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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
10 Things Your Animal Wants You To Know About Behavior - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Susan Friedman CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Dr. Friedman discusses the 10 most important concepts and principles trainers and owners need to understand about behavior. By understanding these concepts, you will be a better trainer and a better consultant. You will have a more thorough understand of behavior, which you will then be able to communicate to your clients, and help them work more effectively with their pets.
The ABCs of Learning Theory - Operant Conditioning $25.00 Presented by Stacy Braslau-Schneck CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
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: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
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 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: 1.5 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.
Adolescent Dogs - $35.00 CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Many people acquire their dogs when they're adolescents ... or they think they don't have to train them until they're older .... or they think they remember how to train them themselves! This session is about those dogs the untrained, overly-excitable, bullying, suspicious, fearful, or shy adolescent and how to help owners teach them to be compliant, happy companions. This seminar will concentrate on practical tips -improving management, developing a relationship, handling techniques and deciding which exercises might be most appropriate for those teenage dogs.
A Parrot…is a Parrot…is a Parrot…NOT! - $35.00 Presented by Pamela Clark IAABC 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
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 CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC 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 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 CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC 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
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Are Puppy Classes for All
Puppies? - $25.00 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!)
Barking & Mobbing - $40.00 Renowned biologist and ethologist, Dr. Ray Coppinger, and other scientists recently studied barking in canines. This telecourse will discusses their findings – when and why barking occurs in dogs and other species.
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.
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
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.
BAT - Behavior Adjustment Training - $35.00 Presented by Grisha Stewart CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Due to popular demand, Grisha is doing her BAT course again! This time we're doing it on Sunday afternoon so those who were not able to attend the first presentation can come to this one!
Learn how to build dogs' coping skills and decrease fear using Behavior Adjustment Training. You’ll learn how to add BAT to your behavior modification toolbox, not to replace your other tools like classical counter-conditioning, but to add techniques that will make you more effective as a humane trainer.
Behavior Adjustment Training is a system for rehabilitating problem behaviors, including aggression, fear, pulling on leash, and more. Just about any 'bad' behaviors that are maintained by the environment can be replaced by more appropriate behaviors, using the same environmental triggers and rewards.
When working with aggression, BAT uses *operant* counter-conditioning with systematic desensitization to build social skills, confidence around the trigger, and trust in the handler. While food or other rewards are used with BAT in some cases, the main focus of BAT is on using environmental rewards that already maintain the problem behavior.
BAT - Behavior Adjustment Training - Advanced Concepts - $35.00 Presented by Grisha Stewart CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
If you've attended a BAT seminar or telecourse, or have watched the DVD and have questions, comments, ideas or contributions, here's your opportunity! This telecourse will go deeper into BAT, discussing the finer points of the protocol.
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.
Bengal Cats - $35.00 Presented by Marilyn Krieger IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Join the Bengal Cat expert, Marilyn Krieger, CCBC, as she talks all about Bengal Cats. Bengal Cat's are very popular, and an especially intelligent breed - and Marilyn is the reigning expert on this topic. There are so many topics specific to Bengals, that they deserve a course all their own, and this is it! This course is targeted for trainers and behaviorists, but is open to the public.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Handling - $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Dog-Dog Aggression Off Leash - $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Dog-Dog Aggression On Leash - $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Resource Guarding $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Separation Anxiety - $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
The Big 6: Behavior Mod Plans and Business Strategies for Serious Behavior Problems - Stranger Aggression - $35.00 Presented by Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join us for the series or pick the ones that best suit your business—or that give you the most trouble. We’re going to tackle each of the 6 biggest behavior problems, giving you clear, insightful approaches to creating modification plans that work for real clients in their real lives. We’ll consider the primary variables to juggle in each case and the roles and comparative advantages of coaching, day training, and board and train. And to help fill up your training schedule we’ll look at packaging, marketing, and sales approaches specific to behavior problems.
Bridge & Target Training: The Basics - $35.00 Presented by Debbie Winkler CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 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 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
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.)
Bullying - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
It's a sign of the times - dogs introducing themselves by pounding into other dogs; dogs playing too hard, too physically, overpowering other dogs. Or, dogs greeting people the same way - whether they're young dogs or older dogs. In this seminar we'll discuss which dogs are more likely to act this way, how to handle them, and how to talk to the people who own them!
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
The Case for Dog Bite Hierarchies - Free! Presented by Cara Shannon, JD, CPDT-KA CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1
Cara Shannon, author of "Bad to the Bone: Analyzing and Assessing Dog Bites," discusses the importance of bite hierarchies. As a lawyer, Cara understands the importance of having a systematized way of assessing current injuries as well as potential future injuries a dog might inflict. Not only do we need to be able to communicate these issues to each other, but we also need to communicate potential risk to our clients, and communities.
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 Closer - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
-- Tired of spending half an hour on the
phone and not getting the client? Then this course is for you! Many factors influence conversion rates—the number of phone calls that turn into initial consults and the number of consults that result in ongoing clients. We look at each of these and discuss small changes you can make to increase your sales confidence and effectiveness. We also walk through step-by-step sales strategies for the phone and initial consult. No matter your previous track record or level of discomfort, you too can learn to become a closer. And doing so not only means a better bottom line for you—it means the opportunity to help more dogs and their people.
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.
Companion Parrots & Flight - $35.00 Presented by Pam Clark IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Pamela Clark leads listeners through a thorough discussion of the choice every parrot owner must make – whether to clip the parrot’s wings or not. She begins her topic with a look at the significance of feathers and flight, then examines each option in depth. She explores the reasons usually given for each choice, as well as the often unanticipated consequences of both clipping flight feathers and allowing flight. Listeners then learn how to go about making the choice for their own parrot, and how to implement each choice in a respectful and responsible manner.
Conducting Private Consultations - $65.00 (3 hours) Presented by Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 3 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: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
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 IAABC CEUs: .5
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. 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
CCPDT CEUs: 4.5 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 Day Care Do's and Don'ts - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle
dogTEC business consultants Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle share best practices to help you get ahead in the dog daycare business. Learn how to avoid—or fix—common pitfalls in pricing, policies, scheduling, and marketing to increase and protect your revenue while providing the best possible care for dogs. Veronica and Gina draw on their many years of consulting with daycares across the country to help you run the most efficient, profitable, and respected daycare in your area.
Dog-Dog Aggression - $40.00 Presented by Ian Dunbar CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 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.
