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• The Rat Is Never Wrong

  • Start
    Thursday, June 17, 2021
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, June 17, 2023
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    9:30 AM
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  Presented by Dr. Susan G Friedman

  
  

  
  

  The Rat is Never Wrong: Getting It Right Without Getting It Wrong

  We all know the saying, “We learn from our mistakes.” But too many mistakes can be punishing for animals and their trainers. And low rates of reinforcement can quickly produce frustration and aggression. Practicing errors can make correct responding even less likely. In this presentation we discuss strategies for arranging training sessions to reduce learner error and pave the way to higher rates of positive reinforcement, stronger motivation and faster learning.

  
  

  Learning Objectives   

  Participants will understand the importance of reducing errors in their learner’s responses.

  Participants will understand the how antecedent arrangement can improve learning outcomes.

  Participants will understand the how to use consequence to improve learning outcomes.

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. Susan has co-authored chapters on behavior change in five veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 15 languages.

  She teaches seminars and a course on animal learning online (Living & Learning With Animals) and consults with zoos and animal organizations around the world. Susan was appointed to the F&WS California Condor Recovery Team from 2002 – 2010, after which time the team was retired due to the success of the birds in the wild.

  She is the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Committee of American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit, and a member in good standing of ABAI, ABMA, IAATE and IAABC.

  See behaviorworks.organd facebook.com/behaviorworks

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• Un-Chase!

  • Start
    Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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    7:00 PM
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    Thursday, July 27, 2023
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinars, free member webinars, free webinars
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    153 registrants

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  Un-Chase!
  Presented by Alexis Davison

  
  

  
  

  Whether you serve clients in a busy urban or suburban environment where dogs enjoy chasing skateboards, bicycles and car tyres, or a rural setting where chase targets include chickens, horses and sheep, dogs can get themselves in a lot of trouble giving in to the natural impulse to go after things that move. This practical presentation will be augmented with videos demonstrating Un-Chase! techniques. 

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  - Develop specific strategies & training techniques to address chase behaviors
  - Apply knowledge to your own clientele
  

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Alexis is a nationally accredited Dog Behavioural Trainer with a Certificate IV in Dog Behavioural Training, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and an internationally Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

  Alexis is honored to be a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, charged with teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program in Australia & New Zealand.

  Alexis established her training business, Scholars in Collars, in 2002 and conducts a variety of group classes in the Adelaide Hills as well as conducting private training with her team of qualified trainers.

  Alexis began developing Un-Chase! in 2012 to help clients and students seeking solutions to their dogs’ chasing behaviours. Her semi-rural location which includes many horse properties and hobby farms, along with a high number of working breeds and terriers were key factors in the development of Un-Chase! 

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• Canine Hoopers: Welcome to our world

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, September 28, 2023
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinar; AEDT
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    43 registrants

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  Canine Hoopers: Welcome to our World

  Presented by Carrie-Anne Selwyn

  
  

  
  

  Canine Hoopers is one of the newest dog sports taking over the globe. Join Carrie-Anne Selwyn the founder of Canine Hoopers World to find out what all the fuss is about. Hoopers is low impact, so it is one of the most inclusive activities to teach and compete in. Canine Hoopers World was set up to educate people on the fun of hoopers. Carrie-Anne will explain how training and teamwork can build confidence, whilst you are playing together. So, if you own a dog come and see what Canine Hoopers is about.

  
  

  Learning Objectives  

  - Where hoopers began

  - What is needed

  - How it can build a relationship between dog and handler

  - How it helped Carrie-Anne survive adolescence with her GSD

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Carrie-Anne Selwyn has been training dogs for a decade. She started her teaching career at a riding school, completed her animal care qualification whilst working at a cattery but found her passion with dogs. Carrie-Anne started her dog training with the IMDT and now teaches for IMDT Australia and UK. She is also an assessor for the IMDT (UK).

  After discovering hoopers and doing all the available courses she set up Canine Hoopers World so more people could access hoopers without having to do other dog sports. Representative for England with DASH (Distance and speed hoopers) the latest style hoopers in America.

  Carrie-Anne loves to distance handle her GSD but must run with her Chihuahua so understands every dog is an individual. 2021 was her first official competition season with Dodge her rescue GSD and they have already moved up to grade 2, qualified and came 2^nd in the UK hoopers Novice Championship and received their Bronze warrant.

