SUE STERNBERG
SOCIABILITY VS AGGRESSION
THRESHOLDS IN DOGS (CEUs: 13)
From Pet Dogs to Working Dogs
Orlando, FL April 7-8, 2018:
Madison/Milwaukee Area: April 28-29, 2018:
Chicago Area: May 5-6, 2018:
Boston Area: June 9 & 10, 2018
New: 1/2 Day on Defensive Handling
Hosted By:
University of Doglando, Wetnose Training, Animals for Adoption, Boston K9 Conceirge & New England Dog Training Club
SEMINAR PROGRAM
SUE STERNBERG: SOCIABILITY VS AGGRESSION THRESHOLDS IN DOGS (CEUs: 13)
A new, expanded and vastly more nuanced look at temperament - in shelters and homes
DAY 1:
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The role of pet dogs
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Assessing for Sociability & why it is critical
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Distinguishing high from low aggression thresholds
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Resource guarding & aggression thresholds
DAY 2:
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Puppy & adult mouthing behavior
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Keeping Safe: Defensive handling strategies.
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What to do if you are bitten or attacked
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Leash handling & quick muzzling
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch break)
DOG-HUMAN BEHAVIORS: SOCIABILITY & AGGRESSION
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Understanding Pet Dogs and their Relationship with Humans
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The role of today's pet dogs
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Sociability - what is it; what does it mean & why it is critical
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Testing for sociability
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Observing & assessing sociability
2. Understanding Highly Problematic & Dangerous Dogs
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Low aggression thresholds
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Categories of aggression & observing aggression:
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towards family; with handling; unwanted demands; resource guarding
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towards strangers; territoriality
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3. Resource Guarding Behaviors
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Ethogram of resource guarding
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Assessing for resource guarding aggression thresholds
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Effects of low aggression thresholds on the dog, the shelter, the owner, care takers & other dogs
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Resource guarding towards humans
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Resource guarding towards other dogs
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1 hour lunch break)
MOUTHING IN PUPPIES & ADULT DOGS. AGGRESSION AND SAFE HANDLING
1. Puppy & Adult Mouthing Behaviors
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Normal puppy mouthing and what role it plays
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How temperament influences mouthing behavior
2. Defensive Handling Strategies: Safety Around Aggressive Dogs
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True aggression is fast - much faster than a human can process. By the time you become aware that a dog has decided to bite, you will likely have been bitten
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Plan A: What to do when you are being bitten or attacked:
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What should your first response be
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Learn how to minimize the damage
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Lean how to diffuse the dog as soon as possible
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Plan B: Leash Handling Skills:
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Quick muzzling techniques
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Protecting yourself when it's too late to talk the dog off the ledge
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3. Your Bite Map
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Once bitten or seriously threatened you develop a "Bite Map" - a permanent awareness in the presence of dogs and when & where you could be bitten
SEMINAR
MENU
All Seminars
THEME
Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs
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WHEN & WHERE
April 7 - 8, 2018
Orlando, FL
April 28 - 29, 2018
Johnson Creek, WI
May 5 - 6, 2018
River Grove, IL
June 9 & 10, 2018
Natick/Boston, MA
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PRESENTED BY
Sue Sternberg
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HOSTED BY
University of Doglando
And
Animals for Adoption
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CEU'S
6.5/day
13/both days
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FEES
Early Bird:
$85/day
$165/both days
Afterwards:
$95/day
$185/both days
Group Rate:
3-4: $145/person
5 or more: $125/person
SPEAKER PROFILE
Sue Sternberg
SUE STERNBERG (www.suesternberg.com), is the winner of APDT’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
She founded the shelter featured in an HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org). She has developed national programs, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience, includes as an animal control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in dog sports, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide.
She is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley. Her most recent publications (all published by Dogwise) include Out and About With Your Dog, Dog-Dog Interactions, Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs and Understanding Sociability (DVD).
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Orlando, FL
Avanti Hotel Resort
8738 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(click here for map)
Hotel is in South West area of Orlando about 1 1/4 miles from Exit 74A of
Highway I-4.
It is just 1 hr.15 min. from Tampa, Approx. 2 hrs. from Gainesville, Jacksonville, Jupiter & Sarasota.
From the West: Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg, Clearwater etc. Exit 74A of the I-4 is just before (and thus avoids) the so called I-4 “Disney Exits”
From the North and East you can avoid the I-4 “Disney Exits” by using routes
FL 417 South and / or FL 528 West
Johnson Creek, WI (Madison/Milwaukee Area
Comfort Suites Conference Room
725 Paradise Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(click here for map)
Johnson Creek is exactly midway between Madison & Milwaukee
Local drive times: 45 minutes from both Madison & Milwaukee, directly on I-94, 2 miles from Exit 267 and the Johnson Creek Premium Outlet Mall; also 45 minutes from Janesville & 1 hr. 20 min. from Oshkosh.
River Grove, IL (Chicago Area)
Guerin Prep
8001 W. Belmont Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(click here for map)
West Belmont is right in between the Kennedy Expy. (I .90; Exit 79)
to the North, and the Eisenhower Expy. (I 290; Exit 20) to the South.
From Kennedy Expy., go south on N. Cumberland (Rt. 171)
about 4 miles to a left on W. Belmont. for about 1/2 mile to Guerin.
