CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1

But my dog isn't food motivated!. When clients say this in an initial interview, my response is “not yet.” Eating is an operant behavior. Therefore, we can increase its probability and intensity and lower its latency through structured training procedures. While this might seem laughable if you have a ravenous Rottweiler or always-hungry hound, situations abound which require skilled intervention: a senior dog whose appetite is fading; a wary dog who has learned to distrust treats; a little dog who is fussy about meals; or a dog whose health is threatened by conditioned anorexia. While various medical conditions (requiring veterinary expertise) may create finicky eaters, so can unwise behavioral practices. We’ll review several common mistakes and provide alternatives.

Kathy Sdao is an applied animal behaviorist who has spent 30 years as a full-time animal trainer, initially with marine mammals and currently with dogs and their people. As a graduate student at the University of Hawaii, she received a Master’s as part of a research team which trained dolphins to solve complex cognitive puzzles. She was then hired by the United States Navy to train dolphins for open-ocean tasks. Next, Sdao worked as a marine-mammal trainer at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. After leaving the zoo world, she and a colleague created Tacoma’s first dog day care facility where she began teaching clicker training classes for dog owners. For the past 17 years, Sdao has owned Bright Spot Dog Training in Tacoma. Services include consulting with families about their challenging dogs, teaching private lessons, and mentoring professional trainers who want to maximize the power of positive reinforcement training. Sdao is an original faculty member for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpos and has taught at 29 of these popular conferences since 2003. She also has traveled extensively educating students about the science of animal training. Her first book, Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace, was published in 2012. 

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

CEUs: PPAB 2, CCPDT 2

Presented by Jean Donaldson

CEUs: PPAB 1, IAABC 1, CCPDT 1

This webinar will present three case studies of resource guarders.  Two were resolved using desensitization and counterconditioning and one using differential reinforcement.

The webinar will present summaries of both cases, including troubleshooting co-presentation with other issues, adding splits to training plans and execution points.

Learning Objectives

• Understand that both operant and respondent conditioning can be employed for resource guarding, provided the practitioner is competent at planning, execution and client-coaching
• Triage of multi-issue cases to protect public safety, preserve owner priorities and maximize compliance
• Formulate prognoses
• Work safely and efficiently and coach clients in DIY application
• Grasp trainer pre-requisites for handling resource guarding cases
• Generate and execute training plan splits in object guarding cases

Your Presenter

Jean Donaldson

Jean is the founder and principal instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers.  The Academy has trained and certified over 800 trainers in evidence-based dog behavior, training, teaching and behavior counseling since 1999.  She is a four-time winner of The Dog Writers' Association of America's Maxwell Award, and her books include The Culture Clash, Oh Behave! Dogs From Pavlov to Premack to Pinker, and Train Like a Pro.  In 2017, Jean was recruited to create Dog Training 101 for The Great Courses.

Born in Montreal, Canada, Jean founded the Montreal Flyball Association, and Renaissance Dog Training, the first positive reinforcement-based school and counseling service in the province.  Her own dogs and dogs she has trained have earned numerous titles and wins in a variety of dog sports, including OTCh, TDX, HIT and FDCh.  While a student, she worked as an adoption counselor at the Montreal SPCA and later served on its Board of Directors.  Before founding The Academy, Jean did exclusively referral aggression cases for six years.  She lives in Oakland, California, with her dog, Brian, adopted in 2015.

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, IAABC 1.5

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

No worries you will automatically receive a recording!

Just when you thought you knew everything you needed to know about genetics, here comes epigenetics! Current research shows us that there are many more factors that play a role in the physiology and behavior of puppies than just DNA from their parents. Find out what else can be involved in creating a puppy who is confident, resilient, and a bold learner.

Objectives:

1. To have a basic understanding of DNA and inheritable traits

2. To develop a new understanding of the role of Epigenetics

3. To learn how pre-natal, peri-natal, and neonatal experiences can have an effect on behavior

4. To recognize the behavior problems that can be associated with problems in early development

5. To learn how play therapy can be an effective treatment in many behavior problems

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!

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!

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/

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.

with Rebekah King

Sponsored by DogNostics Career Center

 PPAB  3 CEUs and IAABC - 3 CEUs

Presented on a professional platform. access the program from any device,

whenever you like

The original contents of this program were developed in conjunction with a Licensed Veterinarian and a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Florida, USA.

Group and Team Discounts Available! Email Rebekah King to inquire how to secure yours

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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CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1

As a small business, social media is overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. You have to figure out where to be, how to be engaging, and how to get results—all with a limited amount of time and resources.

