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SEMINAR PROGRAM
6 CEU's per day; 18 total
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John believes that Canine Aggression is a course that picks up where other courses stop. He talks about dog to dog aggression, dog to people aggression, the causes, effects and solutions. This is not a course for beginners as the problems of aggression are covered in some depth. A good background in practical handling and training would be helpful prior to attending this course. Although designed as a stand alone course, it is ideally suited to those students who have experience in training and handling difficult dogs.
John provides unexpected and unique insights based on fundamental behavioral characteristics often not fully appreciated until he casts them in a new light. He does this with an ongoing, almost electric, dialogue with attendees, that does not rely on, or need, even the slightest enhancement of audio / visual. His riveting descriptions, penetrating questions and singular chalk board diagrams have provided the tools for countless former attendees to really stretch out their own analytic capabilities.
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DAYS 1 & 2: Causes & Assessments
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Friday October 10th & Saturday October 11th • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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We examine the relationship that owners have with their dogs, defining what is meant by aggression as distinct from an aggressive display-- genetics, the role of the environment in development, breed traits and learning theories.
FORMS OF AGGRESSION COVERED INCLUDE:
- Food Aggression
- Nervous Aggression Toward People
- Dog Aggression On Lead
- Dog Aggression Off Lead
- Possession Aggression
- Protective Aggression
These are all subjected to John's unexpected and revealing observations on the following critical issues: * Innate behavioral (breed) characteristics, * The role of the breeder in reducing aggression, * Dog-owner relationships, * Controlling aggression through training, * The special case of shelter dogs & aggression, * Fixed behavior patterns, * Owner profiles.
We look at dogs that are aggressive towards people: the reasons that this occurs, the categories of aggression and how we assess and measure behavior prior to and during a behavior program.
We then look at dogs that aggress towards other dogs and once again examine the reasons behind this behavior. Strategies for carrying out behavioral evaluations on dog/dog aggression are covered and also strategies for improving a dog's behavior.
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DAY 3: Behavior Modification
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Sunday October 12th • 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
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We look at:
- Programs used in reversing aggressive behavior
- Spontaneous recovery
- Allellomimetic behavior
- The effect of hormones on aggressive behavior and the
- Reduction of aggression through control training
- Changing the dog-owner relationship
- Teaching owners better communication & control skills
with 3 alternative approaches for each aggression situation.
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SEMINAR FEES |
All deposits are fully refundable.
Seminar fees do NOT include lunch. Lunch can be purchased at many local places (an extensive list will be provided).
GROUP DISCOUNT PRICES (includes all three days)
Groups of 3 or 4: $ 175 per person; Groups of 5 or more: $155 per person.
(Group reservations are by telephone only: 917-699-6440; Group members may pay separately.)
INDIVIDUAL RATES: (includes all three days)
Other: Early Bird (until September 22: $195; After September 22: $225.00)
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER |
John Rogerson
is the founder and principle lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour in the United Kingdom. He is widely acclaimed as one of the world's leading trainer behaviorists, having pioneered many of the techniques that have now become standard practice in behavior therapy and training. John is the author of eight books and has produced two videos. John is in great demand as a training and behavior consultant and in this capacity runs many courses worldwide to impart his skills and knowledge to others. The organizations that he has run courses for and lectured to include:
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Central Scottish Police Dogs
- U.S. Air Force Dog Section
- Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
- Dog Aid
- Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
- The National Canine Defense League
- The Blue Cross
- The R.S.P.C.A.
- Illinois State University
- Southampton University
- Bombay Vet School
- Defense Animal Centre
- Cyprus Defense Animal Support
- Dog AID(Assistance in Disability)
- Australian Territories
- Washington State Vet School
- Indian National Kennel Club
- Cuban Ministry of the Interior
- Miami Fire Department
- The National Animal Welfare Trust
- The Univ. of Pisa, Italy
John has recently been given the honor of being invited to sit on the committee of the Companion Animal Welfare Council, whose function is to advise Parliament on issues relating to companion animals in the U.K. John is a founder member of the Association of Pet Behavior Counsellors and is the founder of Support Dogs and Dog Aid.
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DOG RULES |
DOG STUFF
Due to space limitations, we will not be permitted to have dogs in the meeting room, 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. 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.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, October 8, 2014.
REFUND POLICY
All fees & deposits are fully refundable.
PARKING
There should be ample parking at the seminar location or on the local streets.
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| LOCATION & DIRECTIONS |
Guerin Prep
8001 W. Belmont Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
About 12 miles from Downtown Chicago; 4 miles from O'Hare.
Tel. 407-574-3160
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., go south on N. Cumberland (Rt. 171)
about 4 miles to a left on W. Belmont. for about 1/2 mile to Guerin.
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 |
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
from $127
5300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.intercontinental.com Tel: (877) 270-1390
Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
from $90
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.crowneplazaohare.com Tel: (847) 671-6350
Crowne Plaza Chicago Northbrook
from $95
2875 North Milwaukee Avenue , Northbrook, IL 60062
www.ihg.com
1 877 834 3613 (Reservations) or 1-847-2982525 (Front Desk)
9.59 mi (15.43 km) from destination
(A close by alternative if O'Hare hotels are fully booked)
Tel: (847) 292-9100
Doubletree Hotel O'Hare Rosemont
from $99
5460 North River Road, Rosemont, IL
www.doubletreeohare.com Tel: (847) 292-9100
Hampton Inn Chicago - O'Hare
from $84
3939 North Mannheim Road, Schiller Park, IL
www.hamptoninn.hilton.com Tel: (847) 671-1700
Four Points by Sheraton O'Hare
from $107
10249 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
www.starwoodhotels.com Tel: (847) 671-6000
Marriott Chicago O'Hare
from $119
8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL
www.marriott.com Tel: (773) 693-4444
Chicago Marriott Suites O'Hare
from $119
6155 N. River Road Rosemont IL
www.marriott.com Tel: (847) 696-4400
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