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• Disaster Preparedness Drills & Safety For Your Dog with Pamela Johnson

  • Start
    Sunday, September 27, 2015
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    8:00 PM (EDT)
  • End
    Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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    9:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Recorded Webinar
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Presented by Pamela Johnson
  

  CEUs: PPAB 1.5, IAABC 1.5, CPDT 1.5, PPG 1.5, KPA 1.5

  
  

  You will learn how to train dogs to do a variety of important life saving behaviors that all dogs should know and practice as well as safety behaviors.

  
  

  Pamela will take you through a variety of ways to condition your dog to accept wearing a cone and a muzzle, enjoy being handled and even massaged. She explains why it is important to train dogs to enjoy these things and not wait until an emergency happens when the dog is scared and worried because all of a sudden he has to wear a muzzle or a cone. 

  
  

  Do you or your clients have a difficult time getting dogs to take medication? This webinar will go over a few different ways on how to get your dog to take and enjoy taking his medication, without any struggle. Finally giving your dog medication will be easy and stress free for you and your dog. 

  
  

  You will also learn what you would need if an emergency or disaster strikes, such as first aid kits and what to put in them, handouts that could help you relocate your dog if they were to go missing and other valuable ideas on how to be prepared for anything. Accidents, emergencies and disasters happen when you least expect it. Are you prepared? Do you know what you would do? Do you have a plan? 

  
  

  Webinar Objectives

  Attention

  Stay

  Come when called

  Leash Walking

  Impulse Control

  Safety behaviors:

  • Wearing a muzzle
  • Cone
  • Taking medications 
  • Handling

  
  

  Preparing for the unexpected:

  • Emergency Plan
    
  • First Aid Kits
    
  • Emergency Handouts
    
  • What to do if you are separated from your dog or pet.
    
  • What to think about and plan for if you are evacuated with your dog or pet.

  
  

  About The Presenters

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Pamela Johnson is a certified professional dog trainer through the CCPDT and  is a professional member of the APDT and a member of PPG.

  
  

  Pamela is a clicker dog trainer and educator in San Diego, California. Pamela began her training career when growing up on a small farm where she trained the family dogs, cats, and horses. She learned about clicker training and behavior modification through reading books, attending Clicker Expos/APDT conferences, watching dog training videos and taking numerous classes with her own dogs. Pamela believes it is important to continue learning throughout ones life and she loves finding new ways to train dogs. Pamela started her own business, Pam's Dog Academy in 2007.

  To learn more about Pamela click here

   

  - Love of the Water
  - Ability to Swim
  - Basic Foundation Skills
  - Developing a positive association with your board and paddle
  - The use of targeting to aid in balance
  - Training techniques for dry land and water 
  - Safety consideration for both you and your dog

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• Getting Your Puppy off to the Right Start in Life. Presented by Maxwell Muir

  • Start
    Sunday, July 24, 2016
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    2:00 PM (EDT)
  • End
    Sunday, July 24, 2022
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    3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Recorded Webinar
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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    Presented by Maxwell Muir
  CEUs: PPAB 1.5, IAABC 1.5, CCPDT 1.5

  
  

  This presentation will explore the life of puppies and how they view the world they live in. We will look at the different stages of mental and physical development, focusing on socialisation, what it really means and what is best for each individual puppy. We will discuss how to increase a puppy's self-confidence; appropriate exercise for their stage of life and strategies for relieving boredom.  We will also take a look at coping with separation distress; toilet training; strategies for dealing with 'problem' behavior and above all, raising your puppy to be all it can be.
  

  
  It is so easy to get it wrong in the early days of puppyhood, only to find yourself having to cope with problems as your puppy develops into adolescence. This talk will provide you with all you need to know to lay the best possible foundation and give your puppy the best start in life.
  
  This presentation will be of benefit to anyone interested or currently working in a professional capacity with dogs. This presentation will also be beneficial to anyone who professionally cares for a puppy, is considering getting a puppy or for those who have already committed to bringing a puppy into their lives.