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• Stress in Dogs - Yes it Matters!

  • Start
    Thursday, October 28, 2021
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Saturday, October 28, 2023
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    9:00 AM
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    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    52 registrants

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  Stress in Dogs - Yes it Matters!

  Presented by Diane Garrod

  
  

  20% off Diane's book when you attend this webinar!!

  “The way a dog communicates alters the circuitry of their brain. On the flip side, the way a dog is communicated ‘to’ by family members (or others, including family pets, strange dogs and strange people) also alters the circuitry of their brain. Mindful communication equals transformation and behavior change.”

  Just in the way we communicate to our dogs can reduce stress, and increase a relationship (often eroded when a dog has behavior challenges affecting how they are communicating). This is important in the implementation of a successful behavior modification program. Releasing over-threshold stress is a key component to better results, retention and learning. Communication is two-way in a positive learning experience.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

   Understanding what canine stress is and how important it is to understand stress

  What the science is behind canine stress - plus a quick look at the data results

   How important it is to release stress and what happens if we don't

   The importance of establishing communication skills with your dog 

  What health issues can arise with stress - physical and behavioural

  Overview of the CED protocol and how to implement it

  Case research examples

  What to do after the CED is completed

      

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Diane Garrod, PCT-A, BScj, FF1, CC1, is a founding member of the Pet Professional’s Guild for Force Free Trainers (PPG), and provides private consultations working with dog aggression and behavior cases through her business Canine Transformations Learning, WA State, (celebrating 14 years) which was awarded 2016 and 2017 Best Business category Dog Trainer by Langley, WA Awards Committee.

  Canine Transformations is home to the Canine Emotional Detox (CED): the first systematic stress release program for challenging dogs with over 700 cases researched.

  Diane is an expert in aggression and behavior issues with multiple certifications, which includes resource guarding and working with dog that have behavior challenges with people and other dogs.  Diane is admin of Facebook groups “Force Free Trainers: Solving the Aggression and Behavior Puzzle”; The “Canine Emotional Detox: Stress release for challenging canines”; “Canine Behavior Analysis and Science”; “RV Dogs On The Road: Training Tips and Tricks” Facebook groups.

  Diane as recently and proudly released her new book Stress Matters – The Canine Emotional Detox (CED)!

  DIane is a writer for Barks from the Guild and has been on Barks, Books and Banter; held Dogs Who Guard Resources class at Grisha Stewart School and holds workshops worldwide in person and online.  She is an internationally recognized speaker who has spoken on stress release in dogs and aggression to include multi-dog households fighting at many conferences, including APDT conference, Australia; PPG Conference, Florida; and multiple workshops around the U.S.

  Diane has skills certifications in resource guarding, animal behavior, theriogenology, writing for the sciences, fear in dogs and cognition and emotion and sleep.  Most recent certifications are in predation and aggression, 2017; and Aggression in Dogs: Safety, Defensive Handling, and Training 2017, as well as Fear Free Certification, through VetFolio by Marty Becker, DVM (fear free veterinarian practices) 2017. She is also a Guild Certified Tellington Touch Practitioner since 2011.

  Garrod has a DVD feature, 2015 www.tawzerdog.com on The Canine Emotional Detox: Systematic Stress Release Protocol for Challenging Canines.

  Email: garrod@whidbey.com or info@caninetlc.com

  Website: www.caninetlc.com

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• The Core Affect Space Model of Emotions

  • Start
    Thursday, January 20, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, January 20, 2024
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    66 registrants

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  The Core Affect Space Model of Emotions

  Presented by Karolina Westlund

  
  

  
  

  Animals’ moods and emotional states impact their perception, physiology, and behaviour. In this webinar, I will discuss the Core Affect Space model of emotions and how it may be useful to pet guardians and animal professionals.

  A full understanding of emotions can help us develop better relationships to our animals, reduce stress and improve their welfare. 

  
  

  Learning Objectives

       -    What is the Core Affect Space

  -    Assessing mood states

  -    How moods affect behaviour

  -    How “problem behaviours” manifest in the Core Affect Space

  -    Changing mood states using SEEKING, PLAY and CARE core emotional systems

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  Karolina Westlund helps pet guardians and people working professionally with animals to get happier, reasonably well-behaved animals that thrive in the care of humans. She is an associate professor of Ethology at Stockholm University and sometimes publishes scientific articles related to enrichment, animal training, and wellbeing. She also teaches animal behaviour management through blog posts, the odd free short online course, as well as more extensive online courses.

