Animal Behaviour Seminars
Want to learn more about animal behaviour? Join us for one (or more!) of these informative sessions! For more information, please call 403-723-6019 or email us.
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BATTing 1000 for Dog Reactivity
Old Pet New Baby
What is my Dog Saying? A Course on Body Language
Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Training - 6-day workshop
Chicken Camp: Targeting and Discrimination
Chicken Camp: Criteria and Cueing
The Leash is Loose: 3 hour Loose Leash Walking Workshop
BATTing 1000 for Dog Reactivity - has been approved for 10 CPDT CEUs
Learn how to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Open to behaviorists, trainers, and regular dog lovers! Join Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT from the USA. Grisha is one of the top trainers in the USA. She developed Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT). This dog-friendly method to prevent and rehabilitate reactivity is quickly spreading throughout the world.
| Dates: |
September 7th and 8th, 2013 |
| Location: |
Calgary Humane Society
4455 - 110 Ave SE, Calgary, AB |
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Early Bird |
After Jan 1st, 2013 |
| Working Spot (4 Available) |
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$300 |
| Auditor Spot |
$175 |
$225 |
For more information, please review the registration form (link below).
To Register, and for a complete description of the seminar, click here (choose SAVE to save it on your computer).
E-mail or fax the form to us, then call 403-723-6019 with payment.
Chicken Camp: Targeting and Discrimination - has been approved for 18.5 CPDT CEUs
Using chickens as a training model, Terry Ryan will focus on different principles of classical and operant conditioning. These camps are taught along the lines of, and with encouragement from, Bob Bailey of Animal Behavior Enterprises. This curriculum includes the direct application of the course work to dog training.
Exercises include observing and recording behavior on a simple ethogram. The student's understanding of the concepts of applied behavior analysis will be developed. We’ll practice mechanical skills with special attention to timing and eye-hand coordination. Lessons include systematic desensitization, capturing a behavior, shaping a behavior and the use of targets. Students will work on a three or four-component discrimination. The pros and cons of extinction as a learning tool will be discussed. Effective coaching techniques to aid your training partner will be addressed.
No experience required.
| Dates: |
May 17th to 20th, 2013 |
| Location: |
Calgary Humane Society 4455 - 110 Ave SE, Calgary, AB |
Pricing
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Early Bird |
After Jan 31st, 2013 |
| Trainer |
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$600 |
| Auditor Spot |
$275 |
$300 |
For more information, please review the registration form (link below). To Register, and for a complete description of the seminar, click here (choose SAVE to save it on your computer). E-mail or fax the form to us, then call 403-723-6019 with payment.
Chicken Camp: Criteria and Cueing - has been approved for 18.5 CPDT CEUs
Using chickens as a training model, Terry Ryan will focus on different principles of classical and operant conditioning. These camps are taught along the lines of, and with encouragement from, Bob Bailey of Animal Behavior Enterprises. This curriculum includes the direct application of the course work to dog training.
We'll work on planning training tasks and reinforcement criteria. Students will practice making quick decisions based on rapidly changing behavioral criteria. We will work on improving observation skills. Students will work on stimulus control (cueing) of simple behaviors. We’ll explore a variety of effective cueing techniques, appropriate ways to install cues, and the use of cues as reinforcers.
Prerequisite: Completion of Poultry in Motion, or Targeting and Discrimination
| Dates: |
May 22nd to 25th, 2013 |
| Location: |
Calgary Humane Society 4455 - 110 Ave SE, Calgary, AB |
Pricing
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Early Bird |
After Jan 31st, 2013 |
| Trainer |
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$600 |
| Auditor Spot |
$275 |
$300 |
For more information, please review the registration form (link below). To Register, and for a complete description of the seminar, click here (choose SAVE to save it on your computer). E-mail or fax the form to us, then call 403-723-6019 with payment.
