TRAINING SEMINARS
(with dogs)
Training seminars are held at Bark
ATL.
The dates and descriptions of the seminars are: August 10
Intro to Basics Part I (1:00 – 2:00)
The importance of socialization and training.
How to build a bond with your dog based on mutual understanding
and trust. Why positive? The basic equipment you will need
to get started. The do’s and don’ts of teaching basic cues. How
to speak your dog’s language and how to get your dog
to behave.
Leash Walking (2:30 – 3:30)
August 24
Intro to Basics Part II - (1:00 – 2:00)
How to use a clicker for lightening speed learning; More
on Watch me and sit. Come, Loose Leash Walking, Stay, and
Targeting. How to communicate really well with your canine.
Life-Saving Cues - (2:30 – 3:30)
What’s
my name? Come with distractions. If your dog knows his name
(all the time, not selectively) and will come immediately
when you call, you may very well save his life one day. This
seminar takes an in-depth look at getting a reliable recall
and ensuring that your dog stays safe in a “dangerous” world.
September 7
Tricks & Games - (1:00 – 2:00)
Manners Matter - (2:30 – 3:30) September 21
Intro to Basics Part I - (1:00 – 2:00)
The
importance of socialization and training. How to build a
bond with your dog based on mutual understanding and trust.
Why positive? The basic equipment you will need to get started.
The do’s and don’ts of teaching
basic cues. How to speak your dog’s language and how
to get your dog to behave.
Puppy Socialization - Toy and Small Breed Dogs Only
- (2:30 – 3:30)
What
is Socialization? Why is socialization important? How to
make the most out of the first few weeks of your puppy’s
life. The most important areas to cover when getting your
puppy socialized. How long should I socialize? What should
I do if my puppy is (fill in the blank 4,5,6,7,…)
months old and is acting aggressively, or fearful, or shy?
October 5
Intro to Basics Part II - (1:00 – 2:00)
How to
use a clicker for lightening speed learning; More on Watch me and sit. Come,
Loose Leash Walking, Stay, and Targeting. How to communicate really well with
your canine.
Training Tools - (2:30 – 3:30) October 19
Building on the Basics-
(1:00 – 2:00)
Now
that you and your dog are communicating effectively,
what is the best way to perfect those basic skills
you have taught him/her? (Hint – it’s more
rewarding than a Christmas Bonus check!)
Puppy Socialization -
Medium and Large Breed Dogs Only - (2:30 – 3:30)
What
is Socialization? Why is socialization important? How to make
the most out of the first few weeks of your puppy’s
life. The most important areas to cover when getting your puppy
socialized. How long should I socialize? What should I do if
my puppy is (fill in the blank 4,5,6,7,…) months old and
is acting aggressively, or fearful, or shy?
................................................................................ INFORMATIVE
SEMINARS (without dogs)
Informative seminars
are held at the Kirkwood
Library from 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm. The dates and descriptions
of the seminars are: August
5
Dog Ownership 101
Discussion
topics include recommended vaccinations, socialization, training
classes, spay/neuter information, what to do when your dog
is misbehaving, a brief overview of equipment. Also included
are a few minutes about canine myth-busting, the joys of positive
reinforcement, and the basics on how to “talk” to
your dog. The very most basic cues – sit & watch
me.
August 12
Preventing Aggression
What
is aggression – how to recognize the warning signs.
When aggression is most likely to occur and what to do to make
sure it doesn’t. Dog-dog aggression and Dog-human aggression:
distinguishing them from one another and prevention of both.
August 19
Chew on This
What
to do about voracious and average chewers; how to keep your
shoes and furniture intact. Why & when dogs chew;
how to determine when chewing isn’t caused by boredom
or puppy teething; the very best (and healthiest) things
for your dog to chew.
August 26
And Baby Makes 4
Don’t panic – How
to ensure your baby is safe around your dog (and vice versa).
Planning stages to prepare your dog for the new family member.
What to do when baby comes home; a lifetime of learning and
mutual trust.
September 9
Crate Training
Choosing
a crate. How to ensure your dog loves his crate before he
ever sees one. What to do if your dog already dislikes his
crate. What are the best uses for a crate – they
aren’t just for potty training. Alternatives to crate
training.
September 16
Kids and Dogs
This
seminar is geared toward children – register the
whole family for one registration fee. The "Be a Tree
program" is a dog bite prevention seminar program for
school age children. This program focuses on fun and interactive
activities to teach children how to read dog body language
and how to act safely around their own dog and strange dogs.
All seminar participants will receive take-home activities
to reinforce the seminar activities.
September 23
Training Tools
My
dog won't follow directions – help! This seminar
will introduce a variety of positive training tools. We'll
talk about positive reinforcement training vs. forced pain
induced training. We'll explain how and why choke chains,
prong collars and shock devices don't work, and we'll give
you alternatives like clicker training and lure training.
We'll also look at the myth of reward training, and learn
how to address the problems that might arise. Finally, we'll
explore classical and operant conditioning and plain English
and teach you how dogs learn.
September 30
Dog Body Language
Do
you know how to speak to your dog? Your dog knows how to
speak to you – through body language. This seminar
will explain body signals/language. Why, when, how
and what is being said.
October 7
Potty Training
Everything you need to know about potty training your pup.
October 14
Destructive Behaviors October 21
Overcoming Fears |
