1. Learn to objectively read & measure behavior scientifically;
2. Participate in research evaluating a new sociability assessment; Test a "quick assessment" substitute (surrogate) for the traditional sociability test. It's done outside the kennel or crate (dog is inside) to possibly predict sociability quickly and safely. This may limit the need for lengthy, sometimes risky, in-depth tests for many dogs, allowing time for more in-depth evaluations of other dogs.

Scientific Method: observation & analysis

Learn: 1. Objective behavioral observation; 2. How to design experiments for testing ideas; Evaluations of behavior experiments, Scientific method, experimental design & how to collect data.

Sociability behaviors; Scoring a new "quick assessment" test

Introduction to behaviors in a "quick assessment" sociability test: Study a validated, standard sociability test. Score pre-recorded behaviors with the "quick assessment" test digitally. Compare scores to all participants. Learn consistency, as you score 50 more "quick assessments".

1. Analyzing Saturday data: Does the surrogate predict sociability? Use as a model to analyze other behaviors.
2. Scoring traditional sociability test: Compare your results to those of highly trained behaviorists.
3. Comparing test results: "quick assessment" test vs traditional test.

1. Canine brain function:
   • Overview;
   • How dogs take in the world;
   • Behavior affects.
2. Review published information on dog behavior:
   • What we know;
   • how well we know it;
   • how little is really known.
3. Invitation: to participate in on-going research project back home: videotaping behavior & collecting data.

SUE STERNBERG founded the shelter featured in an HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org). She has developed national programs, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience, includes as an animal control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in dog sports, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide. She is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley.

DR. TIM LEWIS is an Eco-biologist, Professor of Biology at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN and a widely published research scientist. In addition he is a popular lecturer on Canine Cognition at Camp Gone to the Dogs, VT and other venues nationwide.

DOG ETIQUETTE
Due to space limitations, we will not be permitted to have dogs in the meeting rooms (other than service dogs, of course).

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 & DVD'S, ETC. FOR SALE
A selection of books & videos will be available for sale.

PARKING
There should be ample parking at the seminar location.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Thursday, June 16, 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.

From I-5 North or South:
Take Exit 104 onto Highway 101. Take the first exit (Crosby Boulevard) to the right. From the exit ramp, make a left turn onto Crosby Blvd. You will cross over Highway 101, pass through one stoplight and come to the intersection of Crosby Blvd. and Mottman Rd. Make a right turn onto Mottman Rd. and look for the next left turn, the entrance to the college. Parking is free and can be found going either left or right at the entrance.

From Highway 101 from Shelton, Aberdeen:
Take the AutoMall, Crosby Blvd. Exit off Highway 101. From the exit ramp, make a right turn onto Crosby Blvd. Take a right turn at the stoplight onto Mottman Rd. and look for the next left turn, the entrance to the college. Parking is free and can be found going either left or right at the entrance.

Driving Directions to the Canine Co-op
From I-5 north or south take Exit 111, Marvin Rd./WA-510 E. Turn west on to Marvin Rd. Stay on Marvin Rd. through the first roundabout. At the second roundabout turn right on to Willamette Dr. NE. Turn left at the next intersection onto Hogum Bay Rd.NE. 30th Ave NE is on the right in about 6/10 of a mile.We are on the left in building A. You can park anywhere in the lot or on the street.

• Extended Stay America Olympia - Tumwater - 0.2 miles away
  1675 Mottman Rd. SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 (360) 754-6063
• Red Lion Hotel Olympia - 0.56 miles away
  2300 Evergreen Park Drive, Olympia, WA 98502 360-943-4000
• Motel 6 Tumwater - Olympia - 2.02 miles away
  400 Lee St SW, Tumwater, WA 98501(360) 754-7320
• Best Western Tumwater Inn - 1.94 miles away
  5188 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, WA 98501 360/956-1235

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