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Weekend with Dr. Patricia McConnell & Ken Ramirez
When
Sat Jul 17, 2010 - Sun Jul 18, 2010
Where
Worcester, MA - United States
Instructor Dr. Patricia McConnell & Ken Ramirez View Event Publisher
Price
$145 - $245
Registration Info http://dogsofcourse.com/
Dr. Patricia McConnell
FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG:
Emotions in You & Your Dog, and How they Affect Training and Relationships
Saturday July 17, 2010
Ever looked at your dog and wondered how much of her emotional life is like your own? Learn the biology behind emotion in both you and your dog, and why it's reasonable to believe that both species share the emotions of love, fear, sadness, happiness and anger. This day-long seminar includes slides, videos and hands-on work with dogs, all illustrating what emotions really are, and what emotions we might share with dogs and what ones we might not. Included is lots of practical information about how to handle problematic emotions like fear and anger. The day ends with an in-depth examination of our love for dogs, and celebrates the amazing and unique emotional bond between individuals of two different species.
Ken Ramirez
FROM PURGATORY TO NIRVANA:
The Path to Enlightened Training
Sunday July 18, 2010
Ken Ramirez, who has been training a variety of animal species for more than 30 years, will speak on three distinctly different topics. He will expose participants to the challenges of problem solving, the advantages and techniques of using non food reinforcers, and take a personal journey through the evolution of modern training.
PROBLEM SOLVING – As a consultant, Ken is frequently called upon to resolve training challenges. These have ranged from problematic zoo animals to difficult working dogs to the more common pet challenges. In every case, he utilizes a problem solving flow chart or matrix that guides him and his clients to an effective solution. He will share that process with participants and use one or two cases studies to demonstrate how to use the tool effectively.
NON-FOOD REINFORCERS – Most experienced trainers recognize the value of finding reinforcers other than food or treats. However, not every trainer knows how to establish new reinforcers nor how to evaluate their effectiveness. Ken will share his perspectives and experience with non-food reinforcers and explain his approach to implementing them into a good training program.
EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN TRAINER – Ken will use a review of the trajectory of his career to examine the growth and changes in the training community to help explore what is possible and how far the training community has progressed. This presentation will take a brief peek at a variety of concepts including relationship building, husbandry training, mimicry, remote training, complex chains, and so much more. This final section is less about how to do these things and more about seeing what possibilities exist.
13 CEUs for IAABC and CPDT.