Ever looked at your dog and wondered how much her emotional life is like your own? Learn the biology behind emotion in both species, and why good science suggests that you and your dog share many of the same emotions. We'll compare the expressions of basic emotions like happiness, fear, anger and sadness on human and canine faces, and discuss the controversy over whether dogs can have "complex" emotions like jealousy, pride and guilt.

We'll look at how genetics, in-utero experiences, and early development can influence a dog's emotions, and how emotions influence behavior. The seminar will contain lots of practical ideas about how to understand your dog's emotions, and how to influence them to have the relationship you want with your dog. This slide and video presentation is a preview of Dr. McConnell's new book, coming out in the Fall of 2006, that compares the emotional life of dogs with the emotions of the people who love them.

9:00 - 10:00 What ARE emotions anyway? (And why don't they get any respect?)
10:00 - 10:30 Emotions and the development of your dog's brain.
11:00 - 12:00 No wonder we love dogs! A comparison of emotional expressions in humans and dogs.
1:00 - 1:45 The Biology of Fear and Anger, and how to influence them.
1:45 - 2:30 How thinking Influences Emotions, and how Emotions Influence Thinking.
3:00 - 4:30 For the Love of a Dog - love and grief in two species.

This information-packed day with Steve White turns Police K9 training on its head to help you, the dog owner or trainer. You'll learn new ways to read canine behavior and how to control stimuli--the triggers that effect behavior. (Are you working with a dog that always barks, or lunges at every child, old person with a walker or other dogs?)

After reviewing what K9 trainers look for in police dogs when they stimulate aggression, you will learn seven steps to reading any dog. By practicing with video clips and live dogs you'll see the value of "thin-slicing" the information dogs and their people give you.

It's a simple, effective, seven-step model (incorporating positive reinforcement) for helping dogs, owners and trainers to resolve behavior problems, while avoiding the two most common mistakes trainers make when problem solving. (Among which are asking more than the dog can deliver and not gathering sufficiently detailed information before proceeding.)

Technically, you'll be learning all about "triggers" and "thresholds" of behavior--and how understanding them can make you anticipate situations that you used to dread!

9:00 - 9:45 -- Seven Steps to Reading Any Dog
9:45 - 10:30 -- What K9 Trainers Don't Want Crooks to Know About Canine Aggression
11:00 - 12:00 -- Don't Blink! Thin-slicing Behavioral Cues for Quick Answers
1:00 - 1:45 -- The Three Essential Qualities of Thresholds and Triggers
1:45 - 2:30 -- The How and Why of Multiple Thresholds
3:00 - 4:30 -- The Dance. How to Waltz Past Thresholds

PATRICIA MCCONNELL PH.D. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell received her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison researching dog behavior and communication between professional trainers and working domestic animals. She is currently the owner of Dog's Best Friend Ltd., and Adjunct Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teaching "The Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships."

Co-host of Wisconsin Public Radio's "Calling All Pets," Dr. McConnell gives advice about behavior problems on over 100 radio stations across the country. She is the behavior columnist for the BARk magazine ("the New Yorker of Dog Magazines") and a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology. She is the author of the much acclaimed book "The Other End of the Leash," as well as a highly respected series of booklets on the treatment of behavioral problems. McConnell is a sought after seminar speaker, giving seminars and speeches about canine and feline behavior around the world.

Her new book "FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG; UNDERSTANDING EMOTION IN YOU AND YOUR BEST FRIEND" will be available to seminar participants before it hits the bookstores, in a special, early release!"

Patricia has four dogs, one confident cat and a very spoiled flock of sheep on a small farm in Southwestern Wisconsin. Her two Border Collies keep her outside and active, and her Great Pyrenees, Tulip, keeps her humble. Trisha suffers from Separation Anxiety each time she leaves her dogs at home when she leaves on her numerous speaking engagements around the country.

