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6.5 CEU's per day, 13 total CEU's |
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DAY 1
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Saturday • April 2nd • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Traditional Aggression Treatments-
Causes: How dogs get good at aggression; How to prevent it.
Quadrants: Are they really a circle in a square? Are you boxed in? Is R+ always good and P+ always bad?
Quandaries: Are under threshold and only positive rein-forcement practical? Counter conditioning / desensitization limitations. Fixing & avoiding implementation errors. The one-sided science trap. Preventing resort to harmful aversives.
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Saturday • April 2nd • 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
A New Approach: Reimagined Aggression Treatment
Making Behavior Change Easier: Clear proprioceptive feedback speeds behavior change. It helps dogs remember correct responses & minimizes stress when dogs (& owners) know what behaviors must be learned. Waiting for dogs to figure it out prolongs change, keeps dogs aroused & repeating unwanted responses, which frustrates owners.
Arousal Management & Leash Handling - Crucial Skills & Equipment Practice with head collars, harnesses and leashes. When to use, what & why. With head collar & harness, the tension through the leash on head/body gives different feedback. It 'cues' different body reactions vs. just repeating past undesirable reactions. Helper Dogs
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DAY 2
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Sunday • April 3rd • 9:00 AM - Noon |
Ethics of Aggression Consulting:
Quality of Life: effects on aggressor, victims, dog owner, family & community.
Ethics: Is this case for you? When to refer; mentoring / partnering, warnings for owners, safety concerns.
Risk assessment & cases: How dangerous is the dog? Not every problem is workable; Not every dog should stay in the home. Owner Emotion.
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Sunday • April 3rd • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Implementing Reimagined Aggression Treatment
Case Histories: The advantages over Counter Conditioning and Desensitization alone. Why RAT is good for dogs. Why clicking isnt a necessity. Four Keys to Cooperative Training.
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Seminar Fee |
Group Rates: (includes both days) Groups of 3 - 4: $145 each; Groups of 5 or more: $125 each.
For Group Rate Registration Info Please call 917-699-6440.
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (Until March 14) |
| $165.00 (both days) |
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| $85.00 (Saturday only) |
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AFTER March 14 |
| $185.00 (both days) |
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| $95.00 (Saturday only) |
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| $95.00 (Sunday only) |
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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS |
DR. SUZANNE HETTS
a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has over 25 years experience training pet owners & professionals on 4 continents. International companies use her training programs & DVD on canine body language. Her latest book 12 Terrible Dog Training Mistakes is an Amazon bestseller.
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MS. NANCY WILLIAMS
an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist has worked in animal behavior modification as a veterinary technician, researcher, dog show judge and consultant. She promotes scientific, positive training methods to replace the pitfalls of many methods advised in popular media.
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For 2 decades Dr. Hetts & Ms. Williams have successfully worked many hundreds of aggression cases.
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DOG RULES |
DOG STUFF
We will not be permitted to have dogs in the meeting rooms (other than Service Dogs, of course).
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PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside while the speakers are presenting.
BABIES
The presence of a baby is likely to be distracting to other participants, so we ask that you refrain from bringing any babies or very young children into the lecture hall.
VIDEOTAPING
No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted.
BOOKS & DVD's, ETC.
FOR SALE
A selection of books, and DVD's will be available for sale.
PARKING
There should be ample parking either at the seminar location or on nearby streets.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, March 31, 2016
REFUND POLICY
All deposits fully refunded, at any time, in case a person needs to cancel a reservation for any reason. There is never a cancellation fee.
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| LOCATION & DIRECTIONS |
PHOENIX
FieldFit Center
4848 E. Cactus Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel. (623) 218-7181
Right at the intersection of N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. & E. Cactus Rd. which runs into Taliesin Dr.
Location is about 20 minutes from downtown Scottsdale via AZ 101 Loop N-exit 40 to E. Cactus.
Also about 30 minutes from downtown Phoenix via
AZ 202 Loop E to AZ 101 Loop N.
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PLACES TO
STAY
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(Rates are approximate and will change seasonally.)
Holiday Inn Scottsdale North - Airpark
($249)
14255 N 87th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-6500
La Quinta Inn & Suites Phoenix Scottsdale
($259)
8888 East Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
www.laquintaphoenixscottsdale.com Tel: (480) 614-5300
Best Western
($159)
7515 E Butherus Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-4000
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
($161)
www.hotels.countryinns.com Tel: (480) 314-1200
Inn at Eagle Mountain
($170-$200)
9800 N Summer Hill Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
www.innateaglemountain.com (480) 816-3000
Hilton Garden
($279)
8550 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Tel: (480) 515-4944
Homewood Suites by Hilton
($169)
9880 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Tel: (855) 277-4942
Holiday Inn Express Scottsdale Old Town
($146)
3131 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: (877) 859-5095
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