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Ray Coppinger & Ken McCort Demystify Evo Devo!
Ray Coppinger Seminar with Ken McCort Live in Austin, Texas - February 15-17, 2008
This dog training seminar, in February 2008, with Dr. Ray Coppinger and Ken McCort will discuss canine behavior, dog domestication and evolution of the dog. You, too, can be on the cutting edge of the latest biological discoveries!
Evo Devo (Evolutionary Development)
A new field is rapidly developing within what we think of as Animal Behavior. As geneticists and neurobiologists dig deeper into what makes an animal behave the way it does, the genes and nerves are revealing the importance of the environment during all stages of development. The new field is called Evolutionary Development, affectionately known in academic departments as Evo Devo. The familiar nature/nurture discussions are no longer relevant. Science has gone beyond such questions as, “Does the nurturing of an animal determine its outcome or is its future written in its genes?” “Are Rottweilers an aggressive breed, inheriting genes that should be outlawed?”
Ray Coppinger has spent a good deal of his professional life looking for the answers to these questions, and will share what he’s discovered during this dog training seminar. Join Dr. Coppinger as he discussed the evolution of the dog, dog domestication and reasons for canine behavior – as well as how to use this information to be better at dog training!
For more information, go to www.raisingcanine.com/Professionals/Green/Pro_Coppinger_EvoDevo.htm
Other topics to be discussed are:
Natural History of the Dog Click Here for more in-depth information on this topic
The Ethology of Dogs Click Here for more in-depth information on this topic
Dog Cognition Click Here for more in-depth information on this topic
Emotions of the Dog Click Here for more in-depth information on this topic
Logistical Stuff
CCPDT: 17.5 CEUs IAABC: 15 CEUs
Daily Schedule
Friday, February 15, 2008 - The Natural History of Dogs (dog domestication and evolution of the dog) 7-9 registration/continental breakfast (provided) 9-10:30 seminar 10:30-11:00 break 11-12:30 seminar 12:30-1:30 lunch (provided) 1:30-3:00 seminar 3-3:30 break 3:30-5 seminar 5-6 cocktails - cash bar 6-8 buffet dinner (optional)
Saturday, February 16, 2008 - The Ethology of Dogs (how and why evolution of the dog happened as it did) 7-9 registration/continental breakfast (provided) 9-10:30 seminar 10:30-11:00 break 11-12:30 seminar 12:30-1:30 lunch (provided) 1:30-3:00 seminar 3-3:30 break 3:30-5 seminar
Sunday, February 17, 2008 - Dog Cognition and Emotions (has dog domestication included development of sophisticated cognition and emotions?) 7-9 registration/continental breakfast (provided) 9-10:30 seminar 10:30-11:00 break 11-12:30 seminar 12:30-1:30 lunch (provided) 1:30-4:00 seminar
Group Activities
On Friday night, there will be an optional group dinner so everyone can get to know each other, Ray Coppinger and Ken McCort on a personal level. The cost for dinner is $35. If you'd like to participate, it's on the registration page! There will be a cash beer and wine bar before dinner. Dinner will be early, so you can still go out and explore the city, if you want.
Prices
Early Bird Discounts: If you register before November 1, 2007, the price is $270.00 for three days, $220.00 for two days, or $110.00 for one day.
Regular Price: November 1 or later, the price is $300.00 for 3 three days, $250.00 for two days, or $125 for one day.
The seminar will be held at Buddy's Chance training facility. The facility is located at 5501 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78751. The facility actually faces onto Nelray Blvd. For complete directions to the facility, go to http://www.buddyschance.com/Directionstothetrainingcenter.html.
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