Price: $35.00
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Price: $35.00
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Price: $35.00
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Dogs & Storks - FREE Presented by Jennifer Shryock
In this FREE telecourse, Jennifer Shryock will share information about this customized program for new & expecting families. Learn how this program will compliment and support your consultations as they prepare for baby. Find out about presenter opportunities and how this program can benefit your business and your community
Dominance: Anatomy of a Mind Virus - $25.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson
Difficulty Level: Basic
Effective Painless Punishment:
The Most Misunderstood Process in Dog Training - $40.00 Before we get into any discussion about the utilitarian or moral pros or cons of different training techniques, we must first make sure that we are all on the same page — that we have all trained the dog to criterion. Then comes the time to evaluate relative Reliability and Speed of Acquisition, Reward:Punishment Ratios and especially, the nature (Severity) of punishment, so we may ask the question, “ Was it really worth it?” “But first, that stuff you’re doing — is it really punishment? Prove to me that it’s punishment. If it truly were punishment, you’d be doing it less today than yesterday. If it truly were punishment last week, you wouldn’t be doing it at all today. But you still are. So what is it? Can’t be punishment ‘cos there’s no change in behavior. Maybe harassment? Maybe abuse?” Training hasn’t worked and this is when people really get frustrated and for the dog… it hits the fan. “Dog still misbehaving after all those bad times? Time to up the level of punishment? But… it wasn’t punishment in the first place. Do you really want to change from annoyance to abuse?” The first rule of punishment is tautological — punishment must be effective. If it is not effective, then by definition, it is not punishment. In order to be effective, the use of punishment must satisfy a whole bunch of criteria. I like trainers to quantify the number of Commands, Correct Responses and Rewards even when reward training. But when using punishment, we owe it to the dog to quantify the number of Punishments, to prove that they decrease over time, to prove that they are in fact punishments and to prove that the dog is being trained. When applied correctly, punishment works extremely quickly, and so there is no longer any need to punish. The persistence of unwanted behavior is proof positive that punishment is NOT being applied correctly. Rather than reflexively reaching for a more severe punishment, the trainer should learn: 1. How to train and motivate the dog so that he doesn’t want to misbehave, and 2. How to effectively use punishment and especially, how to effectively use punishments that are neither painful nor scary. The reality is that: most silent treatment, most sighs of exasperation, most shouts and screams, and most leash jerks and electric shocks are not punishment at all. Rather they are advertisement of ineffective “training”. So why don’t laboratory-proven punishment techniques work that well in practice? Learning theory comes from thousands of laboratory experiments, in which consistent computers trained animals (manly rats and pigeons) using binary quantum feedback (food pellets and electric shocks). However, people are not computers and they do not have the ability to work tirelessly and consistently for hours on end, yet many trainers still rely on quantum, non-instructive feedback (clicks, kibble and shocks). It is difficult to learn from non-instructive, quantum punishment, especially when badly timed, or applied inconsistently and with emotion. However, the use of language and voice — both analogue and instructive — allows people to deliver much more sophisticated and effective feedback (instructive differential reinforcement) and to absolutely transcend the training ability of any computer (with its consistent, precisely-timed and clinical, yet non-instructive and quantum feedback). Very high levels of response–reliability may be attained by simply, calmly and patiently, verbally insisting on cued-reliability. Harsh tones and loud voices, or any physical means of enforcement or punishment, are simply unnecessary to achieve reliable performance. And if unnecessary, maybe we shouldn’t use them at all.
Presented by Ken McCort Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None Texas Registered Veterinary Technicians: 1.5
This will be a fascinating discussion on the differences between wild and domesticated animals, using wolves and dogs as our subject matter. If you have any interest in ethology or questions about the validity of dominance in companion animals, this course is a must. It will help you distinguish between normal dog behavior and normal wolf behavior, and will also help you when dealing with a variety of dog breeds, since certain adaptive behaviors have been exaggerated in the selective breeding of dogs. You’ll also learn about instinctive drift, motor patterns and we’ll touch on hybrid wolves. Ken works with the people at Wolf Park on a regular basis and has had extensive experience with pet dogs, wolves and rare dog breeds.
Empower or Overpower? Reaching the Middle Ground with Our Clients and Our Pets - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Susan Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
What is the relationship between control and behavior health? Do we empower our pets and risk animal anarchy or overpower them and risk breaking their spirits? In this telecourse, Dr. Friedman discusses what science contributes to the current debate. She will give you answers to the most common client "yeah, buts…" such as, “Yeah but rewards are just bribes”, “Yeah but it’s hardwired”, “Yeah but what if the house burns down”. These ideas present very real obstacles to teaching clients to be effective behavior managers. Also discussed is a hierarchy of behavior change strategies to answer what science cannot: Is effectiveness our only criterion for selecting training strategies?
If you haven't yet taken a course with Dr. Friedman, you've missed an enlightening experience -- don't let it happen again! Dr. Friedman recently contributed the article called "He Says, She Says" to the APDT Chronicle, and she did a fabulous course for Raising Canine on Functional Assessment and Analysis. This is another exciting and valuable course!
Environmental Enrichment Techniques for Companion Animals - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Joanne Oliva-Purdy Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
Because of our changing lifestyles, we must begin putting more thought into our companion animals’ mental and physical well-being. Most companion animals lead very sedentary, boring lives and this, as all trainers know, can lead to undesired behavior! Dr. Oliva-Purdy has worked in a zoo environment, where enrichment is a major part of the zookeepers’ job. It is important for the health and longevity of the animals that they be both physically and mentally fit. Dr. Oliva-Purdy will discuss types of enrichment for animals with examples for dogs, cats, birds and rodents. She will give you tools for your own animals, as well as tools for helping our client’s animals.
Ethical Challenges for Animal Behavior Consultants Part I - $35.00 Presented by Jim Barry Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 2
This telecourse is the first in a two-part series intended for members of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; it is, however, open to all interested parties. It provides certification points for associate members seeking accreditation as well as continuing education units for certified members. This first session covers methods for resolving ethical dilemmas—the clashes of values that may come as consultants work with clients and animals, in the context of the IAABC’s Code of Ethics.
Ethical Challenges for Animal Behavior Consultants Part II - $35.00 Presented by Jim Barry Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 2
This telecourse is the second in a two-part series intended for members of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants; it is, however, open to ll interested parties. It provides certification points for associate members seeking accreditation as well as continuing education units for Certified Members. This second session provides an opportunity for participants to share their experiences in meeting the ethical challenges of the profession, as well as to discuss current ethical issues in animal behavior consulting.
Evaluating the Quadrant: Learning Theory in Practice - $40.00 Presented by Dr. Ian Dunbar Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Regardless of individual training methods and techniques, effectiveness (as measured by time and trials to a reliable criterion) depends on a thorough understanding of learning theory. Unfortunately, the creedal principles of learning theory do not necessarily work in practice.
Most learning theory has been derived from observing consistent computers training rats and pigeons. As such, a good 50% of laboratory research findings are irrelevant in the real world, wherein inconsistent humans try to train dogs and other family members. Specifically, most reinforcement schedules do not exist outside of the laboratory, and punishment techniques can be notoriously ineffective.
The most common reason for resorting to the use of frequent and excessive punishment during training is a lack of understanding of traditional learning theory and especially, not understanding the many constraints on learning theory when it is put to practice. Although theoretically and experimentally sound, punishment seldom works in practice.
In just the past decade, as dog training has become more dog-friendly, response-reliability has gone down the toilet. Where are all the prompt and reliable emergency sits and downs? How about three-minute sit-stays and five-minute down-stays? Some trainers no longer teach on-leash walking but instead opt for permanent management. And snazzy heeling and off-leash reliability are quickly becoming distant memories.
Our precious quadrant requires serious practical review. For the most part, consequential feedback comprises short-term rewards and punishments (praise and reprimands), i.e., only utilizing half of the quadrant. Moreover, the relative pros and cons of reward/punishment consequences are more profitably analyzed by comparing the six different types of binomial feedback. The quadrant only really applies to the use of long-term rewards and punishments. However, it is impossible to negatively reinforce a desired behavior (e.g., forced retrieve) without previously positively punishing the dog (for allowing handler to grab it). And so, with negative reinforcement, we are on very thin ice. Similarly, when positively reinforcing a dog with a lengthy reward (e.g., Go Play), the dog will be negatively punished when the reward ends. ("Come Here"—play session over.)
Learning theory terminology is laughably so abominably ambiguous, it is really difficult to know what to do about it. A simple discussion between dog trainers can become very confusing (often leading to disagreements because trainers fail to see that they actually agree with each other). Regardless of what we do within our profession, we should not inflict our flawed terminology on the unsuspecting dog-owning public...it would fry their brains. With dog owners, I suggest we speak in simple jargon-free sentences, explaining how they can teach their dogs to promptly sit on cue, to reliably stay, and to walk like a charm on a loose leash.
Evolution & Dog Behavior - $40.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson Length: 1.5 hours CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Join Jean Donaldson in a fascinating discussion of how animals evolve and develop the adaptive behaviors that got them where they are today! Jean will discuss issues such as the pressures involved in evolution, selective breeding, sexual selection, altruisim, competition and many other topics. This course is not just for dog trainers -- these principles apply to all animals!
