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  • Emotional Animals Presented by Jessica Gonzalez

    • Sunday, October 07, 2018
    • 6:00 PM
    • Monday, October 07, 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • Recorded Webinar
    • 54 registrants
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    Free Member Webinar

    Presented by Jessica Gonzalez

    CEUs: PPAB 1


    In this webinar we'll take a basic look at the nervous system, brain, and hormones, to see how it effects an animals emotions. Using this information we'll see how the emotions are organized into seven basic systems. We'll discuss these 7 emotional systems in individual detail and see how they interact with each other. Then we will look at the emotional systems and see how the effect and interact with our learning and training.

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand the neuroscience study of emotion
    • Review and analyse Jaak Panksepp's Emotional Systems:
    1. FEAR
    2. RAGE
    3. PANIC
    4. LUST
    5. CARE
    6. PLAY
    7. SEEKING
    • Understand how the systems interact and work together
    • Reconcile with why understanding emotions matters so much to us as professionals in our training

    About Your Presenter


    Jessica Gonzalez

    Jessica runs a non-profit horse rescue and education program. She is extremely dedicated to teaching and promoting a positive reinforcement lifestyle, working with horses and humans alike. The rescue has a growing program of volunteers and students eager to learn to work with equines with clicker training. Jessica also travels to teach students locally and at events.
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  • Service Dog Owner Training -- Is this the path for you? Presented by Sharon Wachsler

    • Tuesday, December 04, 2018
    • 1:00 PM
    • Wednesday, December 04, 2024
    • 3:00 PM
    • Recorded Webinar
    • 11 registrants
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    CEUs: PPAB 2, CCPDT 2

    Are you interested in training a service dog for yourself or a family member of a person with a disability? Are you a therapist, doctor, or other health care worker who has been approached by clients or patients about getting a service dog or emotional support animal? Are you a pet dog trainer who would like to learn more about what is involved with training a service dog? This webinar is for you!

    The workshop covers questions like:

    Is it better train your own service dog or apply to a program for a fully trained dog? What are the benefits and drawbacks to each? What is the fastest way to get a service dog? What is the most affordable way to get a service dog?

    Which laws apply? What's the difference between service animals and emotional support animals? Are there laws that effect where I can bring my service-dog-in-training?

    What is the training process? Can I start training assistance tasks right away? Should I bring my puppy everywhere to set the stage for public access training? When is the right time to consult with a professional service dog trainer?

    Answers to your other questions!

    Objective

    Service Dog Definitions, Terminology, and Laws

    Challenges of Service Dogs

    Pros & Cons of Owner-Training vs a Program Service Dog

    The Path (Pyramid) of Owner Training

    Finding Trainers or Programs

    About Your Presenter


    Sharon Wachsler CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner with more than 25 years of experience in the disability community. Before she began her second career as a dog trainer, Sharon was a disability information and referral specialist and service dog owner-trainer, as well as the founder of the Assistance Dog Blog Carnival, a writer for the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners newsletter, and the blogger for the popular service-dog trainer's blog, After Gadget. Sharon opened At Your Service Dog Training in Wendell, MA, in 2014, offering private training, consulting, and group classes to service dog owner-trainers. Sharon is an experienced presenter and writer on service dog topics and enjoys consulting with and speaking to trainers, owners, and community groups about service dogs and their training.

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  • Leash Reactive Dogs - The Quick and Easy Secrets to Making this a Simple Problem. Presented by Yvette Van Veen

    • Wednesday, May 15, 2019
    • 2:00 PM
    • Wednesday, May 15, 2024
    • 3:30 PM
    • Recorded Webinar
    • 28 registrants
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    Presented by Yvette Van Veen

    CEUs: PPAB 1.5, IAABC 1.5

    Dog training of course is simple, but not always easy.  But there are strategies and techniques that can make what looks like a challenging problem much easier to address.  Avoid the common stumbling blocks to make this a problem you look forward to fixing!

    Objectives:

    • What is leash reactivity?  Define the problem to create a clear training path.

    • Yes you can beat distractions with a cookie!  Here’s how.

    • Why some leash reactive dogs snub food.

    • The importance of creating the right cue.  Teach the dog to do an incompatible behavior when they see what triggers them.

    • What drives the problem?  It’s not fear.

    • Understand the importance of not training in the context until ready.

    • How to build powerful behaviors that stand up to distractions.

    • Avoid bad behavior chains.  It’s not bark then look at me!

