Webinars
Planned Webinars for 2017 (dates to be confirmed)
Homeopathy and your dog
Homeopathy has been used for a great many years to treat both people and animals. This session will look at the principles of homeopathy as well as looking at how the polycrests may be used to treat animals and people.The polycrests can be used to provide first aid treatment for your dog (and yourself). For example, Arnica is fabulous for sprains, bites, other injuries and shock. Calendula promotes healing in wounds (not for puncture wounds though) and Ignatia can be used to help and animal (or person) through the greiving process.
Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
Flower essences have gained in popularity over the last decade or so, but what are they? What are the principles behind this therapy? How are they prepared? Which remedies are suitable for which behaviour problems?
Strategies for resolving aggression cases
When faced with tackling a case involving an aggressive dog, it can all seem a bit daunting. This seminar looks at what you can do to keep yourself safe, management strategies for the dog and owner, dietary considerations as well as the techniques that may or may not work, and why.
Training problems and how to resolve them
Hit a training 'roadblock'? Having problems motivating your dog? Find your dog behaves at home/at training class but won't do as it is asked outside? Find the answers to these questions as well as other suggestions/ideas in this seminar. Make your training more effective. Delegates may wish to discuss specific issues that they are having, which is fine, but please email me with details a week before the session so that I can prepare some individualised suggestions for you.
Rewards, Reinforces, Lures and Bribes
A free webinar that discusses the definitions, characteristics and uses of rewards, reinforcers, lures and bribes.
Homeopathy and your dog
Homeopathy has been used for a great many years to treat both people and animals. This session will look at the principles of homeopathy as well as looking at how the polycrests may be used to treat animals and people.The polycrests can be used to provide first aid treatment for your dog (and yourself). For example, Arnica is fabulous for sprains, bites, other injuries and shock. Calendula promotes healing in wounds (not for puncture wounds though) and Ignatia can be used to help and animal (or person) through the greiving process.
Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
Flower essences have gained in popularity over the last decade or so, but what are they? What are the principles behind this therapy? How are they prepared? Which remedies are suitable for which behaviour problems?
Strategies for resolving aggression cases
When faced with tackling a case involving an aggressive dog, it can all seem a bit daunting. This seminar looks at what you can do to keep yourself safe, management strategies for the dog and owner, dietary considerations as well as the techniques that may or may not work, and why.
Training problems and how to resolve them
Hit a training 'roadblock'? Having problems motivating your dog? Find your dog behaves at home/at training class but won't do as it is asked outside? Find the answers to these questions as well as other suggestions/ideas in this seminar. Make your training more effective. Delegates may wish to discuss specific issues that they are having, which is fine, but please email me with details a week before the session so that I can prepare some individualised suggestions for you.
Rewards, Reinforces, Lures and Bribes
A free webinar that discusses the definitions, characteristics and uses of rewards, reinforcers, lures and bribes.
Stereotypies
A look at the types of stereotypies and OCD behaviours that may be shown by dogs, including breed tendencies, as well as the possible causes and treatments.
Canine Senses
Canine senses are amazing, join us and learn about how your dog perceives his world. Learn how and why his vision, sense of smell and hearing differ from ours. Learn which sense is the dog's primary sense and why this can lead to our dogs making mistakes.
Strategies for Nervous Dogs
Do you have a nervous dog? or have clients with one?
Learn some useful techniques for helping your dog learn to cope with approaching people/dogs and to help them gain in confidence outside of the home.
Causes of Aggression
This seminar looks at the various categories and causes of aggression and is a great complimentary seminar to our Strategies for resolving aggression cases.
Part 1 covers discusses what aggression is, what can cause it and what can influence aggression
Part 2 looks at the various classifications of aggression, discussing their characteristics and causes.
Food reinforcement - uses and misuses
Food is a very effective training tool, but can also end up hindering training if it is not used effectively. Too many people end up with dogs that cannot work unless their owner has food in their hand. Learn how to use food effectively in your training and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Teaching Self-control and Focus
Tips and games to play to teach your dog self-control (impulse control) and to build focus
Understanding dog food labels
Confused over the vast array of dog foods available? Unsure which is the best and why some are more expensive than others? Learn what the labels on the bag/packet are telling you. Learn about 'hidden ingredients' that the manufacturers do not have to declare.
Protein and its influences on behaviour
Protein is often misunderstood and often blamed for behaviour problems in dogs. Do high protein levels cause hyperactivity or aggression? How can we tell a 'good' protein source from a 'poor' one? Can different foods with the same protein content affect dogs in different ways?
Dietary influences on aggression
There are various components of a dog's diet that might affect its behaviour. Lowering protein levels is often suggesting for dogs with problems, but is this the full answer? Fats, additives and colorants may also be involved in problem behaviour. A diet deficient in certain fats has been linked to aggressive behaviour.
