Managing Dogs in a Group Setting
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, you are managing dogs in a group setting. The dogs in the…
The Bite Threshold Model: Implications for Resolving Canine Aggression
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: “I never thought he’d actually bite!” “He just seemed to bite for no reason.” “It just came…
Cujo Meets Pavlov: Using classical conditioning as a foundation for resolving leash-aggression
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 barking and lunging could escalate to actual aggression, creating dangerous situations for dogs…
Sacred Cows of Dog Training Part 2
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?” We define these as uncritically accepted “core” ideas in the world of dog training and pet behavior consulting that have not…
Sacred Cows of Dog Training Part 1
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 “core” ideas in the world of dog training and pet behavior…