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Deconstructing the Growl

Event Date(s) / Time: Sun, 28 Mar, 2010
Details: North Coast Dogs, LLC is proud to announce the teaming of Dr. Sophia Yin and Sarah Kalnajs for a weekend lecture covering all things aggression. Plenty of case studies on video. An exciting opportunity for trainers, veterinarians and their staff, shelter/rescue workers, and anyone wanting a better understanding of canine aggression.

SATURDAY

Dr. Sophia Yin, MS, DVM
I. How Fido Learns
II. Recognizing Brewing Behavior Problems
III. Rapid Reversal of Dangerous Behavior Problems

Sarah Kalnajs, BA, CDBC, CPDT
I. Where Did It All Go Wrong?
     A. Human-Inappropriate Body Language
     B. Puppy Factors : Nature vs. Nurture
     C. Understanding A Dog’s Sensory System
     D. Inappropriate Human Reaction to Aggressive Signals
     E. Breaking it Down From A Dog’s Point of View
     F. Case studies


SUNDAY

Sarah Kalnajs, BA, CDBC, CPDT
I. Treating Aggression: First Steps
     A. Keeping Yourself Safe
     B. Setting the Scene for Successful Behavior Modification
     C. Five Necessary Foundation Behaviors When Working with Aggression

Dr. Sophia Yin, MS, DVM

I. Dominance: Myths

II. The Many Faces of Fear

III. If Punishment’s So Bad, Why Does It Work for Trainers on TV?
     A. Factors that govern whether punishment will work or not
     B. Pitfalls of using punishment

Location:
To be determined.

Registration
Both days: $240.00
Single day registration: $150.00
Space is limited; reserve your spot early!
Registration fee includes lunch


Category: Sponsor Hosted
Created by: Katherine LeBlanc




Deconstructing the Growl (Updated)

Event Date(s) / Time: Sat, 27 Mar, 2010
Details: North Coast Dogs, LLC is proud to announce the teaming of Dr. Sophia Yin and Sarah Kalnajs for a weekend lecture covering all things aggression. Plenty of case studies on video. An exciting opportunity for trainers, veterinarians and their staff, shelter/rescue workers, and anyone wanting a better understanding of canine aggression.

SATURDAY



Dr. Sophia Yin, MS, DVM

I. How Fido Learns

II. Recognizing Brewing Behavior Problems

III. Rapid Reversal of Dangerous Behavior Problems



Sarah Kalnajs, BA, CDBC, CPDT

I. Where Did It All Go Wrong?

     A. Human-Inappropriate Body Language

     B. Puppy Factors : Nature vs. Nurture

     C. Understanding A Dog’s Sensory System

     D. Inappropriate Human Reaction to Aggressive Signals

     E. Breaking it Down From A Dog’s Point of View

     F. Case studies



SUNDAY


Sarah Kalnajs, BA, CDBC, CPDT

I. Treating Aggression: First Steps

     A. Keeping Yourself Safe

     B. Setting the Scene for Successful Behavior Modification

     C. Five Necessary Foundation Behaviors When Working with Aggression



Dr. Sophia Yin, MS, DVM


I. Dominance: Myths

II. The Many Faces of Fear
III. If Punishment’s So Bad, Why Does It Work for Trainers on TV?


     A. Factors that govern whether punishment will work or not


     B. Pitfalls of using punishment

 More Information


Location: TBD
Category: Sponsor Hosted
Updated by: Katherine LeBlanc




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