|
Telecourses are short,
to the point and affordable! And, if you missed a course you would have loved
to attend, you can access an audio version
here! TELEPHONE CHARGES: The phone call is not toll free, so you will be charged for the call. However, there are some easy, inexpensive ways to make long distance calls these days, so here are some ideas: 1. Look into free long distance service. Most major phone companies now have free long distance for a very reasonable price -- less than $50.00 per month. 2. Get a phone call to use just for business. You should be able to find a phone card at any of the big box stores for around .03 cents per minute -- that works out to $1.80 per hour! Plus, it's a write-off as a business expense on your taxes! There's an Internet service -- www.callingcard.com -- which has extremely low rates and can be purchased from your computer. 3. Investigate services such as Skype.com, which offers free telephone service over the Internet. PET OWNERS: If you are an owner taking a live telecourse to increase your knowledge, welcome! We are delighted that you take enough interest in your pet to make the effort to learn about behavior. However, please be aware that these courses are designed for animal professionals. Because of the time limitation, the speaker is not able to address individual situations, so please refrain from asking questions about your pet. If you do ask questions and they become incompatible with the goal of the course, either the speaker or a representative of Raising Canine will politely ask you to hold your questions. Please do not think that this means we are unsympathetic to your issues – it simply means there is not time in the course to do an analysis of an individual case and the questions are taking away from the other course attendees' learning experience. We do have audio-taped courses that are specifically designed for owners; additionally, all the courses are audio-taped, and we welcome you increasing your knowledge of your pet's behavior by taking these courses - they are a valuable resource. In the audio-taped courses by category, we have a list of owner recommendations; these courses will give you the basic academic background to delve deeper into how animals learn and why they behave as they do. If there are specific topics you would like to see addressed, please contact Raising Canine at info@raisingcanine.com with your suggestions. We truly appreciate your interest and enthusiasm. NOTICE: Once you've ordered a live course you will either get a receipt and then an e-mail from Raising Canine telling you that shortly before the course you will be sent the access information and materials (if any); or, you will get a receipt, an e-mail from Raising Canine with the access telephone number and another e-mail with a link to download the course materials. You MUST download the materials within 24 hours -- please put the phone number in your calendar and download the materials to a location you can find (you might want to put the location of the downloads in your calendar!). Also, you may enroll almost immediately before class time; however, you should allow at least 15 minutes to receive your access information. Also, be aware that if you have problems, it's unlikely that anyone will be available to help you once the class has started. If you need help, send an e-mail, and hopefully we'll have time to check. NOTICE: Once you've ordered a course you will either get a receipt and then an e-mail from Raising Canine telling you that shortly before the course you will be sent the access information and materials (if any); or, you will get a receipt, an e-mail from Raising Canine with the access telephone number and another e-mail with a link to download the course materials. You MUST download the materials within 24 hours -- please put the phone number in your calendar and download the materials to a location you can find (you might want to put the location of the downloads in your calendar!).
ALL COURSES ARE IN
CENTRAL TIME – use this handy link to convert the
time to your time zone!
All telecourses are audio-taped. These courses will be available on Raising Canine's website for access by those unable to attend the live course. For a listing of audio-taped telecourses, click here.
The Case for Dog Bite Hierarchies - Free! Presented by Cara Shannon, JD, CPDT-KA July 9, 2010 7:30pm Central Time CCPDT CEUs: 1 IAABC CEUs: 1
Join Cara, author of "Bad to the Bone: Analyzing and Assessing Dog Bites," as she 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.
Female-Female Aggression - $30.00 Presented by Trish King August 4, 2010 11:00am Central Time 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!
