Seminars for Dog Trainers & Dog Enthusiasts in Seattle

Our dog training seminars in Seattle, Washington are for professional dog trainers and regular people who have caught the dog training bug! You're sure to learn a lot about animal behavior and dog training at these fun, info-packed continuing education seminars for dog trainers and hobbyists. 

• Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.: Dog-Dog Aggression & Play seminar Sunday, September 12, 2010 (yes, 2010).   [click for info]

Seminar Titles: "Dog-Dog Aggression" and "Play Play Play!"

Seminar Dates: September 12, 2010 (Sunday. Yes, 2010) in Seattle, Washington State

Speaker: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Seminar Description:

Patricia McConnell's seminar in Seattle is not just for dog trainers! If you are interested in dog-dog aggression or want to improve the relationship with your dog through play, this day-long workshop will be quite an eye-opener! Even experienced dog trainers, dog walkers, veterinarians, and dog sports competitors will come away with useful ideas in this new ond day dog training seminar, including many novel ways to explain and inspire clients to use techniques that you already have in your toolbox. 

Patricia McConnell is one of those Must-See speakers and this is a new seminar topic, something you won't find on DVD. In fact, Tawzer Videos will be filming! We expect seminar participants not just from Seattle, but from all over the region, including Washington State, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, Utah, and British Columbia. Mark your calendar now and join us!

DOG-DOG AGGRESSION (Morning)

This dog behavior seminar will focus on the most common context of dog-dog aggression problems: dogs who are over-reactive to unfamiliar dogs. We’ll use a combination of videos, slides and demonstrations with case study dogs to address dogs who bark, lunge or bite at unfamiliar dogs. The seminar includes an evaluation why each particular dog is behaving problematically (at least to us), and the most effective methods of treating the behavior, including classical conditioning, and several forms of operant conditioning. Dr. McConnell's seminar will combine a thorough understanding of ethology and learning theory with humane and practical methods to treat the neighborhood’s feisty fidos.

PLAY PLAY PLAY! (Afternoon)

Play is fun, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just goofy or frivolous. Play is powerful stuff, and it has a profound influence on your relationship with your dog. At this seminar, you'll learn how play can enhance your relationship with your dog, improve your dog’s responsiveness, and provide your dog with the mental and physical exercise he or she needs. In this part of the seminar, we’ll talk about up-to-date research on how to tell your dog you want to play (most of us aren’t very good at it!), some charming tricks and games to wow your friends, and how not to play with your dog. If you'd like a happier, more responsive dog and a closer relationship with each other, then this seminar in Seattle is for you!

About the Aggression/Play Seminar Presenter, Patricia McConnell

One could write a whole book about Patricia McConnell's insight, wit, and ability to inspire, but we'll try to keep it short!

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and training, and for her engaging, knowledgeable, and accessible books.

We use Patricia McConnell's Feisty Fido book as a textbook for our Growly Dog class. See our store for some of our other favorite McConnell books - type in McConnell as a search word. We also LOVE her books on the dog-human relationship, including For the Love of a Dog and The Other End of the Leash.

A highly-sought after speaker on dog behavior and training, Patricia McConnell has presented seminars all over North America and Europe. Dr. McConnell is also the behavior columnist for the Bark magazine (www.thebark.com - "the New Yorker of Dog Magazines"), dispenses advice on Wisconsin Public Radio's Calling All Pets, (www.wpr.org/pets), and is a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology.

Other Patricia McConnell Dog Behavior Seminar Details

• This seminar will be in Seattle. More details soon.
• You may bring a calm, friendly, non-reactive dog to the seminar.  However, if you do, you will need to sit far from the stage during the Dog-Dog aggression portion, so as not to disturb the working dog(s) that Trisha is using for the seminar.  Please take your dog's needs into consideration, as well.
• CPDT:  Certified Pet Dog Trainers will earn 6.5 CEUs for this seminar. Please let us know if you belong to another organization and would like Continuing Education Units.
• Lunch is not provided at this seminar. There are many restaurants nearby.

Patricia McConnell Dog Behavior Seminar Fees & Registration

• Seminar Fee is $185.  Early Birds (Early Dogs?)! Save $25 through Jan 1, 2010 using the coupon code "mcconnell" when you check out.
• Please see our Terms & Conditions for the cancellation/change policy for "Advanced Workshops & Seminars".

   

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  Start Date	Seminar	Speaker	Fee	# So Far	Register!
  2010-09-12	Dog Aggression and Play	Patricia McConnell	$185	23 students