    • Clear criteria.  Training is a progression, not a one step skill.


      About The Presenter

      Yvette Van Veen has two decades of experience training dogs, lives and works in London Ontario. She offers both group and private sessions. She has worked extensively with formerly feral dogs. Yvette’s writing has been a long-standing feature in Ontario’s newspapers, currently appearing in the Toronto Star.  Her life is shared with her son Jordan, her formerly feral dog, “Kipper the ex-crotch ripper”, border collie, “Karma” and Icarus the cat. You can reach Yvette at info@awesomedogs.ca or follow her at:  https://www.facebook.com/londondogtrainer/

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    • Overcoming the Dreaded Doorbell and Crazy Door Manners Presented by Yvette Van Veen

      • Thursday, June 20, 2019
      • 2:00 PM
      • Thursday, June 20, 2024
      • 3:30 PM
      • Recorded Webinar
      • 12 registrants
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      Presented by Yvette Van Veen

      CEUs: PPAB 1.5

      Learn the steps that you can use to teach a dog to go to their bed, not because you say so, but because the dog hears someone at the door. Have the dog stay there until released!  Imagine life with a dog that runs away from the door, not towards it!


      Objectives:

      • Learn the breakdown, all the steps required to get this skill despite distractions at the door.
      • Understand how training this problem “when guests arrive” can be the wrong approach.
      • Learn why some dogs snub cookies when guests arrive and how to overcome it.
      • Why some dogs get worse not better even when families think they are reinforcing good behavior.
      • Learn the value of weakening the power of the sound of the doorbell.
      • Why it’s important to cut yourself some slack and decide it’s necessary to focus fully on the dog during training.  You can put your dog away when you’re distracted!


      About The Presenter

      Yvette Van Veen has two decades of experience training dogs, lives and works in London Ontario. She offers both group and private sessions. She has worked extensively with formerly feral dogs. Yvette’s writing has been a long-standing feature in Ontario’s newspapers, currently appearing in the Toronto Star.  Her life is shared with her son Jordan, her formerly feral dog, “Kipper the ex-crotch ripper”, border collie, “Karma” and Icarus the cat. You can reach Yvette at info@awesomedogs.ca or follow her at:  https://www.facebook.com/londondogtrainer/

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    • How do you Get a Cookie to Beat a Squirrel? Presented by Yvette Van Veen

      • Wednesday, August 21, 2019
      • 2:00 PM
      • Wednesday, August 21, 2024
      • 3:00 PM
      • Recorded Webinar
      • 12 registrants
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      CEUs: PPAB 1

      Behavioral Momentum, The Holy Grail of Skills Training. 


      Powerful distractions, such as squirrels, cats, garbage and other things often seen as “more valuable” than the cookies trainers have in their hands. It’s not true that some chow hounds are more suited to food as a reinforcer than other dogs.

      Learn how to harness the power of behavioural momentum - the ability to create strong, powerful behaviours that persist despite distractions and even when reinforcements are not present.  It’s the holy grail, the magic tipping point of dog training. Once you learn how to create it at will, you’ll be chasing momentum in every skill you teach. You can stop trying to chase the magic high value cookie in favour of creating behaviours that your dog loves to do, despite distractions.


      Learning Objectives:

      • What is behavioural momentum.
      • How does it work?
      • What factors are required to create it.
      • Why does rate of reinforcement matter?
      • Learn about the optimal level of reinforcement.
      • How to add distractions so you can “crush the competition (the squirrel)” with training technique.
      • Why Premack is should not be the go to method of dealing with distractions during initial training.


      About The Presenter

      Yvette Van Veen


      Yvette Van Veen has two decades of experience training dogs, lives and works in London Ontario. She offers both group and private sessions. She has worked extensively with formerly feral dogs. Yvette’s writing has been a long-standing feature in Ontario’s newspapers, currently appearing in the Toronto Star.  Her life is shared with her son Jordan, her formerly feral dog, “Kipper the ex-crotch ripper”, border collie, “Karma” and Icarus the cat. You can reach Yvette at info@awesomedogs.ca or follow her at:  https://www.facebook.com/londondogtrainer/


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    • Fun Scent Games Level 1 Instructor Certification Program.

      • Monday, September 23, 2019
      • 1:00 PM (CDT)
      • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
      • 1:30 PM (CST)
      • Recorded Webinar - Immediate Access!
      • 56 registrants
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      Become a Certified “Fun Scent Games” Instructor! 

