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Redfern Seminar Series
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Before You Get
A Dog –
How to Pick Your Perfect Pal
November
19, 6 PM
The Healing Power of a Dog
[AAT/AAA for Therapy Dog Handlers (No Dogs)]
August 31 & September 1
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$100
by Aug 22
$115
after Aug 22 |
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
The
Power of the Clicker
October 13 & 14
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$150
with dog
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$115 without dog
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
Dogs & Storks
September 27, 2 PM
Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
First Aid
Seminar
November 8, 2-6 PM
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$30 per person
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$45 2 persons same family
sharing manual
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
Seminar Descriptions
Before You Get A Dog – How to Pick Your
Perfect Pal
A 2-hour FREE seminar,
presented by local dog
professionals Betsy Howell and Lee Livingood. Topics included will be:
Puppy or Adult; How to Choose the Right Dog/Puppy for Your Situation; How to
Choose a Breeder or Rescue Group; Costs
of Living With/Caring For a Puppy/Dog. Space is limited,
so ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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THE
HEALING POWER OF A DOG
This 2-day seminar will prepare the OWNER to
be a therapy dog handler in various therapy settings. This is NOT a
seminar to train the dog to pass a therapy evaluation. This IS a
seminar to teach handlers about the different types of therapy and how to be
professional in therapy sessions. Topics covered will include:
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The difference between Animal Assisted
Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapies (AAT) and the benefits of
each
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Identification of nationally recognized groups who
evaluate therapy dogs
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An explanation of the skills evaluated
in therapy dog training
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HIPAA training to ensure compliance with
the federal law concerning health privacy rights
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Preparing your dog for visiting
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Being your dog's advocate during a
visit
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How to chose a facility to visit
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Handler skills for dealing with the
person being visited
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Useful skills for dogs in therapy
visiting
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Preparing yourself for a visit
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The parts of a visit
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How to present yourself professionally
during visits
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Trouble-shooting problems
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THE POWER
OF THE CLICKER
This is a 2-day seminar in
which the basics of clicker training (operant conditioning) are explained,
demonstrated, and practiced.
Learn how to use markers and
positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog how to:
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Behave appropriately
around people and other dogs
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Improve competition skills
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Overcome fears
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Come when called
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Walk nicely beside you
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Retrieve any item
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Do tricks
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and many other skills
Time will be provided for hands-on practice
during the day. Topics covered will include:
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Explanation of the theory, history, and
uses of Operant Conditioning
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How NOT to use a clicker
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Choosing the best treat (Reinforcement)
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Playing the Clicker Game
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Using a partner to train
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Teaching the Indicator
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When and how to put a cue on the
behavior
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Designing practice sessions and keeping
track of progress
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Improving trainer skills and techniques
(speed, dexterity, accuracy)
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Refining and perfecting dog’s skills (aka
shaping behaviors)
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Rate and frequency of rewards
(consistent, intermittent, or variable)
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Use of ‘jackpots’ to reward exceptional
performance
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Fading the use of rewards
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Teaching complex skills/chaining more
than one behavior
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Dogs & Storks
Dogs & Storks is an international program
that offers, positive, practical and fun solutions for new and
expecting families. The programs clear up myths, emphasize
realistic expectations and set families and their dogs up for
success before baby arrives!
- We empower families
by providing education on the subtle signs
dogs display and what they mean.
- We decrease your stress
by hearing any questions or concerns you may have and
providing safe, effective and practical
solutions using positive training techniques.
- We help you create a safe and
fun environment for your entire family.
- We are especially honored and proud
to provide services, resources and support
to growing families!
For more information on the Dogs & Storks
program, go to
dogsandstorks.com.
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First Aid for Dogs
Produced using materials provided by the
American Red Cross, this special seminar includes hands-on experience with
dogs. Course materials include a reference book and DVD.
Successful completion of the course will
be sufficient to pass the Dog Scout First Aid badge.
Anyone wanting to earn the Dog Scout First
Aid badge should bring their dog to the course or make prior arrangements to
have the dog demonstrate the procedures successfully.
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Watch this
space for announcements of future seminars.
Other topics under development include: Advanced Clicker
Training
Rally Obedience
Canine Health topics
Freestyle ("Dancing With Dogs")
Communicating with Your Dog
Learning Theory for Dogs Presenters will be regional
specialists and published authors
who concentrate in working with dogs. |
