Goal of animal training

• Positive and fun
• You're in control
• Prevent problems from occurring
• Develop strong relationships (face time with your dog)

• Antecedents
• Behaviors
• Consequences

• How to communicate to your dog what you want
• Switching from one stimulus to another
• Switching cues (hand to voice cues)
• Using your voice and body in the appropriate times
• Being in charge in a positive way

• How and why it works (timing and immediacy)
• Clicker vs verbal (how to effectively use both)
• Capturing Behavior ( Catch them doing something right)

• Primary (how to use food and why food deprivation doesnÕt work)
• Secondary (how to train dogs to accept and enjoy secondary reinforcers)
• Reinforcement Hierarchy (choosing the most effective reinforcement)

• Case studies with the use of differential reinforcement

• Why variable schedules work the best
• Positive reinforcement vs punishment and negative reinforcement

• What it is and how it works
• Does it work in all situations
• Call back stimulus
• Case studies of examples

• A step-by-step approach to teaching any behavior
• When to go to the next step or approximation
• Event discrimination
• Context shift
• Generalization
• Increasing motivation and intensity

• Re-training an animal
• Concept training vs pattern training
• Preventing anticipation
• Avoiding boredom and predictability
• Eliminating unwanted barking
• Superstitious behavior
• Training 24/7

• What should your goals be
• Breaking down exercises into approximations

• Toys ( how and when to use them)
• Unpredictability

• Planning and training new behavior
• Problem solving
• Consistent attention
• Question and answer time

• Chewing
• Barking
• Phobias
• Potty Training
• Separation Anxiety
• Crate Training
• Train visit to the vet (handling exercises)
• Digging

Exploring the causes and types of aggression

• Social
• Hormonal
• Negative learning
• Behavioral
• How does genetics effect aggression (nature vs nurture)
• Flight or fight (how do dogs choose)

• Recognizing warning signs before they occur
• Accidental reinforcement
• Possible aggressive situations
• Learning to read each animal's aggression individually

• Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (what is it and how does it work)
• Differential reinforcement of other behavior (what is it and how does it work)
• How to respond to aggression or any incorrect behavior (No Change Response (NCR) and how it applies to aggression)
• Application of reduction techniques for aggression
• How to socialize your dog to new dogs in different environments

• Acclimation to an established social group
• Reinforcement schedules
• Proactive session planning
• Understanding past history
• Know your environment
• What to do in multi dog Ð multi owner homes

• Training new behavior
• Child-dog aggression
• People-dog aggression
• Dog-dog aggression
• Environmental aggression (vet office)

Chuck Tompkins has more than 25 years of marine mammal and exotic animal training and management experience. Chuck is currently Vice President and Curator for the largest marine life park in the world. He has experience with over 100 different animal species including killer whales, psittacines, raptors, primates, hoofstock, and canines. Chuck is responsible for the overall training of animals, animal husbandry (physical care), show production, behavioral modification techniques and animal enrichment programs. He is a Florida State certified and federally permitted master falconer. He has won numerous international training awards from the International Marine Animal Association and has written and co-authored 14 published scientific papers on training and behavior.

Chuck is cofounder of Behavior International, a company dedicated to teaching proactive positive reinforcement techniques to the public. He has been the keynote speaker for the International Marine Mammal Symposium, Ken Blanchard (author of The One Minute Manager) International Client Conference, the Dalmatian Club of America, the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc., and many other state and local dog clubs and organizations.

Chuck is an active member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the International Marine Animal Trainers Association, the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine, the Society for Marine Mammalogy, and the Association for Behavior Analysis, International Association of Avian Trainers & Educators, and the National and Florida Audubon Society. Photo

Ted Turner has been in the animal training field since 1975, having worked with canines, birds of prey, psitticines, marine mammals and a variety of other zoo animals. He served as Vice President of Animal Training for SeaWorld Cleveland, responsible for managing the animal training department and the killer whale shows, and recently as President of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association. He has written, trained and performed in some of the world's most exciting animal shows and has won international awards for his contributions. Ted has been conducting dynamic hands-on pet training clinics and dog training seminars for the past eleven years using a variety of multi-media. His talks and seminars are, "Éas fun as they are entertaining, and filled with information!" Along with his continuing seminar series, he consults with a number of zoos, marine mammal facilities and kennel clubs. Ted has published over 35 articles and scientific papers on animal training and frequently writes for Soundings, a publication of the International Marine Animal Trainers Association. His most recent book chapter on animal training will be published in The Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, (Academic Press) and is due out in December of 2001.

Ted has conducted pet training seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia. He has been an invited speaker for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, Kent State University, Annual Whale Symposium, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. He was keynote speaker for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Alaskan Sled Dog Symposium and most recently the Student Psychology Conference at Missouri Southern State College.

DOG STUFF
Dogs must be kept quiet, leashed and under control at all times. No crates or x-pens allowed in the seminar room. Dogs must lay next to you during the talks. Please bring a blanket or pillow for your dog's comfort. Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave the seminar room. Any dog that has "personal space issues" is not allowed in the seminar room. 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.

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 lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speakers are presenting.

VIDEOTAPING/AUDIOTAPING POLICY
No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted.

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 Monday, March 11, 2002. Any refunds requested after March 11th will be issued a 50% credit slip (excluding any food purchase) that may be applied to future Puppyworks educational events. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions to this policy.

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.

FROM I-88 TOLLWAY: exit 59 and go south approximately 8 miles to 95th street. Turn right on 95th Street and go west for 2 miles (Wendy's and a gas station are at the corner). After railroad crossing, turn left on Clow Creek Road. NARNIA is the 11th building on left.

RED ROOF INN
1698 West Diehl Rd (I88 & SR59)
Naperville, IL
$56.99 (single)/per night, $62.99 (double)/per night
reservations: 1-800-RED ROOF
local: 630-369-2500
Dogs allowed and must be crated in the room

Mention BLOCK# B195000604 to receive the rates listed above. Make reservations on or before FEBRUARY 15, 2002 to guarantee rates.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2055 Wiesbrook Rd
Oswego, IL
630-844-4700
No dogs allowed

TO NARNIA: From hotel access road go right (south) on Rt 30 to the first stop light. Turn left onto Rt 34 for 1/2 mile at next light go right onto Rt 30. Travel on Rt 30 for a few mile to Wolf's crossing (grain elavator on the corner) turn left 2 miles, until you reach Clow Creek Rd (if you go over railroad tracks you have gone to far). At Clow Creek turn right (south), NARNIA is the 11th building on the left.

HAWTHORN SUITES
1843 W Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL
630-548-0881
Dogs allowed, pet fee determined upon check-in

COURTYARD BY MARIOTT
1155 E Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL
630-505-0550
No dogs allowed

FROM DIEHL RD HOTELS TO NARNIA: Coming out of hotel go west on Diehl Rd to Rt 59 south for approximately 8 miles to 95th St. Turn right on 95th St and go west for 2 miles (Wendy's and a gas station are at the corner). After railroad crossing, turn left on Clow Creek Road. NARNIA is the 11th building on left.

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