Dog Behavior Seminars

Understanding and Resolving Canine Aggression

We have all met and been exposed to dogs who are aggressive or reactive, whether they growl or bark at other dogs, lunge at people, or bark and growl when stressed. Learn how dogs respond to stressful situations that might make them reactive. Understand how to remedy problems that stem from fear, anxiety, and aggression, as well as how to respond to dogs in a humane and compassionate manner when they are stressed or anxious.

Canine Learning for Rescue and Shelter Workers

This seminar is for shelter staff and volunteers, and for people involved in rescue and adoptions. Understand how to acclimate dogs to other dogs at the shelter or while in foster care. Learn how to make dogs more comfortable and adoptable in the shelter environment, as well as ways to enrich the shelter setting. How dogs learn, understand, and communicate will be discussed in relation to the shelter setting and foster environments.

Conflict in Multi-Dog Households

Lessen conflict in a multi-dog household. Having more than one dog can be rewarding and a blessing. However, conflicts or fights can ensue over sharing toys, food bowls, and receiving a person's attention or affection. Learn how to prevent problems, and how to teach dogs to live together amicably so you can have a stress-free home. This is a good seminar for people who have more than one dog, who work in rescue or foster dogs, and for people wanting to introduce another dog to their family.

Difficult-to-Handle Dogs

Learn how to modify behavior in dogs who are labeled as "difficult" to handle or teach; dogs who are labeled as "hyper," can't seem to settle down or relax, require a lot of "discipline," or who are lungey and reactive to other dogs. Learn how to work with dogs who are seemingly anxious, aggressive, or reactive. Understand the principles of how dogs learn so you can implement humane and compassionate methods.

Children and Dogs

Learn how to positively introduce children and dogs to each other. By teaching children to be dog savvy, they will be more compassionate to animals. Teach children how to prevent dog bites. Dogs bite when they are stressed, frightened, or provoked. Learn ways to avoid situations that may cause dogs to be stressed around children. This is a great seminar for parents who have children under 12 years old, and for expecting parents.

Canine Learning and Body Language

Understand how dogs learn and communicate so you can have a better relationship with your dog. Learn how your body language and manners of touch influence your dog’s behaviors. Understand how to read dog body-language so you can interpret dog-dog interactions correctly.