APDT

SERVICE DOG SEMINAR BASICS

This seminar will discuss the topic of service dog basics. We will introduce the definitions and scope of what a service dog is. We will explain the different training goals: related to the handler and for the professional trainer. We will discuss training and techniques in general, the laws & ethics of using service dogs […]

Veterinary Technician and Receptionist Seminar- A Kelley Bollen Seminar

This seminar is designed for those pet industry professionals seeking assistance in understanding behaviors in both dogs and cats during their visit at the veterinary office. This seminar will offer insight into reading canine and feline body language to enable safe handling and stress reduction in the veterinary clinic. Common behavior problems in dogs and […]

Lost Pet Seminar / MAR K9 Boot Camp

Ever thought of learning more about training a dog to find lost pets? This May, Missing Pet Partnership will hold a 5-day training event designed for anyone wanting to learn more about lost pet recovery work. The first two days (Sat & Sun) will be classroom instruction with various speakers and on topics including complex […]

Anders Hallgren Smoke Detection

SMOKE DETECTION TRAINING (4 evenings) Does your dog love scent detection? Does he/she always react when the fire alarm goes off? Would you like your dog to give an alert that could potentially save your life? Then this is the workshop for you and your dog! Learn how to train your dog to alert for […]

Anders Hallgren Seminar- Problematic Behavior in Dogs

SEMINAR ON PROBLEMATIC BEHAVIOR IN DOGS (2 DAY SEMINAR) ? Behavior problems: History and statistics ? Aggression and fear ? Stress ? Problems behaviors are symptoms ? 20 factors that lower the threshold for aggression ? Difference between functional and descriptive classification of behaviors ? Causes behind problem behaviors ? How to analyze causes behind […]

Scent, Detection and SAR Program

This exclusive program is meant for the Professional Handler or Trainer looking to go beyond the basics and interested to learn more about specific components and variations connected to Scent, Detection or SAR work. Your days will be filled with lecture and a lot of hands-on practical training exercises which are going to help you […]

The Instructor Training Course: Modifying Behavior w/Carolyn Barney

Modifying Behavior places the emphasis on increasing your ability to transform problem behaviors, train the skills needed to build a behaviorally healthy dog and work with clients to produce positive results. This intensive course is designed for the dog trainer, training instructor, shelter worker or other pet professional. Reintroduced in 2015, this course is designed […]

The Instructor Training Course: Teaching & Training w/Caolyn Barney

ITC: Teaching & Training focuses on classroom teaching, evaluating and exploring different training techniques and hands-on dog training skills. You get assigned a shelter dog(s) for the week! The goal is to better understand how to teach the individual dog and owner, increase effectiveness, improve skills and bring fun and enthusiasm to classes and private […]

Two Timely Topics: Separation Anxiety & Dog-Dog Play

Separation anxiety is a challenging problem for dogs, owners, and sometimes even for trainers. It may not be life-threatening, but it can certainly be lifestyle-threatening. In extreme cases, separation anxiety can even cost a dog his home. Get the best and latest cutting edge advice from the author of Don’t Leave Me! Step-by-Step Help for […]

Helping Fearful Dogs

Many dog owners, shelter/rescue workers, trainers, and other canine professionals find anxiety, fears, and phobias to be among the most challenging behaviors to treat. This information-packed workshop combines lecture, photographs, and extensive video footage to explore the art of working with fearful dogs, with some overlap into fear-based aggression. Topics include: – Causes and prevention […]