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Dear Sue,
I know I've told you in the past that I love
your telecourses, but I wanted to write you a note to tell you how
wonderfully useful they really are. I am currently working my way
through a certification program and I need educational credits in
several key areas of dog training and behavior. I have been able to
pull up the certification requirements and see where I still need to
earn credits. Then, I just turn to the Raising Canine telecourses and
find courses that fit those needs! Because your courses are done on
audio, I can take them anytime I need to and save the money I might
otherwise spend on traveling to a seminar live. I still get the
benefits of having the live course so I can ask questions of the
speakers, but I save so much time and money doing things through Raising
Canine! It makes fulfilling my CEU requirements a breeze.
I also use your dog training teleclasses
when I want to get fresh ideas on a topic. I teach semi-private classes
for problems like aggression and separation anxiety. Even though I have
my own curriculum and methods, I have listened to every telecourse you
have on these subjects and I often find new tips, tricks, insights, and
ideas to keep my classes fresh. Thanks again for the high-quality
speakers and convenient, cost-effective products!
Cara Vacchiano
Buddy's Chance, LLC
Austin, Texas 78759
All of Raising Canine's telecourses are audio-taped and put on the Internet so you will still have access to the course if you are unable to attend the live presentation. The audio versions of the courses will be added to this page shortly after the live presentation. They will be organized alphabetically, by category and by speaker; they will also have a designated difficulty level. Some courses will be listed in more than one category.
Remember -- these courses are accessed over the Internet. If you wish to have a DVD version, you must contact Raising Canine for instructions at info@raisingcanine.com.
We have a variety of categories; we have three difficulty levels, and they are Basic, Intermediate and Advanced. The Intermediate and Advanced courses will usually have a recommended pre-requisite. The pre-requisite will allow you to get the most out of the course; it is not required that you take the pre-requisite course, but it is recommended. If you feel you already have the pre-requisite knowledge or skills, then there is no need for you to take that course.
You can search for courses by category, alphabetical listing or speaker. Courses listed alphabetically are below; if you'd like to search courses by category or speaker, click below:
NOTICE: If you have any problems registering, please contact me at sue@raisingcanine.com.
COURSES BY CATEGORY courses listed on this page are either dog-related, business/client related, or cross species
BEGINNING TRAINERS - click here for a list of audio telecourses that have been divided into categories to help new trainers decide which courses to take first. This list is updated only periodically, so newer courses may not be on it!
If you have any questions please contact Raising Canine.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
The ABCs of Learning Theory - Operant Conditioning $25.00 Presented by Stacy Braslau-Schneck Difficulty Level: Basic Pre-Requisites: None CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
If you are an animal trainer or an owner who would like to have better training skills and a better understanding of what works and what doesn't, this course is a must. This course will teach you the basics of how animals learn and the language of behavior. All good animal trainers must have an understanding of operant conditioning principles.
Abandonment Training - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: Pending IAABC CEUs: Pending
In this telecourse, Trish King from the Marin Humane Society, explains how to use abandonment training to stop on-leash aggression. She'll discuss concepts surrounding on-leash aggression, which dogs are good candidates for abandonment training, how it works, and how to execute the training. On-leash aggression is so common, and so treatable! Join Trish and get this technique into your toolbox!
Addressing Aggressive Behavior in Birds - $35.00 Presented by Barbara Heidenreich Level: Basic IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join Barbara Heidenreich as she discusses the causes of aggression in companion birds and how to deal with it in a non-forceful, humane manner. Barb uses a variety of birds (and even a skunk!) to illustrate a variety of methods for reducing aggression. Although birds are the primary focus of this course, the principles discussed will apply to a variety of animals!
Addressing Canine Aggressive Behavior Problems Using the MRE System - $35.00 Presented by Joel Walton CCPDT CEUs: pending IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Pre-Requisites: None required, but Canine Aggression Behavior Management and Communications & Compliance Using the MRE System both by the same speaker and available here at Raising Canine will prepare you to get more out of this telecourse
This telecourse will teach you how to utilize the MRE System to address canine aggressive behavior problems. Joel will teach you how to use the MRE system to address canine aggressive behavior problems . You will learn how to avoid aggressive behavior problems and to help owners with dogs that have already developed aggressive behavior problems. You will learn how to teach owners to manage their dog, while developing the proper relationship and educating both owner and dog that there are better ways to achieve their goals without the use of aggressive behavior.
