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• Fun Scent Games Level 1 Instructor Certification Program.

  • Start
    Monday, September 23, 2019
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    1:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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    1:30 PM
  • Location
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  • Registered
    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
  

  
  

   

  
  

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  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

  • Start
    Monday, November 25, 2019
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  • End
    Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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  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. 

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  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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