Instructor: Ms. Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB. Faciliated by Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB and Dan Estep, Ph.D., CAAB Whether you have a multi dog family, take your dog to a dog park, conduct training classes, or own a doggie day care or boarding kennel, yo...
Instructor: Ms. Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB Facilitated by Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB and Dan Estep, Ph.D., CAAB Few topics evoke as much controversy and emotion as dog bites and aggression. Professionals often hear from owners comments that include: “...
Instructors: Kathy Sdao, M.A. ACAAB, facilitated by Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D. and Daniel Q. Estep, Ph.D., CAABs Most neighborhoods have at least one dog that turns into a snarling beast when he sees another dog while on a walk. This dramatic over-reaction of ...
Instructor: Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB Facilitated by Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB To use positive reinforcement effectively, a trainer must thoroughly understand what reinforcement means. Too often, we equate positive reinforcement with a piece of food. While this...
To Reach Your Training Goals Instructor: Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB Faciliated by Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB Did you know that chains are good for dogs? Behavior chains, that is. (Not choke chains!) Behavior chains are sequences of movements that follow, one afte...
Instructors: Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB, Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB and Daniel Estep, Ph.D., CAAB After an educational and entertaining Part I, "Sacred Cows of Dog Training" is back for Round Two. What are "sacred cows?" ...
Instructors: Kathy Sdao, M.A., ACAAB, Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D., CAAB, Daniel Estep, Ph.D., CAAB When was the last time you took a step back, and really thought about the behavioral information you impart to pet owners on a daily basis? There are a number of "...