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• How doggie parkour can enhance your training repertoire

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    Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, February 22, 2024
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    50 registrants

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  Presented by Hilary Paul

  
  

  
  

  Many trainers and pet owners are using scent games/find it type of activities with their dogs to help with dogs who may be triggered by stimuli out in the environment.  Well, have you ever thought about using another form of activity to do the same? Now you can with just a few basic skills you and your clients could be doing Doggie Parkour!

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  
  

   What it is

  Why it helps

   Who to use it with

   How to start

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  K9 Potential

  Long standing animal lover and professional dog trainer for over 10 years Hilary has had many animals, dogs, cats, alpacas and cows, and gets the chance to train horses and birds at times. Hilary likes to challenge herself by taking on clients behaviourally difficult dogs. Currently therapy and service dog training is her other special interest, along with ongoing education and cooperative work relationships. Hilary is a dog assessor for Story dogs, and also serves on the panel to assess applications from trainers to be Story dog assessors. Hilary also has a history of volunteering with her own dogs in therapy setting.

  Hilary’s professional qualifications and memberships include:

  • Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology (2019)
  • Certificate in Dog Training and Behaviour (2010) from the National Dog Trainers Federation
  • Fear Free Certified Trainer 2019
  • Dog assessor for Story dogs
  • MindDog preferred trainer
  • IAABC International association animal behaviour consultants
  • Member of Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
  • Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  • Member Behaviour Education Network (BEN USA)

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• Enrichment for your Pets – Happy Minds, Happy Pets

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, March 30, 2024
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    80 registrants

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  Presented by Sarah Campbell

  
  

  
  

  This webinar will look at the various enrichment options for a variety of our companion animal species: dogs, cats, horses, birds and small animals. It will look at why enrichment is important for our pet’s welfare and how it can be easily incorporated into their daily routine and how it can assist with behavioural issues.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

   Why mental enrichment is important

  How it can help with behavioural issues?

  How we can implement this is various situations (home, shelters)

  Ideas for enrichment for different pets – both DIY and bought

    

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Sarah has always had a love for dog training, but took it to the next level when her believed lab cross Seamus developed fear towards other dogs and people. This lead Sarah towards learning more about dog behaviour and started her down the path to become a dog trainer.

  After completing a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services, she started Happy Tails Dog Training Tasmania. Along with group classes and private training, she also works with a number of assistance dog organisations such as mindDOG and Care Dogs and Co (Tas).

  She lives with her deaf Border Collie Jack who is chief treat tester and always up to test out new enrichment ideas.

  She is secretary of the Pet Professional Guild Australia Committee and is passionate about providing educational content for pet owners.

  Sarah’s professional qualifications and memberships include:

  • Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services
  • Bachelor of Agricultural Science
  • Professional Member PPGA
  • Committee Member PPGA
  • Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia
  • Susan Friedman's Living and Learning with Animals Course

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• The Intricacies of Medications

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, April 27, 2024
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    100 registrants

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  Presented by Dr Jacqui Ley

  
  

  
  

  Some animals’ problem behaviour don’t respond to training alone. Some require medications but which ones are suitable?

  This talk will discuss medications commonly prescribed for behaviour problems in companion animals.

  
  

  Learning Objectives  

  • Psychotropic medications are being used with greater frequency in companion animal populations to help animals with mental health disorders.
  • While they are very safe medications, they are not benign. The risks are not insignificant.
  • The diagnosis and recommendations of medications for animals is a veterinarian’s responsibility.
  • There’s more to diagnosing and prescribing of meds, we will go into more detail as to why trainers should not diagnose or recommend
  • Work with your local vets or others not against them, keeping in mind their chemistry is better than yours.
  • Best practice- recommend the owner discuss the issue with their veterinarian.

