Common Human/Canine Miscommunications - & Their Remedies; Temperament & Emotion Basics- How They Affect Behavior

• The "Good Dog Myth" -Impossible standard -unrealistic expectations
• No "One Size Fits All" Solution to rough toddler handling of dog, or surprises likebaby's 1st crawling
• Tolerance vs. Enjoyment: When does kid behavior reach "Enough Already".
• Good Intentions Aren't Enough:teaching parents how to supervise and read body language and stress signals.
• What to Look for and When to Intervene: Setting rules & boundaries;
• Teens Can be as Tough as Toddlers

1. Strategies to Decrease Bite Incidents (1:00 -2:30)
   • Proactive planning for dog & child safety zones before babys arrival;
   • Increase in problems due to unpredictable baby / toddler body movements
   • Invites decrease frights & bites
   • Inclusion of dog in daily activities with baby / toddler, but requires active parental SUPERvision;
   • Learning / teaching canine body language and stress signals
   • Resident vs. family dog.
   • What we know about inclusion.
2. Essential Tips For In Home Consultations (2:45- 4:15)
   • Collecting details, listening and broadcasting vs. telling;
   • "Guided touch": for predictable early encounters & enhanced familiarity
   • Success stations- How & when to use crates, gates, other management tools
   • Considerations for visiting children and play groups
   • Family activities to enjoy with dog, baby/toddler & parental guidance

Kids learn best with active involvement. Youll learn specific ideas for capturing kids attention and teaching them about dogs, whether in a private lesson or when teaching a roomful of kids basic safety (like Be a Tree).

• Tips for kids in group class or in private lessons
• Options when kids are too shy to talk to you
• Keeping everyone busy without overwhelming the dog
• Ways to teach kids about dog body language
• Strategies for disruptive kids

Toddlers and dogs can clash if things get too close & parents miss a signal of dog discomfort. These are just some of the challenges facing parents:

• Age characteristics and behaviors that often lead to tense moments.
• Grumble & growl zones: preventing them or handling them
• What a dog should tolerate;
• What a child is able to do.
• Age related behaviors anddog/child interaction;
• Subtle first signals on baby/toddler approach;
• How and when to intervene.

Sharing what you know about kids and dogs can improve safety and understanding, and help your business. Youll learn strategies to teach people and how to promote, from fun fairs to library visits to school career days.

• The value of community outreach; ways to make it more comfortable for you
• Which events are most beneficial
• Behavior information to always include: (e.g. Be A Tree; The 3 Steps for Meeting a Dog).
• Pros and cons of bringing a demo dog
• Activities to teach kids about dog body language

A live presentation of a Dogs & Storks program (open to expectant parents in the community). Youll hear actual questions from expectant parents and learn tips to share with clients who want to help prepare their dog for life with a baby.

COLLEEN PELAR, is the author of 3 books: Living With Kids and Dogs ...Without Losing your Mind (2nd Ed.) (Winner of the Humane Society of the U.S. ``Compassionate Care" Award); Kids & Dogs: A Professionals Guide to Helping Families, and Puppy Training for Kids. She gives presentations around the U.S. on how to live safely with kids and dogs. Colleen is active in APDT & IAABC and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). She taught at Wash. DCs Police Acadamy, is training manager of a VA dog training facility and has 3 sons.

DOG ETIQUETTE
Due to space limitations, we will not be permitted to have dogs in the meeting room.

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. A selection of videotapes and books will be available for sale.

BOOKS & TOYS, ETC. FOR SALE
A selection of books, videos and toys will be available for sale.

SEATS
The lecture hall provides metal folding chairs. If you prefer, you may bring another chair or cushion for your comfort.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, September 19, 2013

REFUND POLICY
A full refund will be issued if requested by Wednesday, September 18. No refunds or credits issued after 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 19. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions.

PARKING
There will be ample parking near the seminar location.

About 7 miles due west of Boston:
About 1 mile after Memorial Drive merges onto the Fresh Pond Parkway, take 1st exit after traffic circle onto Concord Ave. #450 is .1 mile on the right.

About 1.5 miles from Harvard Square, Cambridge:
follow Mass. Ave. to Garden Street, and then a slight left onto Concord Ave. #450 is about 1 mile on the left.