pet dogs are allowed in the seminar room, working service dogs only. Shelter dogs will be used for demonstration purposes.

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
Full refund issued if requested by email or phone no later than Wednesday, March 24, 2004. No refunds or credits after 5:00 pm on March 24th.

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR
Metal or plastic chairs are available for seating. If you prefer more comfortable seating, we encourage you to bring your own chair. Please no oversized or high back chairs.

Please note, the facility location is not at a solid waste facility, this is a new city administrative building.

FROM HIGHWAY 50

• Take CA-99 S
• Take the FLORIN RD WEST exit. 0.2 miles
• Merge onto FLORIN RD. 0.5 miles
• Turn LEFT onto FRANKLIN BLVD. 1.0 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto BROOKFIELD DR. 0.5 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto MEADOWVIEW RD. 0.6 miles
• End at 2812 MEADOWVIEW - Solid Waste Facility
• Park in parking lot on right across the second building
• Go to Building #2

• Take I-5 heading south
• Take the POCKET RD exit toward MEADOWVIEW RD. 0.2 miles
• Turn LEFT onto POCKET RD. 0.3 miles
• Stay straight to go onto MEADOWVIEW RD. 1.6 miles
• End at 2812 Meadowview Rd - Solid Waste Facility
• Park in parking lot on right across the second building
• Go to Building #2

For registration inquiries, contact:
events@puppyworks.com