  
  

  Webinar Objectives

  • Understand the different developmental stages
    
  • Understand the term 'socialisation'
    
  • Learn how to optimally socialise your puppy
    
  • Learn strategies to increase a puppy's self-confidence
    
  • Learn appropriate exercises for a puppy
    
  • Understand the best ways to deal with 'problem' behaviors          
    

  
  

  About the Presenter

  

  
  

  'Dogs have always fascinated me. From the domestic dogs we share our lives with to their wild and feral counterparts. My training methods and interactions with dogs are completely humane and motivated by a deep love and respect for the animal. I am in a continuous search for further knowledge and learning experiences to deepen my appreciation for dogs and the lives they lead. I share this knowledge with the aim of helping both owners and their dogs live fuller lives together.'
  

  
  Maxwell Muir is a keen writer and has published several articles related to dog training & behaviour. His personal interests with dogs are in observation skills; studying canine natural responses and movement; dog–dog & dog–human communication; stress & associated behaviour, and teaching appropriate communication and handling skills
  
  Maxwell Muir is a Full Member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Full Member & Country Representative of PDTE (Pet Dog Trainers of Europe) ABTC Registered Dog Trainer (Animal Behaviour & Training Council) Affiliate Member of ISCP

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• You Deserve Some Help with Veronica Boutelle

  • Start
    Thursday, September 22, 2016
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    3:00 PM (EDT)
  • End
    Thursday, September 22, 2022
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    4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Recorded Webinar
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Presented by Veronica Boutelle
  

  CEUs: PPAB, 1 CCPDT, 1 IAABC, 1

  
  

  If you’ve already grown beyond a one-trainer band, or have reached the point where you just can’t do it all yourself anymore, you’ll want to take advantage of this web seminar. From finding and hiring the right people to training and reviews, Veronica Boutelle of dog*tec shares practical, hands-on tips for building a productive team culture for your business. She’ll discuss how to know when it’s time to hire, how to find the right people for the job, the hiring process itself, and whether you should bring on independent contractors or employees.

  Once you’ve got help, you want to get the most from your growing business. So Veronica looks at strategies for creating a positive staff culture (or fixing one that’s gotten off on the wrong foot), including staff training do’s and don’ts, reviews that actually work, and ways to reduce chaos-inducing turnover. Whether you’re ready for some help, or would like to get more from the help you already have, don’t miss this web seminar.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  • Understand the process for finding and hiring strong employees
    
  • Understand the difference between independent contractors and employees, and the legal and tax implications of each
    
  • Understand the importance of, and techniques behind, effective staff training and review processes for building a strong, positive staff culture

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  
  

  Veronica is the founder of dog*tec, the dog pro industry’s leading business consultancy, through which she has been helping dog trainers help dogs since 2003. She is the author of How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is and the co-author of Minding Your Dog Business: A Practical Guide to Business Success for Dog Professionals, and writes on business topics for many dog training industry journals. Veronica is a sought-after speaker at conferences and dog training schools across the country and internationally. She has recently spoken to positive reinforcement trainers at conferences and seminars in countries as diverse as Chile, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, and the UK.

  As former Director of Behavior & Training at the San Francisco SPCA, and as a dog training business owner before that, Veronica understands what it means to be a dog trainer first hand—the daily worries about everything from client compliance to financial security, the unique challenges of a “flexible” schedule that requires evenings and weekends, and the struggle to balance clients and training with the minutiae of running a business—and to balance all of that with a rich non-work life. Her background as a trainer, her business expertise, and her work as an educator put Veronica in a unique position to help professional dog trainers learn to become as skilled in business as they are as trainers—and that means more dogs’ lives touched by positive training.

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• It's Not That Crazy - Voluntary Injection Training Presented by Emily Cassell

  • Start
    Wednesday, February 15, 2017
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    7:00 PM (EST)
  • End
    Wednesday, February 15, 2023
  •  
    8:00 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Recorded Webinar
  • Registered
    7 registrants

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  Presented by Emily Cassell

  CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1

  
  

  Injection training-it seems like a lofty goal, something attainable only by the most skilled trainers and bomb-proof of pets. In reality, training for injections is not all that difficult. Much of the misconceptions about the difficulty of this training likely stems from our own fears of needles and, of course, injecting our own animals!

  Training for injections is just as straight-forward as training any other behavior. This presentation will detail every step of training this behavior from creating your materials and picking the right reinforcer to assessing your own progress by listening to your "patient." Examples from the zoo and pet world will provide a variety of experiences from which any pet owner can find something to relate! The goal of this presentation is to break a seemingly impressive behavior down into simple steps to provide trainers with the confidence to teach their pets to participate in their own medical care!

  Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the training of this behavior with various species, including domestic and zoo animals
    
  • Demonstrate DIY methods for creating materials for passive restraint and accurate desense
    
  • Detail a behavior plan for "free contact" injection work
    
  • Detail a separate behavior plan for passive restraint training
    
  • Choosing an appropriate reinforcer for a potentially unpleasant experience
    
  • Troubleshooting through various speed bumps
    
  • Assessing your progress by reading the "patient's" behavior-no matter the species
    
  • And more!!
    

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  
  

  Emily Cassell is a keeper and trainer at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida and a professional pet trainer. She began her career in 2010 with fish and guinea pigs before graduating to dogs, cats, and rabbits. She operated her own training business, Phins with Fur Animal Training, and worked with Class Act for Dogs in Gainesville, Florida while pursuing a degree in animal science at the University of Florida before returning to Tampa to work at Courteous Canine, Inc. After completing internships with manatees, otters, and dolphins, she currently works as a full-time keeper and trainer with orangutans, tigers, gibbons, and various other species.

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• Training vs. Management. Presented by Suzanne Clothier

  • Start
    Friday, June 12, 2020
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    2:00 PM (EDT)
  • End
    Monday, June 12, 2023
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    3:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Recorded Webinar
  • Registered
    10 registrants

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  CEUs: PPAB 1.5, IAABC 1.5, KPA 1.5
  

  
  

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

  Don't worry, you will automatically receive a recording!

  
  

  Many of our clients unknowingly drift between training and management as they try to work with their dogs and handle behavior or training challenges. Because they are not clear on the difference between changing behavior and preventing behavior, they may believe their dog has learned X, Y or Z. In reality, examined a bit more closely, it may turn out that they have simply managed the dog’s behavior, not taught actual skills. This frustrates the handler and leads to misunderstandings.

  Both management and training have their place in humane, effective training. Knowing the difference between the two modes of interacting with the dog is key to helping your clients set clear expectations in any training program.

  This webinar focuses on:

  ·      What is management?

  ·      Benefits & drawbacks of management

  ·      Does management always fail?

  ·      What is training?

  ·      Training vs prevention

  ·      The Think & Learn zone

  ·      Decision points: when to train, when to manage

  Daily lives with our dogs are an ever changing blend of management and training, depending on the individual dog, our lifestyle, our skill level, expectations, and so many other factors. When a handler knows which mode they using at any given time, they can set realistic expectations for their dog’s behavior.

  
  

  About The Presenter

  

  Suzanne Clothier

  
  

  Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Currently based in St. Johnsville, New York, she is well respected internationally for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them. Her background includes training, instruction, behavior modification, kennel management, temperament assessment, physical assessment and conditioning, early puppy development, class curriculum development, obedience, agility, Search and Rescue, conformation, breeding and more. Since 1991, she has taught workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics throughout the United States and internationally for a wide variety of groups from training clubs to international conferences in 11 countries.

  An award-winning author of multiple books and DVDs, her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002) has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, including twice being included in the Wall Street Journal's list of Top 5 Dog Books. She has served on the American Humane Association’s Task Force for Humane Training, the AKC Agility Advisory board, and is currently a consultant for Frankie & Andy’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Georgia. She has also developed multiple assessment tools - CARAT™, an assessment tool, RAT™ (Relationship Assessment Tool), as well as puppy and adult dog tests. These tools have been used by guide and service dog organizations, therapy dog groups, AAIA organizations, shelters and rescue groups, and trainers. In her work as a consultant to guide dog schools, her Enriched Puppy Protocol™ served as the structure for the updating of their puppy raising programs. Since 2007, more than 10,000 puppies have been raised in programs built around The Enriched Puppy Protocol™. Meanwhile, with fellow trainer Cindy Knowlton, she developed CCC: Connection, Cooperation & Control™, a puzzle-based program that builds joyful relationships between handlers and dogs. Her newest program, FAT - Functional Assessment Tracking™, helps caretakers assess a dog’s well-being day-to-day as reflected in physiological, cognitive and social aspects.

  
  

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