Extinction Bursts & Spontaneous Recovery and How Behavior Problems Develop & Extinguish - $25.00 Presented by Ken McCort Pre-Requisites: Learning Theory 101: Operant Conditioning
CCPDT CEUs: 1 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
This is an intermedite learning theory course which will explain how behaviors develop and increase, often accidentally, through the processes of extinction bursts and spontaneous recovery. Ken will give examples and discuss how to change behavior using this natural phenomenon. You’ll also learn how to measure the changes as you go through your behavior modification program and how to explain the process to clients. Ken recommends that, in conjunction with this course, you should also take “Understanding Antecedent Stimuli: An examination of learning theory from the ‘front end”;” to increase your understanding of how we learn and how the environment facilitates behavior.
Fear & Conflict - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Many of the dogs we see in consultation or as trainers have conflicted emotions – they seem to want to visit with other dogs (for instance) at the same time that they’re afraid of them. We also see many dogs who are afraid of other people or dogs. In this discussion, we’ll consider the differences between these two types of motivations, and what can be done to modify their behavior enough to satisfy their guardians. We’ll also discuss helping to teach guardians how to accept the dogs they have, instead of wanting the dogs they don’t’ have.
Feather Destructive Behavior - Causes & Resolution - $35.00 Presented by Pam Clark IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Pamela Clark discusses the very serious problem of feather destructive behavior in parrots. Feather destruction is a sign of other problems. These problems can be physical or environmental, and figuring out exactly what the problem (or problems) is will help your parrot live a happier life. In this telecourse, Pam talks about the various causes for feather destructive behavior, and the ways we can change that behavior.
Feline Medical Disorders That Can Affect Behavior - $40.00 Presented by Dr. Lore Haug IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 1.5
Join Dr. Haug as she explores some of the medical reasons that may cause cats to misbehave! Cats can be very susceptible to certain medical issues -- and, of course, they're prone to injuries and other diseases, just like dogs or humans! Often a medical problem underlies a behavior problem. This course will help you understand some of the subtle medical problems that may be causing kitty misbehavior!
Field Sports for Family Dogs - $35.00 Presented by Jim Barry Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Vet Techs: 1.5
Do you love the sporting breeds? Do you wish your clients would go out and have fun with their dogs? Are you looking for a new market niche? Then “Field Sports for Family Dogs” is for you! In this telecourse Jim Barry, co-author of “Positive Gun Dogs: Clicker Training for Sporting Breeds,” will show you how to run a group class using positive methods to train sporting breeds for the job they were born to do. And – more good news – you don’t even have to use birds! Training sporting breeds with positive methods is an area of dog training that is desperately in need of professional trainers; owners are clamoring for it, but most sporting dog trainers are still using traditional methods. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a fun and exciting new source of revenue to your existing repertoire.
Functional Assessment/Analysis: Putting the ABCs to Work in the Real World - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Susan Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technicians
In this course, Dr. Friedman shows you how to do a functional assessment using the smallest, analyzable unit of behavior – antecedent, behavior, consequence. Essentially, there are only two ways to change behavior: Change the antecedent, and/or change the consequence. Dr. Friedman will explain how to use functional assessment to pare a client's narrative down to the facts you need to make a realistic hypothesis about the current function of the target behavior and stimuli that set the occasion for the behavior to occur. This will then allow you to create a workable behavior modification plan. Guided practice doing functional assessments is included in this teleconference.
Girls Will Be Girls: Preventing & Modifying Female-Female Problems - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
"Males fight for points, females fight for keeps." That's more than a trite phrase - it appears to be a distinct reality. When females in a home don't get along, the owners have a big problem. In this seminar, we'll discuss how to choose females that will be likely to like each other, how to raise them so they don't even think about fighting, and how to handle life when they do fight!
Got Vets? - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Veterinarians have long been the most coveted referral source for dog trainers, behaviorists, daycare operators, walkers, and sitters. But how do you get vets in your corner? Veronica will share a wealth of ideas, tips, and strategies for making first contacts (without the usual discomfort of cold calls or walk ins), setting up exclusive relationships, and helping vet offices to increase their referrals to your business. This is a fantastic way to increase your client base. Recommended for all businesses, regardless of whether you currently enjoy veterinarian referrals.
Healing Companions: Psychiatric Service Dogs & Their Power To Transform Lives - $25.00 Presented by Jane Miller CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 A presentation overviewing the uses of training and working with Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs). Ms. Miller will explain what the Psychiatric Service Dogs are and how they differ from other Service Dogs. She will explain strategies to support trainers, clients, and their PSDs. The strategies ensure that both the clients' AND animals' needs are addressed. The presentation will also explain the challenges (and some solutions) specific to working with clients with Psychiatric Disabilities, their Service animals, as well as the ethics involved, the collaboration with psychotherapists, and the ADA. She will include useful information about stress in service dogs, task training, and resources available. Ms. Miller invites you to join us in this overview of working with Psychiatric Service Dogs.
Housetraining – from the sublime to the absurd! - $40.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
We’ve all had a housetraining consultation that had us stumped! The most experienced dog trainers will end up calling their buddies for help on what should be a simple training and management case. Join Jean as she discusses all the various bends and forks in the road to housetraining the most difficult dogs. Jean will present a variety of solutions, starting with the basics and working down to more complex issues.
How to Effectively Market Your Self and Your Business - FREE Presented by Alicia Smith IAABC CEUs: .5
In order to be successful you MUST HAVE clients, customers and sales. In 90 days this program will give you the formula for getting sales NOW...or your money back. And, you don't have to wait for someone else's schedule. The day you sign up is the day you BEGIN. If you are ready, willing and able to roll up your sleeves and give yourself the gift of support while building your business then join today. There really isn't a better time to Run, Don't Walk, to a Thriving Business.
$How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart is Feeling the Burn: Avoiding Professional Burnout - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5 Tips to keep yourself in the game for the long haul—and increase your bottom line at the same time.
$How To Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is New Pups: Getting Started - $35.00
Presented by Veronica Boutelle Is a career as a dog pro right for you? How do you get started? We’ll look at the financial, personality, and lifestyle aspects of of owning your own professional dog service business, and show you a few paths you can take to get there. Along the way we’ll answer questions such as “How much money can I make?” “What is it really like to be a dog trainer, walking, sitter, or daycare owner?” “What is legally required to be a dog pro?” “How do I get the training I need?” You’ll take away tips for getting started on the right paw and checklists to guide you as you move forward.
$How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart is - Going Full Time - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5 Still stuck in a cubicle during the day, left to squeeze your training into the evenings and weekends? Learn strategies for creating and surviving a transition plan to reach your dream of working with dogs full time.
$How To Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is Legalities & Liabilities - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
From business licences to limited liability company filing, from domain names to service marks, insurance to tax issues—here are the nuts and bolts behind owning a business. Learn what you need to know to own a legal business and protect your liability—and let us lower your anxiety in the bargain.
$How To Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is - Marketing: The Message - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
Discover the keys behind developing a marketing message that gives clients a reason to choose you over all their other choices.
$How To Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is Marketing: The Plan - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
You’ve got your message, now how do you get it out there? Let’s get that phone ringing with a creative plan based on your unique strengths and needs.
$How To Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is Keep 'em Coming Back - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
Tips for building strong referrals and repeat business. Everyone talks about wanting word of mouth—how do you build it?
$How to Run a Dog Business: To Package or Not To Package - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
Learn or rethink how to define and package your services for maximum client appeal, top revenue, and your own enjoyment and quality of life.
$How to Run A Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart Is - Money Matters: Rates, Policies, and Sales - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5
How to set and adjust rates and set client policies that will benefit your bottom line and your life as a dog pro. Does hearing the question “How much do you charge?” send your pulse racing? Get tips on how to effectively discuss rates and money with clients without the discomfort.
$How to Run a Dog Business: Putting Your Career Where Your Heart is Old Dogs: Expanding Your Business - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle IAABC CEUs: .5 Reaching a point where you can’t do it all yourself? Dreaming of the next step? Learn about the options for and implications of expanding your existing business, including hiring employees vs independent contractors (and a couple other options). And get some tips on increasing your efficiency and productivity, too.