A Parrot…is a Parrot…is a Parrot…NOT! - $35.00 Presented by Pamela Clark Difficulty Level: Basic IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this telecourse, Pamela Clark, CPBC offers us a tour of the parrot world. Classifying parrot species according to the areas of the world from which they originate, she covers topics ranging from diet to typical behavior and veterinary problems of the most common parrot species kept as companions. This will be a great course for anyone contemplating the adoption of a parrot, or for those just venturing into the field of parrot behavior consulting.
Animal Assisted Activity & Animal Assisted Therapy: An Overview - $25.00 Presented by Ken McCort Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1 Join Ken McCort for an overview of this fulfilling and rewarding field of companion animal activities. Ken will discuss the various organizations involved in the assistance field; the differences in the various activities; how to get started; behaviors and techniques your pet needs to be an assistance animal; and the potential benefits you will receive by participating in the assistance field.
Animal Cognition - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Ashlynn d'Harcourt Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Cognition includes the mental capacities of reasoning, problem solving, consciousness, and language, in other words, all of the mental processes we usually think of as uniquely human. This course will address how animal cognition is characterized in modern science. We will ask what the known mental capacities of other animals include, and whether or not they share any similarities with human cognition. This course provides an overview of the history and theory of the field, methodological challenges facing those who study animal cognition (you can’t just ask a dog, “so, what exactly is going on in that pretty head of yours?”), and some recent findings in the areas of non-human primate, dolphin and canine cognition.
AnimalSign To You. Imagine! Signing Is Not Just for Primates Anymore - FREE Presented by Sean Senechal
Sean Senechal explains how animals such as dogs, horses, cats, and birds can learn to communicate in detail with a new AnimalSign Language. She explains this new tool for educating animals while approaching them as language learners by discussing her new book AnimalSign To You. Imagine! Signing Is Not Just for Primates Anymore. Sean goes over the concept of language education for animals, AnimalSign language structure, its uses, and benefits. Companion and Service animals can use this language to better bond and perform in their professions--as companions or assistance animals. You’ll leave the seminar with heightened expectations, and a journal/worksheet to incorporate this new approach to your business and personal lives.
This free seminar will introduce you to the AnimalSign Language concept, uses, benefits, and research. You will have questions answered about the new tool and get a head start using it with worksheets. You will find out about the book AnimalSign To You, which will help you understand and apply this language.
Anxiety Disorders - $35.00 Presented by Rachel Friedman CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 1.5 Anxiety disorders are some of the toughest cases -- but also the most rewarding to resolve! There's tons of information on dealing with aggression, but not nearly enough on anxiety. Join Rachel as she discusses how to approach and work with anxiety in dogs.
Assistance & Service Dogs: The Basics - $35.00 Presented by Debbie Winkler Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Every dog trainer should understand about assistance and services dogs: what they do, how they’re trained, the special needs of the client, the different organizations, etc. This is a very specialized and important subset of dog training and -- even if we don’t want to be involved in this type of training -- we should all know about it. At some point in our career we will be approached by a client needing these services and we should be able to steer them in the right direction. This can also be a very fulfilling career choice – helping people fill their needs, and working with a dog to do an important job. This class is a must for all trainers who would like to know more about this interesting area of dog training.
A Tough Nut to Crack: Preventing Same Sex Aggression - $35.00 Presented by Daphne Robert-Hamilton
Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: Introduction to Aggression Cases
TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Are Puppy Classes for All Puppies? - $25.00 Presented by Trish King
Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
In this class, Trish will examine the structure of puppy classes, whether free play is appropriate for all puppies, and ideas for alternative classes. Anyone who has listened to Trish knows that this is one of her favorite topics. Coming from a shelter environment, Trish sees a huge variety of puppies, and this class will delve into her thoughts and experiences in dealing with a variety of puppies.
Barking in Class from "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" - $25.00 Presented by Terry Ryan Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
Join Terry Ryan as she takes one topic from her new Instructor’s Manual, Coaching People to Train Their Dogs, and expands on it. Today’s Topic is: Fifty Ways to Keep Dogs Quiet in Class (even though she really gives you 55!)