Learning Objectives

That’s why in this session she'll provide a recipe for social media that saves time and gets results to grow your business. You’ll learn:

• How to choose the right social networks for your business
• The 15-minute social media plan
• Getting started in the pay-to-play world of social media

About The Presenter

Tracey Lee Davis

Whether Tracey is training someone how to do it themselves or just taking care of it for them, she loves helping small businesses with their online marketing needs.

In her previous career as the Director of Operations of a small business in the Pet Care Industry, she developed a fondness for small, local businesses and is a firm believer in supporting mom and pop shops whenever possible. Social Media exploded onto the scene while in that career, and she was HOOKED. Tracey started attending seminars and training sessions to learn all she could to help that small business have a relevant voice in the social media conversation. Her love of all things social and passion for supporting small business made for a very easy choice to transition into the world of social media marketing full time from my past career. Now as a Certified Content Marketing Strategist, Tracey loves helping small businesses achieve their marketing goals, and help them have a great time while doing it!

Tracey is a Certified Solution Provider for Constant Contact; a Hootsuite Certified Professional and Hootsuite Ambassador; and the Co-Owner and Vice President of the Women's Networking Alliance.

When she's not playing on the internet or presenting to small business owners, you can find her reading voraciously on my Kindle; rooting for the San Jose Sharks; singing along to the radio; traveling to exotic destinations; catching the latest comic book movie with copious amounts of movie theater popcorn; eating lots and lots of cheese; and pretending to know more about wine than whether one is white or red.

January 2020 Free Member Webinar

CEUs: PPAB 1.5

Fearful shelter cats are numerous in our shelters. If they are not euthanized because of lack of resources, they can spend months in shelters or in foster families with few improvements. While the term feral does not apply to these cats, they do lack the tools to deal with strangers and new places.

Can we help them gain these tools? Can we change their view of strangers? Can we bring them to a state where their chances of getting adopted and of staying in that home are now good? Join us to think about cats, about the constructional approach and about re-evaluating how we are currently working with fearful cats and why. This presentation will use videos and examples to illustrate the subject.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the particularities of cats.
• To understand what C.A.T. with cats is and why we would want to use it.
• To geek out on the science of behavior behind it.
• To get you interested in working with cats!

About The Presenter

Caroline Crevier-Chabot

A civil engineer by training, Caroline always loved animals and found in the science of behavior a true passion. After learning about clicker training through canine freestyle back in 2006, she gradually learned more about behavior and eventually moved to the cat side, clicker training her own cats to do things like getting down trees the “proper” cat way (butt first). Through volunteering at two different shelters, she started to reflect on better ways to care for and rehab fearful shelter cats. Caroline has been fostering fearful cats since 2018 and films her training a lot. She hopes sharing these experiences and thoughts will foster more discussion on cats and on better ways to help them.

Implementing Science-Based Training in Shelter and Rescue

With Dr. Zazie Todd

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

Science has a lot to tell us about dog training (and a little about cat training too), but how can we use these ideas effectively in shelter and rescue? This webinar will begin with a user-friendly overview of the scientific research on dog training methods and what it says about the use of reward-based methods to train pet dogs. We will look at how this fits into the Five Freedoms and the Five Domains models of animal welfare, and how positive reinforcement training can be an enrichment activity as well as a solution to behaviour issues. We will also consider ways to deal with difficulties getting buy-in from stakeholders (including volunteers).

There is also some fascinating research on the importance of the timing of rewards, the quality of rewards, and on resource guarding issues. And for time-strapped shelters, we will look at the research on the effects of simply giving dogs a treat as you pass their kennel. For each of these topics we will look at practical tips and strategies that can help with the dogs in your care.  Finally, we will consider the research on the potential benefits of training shelter cats, and some tips on incorporating this into staff or volunteer practice.

Learning objectives

• Understand important points from the research on dog (and cat) training methods
• Consider how this fits in with models of animal welfare
• Appraise reward quality, timing, and how they relate to behaviour for dogs and cats in shelters
• Apply practical tips in shelter and rescue

Your Presenter

Dr. Zazie Todd

Zazie Todd is the creator of Companion Animal Psychology, a blog about how to have happier cats and dogs (according to science). She has a PhD in Psychology, an MFA Creative Writing, and is an honours graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, and is the owner of Blue Mountain Animal Behaviour. She has a Psychology Today blog called Fellow Creatures, and has also written about pets for Pacific Standard, The Psychologist, and Reader’s Digest. Her book, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, with a foreword by Dr. Marty Becker, has been called “a clear and compassionate guide to bringing out the best in your dog” by NYT-bestselling author Gregory Berns.

Website link: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

Anxiety is a major problem for many pet dogs. What happens in your dog's brain and body when something scares her? How long can you expect her stress response to last?