How to Talk and Listen: Applying Modern Parenting Advice to Client Comprehension and Compliance - $35.00 Presented by Stacy Braslau-Schneck Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
We are not our students' parents, but sometimes we have similar goals in teaching them empathy, creating mutual respect for opinions and needs (ours, theirs, and their dog's), and getting them to actually follow our instructions. In this course, we'll discuss how we can apply the principles of the popular parenting book, "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, to our clients. This course is taught by a dog training instructor who is also a mother, and who has found the principles in this book useful in both worlds!
How and Why We Changed Our Puppy Classes: Legacy’s New Puppy Menu - $25.00
Pre-Requisites: None TX Veterinary Technicians CEUs: 1
The onset and offset of critical periods in a puppy’s development are many and varied. It’s important that puppies in your community have access immediately to thoughtful, safe classes before they are sixteen weeks of age. This course discusses the advantages of offering a free, seven-category “menu” of learning experiences for puppies, presented as ongoing, twice-a-week, drop-in classes. This course will discuss the community and business advantages of offering a free, on-going class within your community. Join Terry Ryan in discussing one of her innovative class ideas – the Puppy Menu! This course dovetails nicely with Jim Barry’s discussion on ethical issues – what obligations do we have, as professionals, to give back to our community.
How to Conduct an Ethological Study - $25.00
Pre-Requisites: None
Human Language & Other Animal Communication Systems - $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
Linguists have insisted, and rightly so, that human language is unique in its complexity compared with other animal communication systems. This isn’t to say that other animal communication systems are not complex! The main focus of this course, though, will be on what happens when we attempt to teach other animals our own language. While trainers already have an implicit understanding of what happens, in this course we will review experimental attempts that demonstrate the specific constraints on language learning in animals. In short, we will cover the properties of human language that make it fundamentally different from other systems of communication, what other animals are predisposed to learn about our language, and potential implications. This course will focus on communication with mammals only.
The "Hyper" Dog - $35.00 Presented by Stacy Braslau-Schneck CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 1.5
Do you have, or deal with, a "hyper" dog - high
energy, easily distracted, and out of control? You are not alone, and
there is help for you both! In this telecourse you'll learn about the
causes and origins of this sort of behavior, and how you can effect it
with management, diet, equipment, and training. We will not be
addressing dogs who "merely" get over-exciting on seeing other dogs, or
other particular events, but rather dogs who are distracted by
everything and never seem to be able to focus on you for more than a few
moments. Stacey gives valuable
tips on relationship-building, management and training. She also
discusses the importance of proper socialization, exercise and
nutrition. As an added bonus, Stacy has given you several games you can
use to focus and help the Hyper Dog!
I Was Lured! The 5 Steps to Lure Reward Training - $40.00 Presented by Dr. Ian Dunbar Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Some trainers have criticized luring, stating that, dogs are trained “better” if they have not been lured. This, of course, is learning theory heresy. Behavior is consequence-driven, not antecedent-driven. A dog is not trained better depending on whether she was lured or not. If she’s trained, she’s trained, and if not, she’s not. In pet dog training, there is an endless quest for the quickest, easiest, most enjoyable and most expedient route to produce equipment-free and gizmo-free, off-leash, response-reliability. The choice of training technique has a huge influence on “time and trials to criterion.” As by far the quickest, and one of the simplest of all training techniques, lure/reward training is the technique of choice for most owners to teach their dog basic manners. Whereas trainers have a little more leeway in choosing a technique for teaching basic manners, for behavior modification and temperament training, food lure/reward training should be mandatory. There is some extreme urgency to prevent and resolve behavior problems. Behavior problems, such as housesoiling, destructive chewing, and excessive barking, kill dogs. Without a doubt, simple behavior problems are the number one terminal illness for pet dogs. Time is of the essence. Similarly, biting, fighting, and fearful dogs are hardly happy, or safe to be around. Consequently, there is simply no time to mess around with time-consuming techniques. We must resolve the dogs’ problems, relieve their chronic (yet acute) stress levels, and improve their quality of life by using the most time-efficient and enjoyable methods available. Other techniques are championed in other specialist training fields, wherein the syllabus is finite and the trainer knows the rules and questions (criteria) before the test or trial and especially, when time is not an issue. Knowledgeable, experienced, and dedicated handlers will train for hours to perfect a desired behavior. However, pet dog training differs markedly from teaching competition or working dogs, from training marine mammals, and from computers autoshaping rats and pigeons in laboratories. With pet dog training, the questions are unknown and the syllabus is infinite—comprising all aspects of a dog’s (and owner’s) behavior, temperament, and training. But the most important difference—owners are not dog trainers; they seldom have a trainer’s education, interest, dedication, experience, or expertise. Trainers should never underestimate their own expertise. Characteristically, techniques that we recommend for owners to train their dogs are entirely different (easier, quicker, and less complicated) than techniques that we might use to train our own dogs. A comprehensive lure/reward training program comprises five stages:
The first three steps focus on establishing response reliability and are all-important in all fields of dog training. In Stage 1, training lures are phased out completely (within a dozen trials) and replaced with hand or verbal lures (handsignals and requests/commands). In Stage 2, training rewards are phased out and replaced with life rewards (a la Premack). Eventually, the cued response becomes self-reinforcing as the dog becomes internally motivated. In a sense, “just doing it” becomes the biggest reward in dogdom. In Stage 3, a reliable cued response is enforced without force, fear, or pain. The final two Stages—for refining precision and for protecting precision and reliability—are primarily for obedience, working, and demo dogs and will only be summarized.
Inappropriate Elimination in Cats - Urinating & Spraying - $35.00 Presented by Marilyn Krieger IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Learn how to address one of the most problematic behaviors in cats - inappropriate elimination! Whether it's not being trained to a litter box, environmental issues, or spraying, this is a behavior that is life-threatening to pet cats - and very common! Join Marilyn Krieger, the "Cat Lady," as she discusses this very serious issue. This course is targeted for trainers and behaviorists, but is open to the public.
Introduction Into Aggression Cases - $65.00 Presented by Daphne Robert-Hamilton Length: 3 hours Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 3 IAABC CEUs: 3 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 3
This two-part telecourse is designed for new trainers and trainers wishing to begin taking aggression cases (or those who have recently begun taking aggression cases). The course will address several key challenges to working with aggression: different perspectives in approach and learning background; body language and identifying subtle changes in body language; safety and liability issues. This course will give you a new way to look at aggression, a new appreciation for familiarity with canine body language, an understanding of the importance of neurobiology in behavior, as well as resources and references to help you in your work. You'll learn what aggression is and when it's time to modify the behavior -- some forms of aggression are normal and totally appropriate in a given situation or context; however, the majority of behavior cases dealing with aggression lean toward maladaptive expressions leading to potentially dangerous or serious outcomes. You will also learn how various fields of science impact changing behavior and help you assess whether or not to take a case!
As a bonus, you'll also get the audio from a course Daphne did in 2005 on aggression!
Introducing the New Cat to the Resident Cat without Stress - $35.00 Presented by Marilyn Krieger IAABC CEUs: 1.5 Are you thinking of adopting another cat and you want the introductions to be as stress-free as possible? This course focuses on introducing the new cat to the resident cat, using fun techniques that are stress-free as possible for both humans and cats. Some of the topics covered in this course are: phases of introduction, body language, recognizing aggression before it occurs, what to do when a cat is aggressive.
Introducing the Har-Vest - FREE Presented by Rachel Friedman
Join Rachel Friedman for this free 60 minute discussionon on her invention, Har-Vest -- the first and only combination no pull harness and vest for working and companion dogs.
