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When:
March 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 10:40 am
2024-03-07T10:00:00+02:00
2024-03-07T10:40:00+02:00
Where:
Zoom
Cost:
802.00
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If there is one behavioral issue I get asked for help from clients above all others, it is fear in their dogs. Fear of strangers, of other dogs, noises- such as thunder, riding in the car, being left alone, and the like. Most of these dogs’ fear is debilitating and needs our understanding, empathy, and help!
Living with an emotional dog or fearful-aggressive dog is no picnic! Both the dog and the pet parent need support. In many instances, the dog has learned to aggress because it is afraid, which makes the issue more urgent.
Unfortunately, I can’t help everyone who needs help – so I am offering this virtual comprehensive course to lead you in understanding your dog’s behavior better and to give you the practical tools and knowledge to help you help your fearful dog.
This live online course will teach you how to.
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Identify your dog’s body language accurately well ahead of your dog “exploding” into a fearful or fearful-aggressive episode.
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To confidently implement counter-conditioning – one of the best tools from the behavioral sciences to help your dog associate what concerns them now with all good things.
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To correctly evaluate a situation that typically makes your dog concerned or aggressive ahead of time.
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To identify the triggers that concern your dog.
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Design and implement protocols to prevent your dog from practicing fear and fear/aggressive behaviors with known triggers.
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Understand the many reinforcements you can use with your dog.
And much more.
This course is very intensive and will require weekly reading of material and, for those with a working spot, training with their dog at least three times per week. All participants will receive training plans as part of the weekly lecture-based meetings.
The Details:
The course includes the following:
40-minute orientation.
10, one-hour weekly live Zoom sessions. Eight sessions are lecture-based, and two are Q&A sessions- the recording will be made available, but participation in the live session is strongly suggested.
There are five working spots and five non-working (or audit) spots.
The five working spots include 5 30-minute— online private (live) consult/review to be scheduled during the course weeks. Clients will have to video their sessions and submit video before the review.
The non-working spots (audit) will have access to all the lectures, receive the same training plans as working spots when applicable, and participate in the Q&A. Please note that while the non-working spots may ask questions about their dog during the Q&A, they will only receive specific guidance if other attendees can learn from their situation.
Dates: Orientation, Thursday, March 7th. 10 am 10:40 am. Mountain Standard Time (USA).
The course begins on Thursday, March 14th, meets weekly, and ends on Thursday, May 16th. All meetings are held from 10 am to 11 am. Mountain Standard Time (USA).
Fees:
Working Spot: $802.00 (Santa Fe sales tax added).
Working Spot: Help Your Concerned or Fearful Dog Course
$802.00
Audit Spot: $572.00 (Santa Fe sales tax added)
Audit Spot: Help Your Concerned or Fearful Dog Course
$572.00
Please note: This online course differs from any classes I teach. Not only because of the complexity of the issues we will be working on but also because of the commitment required from both parties. I want participants to get a lot from our time together and to be successful, so all applicants will need pre-approval to join the course. If you are interested in participating, please email me specifics about your situation with your dog before submitting payment.
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