Therapeutic nutrition
There are many supplements that are 'missing' from dog foods or that are needed in greater quantities when a dog is challenged by ill health. Some of these supplements are generally regarded as safe and any excess that the dog doesn't require will leave the body. This session will look at supplements that may help our dogs, and list some that may help the elderly dog, the arthritic dog etc. Please consult with your vet before using some of these supplements as I am not a vet and can only make suggestions.
How to get the best out of your dog training
Learn how to make your training more successful and more efficient. Effective planning and using the correct reinforcement rate makes it much easier for your dog to learn, and makes it easier to avoid errors creeping in. Breaking behaviours down into small criteria makes it much easier for your dog to learn as well as keeping motivation and enthusiasm high for both dog and handler. Discover how to evaluate your training, when to move onto the next step, when to stay at the same criterion and when to move back a half step.
Allocation of Time and Effort in Behaviour
When dealing with behaviour cases, it is important that the canine behaviour advisor doesn't waste time and effort trying to change things that won't have a great deal of impact on a case. There is no point wasting 2 hours trying to change an owner's ideas on dominance if you can word the plan so that dominance theory is ignored/irrelevant. Energy and time should be conserved and used for those things that you can changes such as exercise regimes, training, etc.
Learning Theory 101 part 1 Classical conditioning
Pavlov and his dogs, conditioned emotional responses, temporal relationships between the CS and US, overshadowing and much more.
Learning Theory 101 part 2 Operant conditioning
Skinner, Thorndyke, the four quadrants of operant conditioning etc. Find it hard to work out which quadrant you are using, then come and join us.
Canine Infectious Diseases
Learn to recognise the symptoms of canine infectious disease as well as what causes them and how they are transferred.
Distemper, Parvovirus, kennel cough, Haemmorhagic gastroenteritis, Leptospirosis, Infectious canine hepatitis and Lyme disease.
Taking a Case History
Taking a behavioural case history is an art. You don't want it to sound like an interrogation but at the same time you need to gather all the relevant information. Learn how
Complementary Therapies Coming soon
What are they? What can they help with? Who can treat you pet? Just a few of the questions that this seminar will address. Learn the basics of a range of therapies including homeopathy, flower essences, aromatherapy, acupuncture, reiki and several others
Canine Communication 1
What is your dog telling you? How do dogs communicate? This session looks at the various ways that dogs communicate with each other and with us including vocalisations, olfaction and body language. A must for dog owners, dog walkers, dog trainers and all professionals working with dogs.
Canine Communication 2
This session explains the signs of stress and takes a look at calming signals. A must for dog owners, dog walkers, dog trainers and all professionals working with dogs.
Strategies for Addressing Behaviour problems
Which tools in your toolbox are the best to use for resolving behaviour problems? Are there some that are more commonly used than others? Which are your favourites?
Puppy socialisation throughout the development stages
Puppies require the right stimulation at the right ages to ensure that they develop into the best possible adults. Breeders have a crucial role to play in the first eight weeks of a puppy's life and many have recognised the importance of beginning the socialisation process prior to four weeks of age. There are experiences that puppies benefit from as soon as they are born. Likewise, puppy owners need to realise that socialisation doesn't stop at 14 weeks and needs to continue until the pup is much older.
A look at the types of stereotypies and OCD behaviours that may be shown by dogs, including breed tendencies, as well as the possible causes and treatments.
Canine Senses
Canine senses are amazing, join us and learn about how your dog perceives his world. Learn how and why his vision, sense of smell and hearing differ from ours. Learn which sense is the dog's primary sense and why this can lead to our dogs making mistakes.
Strategies for Nervous Dogs
Do you have a nervous dog? or have clients with one?
Learn some useful techniques for helping your dog learn to cope with approaching people/dogs and to help them gain in confidence outside of the home.
Causes of Aggression
This seminar looks at the various categories and causes of aggression and is a great complimentary seminar to our Strategies for resolving aggression cases.
Part 1 covers discusses what aggression is, what can cause it and what can influence aggression
Part 2 looks at the various classifications of aggression, discussing their characteristics and causes.
Food reinforcement - uses and misuses
Food is a very effective training tool, but can also end up hindering training if it is not used effectively. Too many people end up with dogs that cannot work unless their owner has food in their hand. Learn how to use food effectively in your training and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Teaching Self-control and Focus
Tips and games to play to teach your dog self-control (impulse control) and to build focus
Understanding dog food labels
Confused over the vast array of dog foods available? Unsure which is the best and why some are more expensive than others? Learn what the labels on the bag/packet are telling you. Learn about 'hidden ingredients' that the manufacturers do not have to declare.