Introduction to
Neurobiology of Behavior and Learning Part I Presented by Dr. Lore Haug Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: Basic Behavioral Neuroanatomy
Introduction to
Neurobiology of Behavior and Learning Part II -
$40.00 Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: Basic Behavioral Neuroanatomy
Kids, Dogs & Parents! A full house consultation - $35.00 Presented by Jennifer Shryock Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
The moment you enter a private home consultation the learning and observing begins. How do the kids behave? What is the dog doing? How is the dog responding? Are the kids listening to their parents? Your mental notes are very important - especially in these consults! Learn ways to help set up families for a successful consultation even before you arrive! Certified dog behavior consultant and Mother of three, Jennifer Shryock will provide helpful tips that offer some ideas about what you can do before, during and after to make your "full house" consultation a success with minimal stress for all. Jennifer combines her expertise as a Special Education teacher, dog behavior consultant and Mother to customize the full house consultation.
Leash Reactivity & Leash Aggression - $35.00 Presented by Sarah Kalnajs Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Join Sarah for this very relevant topic -- dogs with on-leash aggression issues. This is one of the most common forms of aggression in dogs (if not THE most common!). On-leash aggression also has a very good success prognosis. Learn the techniques Sarah uses to work with and resolve on-leash aggression.
Let's Get Organized! Time Management - $25.00 Do you find yourself overwhelmed with paperwork, unreturned phone calls and projects you never have time to get around to? Is it becoming a burden to spend time with friends and family? Well, it sounds like you need to institute some basic time management techniques into your work life! This telecourse will give you tools and tips to help you learn how to arrange your schedule to make the most of your time.
Let’s Have a 4th of July Party! - $25.00 Presented by Terry Ryan Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technicians: 1
Join Terry Ryan – the queen of innovative classes and marketing ideas – to plan a doggie 4th of July (or any other special occasion)! Terry also talks about how to use games in group classes to achieve training goals. She will give you ideas for games, contests and other fun activities which will promote your business and thrill your clients. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to re-invigorate your students, your classes and your self – LET’S PARTY!!!
Making Your Web Site Work For You - FREE Presented by Amy Dunphy IAABC CEUs: .5
Join Amy Dunphy as she gives you hints on how to get your website generating business instead of just taking up your precious time! This course will focus on optimization techniques. Amy will analyze attendee websites, so if you can be at your computer, you can follow along. However, it is not necessary, so don't let that prevent you from attending! If you'd like to put your site in the running to be analyzed, just send an e-mail to Amy at info@petwebdesigns.com with the URL address for your web site.
Maximizing Shaping Through Choice & Empowerment - $35.00 Presented by Dr. Susan Friedman CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Shaping: The Power Tool for Teachers and Learners
Positive
reinforcers strengthen behavior when they are certain, swift and strong.
But how do we reinforce a behavior a learner has not yet exhibited? Do
we really need to growing old waiting to capture the behavior that may
never occur? Join Dr. Susan G. Friedman, an applied behavior analyst, in
a discussion of shaping new behavior. With shaping, new behaviors can be
taught and other dimensions changes such as duration and intensity,
without coercion of any kind.
Through
photographs and shaping plans of actual case examples,
Dr.
Friedman, will discuss the following learning objectives: -how shaping works -different approaches to shaping -skills need to shape new behavior -the relationship between shaping and empowerment -adding a cue -prompting and fading -luring in shaping -how to write a shaping plan Meditations on Group Classes: An Interactive Discussion on How to Improve Group Classes - $30.00 Presented by Susan Smith
Difficulty Level: Basic
Mommmmmy, Duke took my Nylabone! (or, Dealing With Sibling Rivalry) $35.00 Presented by Daphne Robert Hamilton
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
In this course, Daphne takes canine aggression to another level -- sibling rivalry. This is such a common problem, for owners, and such a difficult one. Daphne explores the adaptive reasons for this behavior, as well as management and behavior modification.
The More I Learn, The Less I Know: How to Expand Your Knowledge Base - $30.00 Presented by
Daphne Robert-Hamilton
Motor Patterns, Drives, Instincts, & Fixed Action Patterns: Important considerations when choosing & training a dog - $35.00 Presented by Ken McCort
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Certain responses are due to learning and others are based on heredity. Knowing what they are and how they affect the dog are a very important part of understanding why certain breeds behave the way they do. They are also a key element for trainers to better understand whether a behavior is modifiable at all. Severely punishing these innate behaviors can have serious consequences on the dog's well being. This session discusses what these behaviors are and how they affect our dogs' lives with humans.
Hi Susan!
Thanks for having that class by Trish King! This is my 2nd raising canine telecourse and I find them extremely helpful and economical! Trish King’s multiple dog household course was great. I am able to directly apply many of the things she said to my cases (I have several multi dog cases) and am very excited to try out some of her suggestions!
I also took the MRE approach to aggression with Joel Walton. I enjoyed that class too and put one of his suggestions into practice the next day with much success! So, I love these courses, they directly relate to what I do every day and I hope to see more speakers participating!
Britten Canida The Happiest Dog on the Block, LLC Northford, CT
Multiple Dogs - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Not all households that have multiple dogs have problems -- but those that do are often some of the most difficult to resolve! In this telecourse, Trish King talks about living with multiple dogs -- everything from how to choose a new dog that will fit into the household to resolving behavior problems that are bound to arise and concludes with some actual case studies and how the problems were resolved. This is an important course for those living with multiple dogs and those consulting with owners who have multiple dogs.
Off Leash Play in Group
Classes -- Should We or Shouldn't We?
Presented by Wendy Van Kerkhove
Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Wendy specializes in dog-dog aggression and off-leash play is an area near and dear to her heart. She feels that off-leash play in group classes can expedite the learning process, as well as help owners have realistic expectations about normal dog-dog interactions. For those looking for new and innovative classroom ideas, this course is a must!
Order Out of Chaos I: Collecting and Analyzing a Comprehensive Canine Separation Anxiety History - $100.00 Presented by Myrna Milani, DVM Difficulty Level: Intermediate
CCPDT CEUs: 4.5
Course Objective: To provide participants with the critical thinking skills necessary to collect and analyze the diverse background information that contributes to the equally diverse problem behaviors collectively known as Separation Anxiety (SA).
Course Description Although aggression cases often carry more cachet because of the element of danger inherent in them, cases involving separation anxiety displays may pose much greater challenges for behavioral consultant and client alike. The course opens with a brief discussion of these challenges, chief among which is the lack of any definitive definition of separation anxiety. Using case histories, participants explore each element of the general history as it relates to SA. What can the client’s address, the dog’s age, breed, reproductive status, greeting behavior, and eating and play habits tell us about this animal’s potential for SA and how best to approach it? Participants then consider a protocol for the analysis of problem SA behaviors that can be applied regardless of what specific behavior(s) the dog displays. The course concludes with a discussion of how various elements gleaned from the background history contribute to the specific SA behaviors displayed by the animals in the sample cases, as well as SA variations that may occur in other human-canine households.
Methods Prior to the first session, participants will receive three different SA case histories that will serve as the core of this discussion-based course, as well as notes describing each element of the history as it relates to SA. During the course, participants will compare and contrast the information in each element of the case histories with that in the other two. Additionally they will analyze this information with an eye toward answering two questions:
How might this element contribute to this animal’s SA? What additional information relative to this element, if any, would be helpful?
This course is the pre-requisite course for Order Out of Chaos II, which will address the treatment of separation anxiety.
Owners vs. Trainers: Who Should Train The Dogs? - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle & Gina Phairas CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 For many years “Our job is to teach people to train their dogs” has been the mantra of the R+ training community. It sounds so logical. But can we really teach owners to train their dogs and solve behavior problems in a few short sessions? Or does this approach lie at the heart of the many frustrations of our profession—unfinished cases, poor compliance and income, burnout? These are the questions dogTEC sets out to answer using data from a one-year study of dog trainers who have switched their businesses from coaching (teaching clients to train their own dogs) to day training (training clients’ dogs and then teaching clients how to maintain the progress). Find out what the data reveals about these trainers’ income, satisfaction, client compliance, and case resolution. We also share best day training practices and advice gathered from the trainers involved in the study.