      Updated, Improved & New Learning Platform

      Earn Your DN-FSG1 

      Approved Continuing Educational Units

      PPAB 4, CCPDT 3, IAABC 2

      Presented by Louise Stapleton-Frappell


       


      On Demand Viewing - Start Your Course as Soon as You Register!

      This is fabulous Certification Program that provides you with the tools, skills and knowledge to run Fun Scent Games classes. You will learn all about canine olfaction and scent games, along with the what, how and why of operating a successful Fun Scent Games class.

      Offering "Fun Scent Games" group classes, private classes or workshops will broaden your service offerings as well as helping to build client loyalty and supporting the needs of your pet owning community.

      Dogs have an amazing natural scenting ability. Dogs participating in your Fun Scent Games classes will have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy!

      Level One Fun Scent Games Instructor Program Learning Objectives:

      • Canine Olfaction history and scientific facts
      • The training environment, philosophy and methodology
      • Effects of air current
      • Scent contamination
      • Detection thresholds
      • ORNs
      • Olfaction streamlines
      • Scent discrimination
      • Canine scent capability
      • Target odors and individual scents
      • Scent amounts & fringing
      • Appropriate training equipment & handling
      • How to play, building criteria and areas of reinforcement
      • Reading dogs during the "find"
      • Recommended course curriculum

      Upon Successful Completion, You Will Receive:

      1. A DogNostics Instructor Certificate DN-FSG1
      2. A Certification Badge to display on your website
      3. A listing on the DogNostics Fun Scent Game Instructor Registry
      4. A PDF copy of the Course Curriculum
      5. A student Certificate for you to co-brand to provide to your “Fun Scent Games” students
      6. Advertising copy describing the program for your website
      7. Artwork for a promotional 8.5 x 11 flyer
      8. Access to the DogNostics Student Common Room - A Closed Facebook Group where DogNostics students can network with each other, exchange ideas and ask questions
      9. Mentoring Support through the DogNostics Faculty Members
      10. The Total Program cost is only $130.00. You will see a full return on your investment after one group class!

      Please Note:

      • Level 1 will be a prerequisite for Level 2

        • You do not need to enroll in more advanced levels.
      • Each applicant has 12 months to complete each program.
      • Study at home in your own time!
      • Easy access and progress tracking of your modules

      Program Certification

      1. Attend the online course lessons

      2. Successful completion of your open-book on-line lesson quizzes

      3. The submission of 6 short 30 second videos to demonstrate your mechanical competency in the key scent dog training skills


      Louise Stapleton-Frappell - B.A. Hons, PCT- A, PCBC-A, CAP3, CTDI, DN-FSG, DN-CPCT2, CWRI


      Louise  is a partner and faculty member of DogNostics Career Center and board member of The Pet Professional Guild. A professional canine trainer and behavior consultant – accredited via the Pet Professional Accreditation Board, Louise is the regional coordinator of Doggone Safe in Spain, the membership manager of The Pet Professional Guild British Isles and the owner and head trainer of The DogSmith of Estepona.

      Louise Stapleton-Frappell’s experience, her background as a teacher and her impressive pet industry credentials means she is uniquely qualified to share her skills and knowledge with both the public and pet industry professionals. Louise gained her CAP3 with distinction and holds verified certification in Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Edinburgh University) and Dog Emotion and Cognition (Duke University). Louise’s professional credentials also include: Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Certified Whistle Recall Instructor, Level Two Certified Pet Care Technician, and Certified Fun Scent Games Instructor. Louise is proud to be a Pet Dog Ambassador Instructor and Assessor, a programme that acknowledges the hard work and commitment that guardians and their dogs undertake to make their shared lives enjoyable.

      Louise is the creator and instructor of the DogNostics Dog Trainer Certificate Course; Dog Trick Instructor Program; Fostering Collaborative Care Program; Walk This Way Instructor Program, co-author of The Top Ten Dog Training Knowledge Concepts and the instructor and assessor of the DogNostics Fun Scent Games Instructor certification courses

      Louise has published numerous articles on dog training and dog behavior and is also the published co-author of the following titles, A Lexicon of Practical Terms for Pet Trainers and Behavior Consultants and Pet Training and Behavior Consulting: A Model for Raising the Bar to Protect Professionals, Pets and Their People.