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  Dr Jacqui Ley

  BVSc(Hons) PhD DECAWBM FANZCVS(Veterinary Behaviour)

  Registered Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine

  Dr Jacqui Ley was the inaugural Hills TM Resident in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine.  She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1995 and worked in companion animal practice in metropolitan Melbourne.  While studying, she recognised veterinary behavioural medicine as an area that brought together her interests in animal behaviour, animal training and the functioning brain.  She obtained her membership to the Veterinary Behaviour Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) in 2000.  Dr Ley completed her PhD, through Monash University, describing a model and building a questionnaire for assessing canine personality.  She has also described the factors that affect the relationships between an owner and their dog.  Other research interests include the human-animal bond and factors affecting this, tests for measuring fear and other behaviours in dogs and the social relationships in dogs and cats.  She was a tutor for the Graduate Certificate in Animal Welfare at Monash University. 

  In 2011 she became a diplomat of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioural Medicine - one of two people to hold this qualification in Australia.  Jacqui was awarded a Fellowship to the ANZCVS in the Chapter of Veterinary Behaviour at Science Week 2013. 

  She currently is the chair of the Advisory Committee for the Delta Institute, helping shape the course for future dog trainers. She is part of the team that presents the Veterinary Behaviour Course for the Centre of Veterinary Education at Sydney University.

  She sees cases at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, lectures on topics in Veterinary Psychiatry and acts as an expert witness in legal cases involving dogs and animal behaviour.

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• Covid Dogs: Lonely & Socially Inept

  • Start
    Thursday, May 26, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, May 26, 2024
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    8:00 PM
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    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    120 registrants

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  Presented by Louise Newman & Barbara Hodel

  
  

  
  

  
  

  We humans are probably all happy to be able to go back to the office at least a few days a week but our dogs do not cope with being left alone. We are also happy to have some friends over for dinner or a BBQ but our dogs are nor having any of it.

  We also see more dogs who have a real case of ‘stranger danger’ even outside of the house.

  Join Louise Newman and Barbara Hodel for this webinar on how to help your dog to cope with the new normal.

  This webinar is aimed at pet guardians but we will also provide information for trainers on what to incorporate into their curriculum to help humans and their dogs.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  • Explain respondent conditioning and how it relates to home alone, stranger danger and visitors coming to the house.
  • Show appropriate ways of teaching our dogs to cope with being left alone.
  • How to introduce ‘novelty’ into our dogs live and make them happy about new things and people.
  • How do we reintroduce visitors to our dogs who have not seen any for the last two years?
  • What to do if your dog has a fear of strangers outside or inside of the house.

  
  

  About The Presenters
  

  

  Louise Newman

  Qualifications: KPA CPT, DELTA, Aggression Master Class,  Slowthinking

  Like so many educators, inappropriate behaviour got me hooked on understanding why some individuals flourish in one setting and others don’t.  Initially this fascination started within school classrooms and policy changes but later moved to anti-social behaviour in dogs. 

  Like any good education systems there needs to be guiding principles and rightly it should be about the student.  

  Students whether human or four pawed, engage best when they feel safe , valued , have choices  not just in what to do or what to work towards but  in also being allowed  to opt out.

  I do think that an animal that is calmer is enriched. An animal that is an active and engaged partner in learning is enriched. An animal with a healthy relationship with their handler is enriched. 

  Like any good educator, you can only get better by being available to the learner and their needs and being open to work hard ,searching  and collaborating  with others for answers.

  Barbara Hodel

  In 2015 I completed my Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology at the Companion Animal Sciences Institute in Canada. But I have been involved in dog training for the last 20 years and completed a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services as a Delta-accredited instructor in 2007. I have been running Goodog Positive Dog Training on the Northern Beaches Sydney for the last 15 years, running classes on all levels as well as workshops and agility fun classes. We also do in home consultations for problem behaviours.

  I compete on master level in Agility and Rally O with Shellbe my 10 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. My young dog Chillax is just starting out and has gained his Rally Novice title in 2019 but he is still a real teenager.

  I am the president of the Pet Professional Guild Australia and a registered breeder with Dogs NSW.

  My first book: How to Love – And Survive – Our Teenage Dogs was published in July 2020

  I had a life before dogs and hold a Master's Degree in Modern European History and Economics from the University of Bern (Switzerland) and a MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Southern Cross University Australia. I have in-depth experience in adult education and training, having taught high school and university students in Bern, college students in Sydney, as well as middle and top management employees of a large public corporation in Switzerland.

