Instructors: Drs. Suzanne Hetts and Daniel Q. Estep, CAABs
Fear related problems can include anything from noise
phobias to separation anxiety to aggression. Many times,
fear related problems are not initially recognized as such.
They are attributed instead to “dominance” problems,
a lack of training, anthropomorphic reasons such as rebelliousness,
or “made up” explanations based on factors
that turn out to be irrelevant such as an owner’s
pregnancy, change in routine, etc.
This two session course will begin with a discussion of
the three components of fear, and how fear related problems
can develop. We’ll then discuss how to recognize
the signs that indicate a behavior problem is fear based.
Behavior modification techniques including operant and
classical conditioning, desensitization, flooding, how
to choose the best “tool for the job” and implementation
difficulties for these procedures will be explained.
This class will be valuable for any animal professional
who deals with fearful animals including veterinarians,
veterinary technicians and other veterinary staff members,
dog trainers, behavior consultants, shelter and rescue
workers, groomers, pet sitters, pet day care providers
and boarding facility workers. Whether or not you work
with fear problems in your business this course will be
valuable in helping you understand the nature of fear and
how to make fearful animals more comfortable.
When you register for the class you will receive information
about how to submit examples and questions regarding dogs
you have worked with for possible discussion in class.
We’ll also accept a cat problem or two for possible
discussion. We’ll be using our new presentation format
which will be webinar-like, allowing you to view PowerPoint
slides on your computer screen during class.
The course comes with class notes and recommended readings.
You will receive a link via email a couple of days before
class. You can download the notes with the password provided
in the email.
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to view the course outline.
The telecourse consists of two sessions (classes) each
one 1 ¼ hours in duration. CEU credits by CCPDT
and CACVT for 2.5 hours are pending. If approved, you will
be able to get CEU credits by attending both live telecourse
or webcast sessions or listening to the replays IF you
successfully answer questions asked in the recording.
To ensure optimal class participation, class size requires
a minimum of 7 people and a maximum of 20.
Class dates: Tuesday, June 24 th 12:00 Noon-1:15PM Mountain
Daylight Time and Thursday, June 26 th 12:00 Noon-1:15PM
Mountain Daylight Time
Fee: $59.00
As soon as you register for any of our courses please put
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be blocked. Once we receive notice of your payment, we’ll
send you a Class Welcome and Information email. The link
to the class notes will be emailed 1-2 days prior to the
first session. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours
(weekdays) of your payment, please email us at info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com.
Also, check your spam box. The link to the class notes will
be emailed 1-2 days prior to the first session.
CAN’T MAKE THE LIVE CLASS? LISTEN AT YOUR
CONVENIENCE!
If you register for the class but can’t attend LIVE,
you’ll have access to the replay for 3 days after
the live event. All replays are copyright protected and
may not be shared with anyone who has not registered for
the course without express written permission.
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