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    • How to Speak Cat: Exploring Feline Communication and Social Behavior. Presented by Paula Garber

      • Monday, November 25, 2019
      • (CST)
      • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
      • (CST)
      • On Demand - Access the Recording as Soon as You Register!
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      On Demand Listening!

      Listen Whenever You Want, From Wherever You Are!

      CEUs: PPAB 1.5

      Register and get immediate access to your audio recording and presentation PDF

      Cats are commonly considered by some to be “aloof,” “standoffish,” or even “spiteful” because their behaviors seem mysterious and nonsensical. But cats and cat behavior are, in fact, none of these things. To the untrained eye, cat communication signals can be obscure and, as a result, cat behavior is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, this can lead to inaccurate assessments of cats’ intentions and a negative impact on the cat-human bond. But the great thing about feline communication is, once you learn to see the signals, you cannot not see them. And once you learn appropriate terminology, you will be able to see beyond the labels and accurately describe cat behavior.  

      The session will begin with a discussion about the language used to describe cat behavior and its effect on how cats are perceived. This will be followed by a brief history of the domestic cat to give us a full understanding of our subjects. We will then explore feline communication signals and their mechanisms, as well as the biological and social factors that influence how cats communicate. You will also learn the importance of context in determining what a cat is communicating and some of the factors that influence cats’ social behaviors with humans and other cats. We will then take a close look at feline aggression signals, some of which are extremely subtle. We will wrap up with some practice applying what you have learned and using the correct terminology when describing behavior. 

      After the presentation, you will be able to immediately apply what you have learned. Most importantly, you will better understand the cats in your care. You will also be better equipped to help clients understand what their cats are saying, which will improve bonds and even save cats’ lives. An added bonus of learning to speak cat is that cats will suddenly start speaking to you—how cool is that? 

       

      Learning Objectives: 

      • Use language that describes behavior instead of labeling it. 

      • Understand the biological and social history of the domestic cat. 

      • Appreciate the significance of scent in feline communication. 

      • Identify common feline vocalizations. 

      • Observe how cats use their bodies, ears, eyes, whiskers, mouths, and tails to communicate. 

      • Recognize that contextual cues provide important information about what cats communicate.  

      • Identify some specific communication signals used with humans and other cats. 

      • Recognize signs of impending and overt aggression in cats. 

      • Understand the flexibility of feline social behavior and its influences. 

      • Apply your knowledge of cat communication signals and behavior to examples. 

      • Practice using appropriate terminology to describe feline behavior. 

      Your Presenter


      Paula Garber

      Paula Garber is the owner of LIFELINE Cat Behavior Solutions in Westchester County, New York. She is a certified animal training and enrichment professional and certified feline training and behavior specialist through the Animal Behavior Institute. She is also a Fear Free certified trainer and is certified in Low-Stress Handling for Dogs and Cats (Silver-2015). She holds a Master’s in education and is currently earning a diploma in feline behavior science and technology from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She is chair of the Pet Professional Guild’s feline division, and also serves on the Cat Protection Council of Westchester and hosts an annual volunteer event to build winter shelters for feral cats in her community.

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    • The Benefits of Scent-Work. Presented by Dr Robert Hewings BSc. MA. D/Prof

      • Friday, May 21, 2021
      • 2:00 PM
      • Tuesday, May 21, 2024
      • 3:30 PM
      • Recorded
      • 7 registrants
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      CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, IAABC 1, KPA 1.5

      Nose-work has been around for a while now, and at the moment dog trainers are seeing a new progressive step in sharing the benefits of many aspects of scent-work for all. In this webinar ask yourself this simple question.

      “Given the choice, what would be the dog training your dog would love you to do?”

      The objectives for this webinar will encourage the candidates to think about and address the following.

      • ‘The seeking system’
      • Natural canine behaviours
      • Taking that first step toward scent detection, and/or behavioural consultations


      About Your Presenter


      Dr. Robert Hewings

      Author of the award winning ’Scent Training for every dog’ (First Stone Publishers) and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, Dr Robert Hewings is a highly experienced Canine Trainer.

      Rob retired from London’s Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as an operational police dog handler. The final nine years as a full-time police instructor with the world-famous Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has successfully underpinned his valuable operational experience with the highest academic qualifications, his Doctoral study is entitled ‘Is there a better way? Can humanistic education improve operant conditioning in canine scent detection training?'