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• Animal Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation & Prevention of Injuries

  • Start
    Thursday, June 30, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Sunday, June 30, 2024
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    83 registrants

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  Animal Physiotherapy: Rehabilitation & Prevention of Injuries
  

  Presented by Lauren Elliott

  
  

  
  

  We will be discussing the important and beneficial field of Animal Physiotherapy. This webinar will look at how to keep your animal healthy via preventative therapy to reduce injury prevalence and recurrence and also look at its role in the rehabilitation of both surgical and non-surgical cases.  A must for every pet owner. 
  

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  • Education surrounding the field of animal rehabilitation
  • The use of regular strength exercise training to prevent injuries
  • How to perform some basic manual therapy for improving quality of life in our small animals

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  Lauren graduated Physiotherapy with honours from Melbourne University in 2001. She then completed her Masters in Animal Studies through Queensland University in 2007, after which she launched Melbourne Animal Physiotherapy because of her love for Animals and giving them a better quality of life.  The practice has now grown to 5 physio’s and 3 hydrotherapists, working closely with Advanced Vetcare specialist clinic.

  We pride ourselves on delivering high level personalised care for small animals, allowing them to achieve a better quality of life.

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• Understanding your Dog

  • Start
    Monday, August 29, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, August 29, 2024
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    244 registrants

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  Understanding Your Dog

  Presented by Kerryn Martin

  
  

  
  

  There is so much to learn about our dogs. They are wonderful and intelligent animals that share a huge part of our lives, so understanding how they learn and how they communicate is such an important skill to have. Join us for this FREE webinar to learn more to help you and your dog.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

         How to read their body language - this is how they communicate

   How dogs learn and how to train your dog and work on behaviours

   How to change some of those behaviours you might like to work on

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Kerryn is a PPGA Professional Dog Trainer Member and is also an active Committee member at PPGA. She is a passionate, positive reinforcement dog behaviour trainer with many years of experience and skills working with both puppies (lots of classes) and one-on-one behaviour consults. She also works alongside several Behaviour Vets to help those dogs that need some extra support.

  Kerryn runs k9 manners dog training in Melbourne and Positive Puppies FB Group (for trainers).

  "I am a strong advocate of on-going professional development and as such actively continue to learn through very regular participation in a variety of training programs, conferences and webinars".

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• How to train with efficiency

  • Start
    Monday, October 03, 2022
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Thursday, October 03, 2024
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
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    142 registrants

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  How to Train with Efficiency

  Presented by Hilary Paull

  

  
  

   Let’s learn how to train your dog with ease.

  We all want to build a relationship with our dogs and teaching them and engaging with them is how we can do just that. Whether teaching them something as simple as sit or getting a beer from the fridge - join this webinar to learn quickly and effectively how to train your dog! 

  
  

  Learning Objectives 

   Clicker or Marker training: what is this?

   What you need to get started

   Why it works so well

   How to improve what you teach and how you teach it

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Long standing animal lover and professional dog trainer of K9 Potential for 10 years, Hilary has had many animals, dogs, cats, alpacas and cows, and gets the chance to train horses and birds at times. Hilary likes to challenge herself by taking on clients behaviourally difficult dogs. Currently therapy and service dog training is her other special interest, along with ongoing education and cooperative work relationships. Hilary is a dog assessor for Story dogs, and also serves on the panel to assess applications from trainers to be Story dog assessors. Hilary also has a history of volunteering with her own dogs in therapy setting.

  Hilary’s professional qualifications and memberships include:

  • Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology (2019)
  • Certificate in Dog Training and Behaviour (2010) from the National Dog Trainers Federation
  • Fear Free Certified Trainer 2019
  • Dog assessor for Story dogs
  • MindDog preferred trainer
  • IAABC International association animal behaviour consultants
  • Member of Pet Professional Guild (PPG)
  • Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
  • Member Behaviour Education Network (BEN USA)

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• The Antecedent Iceberg

  • Start
    Friday, November 25, 2022
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    Monday, November 25, 2024
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    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
  • Registered
    49 registrants

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  The Antecedent Iceberg

  Presented by Kim Brophy

  
  

  
  

  FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR - watch anytime!

  Available from Nov 25th

  Like an iceberg there is so much more in Antecedents than what we see on the surface.  In this webinar Kim introduces the concept of LEGS and how we can use LEGS in our thinking of the antecedent, part of the behavioural contingency.

