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Dog-Dog Group Dynamics Healthy Interaction vs. Aggression
When
Sat Feb 27, 2010 - Mon Dec 28, 2009
Where
Ventura, California - United States
Instructor Sue Sternberg
Price
$105 - $195
Registration Info http://www.puppyworks.com/events/sternberg/ss0210nca.html
A look at dog-dog introductions, appropriate and inappropriate greetings, frustration, aggression, match making and compatibility. An overview of differing play styles will be covered. Puppies- healthy play, risky play, proper socialization, etc.
ASSESSING FOR DOG-DOG AGGRESSION: Arousal, Aggression, & Compatibility
Saturday • February 27th • 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Assessing for dog-dog aggression, looking at frustration: includes "Assess-a-Pet" for dog to dog aggression Greetings and Introductions-- a look at on-lead greetings. Also the special issues in the agility and other settings, when "drive" and arousal may be heightened to where frustration and displays mimic aggression.
DOG PARKS & DOGGIE DAY CARE : Shelter Groupings & Multi-Dog Households
Sunday • February 28th • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Identifying the common cast of characters, compatible playmates, incompatible playmates, dangerous situations brewing, What makes a healthy dog park? Setting up / crafting healthy dog playgroups,
Creating healthy kennel partners for shelters, a guide for shelter workers. Multiple Dog Households-- owning more than one, potential problems and how to avoid them.
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR DOG-DOG AGGRESSION
Sunday • February 28th • 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sue will be using techniques to assess a dog's levels of problematic behaviors, and then outline behavior management plans and demo techniques. The demos will be on 4 basic "reward-based tools" necessary for the problematic dog. There will likely NOT be any exciting aggression displays, but rather the introduction of the tedious steps required to successfully manage that dog.