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6.5 CEU's per day |
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THE FIVE "FAUX PAWS" (Roots of Aggression)
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Five Misunderstandings Between Dogs & People & Science based alternatives to prevent aggression or better treat existing aggression.
Client after client, year after year, I have observed five consistent areas in which we misunderstand our canine companions. At best these misunderstandings create frustrated Fidos, but at worst they lead to serious aggression issues.
Saturday we will discuss each area of misunderstanding (the five "faux paws"), observe video examples, and provide an alternate perspective based on the most current science that challenges these flawed dog training myths, folklore, and traditions.
By challenging some of the current wisdom related to dog training and dog behavior we can prevent canine aggression issues from developing and do a better job of treating already existing aggression issues of all types and levels of severity.
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Saturday • November 16th • 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
1) Body Language and Sensory Systems
- Lack of understanding of canine body language
- Lack of understanding of canine sensory systems
- Inappropriate human body language in the presence of canines
- Inappropriate human reaction to canine communication
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Saturday • November 16th • 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
2) Terminology Troubles & Label Dilemmas
- Dominance? Alpha? Aggressive? Submissive? Bully? Red Zone?
3) Freedom vs. Control
- Should nothing in life be free?
- The importance of predictability, choice, and control
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Saturday • November 16th • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
4) How Dogs Think and Learn (Umwelt)
- The Safety Zone
- Free-shaping
- Feeding
- Visual barriers and control of space
- Physical and mental stimulation
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Saturday • November 16th • 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM |
5) Punishment
- What the dog understands
- Positive vs. negative punishment
- The dog / owner bond
- Tools of positive punishment
- What is a "Positive" dog trainer?
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LIFE IN THE (Multiple Dog) DOGHOUSE: Living Successfully in a Multiple Dog Household (By Defusing Aggression)
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Whether you now have two dogs or ten, the rules changed as soon as your canine population grew beyond one. This presentation is all about living and working successfully in a multiple dog household.
More than anything, this presentation emphasizes practical techniques that you or your clients can actually implement, rather than on techniques that sound good in theory but are too complicated or time-consuming to actually carry out. This seminar includes lots of video filmed in actual, well-running, multiple dog households.
For professionals and pet owners alike, it covers important aspects such as:
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Sunday • November 17th • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Introductions & problem prevention,
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Sunday • November 17th • 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
Sub-grouping, zone living and training, setting up your physical surroundings for success,
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Sunday • November 17th • 1:15 PM - 3:00 PM |
Arousal and how to keep it in check, mental stimulation, an overview of problems commonly seen in these households, and techniques for maintaining your sanity!
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Sunday • November 17th • 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM |
How to successfully integrate temporary residents into your household, such as fosters, board-and-train clients, day cares and pet-sitting clients.
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Seminar Fee |
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (Until November 1) |
| $139.00 (both days) $159.00 (with optional lunch) |
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| $75.00 (Saturday only) $85.00 (with optional Lunch) |
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| $75.00 (Sunday only) $85.00 (with optional Lunch) |
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AFTER November 1 |
| $179.00 (both days) $199.00 (with optional lunch) |
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| $95.00 (Saturday only) $105.00 (with optional Lunch) |
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| $95.00 (Sunday only) $105.00 (with optional Lunch) |
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER |
SARAH KALNAJS
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and CPDT is an editor of the peer-reviewed Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior and a member of the advisory board and faculty of the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. Sarah is also an instructor on dog related topics for Raising Canine. She produced the highly regarded DVD's "Language of Dogs" and "Am I Safe" and is President of WI American Eskimo Rescue. She presents seminars world-wide has been interviewed by BBC, NBC and Wiconsin Public Radio, and writen articles for the APDT Chronicle, Madison Magazine and many other publications.
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DOG RULES |
DOG STUFF
Due to space limitations and subject matter we will not be permitterd to have dogs in the meeting room.
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MORE RULES
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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, November 14, 2013
REFUND POLICY
A full refund (excluding food orders) will be issued if requested by Wednesday, November 13. No refunds or credits issued after 12:00 pm on Thursday, November 14. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions to this policy.
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| LOCATION & DIRECTIONS |
Guerin Prep
8001 W. Belmont Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
(12 Miles from downtown Chicago; 4 miles from O'Hare)
Tel. 708-453-6233
West Belmont is right in between the Kennedy Expy. (I .90; Exit 79) to the North, and the Eisenhower Expy. (I 290; Exit 20) to the South.
From Kennedy Expy.,
I-80 east toward Chicago (15 miles) to Exit 4B for I-88 east toward Sterling / Rock Falls (109 1/4 miles) to IL -47 south & follow same route after this point as per directions for travel from Madison WI.
From Eisenhower Expy.,
go north on 1st Ave. (Rt. 171)--becomes N. Thatcher, for about 5 miles to a right on W. Belmont for about 1/2 mile to Guerin Prep.
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PLACES TO
STAY
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There are a large number of mid-range chain hotels around nearby Chicago's OHare airport about 3 miles away including:
The InterContinental O'Hare
$96
5300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.intercontinental.com Tel: (877) 270-1390
Holiday Inn Chicago O'Hare
$108
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.crowneplazaohare.com Tel: (847) 671-6350
Doubletree Hotel O'Hare Rosemont
$108
5460 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.doubletreeohare.com Tel: (847) 292-9100
Hampton Inn Chicago - O'Hare
$93
3939 North Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL
www.hamptoninn.hilton.com Tel: (847) 671-1700
Four Points by Sheraton O'Hare
$83
10249 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
www.starwoodhotels.com Tel: (847) 671-6000
Marriott Chicago O'Hare
$109
8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL
www.marriott.com Tel: (773) 693-4444
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