Parrot Shaping Plans for Vet Behaviors - $35.00 Presented by Barbara Heidenreich IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 1.5
In this telecourse, Barb Heidenreich talks about specific shaping plans for preparing parrots for a vet visit. By shaping the behaviors we want we empower our companion animals to cooperate, rather than struggle and fight increasing their fears all the while! This telecourse builds on Barb's previous presentation, Training Birds for Husbandry and Medical Behaviors to Reduce or Eliminate Stress. This previous course is not a pre-requisite for taking this course, but it is recommended. Also, shaping principles are the same, regardless of species. This course should not be limited to people working with parrots. This course does utilize video - it is not required to have access to the Internet during the live course, but your learning experience will be enhanced if you have access to high speed Internet.
Personality Speaking:
Personalities and Learning Styles and How to Work With Them in Group Classes
- $35.00
By teaching you about basic personality
types, this informative course will give you tools for enjoying more
success in a group setting – for fewer drop outs and students who go away
happy. You’ll learn how to recognise the basic personality types in your
group and how that can help you create more effective learning - and more
success for you as a trainer. You’ll also go away with a better
understanding of how people learn and how best to communicate well with a
variety of different personalities in a group class setting. You’ll find
that you can use the principles in one-on-one consultations, too!
Back to the topPositive Puppy Training Works - $35.00Presented by Joel Walton Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
American families share their homes with an estimated 68 million dogs. Most people bring home their brand-new puppy full of dreams about having a perfect companion who will be their friend forever. How does a new puppy turn into a great dog and companion? "Not by accident," says Joel Walton, Certified Pet Dog Trainer, lecturer and best-selling author. Joel has over 20 years of experience breeding and raising Labrador Retrievers, training puppies and dogs to be great pets, and helping owners solve their puppy dog dilemmas.
Joel will bring his own unique plan for successful puppy training to help puppy parents do their best to get the dog they always wanted. "Positive Puppy Training Works" is Joel’s latest book on his proven nuts and bolts methods to manage and prevent common puppy problems. House training, chewing, mouthing, jumping up, and learning to be left alone when no one can watch them, will all be addressed. Best of all, his methods are fun, fast, and easy, and use ONLY rewards and positive reinforcement and common sense management techniques. You or your club or school can help puppy and dog owners continue to use positive methods with classes that teach canine etiquette without physical punishment and with love.
"Whether you are planning to get a puppy, or you have your first or your fifth puppy, my methods will help you do the best possible job managing and educating your puppy so he can grow up to be the best possible dog for your family," says Joel. Using Joel’s easy MRE System (Management, Relationship, and Education), puppy parents will have no need for "correcting" unwanted behavior after it develops. Puppies and even older dogs can be guided to better behavior using only kindness and rewards. No puppy or dog owner should miss this chance to learn his unique approach!
The Power of the Clicker for Modifying Cat Behavior - $35.00 Presented by Marilyn Krieger IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join Marilyn Krieger as she discusses positive reinforcement and clicker techniques for modifying cat behavior. Cats are just as trainable as dogs - and understanding how to modify their behavior is just as important when trying to keep cats in their homes. Cats often react quite badly to harsh training methods, so positive methods are a must for every consultant.
Practical Applications for Classical Conditioning - $35.00 Presented by Mel Bussey Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
You’ve read all the books, attended the seminars, participated on the discussion lists – now what! You understand the theory behind classical conditioning, but how do you make it work for you in the real world? This course will guide you through the process of using classical conditioning in real life situations – when and how to use it and how to help your clients understand that they are not rewarding bad behavior. Classical conditioning is a very powerful and elegent technique, and – more importantly – a technique which will not only stop the behavior, but change the animal’s perception of the stimulus that is causing problems.
Puppy Business: Creating and Selling the Best Puppy Classes - $55.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle & Gina Phairas CCPDT CEUs: 3 IAABC CEUs: 3 This two part telecourse aims to set you up with the best—and most successful—puppy classes in town. How do you get people to choose your puppy class? How do you keep them coming until the end? How do you get them to sign up for the next class, and tell their friends to do the same? We answer these questions by looking at best business and curriculum practices, and the relationship between the two. Learn inexpensive, practical business practices that:
Explore creative curriculum approaches that allow you to:
Teach effectively to varied levels—human and canine
Puppy Professors - Socialisation Science - $35.00 Presented by Nina Bondarenko Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Nina has been a breeder of working Rottweilers for 22 years and is the Programme Director for Canine Partners (UK, breeding, selecting and training Assistance Dogs). In this telecourse, she will be discussing the importance of early socialization (or socialisation, as the British would spell it!) of puppies. It's always informative to hear from someone outside of our normal circle of trainers -- even though we have much in common, we also have differences from which we can learn and grow.
Reactive Dog Classes: Leash Lungers Anonymous - $35.00 CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
In this presentation, Cara Vacchiano discusses her extremely popular and successful reactive dog class. Although this class is ostensibly designed for dogs that are reactive on leash, the dogs that attend often have dog-dog issues beyond the leash, as well. Cara's simple yet effective formula for working with these dogs will help you and your clients see more success whether you're holding reactive dog classes or only doing private consultations.
Reinforcement Schedules - $35.00 Presented by Stacy Braslau-Schneck CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Vet Tech CEUs: 1.5 Join Stacy as she talks about how to build and maintain behavior through reinforcement schedules. This is a fundamental part of training; and, an often poorly understood concept. Stacy will help you develop a better understanding of how reinforcement schedules work and how you can use them to your benefit.
Research Into Developing the Treat 'n Train - FREE Presented by Sohpia Yn Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Join Dr. Sophia Yin as she talks about the real life training research and findings that went in to the development of her revolutionary training tool, the Treat 'n Train. This course is free and will be an interesting segue to Dr. Dunbar's "Evaluating the Quadrant" telecourse. Let's find out just exactly where theory does fit into the real world! There's a lot of video with this course, so be patient with the downloads!
Resolving Behavior Problems Two Part Series - $65.00 Presented by Dr. Susan Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 3
Although Dr. Friedman is not well known in the dog arena (yet!), she is very well known in the parrot and academic communities. Dr. Friedman is an Applied Behavior Analyst and what Bob Bailey has done for training, Dr. Friedman is doing for behavior assessment and analysis. This two part series will give you a serious taste of what Dr. Friedman has to offer. In 2007 Dr. Friedman will be doing her 8-week course on behavior assessment and analysis via telecourses -- if you are serious about working with problem behaviors, this course is a must!
Part 1: Assessing Predictors and Purposes Behavior is not something an animal “has” but rather something it “does” given some conditions and not others. When we think that problem behaviors are due to something inside the animal we naturally consider it the animal’s problem. When we think that problem behaviors are due to the conditions under which the behavior is demonstrated, we try to change the conditions, that part of behavior we can do something about. In this presentation, a model for assessing how conditions set the occasion for and reinforce problem behaviors is discussed. This model, called functional assessment, reveals answers to the three fundamental behavior-change questions: What (identify the problem behavior in observable, unambiguous terms); when (predict the conditions under which it will occur and not occur); and, why (what purpose does it serve for the bird).
Part 2: Building Behavior Change Plans Systematically After completing a functional assessment of a problem behavior to determine the conditions under which the behavior occurs, the next step in the process of solving behavior problems is to systematically design a behavior change plan. The most successful interventions are those that arrange conditions to make the problem behavior irrelevant (provides the same, or more, reinforcement for desirable alternative behaviors); inefficient (makes it easier to perform the right behavior than the problem behavior); and ineffective (reduces or eliminates reinforcement for the problem behavior). In this workshop, a model for designing interventions is discussed as well as the ethical standard for selecting behavior change strategies known as the “most positive, least intrusive” procedural hierarchy.
