Trish King 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

Pia Silvani love of teaching began over 20 years ago as a private trainer, dance instructor, track, field and swimming coach for the Special Olympics and Regional Clinician for an international aerobics corporation where she trained new instructors in the field. After 13 years of para-legal/office management work, she decided to make her part-time teaching career a full-time dream. She combined her love of teaching people with her other fondness, dogs.

Pia is Director of Training and Behavior at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, Madison, New Jersey. Through research, continuing education, and enthusiasm she was instrumental in developing a pet training curriculum focusing on positive, reward-based techniques, which are extremely effective in the enhancement of the bond and relationship of the dog and her human companion. The result of her efforts is an astounding 75+ classes per week, which includes 8 levels of pet training classes and specialty courses designed for dogs with extreme behavioral problems. She has written five training manuals, which are being used around the country as a resource guide for other trainers. Pia also developed a behavioral department, which offers a wide range of private consultations in both canine and feline behavior.

Pia conducts behavior/temperament testing as well as runs a Canine Coach training program for shelter dogs. She writes quarterly behavior articles for the shelter's newsletter; has been written up many times in national, State and local newspapers and made numerous guest appearances on television and radio. She has spoken at various conferences and forums around the country and routinely consults with various shelters (including San Francisco SPCA) to assist them in improving and expanding their programs.

Other accomplishments:

• Member of the American Humane Association Task Force for Humane Dog Training
• Business Practice chairperson of the Delta Guidelines for Humane Dog Training, which was published in 2001.
• Past V.P. of the APDT and charter member
• Restructured the training curriculum with five team members for over 500 PETsMART stores in North America and part of the educational team who educated the trainers
• Staff instructor of the ITC and AITC training program for the past 3 years
• Board Advisor to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
• Subject Matter Expert for the first national certification program for dog trainers
• Board of Directors of Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers
• Authored 5 training manuals

Pia is in the process of co-authoring two new books.

Pia lives with her best friend, husband, Marty, as well as her new member of the family, Lance, a 4 year old Belgian Tervuren. Photo

DOG BEHAVIOR ETIQUETTE

• Dogs must lay next to you (or on your lap) during the sessions. For safety reasons, do not allow your dog to block aisleways.
• No crates or x-pens are allowed in the meeting rooms unless approved by event staff.
• Dogs must be kept quiet, leashed and under control at all times.
• Please bring a mat or blanket for your dog to lay on to protect the hotel carpet.
• Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave the seminar areas.
• Any dog that has "personal space issues" should not be in the seminar rooms. Remember, chairs are right next to each other and people and dogs may be stepping over your dog. It is not a nice experience to be snarled at when dogs/people have to walk "over" your dog.
• Please report any dog manner problems to the Registration Table so that we may address the problem quickly.

DOGS AS GUESTS AT THE HOTEL

• Dogs must be quiet, under control and leashed at all times when outside the hotel room.
• A $50.00 non-refundable pet fee will be collected upon arrival.
• Dogs must be crated in hotel room when left unattended.
• Bring your own blanket(s) or towels(s) to place under the crate in the hotel room.
• Dogs must kept quiet in the hotel rooms. You will be given one verbal warning by hotel staff. A second offense will result in the cancellation of your hotel room.
• Please watch your dog carefully. The hotel has zero tolerance for urination or defecation inside the hotel. Any damage fees will be assessed by the hotel and fined directly to the individual responsible.

DOGGIE AREA

• Dogs are allowed to potty in the hotel designated area only.
• You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog.
• Dispose of dog waste in trash cans located in the doggie area. DO NOT dispose of dog waste in any cans at the entrance to the hotel or inside the hotel.
• Report any violations to the Registration Table so that we may address the problem quickly.

PEOPLE ETIQUETTE: During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside into the hotel lobby while the speakers are presenting.

FOOD AT THE CONFERENCE: Lunches will be prepared by the hotel caterer. We recommend you pre-order your lunches so that you can get your food quickly and participate in any lunch time activities. Vegetarian option is available, please check box on the Registration Form. If you prefer to eat on your own, there are 5 plus restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel.

VIDEOTAPING POLICY: No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. A selection of videotapes will be available for sale at www.tawzerdogvideos.com

BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE: A selection of books, videos and toys, etc. will be available for purchase.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: A full refund will be issued if requested before Friday, November 5, 2004. No refunds or credits issued after 5:00 pm on Friday, November 5, 2004. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions to this policy.

HOTEL ROOM SHARING: In an effort to help those individuals who wish to share a hotel room, a room listing will be compiled and listed below. Individuals may contact others seeking a "roomie". It is your responsibility to contact the individuals listed. To be included on the room share list, please check the box on the Registration Form.

HOTEL ROOM SHARE LIST:
No listing at this time.

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