Terry transforms training into a fun and totally interactive experience between dog and handler. Terry creates educational games for dogs of all skill levels that puts the joy back into classroom or individual training sessions. She will demonstrate a wide variety of games designed to strengthen skills of relationship, handling, attention, sit, down, stay, come, more advanced targets and various discriminations--new games and adaptations for all skill levels--

Attendees dogs (if well mannered) will be the demo dogs.

Terry presents understandable solutions for many common problems. These are extracted and refined for practice from the complex concepts (but sometimes unclear jargon) of the behavioral sciences. Fully illustarted: video and live demo.

She provides basic principles of nonviolent behavior modification, applied to common problems- (e.g.:jumping up, excessive barking, chewing furniture, digging up gardens, fear of thunderstorms etc.). You will take away a clear understanding of how desensitization & counter conditioning can really work, day to day.

The principles begin with the "Y-E-S- T-R-A-I-N" formula, a broad strategy for behavior modification, fully developed in this seminar, based on these 8 ideals:

• "Y"IELD or compromise a bit (find segment of behavior you might live with);
• "E"LIMINATE triggers to bad behavior;
• "S"YSTEMATICALLY improve associations with problem conditions;
  
• "T"AKE away rewards associated with problem behaviors (many not obvious).
• "R"EWARD incompatible behavior; teach acceptable alternative behavior;
• "A"CLIMATE -step by step accommodation to triggers;
• "I"MPROVE associations (gradually) with negative situations (counter-condition);
• "N"EGATIVES: how to use and limit need for aversives in training.

Terry Ryan is a legendary seminar speaker with a unique ability to reduce the most complex subjects down to their practical essence. Terry is a legendary national and international seminar leader. She has reshaped classroom and one-on-one training, by creating an ever evolving array of games to replace tedious drills. Likewise she decodes complex scientific concepts, by using readily applicable tools to modify unwanted behaviors.

Terry is a past president of NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors) and a charter member of APDT, and a CPDT. She was committee Chairperson for the research and writing of Delta Society's "Professional Standards for DogTrainers". Her books include "Games People Play ...To Train Dogs"('96) & "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" (2004) Published by www.LegacyCanine.com) & "The Toolbox for Remodeling Your Problem Dog" ('98--Published by Howell).

DOG STUFF
Attendees dogs (if well trained, quiet and mannerly) are welcome to join some of the exercises as demo dogs.

DOG ETIQUETTE
You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog. There are no excuses for not picking up after your dog EVERYWHERE.

PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
During the seminar and outdoor workshops, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations away from the area the speaker is presenting.

VIDEOTAPING
Please, no videotaping or audiotaping is permitted.

BABIES
The presence of a baby is likely to be distracting to other participants, so we ask that you refrain from bringing any babies or very young children into the lecture hall.

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, March 23, 2006.

REFUND POLICY
Full refund issued if requested by email or phone no later than Wednesday March 22, 2006. Refunds requested after Wednesday, March 22nd will be issued a 50% credit slip (less food purchases) that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events. No refunds or credits after 12 Noon, Friday, March 24, 2006.

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.

PARKING
There should be ample parking at the seminar location.

LOCAL: From I-80 or I-61: The Twelve Paws Canine Academy Training Center is located at 4229 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Suite 220. From I-85 take Beaver Ruin Road East, turn right on Steve Reynolds Blvd., turn right into Corner Point Industrial Park, drive straight back to last building. The Training Center is located upstairs.

Atlanta Marriott --Gwinnett Place 1775 Pleasant Hill Road Duluth, GA 30096 770-923-1775 Full Service Hotel - about $79 per night. NO DOGS Holiday Inn Express--Gwinnett Mall 3670 Shackleford Rd. Duluth, GA 30136 770-935-7171 About $47 to $59 per night. NO DOGS Red Roof Inn -- Atlanta Indian Trail #166 5171 Brook Hollow Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 About $39 per night. (permits one small to medium sized "well behaved" dog)

For registration inquiries, contact:
email: events@puppyworks.com