In this webinar, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, will talk about the stress response in dogs. She will explain the original evolutionary purpose of the stress response; what the hormones involved in it (like cortisol) do in the body; the difference between acute and chronic stress and the different effects they have on dogs' health; and what we know about how long it takes the body to clear those hormones. You will definitely learn some cool stuff about how the brain works and what that means for your stressed-out dog!

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how the stress response functions and what its purpose is.
• Describe health effects (both positive and negative!) for acute versus chronic stress.
• Explain how the stress response affects the dog's brain and their ability to think clearly and behave normally.
• Describe how long it takes the stress response to clear from the body, and list possible alternative explanations for dogs who display signs of stress longer than it takes for stress hormones to be cleared.

About The Presenter

Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

Jessica is a veterinary researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. After eleven years working as a computer programmer, she decided to go back to school to research the causes of behavior problems in dogs. She received her veterinary degree in 2012 from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, where she also received a Master's degree for her work on stress behaviors in hospitalized dogs. After graduation, she completed a year-long internship specializing in shelter medicine at the University of Florida Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program. She received her PhD in genetics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying a group of foxes (often known as the "Siberian silver foxes") which have been bred over many generations to be friendly to humans. She is currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a postdoctoral associate, studying the genetics of behavior in pet dogs through the Darwin's Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. Her ultimate goal is to find genetic causes of fearfulness in dogs, to work with behaviorally challenged shelter dogs, and to help people better understand the science behind dog behavior. She also frequently teaches online classes and webinars about canine genetics and behavior. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs. You can follow her on Twitter @dogzombieblog or on Facebook at facebook.com/dogzombieblog.

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, IAABC 1.5, KPA 1.5

Pain in dogs affects more than their physical side. It affects their well-being, quality of life, interactions with people and other animals, and may lead to behavior problems. For all these reasons it is paramount to identify signs of pain.

This webinar focuses both on obvious signs of pain and the very subtle ones that can easily go unnoticed or may be masked as a behavior problem. Highly motivated dogs, for example, are "masters of disguise". Vulnerable dogs in multi-dog households may hide pain as a means of self-protection. Reactivity and aggression are easily exacerbated by pain.

By becoming aware of the many ways pain can be manifested and recognized, dog professionals who strive to improve canine well-being will be better prepared to bring the same awareness to dog owners.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of recognizing signs of pain.
• Become acquainted with factors that hinder pain assessment (communication barrier; adaptation and masking of pain; chronic pain can be insidious).
• Understand how dogs manifest pain through: Behavior changes; Physical signs; Vocalizations; Changes in activity level and mobility (for example, adopting different urination postures); Neurological signs; Physiological signs.

About Your Presenter

      

Catarina Santos

Catarina Santos is a physical therapist licensed by Escola Superior de Saúde Egas Moniz, Portugal. She is also a canine rehabilitation therapist certified by Formaterapia and mentored by Canadian animal physical therapist Laurie Edge-Hughes, and Dutch animal physical therapist May Römer-Bartels.

She has contributed with a chapter on special care for the book "How to Leash Train Your Dog and Enjoy Walking Him".

Catarina works from her private practice in Lisbon, Portugal, where she lives. She also presents seminars and webinars related to canine exercise and sports, rehabilitation, well-being and health in Portugal and Brazil.

CEUs: PPAB 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

Did you know that it can take anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks for you and your new dog to adjust to each other?

Although you have chosen this individual to join your family, the dog does not know that what is happening is something good, that he has a new family home. The dog is likely to be fearful, anxious, or stressed. This might manifest itself as lethargy or over-excitement. The dog might engage in distance-increasing behaviors. Triggers might stack up, making it difficult for the dog to cope.

In this presentation we are going to cover DogNostics’ recommendations for successfully introducing a new dog into your family, helping ensure that the transition into your home is as stress-free as possible for both you and your new family member.

Although the presentation is aimed at pet dog owners, it will also help pet professionals provide guidance to their clients, and shelters provide guidance to new adoptees

About Your Presenter    

Louise Stapleton-Frappell - B.A. Hons, PCT- A, PCBC-A, CAP3, CTDI, DN-FSG2, DN-CPCT2, CWRI

Louise Stapleton-Frappell, Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center and Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, is a Professional Canine Trainer and Behavior Consultant – Accredited by The Pet Professional Accreditation Board. Louise has constantly built on her knowledge and furthered her education in the field of force-free, rewards based, science-based pet training. The creator of the DogNostics’ Dog Trainer Certification Program, Louise has presented at conferences internationally and has gained a reputation for expertly teaching and training humans and canines at her own establishment, The DogSmith of Estepona, in Southern Spain, where she offers a wide range of both group and private classes and pet dog services.