Learning Theory Series - $160.00 Presented by Susan Smith See times in course description CCPDT CEUs: 12 IAABC CEUs: 12 This series will address the learning concepts most beneficial to animal consultants. If you are getting ready to sit for the CPDT exam, working toward the exam, or just want to better understand learning and behavior concepts, this course is perfect for you. The course will be held over 5 weeks, and is scheduled for maximum flexibility. Two sessions are held back-to-back and each session will be held twice, so if you are unable to make one session, you should be able to attend the other session – or, you can attend all sessions! The schedule is as follows, in Central time: Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 Session 8 This telecourse WILL NOT be recorded or available as an audio telecourse. It will be repeated in the spring of 2011. Session 1: Science, Language, Nature vs. Nurture, Learning Defined, the Humane Hierarchy In this session, we’ll talk about why science is important; what it is and what it isn’t. We’ll also discuss the reasons for, and the importance of, a common language. We’ll discuss evolution and nature vs. nature. We’ll discuss exactly what learning means. And, finally, we’ll discuss the Humane Hierarchy as adopted by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. All of these concepts are important to understanding the learning concepts that come next. Session 2: ABCs, Functional Assessment, the Stages of Learning, The Client’s Role In session 2, we’ll discuss the ABCs (antecedent, behavior and consequence); the smallest unit of behavior that we, as behavior consultants, can measure. We’ll discuss why this concept is so important to really being effective at modifying behavior and how you can create an effective behavior modification plan by using a functional assessment format. We’ll also discuss the stages of learning. By understanding the different stages, we are better able to train to a higher level of fluency. Finally, we’ll discuss the client’s role in behavior modification. Clients are, by far, the biggest frustration trainers have. As consultants, we need to understand the issues that clients are facing, how we can help them, and why it often appears that they are sabotaging our efforts. Session 3: Respondent Learning – Overshadowing, Blocking, Prior Experience, Counter Conditioning & Desensitization Respondent (or classical) learning may be the most difficult concept to wrap your brain around. However, once you understand respondent learning, it can become one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox. Respondent learning is always happening – if you are learning, you are acquiring knowledge through respondent learning. Once we understand it, we are able to harness it and use it to our advantage. Session 4: Operant Learning – the Quadrant, Shaping We basically acquire new knowledge through one of two processes – respondent learning or operant learning. Both of these processes are crucial to our business. Respondent learning is extremely powerful and useful; however, operant learning is our bread and butter. Most clients are expecting us to use some form of operant learning when they hire us. And, unlike respondent learning, operant learning is very easy to understand and use. However, there are many subtleties to operant learning, and understanding these concepts is necessary to be a good trainer. We’ll devote this session to understanding the operant learning quadrant. Session 5: Operant Learning continued – Extinction, Extinction Bursts, Resurgence, Primary & Secondary Reinforcers Extinction holds a unique place in learning theory – some argue that it is actually punishment because it reduces behavior, but others say it does not belong within the quadrant. We’ll explore this intriguing concept a little further. Along with extinction go extinction bursts and resurgence. These concepts are absolutely crucial to effectively reducing the frequency of behavior. Finally, we’ll discuss primary and secondary reinforcers. Session 6: Punishment Punishment is such an important concept. Owners attempt to use punishment regularly; unfortunately, because they are not schooled in learning concepts, they are generally not punishing their pet, but abusing it. Punishment certainly has a role to play in behavior modification, but it is very important to understand exactly what it is and how to use it. We’ll also re-visit the humane hierarchy during this session, because the hierarchy can inform us as to when we should bring in punishment. Session 7: Using R+ to Reduce Behavior, Functional Assessments This seems like a contradictory statement – reinforcement, by definition, cannot reduce behavior. Or can it? We’ll discuss ways to use positive reinforcement to address unwanted behavior. A good understanding of these techniques can go a long way to resolving behavior problems in an extremely productive way. Although we discussed functional assessments during session 2, in this session, we’ll actually do some functional assessments. Practice makes perfect, and this is your opportunity to get some hands-on experience doing a functional assessment. Session 8: Functional Assessments, Q&A In this last session we’ll go over your functional assessments, discussing what went wrong and what went right. This is also the session where you can ask questions about concepts you’re still unsure of. This will be mostly interactive – come prepared with lots of questions!
BAT - Behavior Adjustment Training - $30.00 Presented by Grisha Stewart August 15, 2010 5:00pm Central 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.
For a video preview, go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVf46RKdKs
"Fear & Conflict" - $30.00 Presented by Trish King September 15, 2010 11:00am Central Time 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.
Dog Day Care Do's and Don'ts - $30.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle & Gina Phairas September 22, 2010 1:00pm Central Time IAABC CEUs: Pending
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.
Adolescent Dogs - $30.00 Presented by Trish King November 3, 2010 11:00am Central Time 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.
BAT - Behavior Adjustment Training - Advanced Concepts - $30.00 Presented by Grisha Stewart November 3, 2010 1:00pm Central CCPDT CEUs: 1.5 IAABC CEUs: Pending
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.
Social Media Marketing for Dog Pros - $25.00 Presented by Veronica Boutelle & Gina Phairas Decmeber 15, 2010 1:00pm Central Time IAABC 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.
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 concluded. Alternatively, the enrollee may request an exchange or credit toward a different course, instead of a refund.
Contact Raising Canine 512-916-4007
Copyright © 2001-2006
Raising Canine |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 |  |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