What is my Dog Saying? A Course on Body Language
Barbara Walmer CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, KPA CTP Barbara is currently the Department Head of Behaviour at the Calgary Humane Society and has been with the organization for 10 years. She has been training and working with dogs professionally for over 15 years. Her experience ranges from working in a vet clinic, to animal shelter work, to group class and private consults. Barbara has also participated in multiple speaking engagements on animal behaviour. Her qualifications include: Certified Pet Dog Trainer Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA), Tellington TTouch Practitioner Level 2, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP), TAGteach Level 1, and Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed. She is also currently a member of: Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) and Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).
Course Description: Barbara will discuss how dogs communicate with their bodies. There will be videos and pictures to help visualize the subtle signs our best friends give to us. Calming signals and how dogs communicate other species will be covered. You will learn how to effectively use of your body to communicate with canine companions and gain more insight into how dogs interact with each other.
When: September 28th, 2013 from 9am to 4pm (one hour lunch break)
Where: The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Avenue SE
Cost: $50 for non-members $40 for members
For more information, please review the registration form (link below). To Register, and for a complete description of the seminar, click here (choose SAVE to save it on your computer). E-mail or fax the form to us, then call 403-723-6019 with payment.
Old Pet, New Baby
New sights, smells, sounds and strollers; Baby's arrival can spell drastic change in your home. Imagine how your pet feels! Don't wonder how Rover will feel about the new family member or fret about Frisky's reaction - set your pets up for success! The Calgary Humane Society's animal behaviour coordinators will teach you how to prepare your pets before baby arrives and show you how to successfully introduce them to your child.
This seminar is held once or twice a month at the Calgary Humane Society. This evening class runs for about two hours. This is a lecture, not an animal training session, so please leave your animals at home.
| Upcoming Sessions: |
Thurs Feb 21, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Mar 21, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Apr 18, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs May 16, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs June 20. 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs July 18, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Aug 15, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Sept 19, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Oct 17, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Nov 21, 2013 @ 7pm
Thurs Dec 19, 2013 @ 7pm
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| Location: |
Calgary Humane Society
4455 - 110 Ave S.E. |
| To register: |
Call Alberta Health Services at 403-781-1450 or visit their web site at www.birthandbabies.com |
Tellington TTouch Companion Animal Training - 6-day workshop
The Calgary Humane Society uses innovative, humane approaches to working with animals called Tellington TTouch. We host a couple six-day TTouch training sessions each year held at our facility. To learn more about TTouch, please visit TTouch's Canadian website.
TTouch was developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones. The program is based on cooperation and respect and it can greatly influence the the health and performance of our animals. TTouch establishes a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and effective communication.
Upcoming 6-day workshop: February 16th to 21st, 2013
To register: visit the TTouch Canada web site.
The Leash is Loose - 3 hour Loose Leash Walking Workshop
Are you frustrated by pulling at the other end of your leash?
Discover how to get your dog to walk with you on a loose leash by learning about different techniques, equipment and body motion. Practice and apply these techniques to real life situations during this three hour long, hands-on workshop that will have both you and your dog enjoying the newfound freedom of loose leash walking!
“The Leash is Loose” is led by Barbara Walmer, Department Head of Behaviour at the Calgary Humane Society. Barbara has been working with dogs for over 15 years and has extensive experience working with excited, pulling dogs. Barbara’s certifications include: Certified Pet Dog Trainer Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA), Tellington TTouch Practitioner Level 2, Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP), TAG teach Level 1, and Certified Behaviour Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed.
With a maximum student to instructor ratio of 3:1 this workshop offers plenty of opportunity for individualized instruction and assistance as you work with your dog.
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Requirements:
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Dogs must be over 20 weeks of age, spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. This workshop is designed for calm and sociable dogs. If your dog displays reactivity (barking, lunging, growling etc.) please contact our department to discuss options and classes that would be appropriate for your dog.
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Cost:
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$60
$54 for CHS members, seniors and animals adopted from shelters or other rescue organizations
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Non-refundable
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Location:
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The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Avenue SE
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Family members are encouraged to come to class, provided they are old enough to benefit.
To register: click here