Bark, Snark, & Growl Classes: The Who, Where, Why & What - $35.00 Presented by Wendy Van Kerkhove Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 In this class, Wendy will talk about the logistics of running a reactive dog class. We’ll discuss which dogs should be in a class and how to assess them prior to enrollment. Wendy will also talk about how to grow your growl classes, as well as the logistics of doing a growl class – equipment, set up, arrival and departure, etc. In June, Wendy will discuss the curriculum she uses for her growl classes.
Bark, Snark, & Growl Classes: The How - $35.00 Presented by Wendy Van Kerkhove Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 Wendy has been doing growl classes for several years, and has seen a great deal of success with them. This class builds on her April telecourse, in which she discussed the logistical issues of running a reactive dog class. In this class, Wendy goes over the curriculum she uses for these very successful growl classes. Although it is not required, it is recommended that you listen to “Bark, Snark, & Growl Classes: The Who, Where, Why & What” before attending this class, as we will NOT be discussing logistical issues, and the logistics are crucial to running a successful reactive dog class.
The Basics of Parrot Care - $35.00 Presented by Pamela Clark Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: n/a
Our knowledge about parrots is changing every day. We have not been keeping parrots as pets in captivity in large numbers for long at all. Much of the information we have is purely anecdotal. There are few studies that have been done with parrots, and many of the things we thought to be true 10 years ago in the areas of diet and behavior we now know are not true at all. It is difficult for even the best-educated owner to keep up with this. It should be our goal, as professionals, to acquire and dispense the most up-to-date and accurate information -- based in science whenever possible.
In addition to lack of knowledge and research in the area of companion parrots, there are many, many different species of parrots – each having different needs! Too often owners, as well as professionals, generalize the needs of parrots and do not realize that each species has specific requirements.
Because there are so many different parrot species, in this course, we will be reviewing the nutritional and environmental needs of parrots in general. Each of the areas covered may be thought of as a parrot’s basic needs. Conversely, the ability to enjoy quality provisions within each of these areas must be regarded as living skills for a parrot. Once this course is completed, you should have good, general knowledge of the basic requirements for a healthy, happy parrot.
Basic Behavioral Neuroanatomy
Presented by Dr. Lore Haug
Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
The name says it all! This course discusses the anatomy of the brain with an emphasis on learning and behavior. This course is a pre-requisite course for the Introduction to Neurobiology parts I & II.
A Behavior Systems Approach to Learning: Species-Typical Behavior - $25.00 Presented by Eddie Fernandez
Pre-Requisites: Understanding of Basic Learning Theory -- Operant &
Classical Conditioning
Learning involves a complex set of conditions. While most training procedures focus on the explicit environmental control of such behavior (e.g., operant and respondent contingencies), underlying species-typical mechanisms determine much of how this will occur. This lecture will examine how these biological pre-cursors interact with learning to produce the end response. Aspects such as Motivational processes, “errors” in learning (e.g., misbehavior, “superstitious” behavior), and the relationship between the training context and an organism’s niche will be examined. The hope is to better account for how ethological principles and biology in general combine with learning to better produce the desired trained responses in animals.
Behavior Assessments for Shelters - $35.00 Presented by Sarah Kalnajs Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this course, Sarah discusses temperament testing for shelter dogs. This talk includes detailed information on how to test, what to look for, equipment and other valuable information. Sarah has been working with shelter dogs and tracking data for several years; this course is based on that data.
Behavioral Assessments in Private Consultations - $35.00 Presented by Ken McCort Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this course, Ken talks about what he’s looking for in the initial consultation. This consultation will determine if you take the case; how you will approach the case; how you will treat the dog and the owner; what is the owner capable of; how severe the dog’s problem is; etc. Learn what to look for in this crucial initial interview.
Bridge & Target Training: The Basics - $35.00 Presented by Debbie Winkler CCPDT CEUs: pending IAABC CEUs: 1.5
There's a lot of talk about Bridge and Target training -- but what is it, really? Well, Debbie Winkler is going to take the mystery out of bridge and target training, and get us started on this exciting concept in training! he entire bridge & target concept provides the animal trainer with the best possible 2 way communication. Using this method, dogs can even learn to willingly participate in their own care & much of the anxiety of both handler & dog can be alleviated. Debbie will address issues such as a terminal bridge, keep going signals, intermediate bridges, how and why to use targets, and how to put it all together to make training easier for you, your client and your subject! This is not just about dogs -- bridge and target training can be used with any species!