Protein and its influences on behaviour
Protein is often misunderstood and often blamed for behaviour problems in dogs. Do high protein levels cause hyperactivity or aggression? How can we tell a 'good' protein source from a 'poor' one? Can different foods with the same protein content affect dogs in different ways?
Dietary influences on aggression
There are various components of a dog's diet that might affect its behaviour. Lowering protein levels is often suggesting for dogs with problems, but is this the full answer? Fats, additives and colorants may also be involved in problem behaviour. A diet deficient in certain fats has been linked to aggressive behaviour.
Therapeutic nutrition
There are many supplements that are 'missing' from dog foods or that are needed in greater quantities when a dog is challenged by ill health. Some of these supplements are generally regarded as safe and any excess that the dog doesn't require will leave the body. This session will look at supplements that may help our dogs, and list some that may help the elderly dog, the arthritic dog etc. Please consult with your vet before using some of these supplements as I am not a vet and can only make suggestions.
How to get the best out of your dog training
Learn how to make your training more successful and more efficient. Effective planning and using the correct reinforcement rate makes it much easier for your dog to learn, and makes it easier to avoid errors creeping in. Breaking behaviours down into small criteria makes it much easier for your dog to learn as well as keeping motivation and enthusiasm high for both dog and handler. Discover how to evaluate your training, when to move onto the next step, when to stay at the same criterion and when to move back a half step.
Allocation of Time and Effort in Behaviour
When dealing with behaviour cases, it is important that the canine behaviour advisor doesn't waste time and effort trying to change things that won't have a great deal of impact on a case. There is no point wasting 2 hours trying to change an owner's ideas on dominance if you can word the plan so that dominance theory is ignored/irrelevant. Energy and time should be conserved and used for those things that you can changes such as exercise regimes, training, etc.
Learning Theory 101 part 1 Classical conditioning
Pavlov and his dogs, conditioned emotional responses, temporal relationships between the CS and US, overshadowing and much more.
Learning Theory 101 part 2 Operant conditioning
Skinner, Thorndyke, the four quadrants of operant conditioning etc. Find it hard to work out which quadrant you are using, then come and join us.
Canine Infectious Diseases
Learn to recognise the symptoms of canine infectious disease as well as what causes them and how they are transferred.
Distemper, Parvovirus, kennel cough, Haemmorhagic gastroenteritis, Leptospirosis, Infectious canine hepatitis and Lyme disease.
Taking a Case History
Taking a behavioural case history is an art. You don't want it to sound like an interrogation but at the same time you need to gather all the relevant information. Learn how
Complementary Therapies Coming soon
What are they? What can they help with? Who can treat you pet? Just a few of the questions that this seminar will address. Learn the basics of a range of therapies including homeopathy, flower essences, aromatherapy, acupuncture, reiki and several others
Canine Communication 1
What is your dog telling you? How do dogs communicate? This session looks at the various ways that dogs communicate with each other and with us including vocalisations, olfaction and body language. A must for dog owners, dog walkers, dog trainers and all professionals working with dogs.
Canine Communication 2
This session explains the signs of stress and takes a look at calming signals. A must for dog owners, dog walkers, dog trainers and all professionals working with dogs.
Strategies for Addressing Behaviour problems
Which tools in your toolbox are the best to use for resolving behaviour problems? Are there some that are more commonly used than others? Which are your favourites?
Puppy socialisation throughout the development stages
Puppies require the right stimulation at the right ages to ensure that they develop into the best possible adults. Breeders have a crucial role to play in the first eight weeks of a puppy's life and many have recognised the importance of beginning the socialisation process prior to four weeks of age. There are experiences that puppies benefit from as soon as they are born. Likewise, puppy owners need to realise that socialisation doesn't stop at 14 weeks and needs to continue until the pup is much older.
Coming soon:
Basic genetics
Canine digestion
Nutritional needs throughout the lifestages
Selection of breeding stock
Mating and whelping
Puppy rearing
Puppy socialisation
Managing multiple dogs
Canine legislation and dog walking etiquette
First Aid
Scent and scent games
Criteria, rate, timing!
Practical training techniques
Loose lead walking techniques
Living with a reactive dog
Chaining and merging
Targetting
Basic genetics
Canine digestion
Nutritional needs throughout the lifestages
Selection of breeding stock
Mating and whelping
Puppy rearing
Puppy socialisation
Managing multiple dogs
Canine legislation and dog walking etiquette
First Aid
Scent and scent games
Criteria, rate, timing!
Practical training techniques
Loose lead walking techniques
Living with a reactive dog
Chaining and merging
Targetting