From Eisenhower Expy. go north on 1st Ave. (Rt. 171)--becomes
N. Thatcher, for about 5 miles to a right on W. Belmont for about
1/2 mile to Guerin Prep.
Local drive times: Chicago & Lombard: 35 - 40 minutes; Elgin, Evanston, Naperville & Oswego: 1 hr.; Champaign IL & Davenport IA: 2 1/2 hrs.
Natick, MA (Boston Area)
Courtyard by Marriott Boston/Natick
342 Speen Street
Natick, MA 01760
About 25 miles- 1/2 hour -West of Boston & 1/2 hour to 45 minutes drive from most Boston suburbs. It’s right at Exit 13 of the Mass Pike (I-90).
From Boston:
The Hotel is about 25 miles (25 minutes) West of downtown Boston via Mass. Pike (I-90) to Exit 13 (1 mile from Hotel). Take Rte. 30 Commonwealth Rd. east to first turn on right (Speen St.). Hotel is about 1/4 mile down Speen St. on the right and directly across from the Home Depot.
From Most Boston Suburbs: Take Rte. 128 (I-93 / 95) to Mass Pike, or take Mass Pike (I-90) directly, and go to Exit 13 and follow directions above.
From Points West
Take Mass Pike (I-90) to Exit 13 and follow directions above.
From Points South or North: Take I-495 or Rte.128 (I-95 / 93) to Mass Pike (I- 90). Go to Exit 13 and follow directions above.
From Route 9 (Worcester St.) Natick: Enter Natick Mall area at Natick Mall Rd. Follow that road around the Mall to the right to intersection with Speen St. Turn left onto Speen St. Hotel is about 1/2 mile up the street on the left after EZ storage.
SEMINAR FEE
RATES
THE SEMINAR HAS SOLD OUT!
To be added to the waiting list email us at: events@puppyworks.com with the subject line “Sue Sternberg Waiting List”. Please include your cell phone number.
Early Bird Rates: $85 per person per day and $165 per person for both days.
Regular Rates: $95 per person per day and $185 per person for both days
No Cancellation Fees: You may cancel at any time for a full refund.
Early Bird Deadlines:
Orlando: March 23, 2018
Johnson Creek: April 9, 2018
River Grove: April 16, 2018
Natick/Boston: May 18, 2018
GROUP REGISTRATION & RATES
Group of 3-4: $145 per person for both days.
Group of 5+: $125 per person for both days.
Please note: The limit on Group Sales in Orlando has been reached. Please call 917-699-6440 for additional information on the Orlando seminar - all others click below for Group Reservations.
CLICK ON THE REGISTER & PAY ICON BELOW TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS
Orlando seminar is presently full, but cancellations may well occur. To be added to the Wait List please send e-mail to: Events@puppyworks.com. Put Wait list in the subject line and provide Name & telephone number.
If it is a group, please indicate the number of people in the group
DOG & PEOPLE RULES
DOG ETIQUETTE
Due to space limitations, we will not be permitterd to have dogs in the meeting room (other than service dogs, of course.)
PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
CONDUCT: During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speakers are presenting.
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.
VIDEOTAPING: No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. A selection of videotapes and books will be available for sale.
MISCELLAENOUS
SHOPPING: A selection of books and videos will be available for sale.
PARKING: There should be ample parking at the seminar location.
PLACES TO STAY
Hotel rates are seasonal and may increase the closer you get to the dates of your stay there.
Orlando, Florida
Avanti Hotel Resort
8738 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-313-0100
Rates: Rates start at $82/night.
Ramada Orlando
8342 Jamaican Ct.
Orlando, FL 32819
407-917-6578
Rates: Rates start at $89/night.
Best Western
7299 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
407-351-5009
Rates: Rates start at $75/night.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8504 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-1365
Rates: Rates start at $119/night.
Hampton Inn
8900 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
407-354-4447
Rates: Rates start at $169/night.
Johnson Creek (Madison/Milwaukee), WI
Comfort Suites
725 Paradise Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
920-699-2800
Rates: Regular Rate from $159/night. Special rate for attendees $95/day for Friday April 27 & Saturday April 28 - check out Sunday. Not available online. Call for reservations and ask for "Animal Behavior Seminar Group Block Rate".
River Grove (Chicago Area), IL
Loews Chicago O’Hare
5300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
847-544-5300
Rates: From $129
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
5440 North River Road
Rosemont, IL
847-671-6350
crowneplazaohare.com
Rates: From $133
Crowne Plaza-Chicago-Northbrook from $112
2875 North Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
877-834-3613
Rates: From $112
Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare
3939 North Mannheim Road
Schiller Park, IL
847-671-1700
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Rates: From $100
Four Points by Sheraton O'Hare
10249 West Irving Park Road
Schiller Park, IL
847-671-6000
Rates: From $129
Natick (Boston Area), MA
Courtyard by Marriott Boston/Natick
342 Speen Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-655-6100
Special Rates: $129/night for seminar attendees. Call using code "Puppyworks" or click HERE. Must be booked by May 8th, 2018.
Hampton Inn Boston/Natick
319 Speen Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-653-5000
Rates: From $153
Crown Plaza Boston/Natick
1360 Worcester Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-653-8800
Rates: From $157
Red Roof Inn Boston Framingham
650 Cochituate Road
Feramingham, MA 01701
508-872-4499
Rates: From $116