Thank you Cara and Sue for a great course! I’ve been very pleased with the Raising Canine courses. When Building and Maintaining Veterinary Relationships came up I knew I should take it. Cara was very pleasant and cheerful. It was clear to me that if anyone knows how to work a vet visit, she does!
Suze Shaulis Cedarwater Dog Training Germantown, MD
$Building and Maintaining Veterinary Relationships - $35.00 Presented by Cara Vacchiano
Have you built solid, working relationships with the veterinarians in your area? Would your business benefit from having veterinarians in your area actually seeking out clients for you? Do you know how the veterinarians in your area feel about your dog training skills? About dog trainers and behavior consultants in general? Cara Vacchiano will show you how to build and maintain active, working relationships with veterinarians in your area. You'll learn how to approach vets for the first time; how to get your foot in the door to meet not only the doctors but their staff as well; how to convince the veterinarians that their clients should be seeing you; and how to maintain and build on those relationships over time. A can't-miss telecourse for any dog trainer or behavior consultant! (This course is also offered on December 1, 2007.)
The Business End of Dog Training! This is a three-part series addressing the business of training dogs, presented by Veronica Boutelle of dogTEC. Each section will last for 90 minutes and can be taken individually. This course is designed to be appropriate for both new business owners and those who have an existing business. Section one is the “The Legalities & Logistics, or The Dry but Necessary,” section two is “’Build It & They Will Come:’ Marketing (It Can Be Easier & Cheaper Than You Think!),” and section three is “Professional Burnout: Tips to Keep You Doing What You Love.” Each section is $40; if you purchase all three courses at the same time, the cost is $100.00. Each section is described in detail under its individual heading below.
The Business End of Dog Training - Section 1: The Legalities & Logistics, or The Dry but Necessary - $40.00 (if you purchase all 3 sections, the total cost is $100.00)
Presented by Veronica Boutelle
Difficulty Level: Basic to Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: None
This is a three-part series addressing the
business of training dogs, presented by Veronica Boutelle of dogTEC. Each
section will last for 90 minutes and can be taken individually. This course is
designed to be appropriate for both new business owners and those who have an
existing business. Section one is the “The Legalities & Logistics, or
The Dry but Necessary,” and will be held on
This course will cover the logistical issues of starting and running a business. You will learn how to limit your liability through contracts, insurance and limited liability companies. Another tedious but necessary chore is the paperwork required to open and run a business; this course teaches you what is necessary and what is optional and how to do it with the least amount of pain! Finally, you’ll learn how to take care of all that money you’ll be raking in – who said dog trainers can’t take vacations!
The Business End of Dog Training - Section 2: “Build It & They Will Come:” Marketing (It Can Be Easier & Cheaper Than You Think!) - $40.00 (if you purchase all 3 sections, the total cost is $100.00)
Presented by Veronica Boutelle
Difficulty Level: Basic to Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: None
Marketing! So necessary and so NOT what we want to do! Learn how to define and refine your message – find your niche in the training market and streamline your marketing by reaching the appropriate audience. Learn the theory of contact points. Finally, learn how to get the most bang for your marketing buck – you’ll get invaluable tips and strategies for stretching your marketing budget.
The Business End of Dog Training - Section 3: Avoiding Professional Burnout: Tips to Keep You Doing What You Love - $40.00 (if you purchase all 3 sections, the total cost is $100.00)
Presented by Veronica Boutelle
Difficulty Level: Basic to Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: None
This subject is so important for trainers! Training can be a very emotional business and if you don’t learn to set boundaries, you run the very real risk of burn out! However, if you do learn to set reasonable limits you will be able to be professional and successful as a trainer, stay in the business longer, and ultimately help more families with companion animals. In this course you will learn how to screen your clients (both human and canine!), assess your clients’ potential, learn when to cut a client loose, charge what you’re worth and – just as importantly – collect it! You’ll also learn to take personal time, avoid tasks you hate doing (but in a responsible manner), and learn how to develop and maintain a sustainable pro bono or reduced rate program, rather than giving away the farm!
