Dog Behavior Seminars with Vera Wilkinson CDBC, CPDT
The Cooperative Dog offers informative and educational dog behavior seminars for dog owners and pet care professionals. You can count on up-to-date, science based information on dog behavior in addition to proven positive dog training and behavior modification methods. Videos and live demos will be used when possible.
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars are held at Cause To Paws (1386A Beacon Street) in Brookline. Your $10 donation will go to a Greater Boston Area shelter or rescue group. Payment options include cash, check or Paypal (at the bottom of the page).
Brookline Adult & Community Education has invited Vera back to present the following seminars for the 2010 Spring and Summer Semesters:
Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm, May 5th
Wednesday, 6:30-9:30 pm, May 12th
Brookline High
Dog Training 101
Dog training is both art and science. There are many ways to teach obedience skills and manners to dogs. How one teaches becomes their 'art.' Achieving reliability in a dog's response to, for example, a request to come when called at the park or sit and stay instead of chasing a squirrel across a busy street is 'science.' Utilizing the science of learning as a guide in training dogs takes into account the individual dog, and provides a course outline for the owner. In one session, we'll discuss the current trends in dog training, learning tools and techniques for training, and review the four d's of education - duration, distance, difficulty, and distraction. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Brookline High
Pet First Aid and Safety
Do you have a first aid kit for your dog or cat? Are you ready in the event of an emergency? Knowing your pet's heart rate, respiration, body temperature, and the basic principles of CPR, is essential in stabilizing your pet before getting him or her to a veterinarian. In one session, you will learn pet CPR, and how to bandage minor wounds, stop the flow of blood, use safe carrying and handling techniques, and improvise during pet emergencies. Consideration will be given to the special needs of young and elderly pets, in addition to setting up a first aid kit and disaster preparedness plan. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Coming this summer at Brookline Adult Community Education!
Dogs & Storks: Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival Your Baby
Having a baby is life changing for everyone, including the family dog. Suddenly, there's a definite timeline. Many expecting their first child become concerned about how their dog will reponsd to their baby. Training the dog may have been less important in the past but it is now critical. There are many positive and practical solutions to ease the transition for all. There's no need to banish the dog or completely change how you interact with him or her. Learning to read the subtle signs dogs display and what those signs mean is essential in preventing problems. This talk will provide expecting parents with dog behavior information, specific training and management srategies to set your dog up for success!
Dog Behavior, Communication & Body Language
Dog Parks - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Separation Anxiety- Getting Help For Your Dog
On Lead Dog Aggression - The Role You Play
Thunder, Lightning & Noise Phobia - What YOU Can Do For Your Dog
On Coming When Called
Leash Walking 101
Ask The Trainer
Training The Whole Dog
Doing Right By Dogs: Relationships with Canines
Dog Training 101: How Dogs Learn & How Best To Train Them