Resource Guarding: Addressing the Most Common Problems - $40.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Jean Donaldson is going to take your most-asked questions about resource guarding and design a course around them! Once you've signed up for this course, you can send your three most pressing questions about resource guarding to sue@raisingcanine.com, and Jean will design the course around the questions that come up most often. This is a fabulous opportunity to refine your skills, and take your abilities to the next level. Jean's vast experience and knowledge in this area, and her willingness to share them, has the potential to keep hundreds (if not thousands!) of great dogs in their homes!
Seeing the Forest as Well as the Tree: How to collect and interpret a comprehensive canine behavioral/bond history - $65.00 Presented by Myrna Milani, BS DVM Length: 3 hours Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 3 IAABC CEUs: 3 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 3
Because so much of science-based education uses a problem-oriented approach, it’s only natural that those engaged in treating canine behavioral problems would want to focus the bulk, if not all of their attention on the animal’s problem. However, nothing can be more frustrating—and embarrassing!--than to discover after-the-fact that a critical piece of information necessary to successfully diagnose and treat a canine behavioral problem was missed because an inadequate history was taken. In this course, participants will learn the fundamentals of quality history-taking and how to critically analyze and interpret the results.
Separation Anxiety - $35.00
Presented by
Ken McCort
Difficulty Level: Basic to Intermediate
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technicial CEUs: 1.5
Finally! We’ve been looking for a separation anxiety case for months! Next to aggression, separation anxiety is probably the issue trainers see most. Because of the logistics, S/A can be much more difficult to deal with than aggression. Don’t miss this course – Ken has some interesting ways of dealing with this devastating problem.
Separation Anxiety - $35.00 Presented by Trish King CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Anxiety is one of the most heart-rending and difficult behaviors for everyone involved. Helping owners to understand the behavior, and helping the dog get past her anxiety are crucial skills for a behavior consultant. Trish King has been dealing with anxiety both in a shelter setting and in private consultations for years. Join her as she discusses the different types of anxiety and how to deal with the problem.
Sex and the Single Wolf: or, The Mating Habits of Wolves at Wolf Park - $25.00 Presented by Pat Goodman Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
Pat Goodmann, of Wolf Park, will be talking about what they have observed over the course of more than thirty years watching wolves around the clock in shifts during their annual late winter breeding season. More than mating goes on and Pat will talk about some of the problems of working with wolves during this time of year.
The Single Session Model Part I - $35.00Presented by Rachel Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Conventional models of private in home dog training usually consist of a series of hour or 90 minutes sessions working on the specific training issues that compelled the person to call for help in the first place. Meeting weekly or twice monthly or creating packages of training sessions may in fact help the client improve his/her relationship in training the dog, but may miss out on the deeper picture of truly communicating an understanding of dog behavior in a real life context. Often the multiple session model disintegrates when clients suddenly “forget” about their appointment, or they cancel due to a scheduling conflict, or any other possible excuse.
In this 90 minute telecourse, learn:
In effect, learn how to translate your passion and abilities in communicating with clients who look to you for help in enhancing their relationship with their canine companion, as well as further developing an improved business model design for both the full and part time trainer looking to increase productivity.
This course will consist of an approximately 1 hour discussion of telephone intake, how to do an intake, how to turn the intake into a customized treatment plan, a breakdown of how to structure the 3 hour session and follow up options to provide both excellent customer service as well as future possible sales.
The Single Session Model Part II: The How To - $35.00 Presented by Rachel Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this 90 minute session Rachel
will walk you through a typical training session from the time she pulls up
to the house until the time she leaves. Includes how she sets up the session
no matter age, breed, size or reason for visit; a review of the treatment
plan; and how she incorporates training into the real lives of real clients.
There will also be a discussion of product sales which can continue the
business relationship beyond the actual training session. Rachel did a
comprehensive survey of 300 past clients and has come up with some
very impressive data! She'll share this data with you in this
course -- the data supports both the concept of the single session model and
the benefits of providing product as an adjunct to your behavior
consultation.
Sit, Jane, Sit: Learning Theory for Humans - $35.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
So much of dog training is teaching humans.
We spend a lot of our professional time refining our understanding of
learning theory as applied to dogs— How about learning theory as applied to
people? Though we all know that operant and classical conditioning play a
large role, many are surprised to find that another theory— constructivism—
can offer many additional insights into working with and teaching our human
clients and their complex brains. This fun introduction to constructivism
will offer multiple suggestions and techniques for immediate application to
public classes and private consults.
The 6 Pillars of Dog Training Wisdom - $35.00 Presented by Rachel Friedman CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join Rachel Friedman as she talks about the foundation of her group classes - the 6 Pillars of Dog Training Wisdom. These 6 pillars cover all the bases necessary for clients to come out of class with well-trained dogs in a fun, easy to remember format.
The 6 Week Group Class Experience - $35.00 Presented by Rachel Friedman CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
Join Rachel as she goes through her 6-week group class formats. Not only will she tell you what she does in the classes, but the evolution of how she got there. Even if you don't use Rachel's exact format, you will be able to take her experience and use it toward developing the perfect class for your clients!
Social Media Marketing for Dog Pros - $25.00 CCPDT CEUs: 1 Do Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and blogging work for dog professionals? Are they necessary? What’s involved? Gina Phairas of dogTEC helps you decide whether social media marketing is right for you and which options to try. Learn how to get started, what pitfalls to avoid, and the proper role of social media in a dog pro marketing plan.
Solving Companion Parrot Behavior Problems - $35.00 Presented by Barbara Heidenreich Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: n/a
Join Barbara Heidenreich as she discusses common behavior problems in companion parrots and how to resolve them – or better yet, prevent them to begin with! Barbara will talk about fear and aggression in parrots; common misunderstandings about parrot behavior; and parrot body language. She also speaks about basic principles for modifying behavior; how to analyze problems and arrive at a sensible solution; and how to train parrots to do what needs to be done without coercion. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for anyone interested in parrot behavior!
S.T.A.R.: A Training
Program for Shelter Dogs
Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 3
In 1996, Nana developed S.T.A.R. (Specially Trained Adoptable Rovers), a training program teaching shelter volunteers to train shelter dogs at a local Humane Society. S.T.A.R. is now in its 9th year and Nana wants to share her insight with other trainers to help them implement programs in their areas. It is well known that the quality of life for the shelter dogs deteriorates significantly the longer they remain in the shelter environment without intervention. Mental stimulation from training reduces stress, counters the effects of living in a shelter environment, and provides the necessary care to meet the needs required for maintaining the mental health and emotional well being of shelter dogs. Through training, the staff knows the dogs better and this knowledge assists in making appropriate matches. The dogs leave the shelter better behaved and trained than when they first arrived. As a result successful adoptions occur and the dogs remain in the home living out the rest of their lives with their new family. Three major challenges of trainers working as volunteers at a shelter are getting the shelter to adopt the idea & give it a green light, working within the means of the system, and the logistics of getting the program off the ground. In addition to addressing the above problems, Nana will give you specific exercises to increase the dogs’ adoption appeal & chances of remaining in the home once adopted; talk about ways to enhance the quality of life for dogs while in the shelter; and address problems of individual dogs & how to develop training plans in a shelter environment.
Stereotypies: what are they and how do we deal with them - $35.00 Presented by Eddie Fernandez Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
In this course, Eddie Fernandez will discuss stereotypies in animals. Eddie has worked with zoo animals for many years, and stereotypies are a common problem. These animals are in an unnatural environment and when their basic, instinctive needs are not met, it is not unusual for them to develop stereotypies. Companion animals can also develop stereotypies. Eddie will talk about what a stereotypy is, how to assess a situation to determine if it is a stereotypy, and if so, how to resolve the problem.
Stereotypies are not an everyday occurrence for most trainers, so it is important to be able to recognize one if we should run across it; if we do not realize what we are dealing with, we can spend a great deal of time and client money and never resolve the problem. If we realize what we are dealing with, we can make an informed decision – even if that decision is to refer the client to a veterinary behaviorist. Stereotypies are very upsetting to owners and the more we understand, the more help we can give.
