Patricia McConnell in Seattle - Dog Aggression & Play

Seminar Titles: "Dog-Dog Aggression" (morning) and "Play Play Play!" (afternoon)

Seminar Date: September 12, 2010, 9-4:30 pm in Seattle, Washington State.

Speaker: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

Seminar Description:

Patricia McConnell's seminar in Seattle is not just for dog trainers! If you are interested in dog-dog aggression or want to improve the relationship with your dog through play, this day-long workshop will be quite an eye-opener! Even experienced dog trainers, dog walkers, veterinarians, and dog sports competitors will come away with useful ideas in this new one day dog training seminar, including many novel ways to explain and inspire clients to use techniques that you already have in your toolbox. 

Patricia McConnell is one of those Must-See speakers and this is a new seminar topic, something you won't find on DVD. In fact, Tawzer Videos will be filming! We expect seminar participants not just from Seattle, but from all over the region, including Washington State, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, Utah, and British Columbia. Mark your calendar now and join us!

DOG-DOG AGGRESSION (Morning)

This dog behavior seminar will focus on the most common context of dog-dog aggression problems: dogs who are over-reactive to unfamiliar dogs. We’ll use a combination of videos, slides and demonstrations with case study dogs to address dogs who bark, lunge or bite at unfamiliar dogs. The seminar includes an evaluation why each particular dog is behaving problematically (at least to us), and the most effective methods of treating the behavior, including classical conditioning, and several forms of operant conditioning. Dr. McConnell's seminar will combine a thorough understanding of ethology and learning theory with humane and practical methods to treat the neighborhood’s feisty fidos.

PLAY PLAY PLAY! (Afternoon)

Play is fun, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s just goofy or frivolous. Play is powerful stuff, and it has a profound influence on your relationship with your dog. At this seminar, you'll learn how play can enhance your relationship with your dog, improve your dog’s responsiveness, and provide your dog with the mental and physical exercise he or she needs. In this part of the seminar, we’ll talk about up-to-date research on how to tell your dog you want to play (most of us aren’t very good at it!), some charming tricks and games to wow your friends, and how not to play with your dog. If you'd like a happier, more responsive dog and a closer relationship with each other, then this seminar in Seattle is for you!

About the Aggression/Play Seminar Presenter, Patricia McConnell

One could write a whole book about Patricia McConnell's insight, wit, and ability to inspire, but we'll try to keep it short!

Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist who has made a lifelong commitment to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior and training, and for her engaging, knowledgeable, and accessible books.

We use Patricia McConnell's Feisty Fido book as a textbook for our Growly Dog class. See our store for some of our other favorite McConnell books - type in McConnell as a search word. We also LOVE her books on the dog-human relationship, including For the Love of a Dog and The Other End of the Leash.

A highly-sought after speaker on dog behavior and training, Patricia McConnell has presented seminars all over North America and Europe. Dr. McConnell is also the behavior columnist for the Bark magazine (www.thebark.com - "the New Yorker of Dog Magazines"), dispenses advice on Wisconsin Public Radio's Calling All Pets, (www.wpr.org/pets), and is a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology.

Other Patricia McConnell Dog Behavior Seminar Details

• Location is the Westin Hotel in Seattle (1900 5th Avenue), in Grand Ballroom 3. [directions]. Once you register, look at the seminar instructions to get a special hotel rate.
• No pet dogs, please, except for pre-arranged demo and decoy dogs. Let us know if you have a service animal that you will be bringing. Please be aware that, because of the nature of this seminar, decoys and even service animals may not sit at the front of the room.
• CPDT:  Certified Pet Dog Trainers will earn 6.5 CEUs for this seminar. Please let us know if you belong to another organization and would like Continuing Education Units.
• We will have morning coffee and two beverage breaks. Restaurants will be nearby for lunch.

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Patricia McConnell Dog Behavior Seminar Fees & Registration

• Seminar Fee is $185. 
• This is part of a 2-day weekend on Fear, Aggression, and Play: We also have a seminar on BAT on Saturday, with a discount if you sign up for both days. Early birds use the coupon code "batplay" to save $35 through Feb 5, 2010 (valid only at time of checkout).
• If more than one person at your organization wants to attend the 2-day seminar, you'll need to put them in one at a time.  Save $25 off of the registrations for the 2-day combo, after the first one, using a coupon. Look for the class instruction page in the registration email.  There will be a coupon code in there (valid only at time of checkout).
• Please see our Terms & Conditions for the cancellation/change policy for "Advanced Workshops & Seminars."

   

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  Date	Seminar	Speaker	Fee	Status	Register!
  2010-09-11	BAT 1-day	Grisha Stewart	$185	open
  2010-09-12	Dog Aggression and Play	Patricia McConnell	$185	open
  2010-09-11	Both days Sept 11 and 12	McConnell and Stewart	$299	open