helping fearful dogs
Saturday March 19, 2011 with Nicole Wilde, CPDT
CLASS IS FULL. Please sign up w/ link below to join wait list
(Companion dogs are requested to stay home for this course.)
Enjoy an intimate workshop with dog trainer and author Nicole Wilde on how to help fearful dogs.
Many dog owners, shelter/rescue workers, trainers, and other canine professionals find anxiety, fears, and phobias to be among the most challenging behaviors to treat.
This information-packed workshop combines lecture, photographs, and extensive video footage to explore the art of working with fearful dogs, with some overlap into fear-based aggression.Topics include:
- Causes and prevention
- How fear manifests
- Recognized and lesser-known stress signals
- How to work with fearful dogs in the home
- Suggestions for group classes
- A Firm Foundation program on which dogs can build confidence
- Skills owners should know
- Skills to teach dogs
- What training equipment is (and is not!) appropriate
Interactive exercises include participation in solving a fear-related case history. You will also get an overview of how complementary therapies can make your treatment plans even more successful.
Cost: $120 per person ($100 for The Rex Center members), does not include lunch
Email us about group rates for 5 or more.
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break
6 CEUs CCPDT
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More info on Nicole Wilde's website