      During his time at the prestigious Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment (2007-2016) Rob headed the training for SWAT dogs, and was active in the instruction and development in all aspects of Police Search Dog Training. He played an active role in the instruction and development of the ‘Canine Training Instructor’ authoring two training manuals, and designing coaching programmes that have enhanced the effective performance of operational dog handlers.

      After his retirement in 2016 Rob, took on new challenges to complete his desire to learn, lecturing at university (BSc Canine Behaviour and Training) where he specialised in ‘Assistance Dog Training’, writing his book, and practical assistance dog training using scent-work within epilepsy alert, diabetes alert and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder alert. He also attended Bergin University of Canine Studies where he gained a valuable insight into assistance dog training, particularly for PTSD sufferers.

      Rob is now head of learning and development with the UK College of Scent Detection where he has been invited to share his knowledge world-wide, lecturing in USA, Australia and Europe. He is presently engaged in writing two academic papers for enhancing scent detection within the assistance dog community and emotional learning in our dogs.

      However, prior to joining the Police Service Rob was a member of the British Army, and as a veteran himself, he has now combined his dog training and academic knowledge becoming a training advisor and consultant for the UK Charity Bravehound (www.Bravehound.co.uk). Here he has pioneered an assistance dog training methodology to incorporate scent alerts for PTSD. Realising the potential of ‘Scent Alert’ for PTSD assistance dogs, where the dog will alert to the onset of a nightmare, or day time anxiety attack. Rob is coaching a Phd student who is writing her thesis supporting and researching Robs hypothesis that dogs can detect these disturbing events, giving our veterans life changing assistance from the dogs.

      Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years, long may this continue!!

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    • Can Being a Little More Human Make a Difference? Presented by Dr Robert Hewings BSc. MA. D/Prof

      • Friday, July 16, 2021
      • 2:00 PM
      • Tuesday, July 16, 2024
      • 3:30 PM
      • Recorded Webinar
      • 1 registrant
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      CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, IAABC 1.5, KPA 1.5

      In order we can make small yet fundamental changes to our dog training we must, at times, be prepared to change some of our plans and our techniques. For this webinar I would like you to open you mind, and remember something that Admiral Grace Hooper once said ‘The most damaging phrase in the language is … ‘It’s always been done this way’

      Why not be a little more human with your dog training?

      The objectives for this webinar will encourage the candidates to think about and address the following:

      • How can we create the ‘ideal’ learning environment?
      • How can our attitude affect our training?
      • Would Humanistic learning theories work with dogs?


      About Your Presenter


      Dr. Robert Hewings

      Author of the award winning ’Scent Training for every dog’ (First Stone Publishers) and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, Dr Robert Hewings is a highly experienced Canine Trainer.

      Rob retired from London’s Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as an operational police dog handler. The final nine years as a full-time police instructor with the world-famous Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has successfully underpinned his valuable operational experience with the highest academic qualifications, his Doctoral study is entitled ‘Is there a better way? Can humanistic education improve operant conditioning in canine scent detection training?'

      During his time at the prestigious Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment (2007-2016) Rob headed the training for SWAT dogs, and was active in the instruction and development in all aspects of Police Search Dog Training. He played an active role in the instruction and development of the ‘Canine Training Instructor’ authoring two training manuals, and designing coaching programmes that have enhanced the effective performance of operational dog handlers.

      After his retirement in 2016 Rob, took on new challenges to complete his desire to learn, lecturing at university (BSc Canine Behaviour and Training) where he specialised in ‘Assistance Dog Training’, writing his book, and practical assistance dog training using scent-work within epilepsy alert, diabetes alert and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder alert. He also attended Bergin University of Canine Studies where he gained a valuable insight into assistance dog training, particularly for PTSD sufferers.

      Rob is now head of learning and development with the UK College of Scent Detection where he has been invited to share his knowledge world-wide, lecturing in USA, Australia and Europe. He is presently engaged in writing two academic papers for enhancing scent detection within the assistance dog community and emotional learning in our dogs.

      However, prior to joining the Police Service Rob was a member of the British Army, and as a veteran himself, he has now combined his dog training and academic knowledge becoming a training advisor and consultant for the UK Charity Bravehound (www.Bravehound.co.uk). Here he has pioneered an assistance dog training methodology to incorporate scent alerts for PTSD. Realising the potential of ‘Scent Alert’ for PTSD assistance dogs, where the dog will alert to the onset of a nightmare, or day time anxiety attack. Rob is coaching a Phd student who is writing her thesis supporting and researching Robs hypothesis that dogs can detect these disturbing events, giving our veterans life changing assistance from the dogs.

      Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years, long may this continue!!

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    • Deaf Dogs Unleashed with Tiffany Baker

      • Friday, February 03, 2023
      • 6:00 PM
      • Monday, February 03, 2025
      • 7:00 PM
      • GoToWebinar
      • 4 registrants
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      Deaf Dogs Unleashed  

      with Tiffany Baker 

      CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, & IAABC Pending

      Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!

      No worries you will automatically receive a recording!


      I      ntroducing The Control Unleashed (CU) Program, Deaf Dog Style: Deaf Dogs Unleashed! The CU program, developed by Leslie McDevitt, was designed to help dogs learn how to relax and focus in challenging environments, while simultaneously building confidence by giving the learner control through predictable patterns in an otherwise unpredictable environment.

      After implementing the CU exercises creatively and effectively with a few different deaf dog clients, it became clear that there was a need for these ideas to be shared. And so Control Unleashed for deaf dogs was born. Training with deaf dogs can sometimes be a challenge; the need for attention and engagement from our dogs is crucial when our dogs rely so heavily on visual cues. There’s also the added difficulty our deaf dogs experience with Sudden Environmental Contrast (SEC), as well as a more pronounced startle response when things appear unexpectedly. When things happen in their environment, unpredictably, and outside of their control, it can create increased anxiety and make it difficult for our pups to relax. What better way to provide our deaf dogs with the support they need to navigate their world than The Control Unleashed program?

      Throughout this presentation you will get to experience The Control Unleashed program thoughtfully and creatively customized and purposefully geared towards our beloved deaf dogs. This will include introducing unique visual and tactile cues, combined with predictable patterns to build a beautiful recipe for engagement and confidence. We will be navigating the skills to implement the popular “Look At That'' conversational game for ‘reactive’ dogs, as well as many of the foundational patterns that build voluntary engagement and predictability such as Up-Down, Ping-pong, Give Me A Break, Whiplash U-turn, and 1-2-3. We will also take a look at what real life application of this program looks like for our deaf dogs, and much more.

      Whether you are a deaf dog guardian, or a trainer looking to add tools to your toolbox to better assist your clientele, this one’s for you. The purpose of this presentation is to expand the reach of The Control Unleashed program to provide attendees the resources, education, and skills to bring these beneficial life changing patterns and exercises to the deaf dogs of the world. Get ready to open up a new conversation of empowerment with your deaf dog!

       

      Learning Objectives:

      •  An understanding of the basic mechanics of training with a deaf dog including visual markers, forms of praise, and end of session signals such as a hand flash, thumbs up, the “all done” ASL hand wave. 
      • The skills to teach and understanding of these foundational pattern games modified for deaf dogs: Up-down, Ping PongWhiplash U-turn, Give Me A Break, and 1-2-3.

        About Your Presenter


        Tiffany Baker is a certified canine behavior consultant as well as founder and owner of Boss Babe Dog Training, LLC in Dallas, Texas. She has been professionally working with dogs and canine behavioral modification since 2013.

        Tiffany specializes in aggression, fear-based behaviors, anxiety, new animal integration and families with children and dogs. Her training journey began with her own dog, Nadia, otherwise known as Naughty Nadia. Nadia was an anxious mess, and Tiffany quickly realized she was out of her depth. What started as a means to better her dog’s well-being and mend their relationship, quickly grew into a passion for the science of animal behavior. Tiffany began to immerse herself in the animal rescue community and has continued to be involved for many years. She has volunteered with 501c3 rescue organizations and fostered several animals, both felines and canines. Tiffany has also volunteered with many animal shelters across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex to further grow her knowledge and experience working with animals and developed her dog training skills as a dog trainer at Petsmart.

        Over the years, Tiffany became a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, received her title as a certified behavior consultant canine (CBCC-KA), and a certified Control Unleashed instructor (CCUI) in 2021. Tiffany is extremely talented in her ability to not only effectively modify behaviors in dogs but also provide tremendous support, compassion and guidance to the Boss Babe pet guardians. She advocates for a positive reinforcement, science-based training style. She believes that these methods are not only the most effective way to teach a dog and handler new behaviors, but it also creates a new and better understanding within the canine human relationship, further strengthening the bond and allowing for growth. With each dog and handler team Tiffany has the pleasure of working with, her dedication and drive to continue learning and developing her skills as a canine behavior consultant grows.


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