  LEGS, stands for L= Learning E=Environment G=Genetics S=Self. Go beyond the observable tip for a complete picture of canine behaviour.

  You're a pro. You already know a bit about "how" to teach dogs & people. But sometimes you just can't shake the sense that you're missing some critical pieces of the puzzle— like "why" so many behaviors are happening in the first place.

  We have been taught to view dog behavior all wrong – as something it is our job to change or “fix”. Most of us trainers, with our emphasis on “how” to change behavior, are not getting the depth of meaningful resolution for the dogs & families we serve that they so desperately need—because we never actually get to the source of the problems that those symptom behaviors are reflecting. 

  
  

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  Learning Objectives

  • Fill in the gaps and connect the dots, giving you the missing links and puzzle pieces in your education so far
  • Understanding Ethology and evolution
  • The five freedoms of animal welfare
  • Understanding "behaviour problems"
  • Genetics
  • Learning theory

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Kim Brophey is an applied ethologist with broader interests. Owner of the Dog Door Behavior centre in Asheville, North Carolina. Author of Meet your Dog, TEDx presenter, Canine Genetic Heritage Testing Software –The Dog Key®, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation® Professional Course, and BEYOND THE OPERANT (BTO) Collaborative.

   Kim’s 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized both nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC six years in a row. She has lectured and taught courses at colleges, universities, and conferences on canine behavior, ethology, and welfare. Kim is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and is a past board member of the International Association and Animal Behavior Consultants and the Asheville Humane Society.

  She has become a powerful leading voice in the dog behavior and training industry internationally, with students all over the world. Kim’s vision is to facilitate a critical paradigm shift in our relationships with dogs- building bridges and inspiring others with comprehensive, practical science to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.

  FREE for paid members

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• Getting Started with Deaf Dog Training

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, March 15, 2025
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    8:30 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
  • Registered
    83 registrants

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  Presented by Dr Natalie Rogers

  
  

  
  

  It is hard to believe that deaf dogs are still being euthanised, surrendered and refused entry to regular training classes simply because they’re deaf. There is widespread public perception that deaf dogs are more likely to be anxious or aggressive and that training deaf dogs is more difficult than training hearing dogs. Although, training deaf dogs is a little different, it is no more difficult or risky than training hearing dogs.

  The purpose of this webinar is to help empower trainers and guardians, giving them theoretical knowledge and practical training strategies to enable them to confidently work with deaf dogs.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

       Attendees will learn:

  * How mammals hear and why deafness occurs in dogs (congenital and presbycusis)
  * How to establish a marker system with a deaf dog
  * Selecting and teaching effective visual and tactile cues
  * Alternatives to an “attention noise”
  * Tips for keeping deaf dogs safe
  

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Dr Natalie Rogers is a full-time academic and dog trainer. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Zoology with Honours in Biological Science, and a PhD in Biological Science.

  For her doctoral research, Natalie utilised neuroimaging and the research methods of psychology to investigate complex behavioural sequences of humans, hominins and non-human animals. Natalie has taught biology and psychology at the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia) since 2010 and currently lectures on anxiety, stress, mental illness, animal learning and comparative psychology.

  Natalie has completed a Diploma of Canine Behavior Science and Technology, specialising in Aggressive Behaviour, through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute, as well as the Pro Dog Trainer and PDT Geek certificates through Absolute Dogs. She is an accredited member of APDT Australia and a proud member of the PPGA.

  Natalie is a volunteer trainer with Hear No Evil Deaf Dog Rescue Australia and, together with her deaf dog Havoc, is an ambassador for Deaf Dogs Rock.

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• 5 Tips for Parents Living with Kids & Dogs

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, April 26, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
  • Registered
    49 registrants

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  5 Tips for Parents Living with Kids & Dogs

  Presented by Mel Ritterman

  
  

  
  

  Living with kids and dogs can be truly magical, but it certainly doesn’t come without its challenges. 

  This webinar will give you five incredibly important tips to parenting kids and dogs together.

  Do us a favour and don’t wait for something to happen; your child and dogs safety is of utmost importance. So please come along to our webinar and we can teach you all about how your dog’s communicate, the body language to be aware of, how kids mirror our behaviours and how to safely manage the chaos into a calm and safe household.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  Learn about how your dog’s communicate and the body language to be aware of.