The Business of Burnout - $20.00 Presented by Dani Weinberg Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1
Burnout is the ultimate crisis of self-esteem, so it's easy to see how being in that state can have an impact on our business success. Taking money for our services can be especially difficult when self-esteem is low. In this session, we'll talk about some of the major sources of burnout – the Dreaded "Shoulds" and the Warm Fuzzies - and how to get past them and back to functioning happily and effectively. We'll then look at the many important intangibles that go into pricing ourselves and our services. We'll discover that our clients are getting a lot more than they – or we – ever imagined. The burnout feeling that "I'm not worth much" can then be transformed into the thoughtful question "How much am I worth?"
Canine Aggressive Behavior Management - $35.00 Presented by Joel Walton Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Learn how to manage dogs with aggressive
behavior problems. Management is the first, critical step that will
provide you with the time to modify the dog's aggressive behavior.
This telecourse is for owners of dogs with
aggressive behavior problems and those who advise them. Besides helping
owners with aggressive behavior problems for almost two decades, Joel
adopted an aggressive Rottweiler and successfully managed him for 4 1/2
years.
Canine Behavior Training Program for Dog Day Care Facilities -
$55.00
(3 hours) Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None, however it is recommended that you have a
good understanding of basic learning theory and classical conditioning
Case Study Analysis - $25.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson Difficulty Level: Basic Pre-Requisites: None CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
Jean Donaldson will use her flow chart system to analyze three case studies (2 aggression and one separation anxiety) and discuss the likelihood of success based on the case history, owner involvement and other factors. She also discusses which method she chooses to modify behavior based on the analysis.
Cats! Aloof, affectionate, regal, goofy -- they're all these things, but they ain't dogs! - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Kimberly Barry Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5 In this telecourse Dr. Kimberly Barry, who did her doctoral dissertation on house cats, will give an overview of the evolution of cats, their social signaling and interactions, and the importance of stress resonses and how to deal with them. This is an introductory course, which will be of particular interest to dog trainers as well as anyone interested in cats. As dog trainers, we’ve all had situations where a cat owner asked us for advice. This course will give you insight into the differences between cats and dogs, as well as a good overview of basic cat behavior.
The Cognitive Revolution - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Ashlynn d'Harcourt Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
The shift in the field of psychology from studying only stimulus-response behavior to include the study of mental processes (Cognitivism) may cross over to other fields, such as those involving animal behavior. This course covers the paradigm shift in psychology, starting with an overview of the philosophical roots and some of the more influential personalities of behaviorism and then cognitive psychology. From this historical perspective, it will become clear why cognitive psychology arose only in the last 50 years. We will also explore major advantages and disadvantages of each approach to the study of psychology.
Common Medical Problems That Can Affect Behavior - $40.00 Presented by Dr. Lore Haug Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: Introduction to the Biology of Behavior TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this telecourse Dr. Haug will discuss the more common medical problems that can manifest in behavioral changes. This course will help you understand how illness can affect behavior, as well as give you the tools to communicate more effectively with both your client and their veterinarian. You will learn what to look for, the questions to ask and the common exams that can help explain behavioral changes.
Communications and Compliance Using the MRE System - $35.00 Presented by Joel Walton
Difficulty
Level: Basic This telecourse will teach you how to utilize the MRE System. You will learn how to effectively communicate with the dog owner and gain the dog owner's compliance. Joel will teach you how to use the MRE system to address common problems such as house training, play biting, chewing, and other issues. Managing puppy dog greeting and meeting will be addressed with the goal of preventing aggression and helping your clients develop a dog friendly and people friendly pet.
Wow! I'm only about 10 minutes in and I can tell that this one will be
one I'll want to listen to over and over to absorb all of the material.
Excellent course, Sue and Dr. Haug!
Cara Vacchiano,
Buddy's Chance, LLC
Austin, Texas 78751
Conducting Private Consultations - $65.00 (3 hours) Presented by Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: pending IAABC CEUs: 3 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 3
From the phone intake to the initial consult through subsequent training sessions, make your private consults and private training sessions more efficient, effective, and professional while increasing your confidence and comfort. Topics include:
Conducting Effective Interviews - $25.00 Presented by Teoti Anderson Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Join Teoti Anderson as she demonstrates and explains how to conduct an effective interview. Client interviews are at the heart of behavior consulting -- gathering accurate and relevant information is crucial to effective behavior modification. Teoti's people skills are legendary! Join us and learn from a master.
