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Telecourses: Helping Fearful Dogs

 

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.

Click here 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
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As soon as you register for any of our courses please put info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com in your email address book or safe list to increase the chance our emails won’t 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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