  Learn how kids mirror our behaviour and how to model what is safe and appropriate.

  Learn how to be proactive and prevent situations from going wrong.

  Learn how to safely manage the chaos into a calm and safe household.

   Learn how to make it more fun!

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Mel is a Certified Family Dog Mediator, an IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer, a Family Paws® Parent Educator and a Fear Free Certified Professional. Mel’s business, Cooper and Kids specialises in creating safe, happy and positive relationships between babies, kids and dogs. She is a busy mum of three human babies and two beautiful golden retrievers, Cooper and Scout. She absolutely understands the chaos and the juggle that comes with running a busy house with kids and dogs together.

  Mel is passionate about making dogs and their families happier and safer. She uses force-free, positive, science-based training and loves helping to educate families on this too.

  Mel is a member of the IAABC, PPGA and the APDT.

  You can find more information about Mel on her website www.cooperandkids.com or follow her on Instagram or Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

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• Assistance Animals - An Introduction to Context, Law & the Sector

  • Start
    Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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    7:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, May 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
  • Registered
    79 registrants

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  Assistance Animals - An Introduction to Context, Law & the Sector

  Presented by Lisa Robinson

  
  

  
  

  This webinar will be a brief introduction to the world of assistance animals – from the perspective of the humans, the law and guidelines that allow handlers to navigate and access public life.

  We will cover the basics of definitions in law, accreditation verses owner training or supported training, and discuss the rights and responsibilities of assistance animal handlers and the public places and spaces that serve them.

  Lastly we will discuss a simple model that might allow interested trainers to support their clients to train their own dogs. 

  
  

  Learning Objectives

   Understand the legal differences between assistance animals, therapy animals and companion animals

   Recognise the major pieces of legislation that protect and define an assistance animal and their human

   Understand the different ways that an assistance animal may become “lawful” in Australia with their handler

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  

  Lisa is a leading advocate and voice in the Assistance Animal space, educating and delivering supports to public, corporate and private clients to advance the accessibility and understanding about assistance animals and their humans She supporting individual assistance dog handlers, with their trainers, to fully access public life, places and spaces

  Lisa is a regular speaker and presenter to businesses, community groups and charities, advancing the understanding of law, and accessibility.

  She has a Professional background in health, business, education and advocacy and is a retired Paramedic and Airforce Reserve Officer.

  Lisa is the human companion of Assistance Dog Lilly.

  Website links to my bio:

  https://animaltherapies.org.au/membership-account/profile/?pu=lisaassistancepaws-com

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarobinsonau/

  
  

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• Is the ‘pet effect’ real? What the science really says.

  • When
    Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Live Webinar: AEDT
  • Registered
    9 registrants

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  Is the 'pet effect' real? What the science really says.

  Presented by Tiffani Howell

  
  

  
  

  There are many stories reported in the media about the beneficial effects of pet ownership, but existing scientific evidence is mixed. Some research has indeed shown that pet ownership is associated with improved mental and physical health outcomes, but other studies have shown no effect, or even a negative effect – that is, having a pet is associated with WORSE health outcomes. How can we make sense of this mixed evidence? What is the underlying factor that may be explaining why these results are inconsistent? This talk will describe the existing evidence base, including limitations and gaps, as well as a potential explanation for the mixed results: human social support. 

  
  

  Learning Objectives
  

  The pet effect may be real, but the scientific evidence is not conclusive.

  Limitations in existing research may help explain the mixed results.

   A pet owner’s relationships with other humans may be the bigger determinant for whether they will benefit from having a pet

  
  

  About The Presenter
  

  
  

  Tiffani is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Psychology and Public Health at La Trobe University. She has extensive experience in research on animal welfare, dog-owner relationships, and assistance dogs, including surveys, focus groups, and behavioural studies.

  She recently completed a four-year trial, funded by the Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs, to understand the effectiveness of assistance dogs as an adjunct to treatment for veterans with PTSD. She has also jointly led a project commissioned by the National Disability Insurance Agency, in which existing scientific literature was reviewed to determine the effectiveness of assistance dogs.

  Other recently completed projects include understanding the benefits and disadvantages of owner-trained assistance dogs, general public awareness of assistance dog public access rights, whether social interactions within the community increase when people with an intellectual disability go on outings with a therapy dog, and the impact of courtroom dogs for survivors of sexual and family violence.
  

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