FREE TELECOURSE - IAN DUNBAR ON THE STATE OF DOG TRAINING TODAY
Dr. Ian Dunbar has generously volunteered to speak to dog trainers about the state of training in today’s world. This is a FREE course where you will hear Dr. Dunbar’s views on training. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Ian Dunbar speak on dogs and dog training without having to travel or pay enrollment fees!
Teach Animals to Communicate with Manners - $35.00 Presented by Sean Senechal CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5
ONLINE SEMINAR presenting a portion of the book: AnimalSign To You. Imagine! Signing Is Not Just for Primates Anymore. By Sean Senechal
Teach Animals to Communicate with Manners
PreRequisites:
1. The Previous eminar: ‘Can Animals Learn to Extend Their Natural Communication?’ (This is available free on Raising Canine’s audio-taped telecourses page) 2. Reading ‘AnimalSign To You’, by Senechal so you can understand what I will present at this upcoming April seminar.
Ms. Senechal will briefly review the concepts in her book AnimalSign To You. Imagine! Signing Is Not Just for Primates Anymore. She will explain approach toward animals as language learners. She will discuss AnimalSign Language for dogs and horses in detail, going over the language structure, the teaching method, and list sign examples for companion and service dogs. She will detail how to begin teaching AnimalSign to animals, covering key concepts needed to teach. Incorporating this language tool into your training will extend animal capabilities, strengthen the polite communication and bonding. Ms. Senechal will take your recommendations for her upcoming canine Gestionary (K9ASL—ASL for Dogs, EquineSign—ASL for Horses). You leave the seminar with a set of beginning language lessons for 3 signs for a horse and dog, worksheets, and a journal aiding you in teaching animals to better communicate.
Tomāto, tomäto; potāto, potäto – what’s in a word? -- $40.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson & Dr. Susan Friedman Difficulty Level: Basic
CCPDT CEUs: 1.5
Have you ever argued for hours with a fellow consultant only to discover that you are both saying the same thing? Have you struggled to convince a client that their pet is not dominant – it simply doesn’t want to do something or understand what is expected? Although they have very different backgrounds and have spent decades working with different species, Jean Donaldson and Dr. Susan Friedman, have discovered that they share many of the same issues and solutions. In this telecourse, four articles will be discussed, two from each author, as they have addressed the great dominance debate and the need for a standard trainer’s lexicon. Plan to join Jean and Susan in a discussion of the relevance of terminology and dominance. The debate over terminology and effective communication is raging within the companion animal communities! The dominance construct has permeated the dog, cat and parrot communities, and has even worked its way into the world of rodents and reptiles! This course will help you get a handle on exactly what dominance is (or isn’t!) and how the terminology of behavior can help you be a better consultant and help turn our chosen avocation into a respected profession!
The "Toolbox" Series - The Raw Materials (the biology of dogs & how it affects thier learning) - $25.00 In this presentation, Terry Ryan will discuss the basic ethology of dogs. Understanding dog behavior is crucial to guiding and modifying behavior. The topics she will discuss are:
Training Birds for Medical and Husbandry Behaviors - $35.00 Presented by Barbara Heidenreich Length: 1 hour 19 minutes Difficulty Level: Basic IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Join Barbara Heidenreich as she discusses techniques for training birds to accept necessary husbandry tasks. By using these gentle, proven shaping techniques, you can train your and your clients' birds to allow these necessary tasks with no fuss at all! These techniques will relieve the stress and upset for both you and your bird!
Training Clients: An Interactive Course on Helping Clients Train -
$30.00 Pre-Requisites: None
Difficulty Level: Basic
The Truth About Dogs & Families: A Practical Application of Systems Theory to Family - $25.00 Presented by Lynn Hoover
Difficulty Level: Basic
Two Behavior Problems - Socialization Issues & Possession - $35.00 In this telecourse, Trish King discusses two related problems – proper socialization and resource guarding. If early socialization is done properly, we can avoid problems such as resource guarding. As to socialization, there’s good and bad news. The good news is that the public is beginning to understand that socialization is an important part of early learning in dogs; the bad news is that they don’t know what proper socialization is! This class will help you understand proper socialization. For dogs who do resource guard, Trish will give lots of practical tips on how to manage and modify this potentially dangerous behavior. Resource guarding is such a prevalent problem that all dog trainers should have a good understanding of its origins and how to work with it.
Understanding Antecedent Stimuli: An examination of learning theory from the “front end” -- $55.00
Presented by Wendy Van Kerkhove
Are you an animal behavior consultant struggling to understand why the techniques you are using work perfectly one day and not the next, even though the conditions are identical both days? Are you tired of trying to figure out what triggers provoke a dog’s behavior and never finding a clear answer? Would you kill to crawl inside the cat’s head and conduct an interview? This course will give you the next best thing to getting inside that cat’s head! You'll learn to assess the animal's behavior by better understanding how to evaluate the stimuli affecting him and many of the lingering questions that you have had in the past will be answered! Additionally, you will learn intervention strategies that will help you modify the problem behaviors that you are facing. Wendy van Kerkhove is a self proclaimed learning theory geek and has been doing in-depth research on antecedent control. Her understanding of this subject will greatly enhance your training skills.
pre-requisite knowledge
Understanding Umweldt - The Concept of Understanding the World Through the Animal's Perceptions and Experience - $25.00 Presented by Pat Goodman
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
This is an introductory course on Umweldt which will cover the history of the concept, how an animal’s perceptual surround can affect his behavior, and seeing the world from the animal’s point of view. If you are interested in ethology or work with behavior problems, this course is a must! Pat has been working with Erik Klinghammer at Wolf Park for over 20 years and is one of our leading wolf experts.
Understanding Umweldt Part II - $25.00 Presented by Pat Goodman
Pre-Requisites: None TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1
This course takes the principles of Umweldt discussed in "Understanding Umweldt" to a deeper level.
Wanna Be Happy? Be Selfish! - FREE
Pre-Requisites: n/a
Why Not Exercise With Your Dog? Kill Two Birds With One Stone -
$35 Difficulty Level: Basic
Pre-Requisites: None
Wolfdogs: Facts, Myths & What Trainers Should Know - $25.00 Presented by Nicole Wilde
Difficulty Level: Basic This dynamic visual and auditory presentation addresses the physical and behavioral characteristics of wolfdogs, aka wolf hybrids. Participants will learn to recognize low, mid and high content animals, and how wolfdogs can differ from dogs behaviorally. There will be a discussion of common issues trainers may encounter when working with wolfdogs, and special considerations for working with them in group classes and in the home environment.
Workshop -- Developing a Behavior Modification Plan: Thinking it through to the logical outcome. -- $40.00 Presented by Jean Donaldson Difficulty Level: Basic CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: 1.5 TX Registered Veterinary Technician CEUs: 1.5
Fun & games with Jean Donaldson! This is not your typical lecture -- this will be a fun-filled, interactive workshop which will give you some real insight into how Jean's mind works. Hmmm, do we really want to go there? Seriously, Jean will help you understand the effects your choices will have on your clients and their dogs, as well as help you learn how to analyze a situation so you make the best choice, first. Although it's not necessary, you may want to check out Jean's audio course "Case Study Analysis." This course introduces you to Jean's flowchart and will give you a head start on understanding how she analyzes a case.
Writing to Reach Students: Creating
Effective Handouts - $25.00
This workshop isn’t about WHAT to put into your handouts, as much as HOW to get information across so your students will find them useful and so that they represent you in a manner that does you justice. Choose this course to help you leave a lasting impression of quality that your students can keep and refer to for years to come.
REFUND POLICY: The course fee will be refunded, in its entirety, so long as the enrollee requests a refund in writing no later than the 14th day after the course is purchased. Alternatively, the enrollee may request an exchange or credit toward a different course, instead of a refund.
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