STEVE WHITE: More than half of Steve White 's 30 year law enforcement career has been in K-9. He currently serves as supervisor and trainer for one the largest police K-9 units in Washington State. Accredited as a Master Trainer in 1993 by the Washington State Police Canine Association, Steve is also a past Executive Board Member of that body, and past Vice President of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers. He has served as an instructor for the K9 Academy for Law Enforcement and has taught at police K-9 seminars in the U.S. , Canada , Mexico , and the U.K. . He has taught obedience classes at parks, community centers, and kennels. His articles have appeared in police K-9 and dog training publications in the U.S. and Canada . He has been a guest presenter at Karen Pryor's and Gary Wilkes's "Don't Shoot the Dog" seminars and has taught with Karen at her ClickerExpo. Steve has taught classes at the international conferences of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Canada's CAPPDT, and Mexico's AMAPAC. He has been an invited presenter at the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Plume Tracing Symposium and the Mountain Rescue Council of the United Kingdom.

The force-based methods Steve was originally taught troubled him. Through the years he came to realize there is a better way to train. Marine mammal trainers and behaviorists taught him how to achieve superior performance using positive reinforcement, and that the principles apply across species lines. Steve specializes in teaching behavior modification, tracking, and scent work through the use of positive reinforcement-based operant conditioning. Through his business, i2i K9 -- Professional Training Services, he provides consultation and training to private parties, industry, K-9 units and SAR organizations on training, administrative, and legal issues. Steve has been recognized as an expert witness by Washington courts in police K-9 and dog behavior matters.DOG

DOG ETIQUETTE

• Dogs must lay next to you (or on your lap) during the sessions. For safety reasons, do not allow your dog to block isles.
• No crates or x-pens are allowed in the meeting rooms unless approved by event staff.
• Dogs must be kept quiet, leashed and under control at all times.
• Please bring a mat or blanket for your dog to lay on to protect the hotel carpet.
• Any dog that is disruptive or behaves in an aggressive manner as determined by event staff will be requested to leave the seminar areas.
• Any dog that has "personal space issues" should not be in the seminar rooms. Remember, chairs are right next to each other and people and dogs may be stepping over your dog. It is not a nice experience to be snarled at when dogs/people have to walk "over" your dog.
• Please report any dog manner problems to the Registration Table so that we may address the problem quickly.

DOGS AS GUESTS AT THE HOTEL

• Dogs must be quiet, under control and leashed at all times when outside the hotel room.
• A $50.00 non-refundable pet fee will be collected upon arrival.
• Dogs must be crated in hotel room when left unattended.
• Bring your own blanket(s) or towels(s) to place under the crate in the hotel room.
• Dogs must kept quiet in the hotel rooms. You will be given one verbal warning by hotel staff. A second offense will result in the cancellation of your hotel room.
• Please watch your dog carefully. The hotel has zero tolerance for urination or defecation inside the hotel. Any damage fees will be assessed by the hotel and fined directly to the individual responsible.

• Dogs are allowed to potty in the hotel designated area only.
• You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog.
• Dispose of dog waste in trash cans located in the doggie area. DO NOT dispose of dog waste in any cans at the entrance to the hotel or inside the hotel.
• Report any violations to the Registration Table so that we may address the problem quickly.

PEOPLE ETIQUETTE
During the lectures, please turn off all cell phone and pager audio alerts. Please take all private conversations outside into the hotel lobby while the speakers are presenting.

FOOD AT THE CONFERENCE
Lunches will be prepared by the hotel caterer. We recommend you pre-order your lunches so that you can get your food quickly and participate in any lunch time activities. Vegetarian option is available, please advise on the Registration Form. If you prefer to eat on your own, there are 5 plus restaurants within a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel.

VIDEOTAPING
No videotaping or audiotaping is permitted. A selection of videotapes will be available for sale at www.tawzerdogvideos.com

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

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, August 17, 2006.

REFUND POLICY
A full refund (excluding food orders) will be issued if requested before Wednesday, August 16. No refunds or credits issued after 12:00 pm on Friday, August 18. All refunds must be requested by email or phone. There are no exceptions to this policy.

HOTEL ROOM SHARING
In an effort to help those individuals who wish to share a hotel room, a room listing will be compiled and listed Individuals may contact others seeking a "roomie". It is your responsibility to contact the individuals after being advised of those interested To be included on the room share list, please advise on the Registration Form.

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