Consultation Skills - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: Pending IAABC CEUs: Pending
Do you wish you had better client compliance and a higher
success rate? Well now you can! In this telecourse, Trish King gives you the
benefit of her many years as a professional consultant. She talks about the
affect undesired behavior can have on a client and the reasons they don't
always follow our advice. She talks about the stages a person goes through
when they have behavioral issues, and how to get owner buy-in. She also
discusses the mistakes we, as consultants, make and how that affects the
client's willingness to comply. She even goes into learning theory for
humans! Client communications is crucial to a behavior consultant's success
- and this telecourse will improve your communication skills!
$Create A Marketing Plan! - $25.00 Presented by Susan Smith Difficulty Level: Basic
This telecourse will give you two fundamental tools for creating a comprehensive marketing plan that will get you focused on growing your business!
We spend a lot of time and money increasing our training skills, but not nearly enough honing our business skills. You can be the best trainer in five counties -- if no one knows that, you won't have a successful business!
Creative
Networking: Thinking "Off-Leash" for Success - $35.00 Do you find the thought of walking into a room full of people and starting a conversation with someone daunting? Do you know how to make the most of talking to someone who could potentially be a new customer? Networking is a way of creating new leads at little or no cost. In fact, it’s a crucial area of marketing that every business owner should add to their list of tactics. Here’s your opportunity to learn how to increase your chances of success from a master networker - Jennifer Shryock. Discover her secrets for creating contacts to increase your business. Find out how to recognize and reach your target market. If you’ve always wanted to network but never quite known where to start, this is the course to get you going.
Curriculum & Classroom Management Series: Building Better Classes - $75 Presented by Veronica Boutelle Date: December 5, 12, 19, 2007 Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm Central CCPDT CEUs: pending IAABC CEUs: 4.5
Learn how to make your public classes the best in the business—and have the most fun teaching them. Maximize effectiveness so that your students take their in-class success home with them. Learn how to deal with common classroom management problems such as reactive dogs, difficult clients, energetic or curious children, clients and dogs at different skill levels, etc. so that they are never a worry again. Find out how adding a human learning theory called Constructivism to operant and classical conditioning can positively transform your experience of teaching—and your students’ compliance and success. You can use what you learn to design new classes or update your current offerings. This class is taught in three steps:
Operant Conditioning, Classical Conditioning, and… Constructivism?!? Human Learning Theory Wednesday, December 5
Beginning at the End Effective Curriculum Design Wednesday, December 12
The Well Run Ship Secrets to Easy Classroom Management Wednesday, December 19
Does Pavlov Ring a Bell? Understanding Classical Conditioning - $20.00 Presented by Mel Bussey
Difficulty Level: Basic
Dog-Dog Aggression - $40.00 Presented by Ian Dunbar CCPDT CEUs: Pending IAABC CEUs: Pending This course is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Ian Dunbar is going to speak on dog-dog aggression, but - and here's the really cool part - it's going to be all question and answer! This is your opportunity to ask all those questions you've always wished you could ask the experts.
Dogs Bite: But Balloons & Slippers Are More Dangerous - $25.00 Presented by Janis Bradley Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
Dogs are dangerous. And they are more dangerous to children than adults. Not as dangerous, of course, as kitchen utensils, drapery cords, five-gallon water buckets, horses, or cows. Not nearly as dangerous as playground equipment, swimming pools, skateboards or bikes. And not remotely as dangerous as family, friends, guns or cars. In this telecourse, Janis discusses the research she did for her recently released book (of the same name), which explores the reality of dog bites and dog fatalities.
Dogs & Families - 3-Part Series - $85.00 (each section can be purchased individually - see below for prices) Presented by Jennifer Shryock Difficulty Level: Basic
Join Jennifer Shryock, owner of Family Paws and author of the “Dogs & Storks™” program, in this 3-part series addressing families and dogs. You can sign up for the entire series at a discounted price, or you can take each part separately . Jennifer specializes in families, and has a wealth of knowledge in this area.
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