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Redfern Seminar Series
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PhoDOGraphy
2012 Dates to be
announced
Pre-registration is recommended
for this course.
Payment may be made at the time of the sessions
The
Power of the Click
Future Dates to be Announced
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$150
with dog
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$115 without dog
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
The Healing Power of a Dog
[AAT/AAA for Therapy Dog Handlers (No Dogs)]
May 11-12, 2012 (Fri 7-9 PM, Sat 1-3 PM)
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$100
by May 1
$115
after May 1 |
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
First Aid
Seminar
2012 Dates to be announced
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$30 per person
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$45 2 persons same family
sharing manual
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Please note that in
addition to the payment procedure,
go to the Application Form to
REGISTER your contact information.
Seminar Descriptions
PhoDOGraphy
A 3-session seminar designed to help you become a better
photographer, especially as it relates to taking pictures of your dog.
Each session is about 2 hours in length. The sessions include:
Session 1 -- Getting to Know Your Camera. (No dogs at
this session). Bring your camera, manuals and accessories and we'll
help you to understand the meaning of all those buttons and dials and bells
and whistles, so you can have better control over your equipment.
Discover some of the hidden secrets of all those doo-dads in order to
maximize the control you never knew you had at your fingertips.
Session 2 -- Principles of Photography. (No dogs at
this session). Explore the use of light, color, composition, focus,
depth of field and dozens of other concepts to learn how go make the leap
from good to GREAT photographs. Learn some techniques for setting up
the shot, how to get good candid shots, hints on getting action shots, how
to avoid common mistakes. Learn to recognize the difference
between good, great and outstanding photos.
Session 3 -- Getting your dog to cooperate. Bring your
dog to this session. Learn how to apply some of the Art of Shaping
techniques to get your dog to pose, stay, focus on a specific object or
direction. Use of target objects and other devices to achieve
attention.
Dog Scouts will learn the techniques to apply toward earning
the PhoDOGraphy Dog Scout Badge. Checkout for the badge will be
offered at a separate session.
Please note that this course is open to ANYONE who wants to
gain control over their camera, it is not exclusively for Dog Scout members.
Participants will learn techniques to apply in all types of photo-taking,
even with no dogs involved. Participants can have ANY type of camera,
from the simplest box camera or point-and-shoot camera to the most complex
SLR camera. The skills and tools can be applied to a broad range of
photographic opportunities.
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New Puppy 101
A 2-hour FREE seminar,
presented by local dog
professional Betsy Howell CPDT,
for
people with new puppies/dogs (or who are planning to get a new dog).
Designed to help with the challenges and opportunities of beginning life
with a new 4-footed family member, including housetraining, crate usage,
dog-proofing, socialization, behavior challenges, etc.
To register for this FREE seminar, go to
the Seminars section
of our event Application.
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Before You Get A Dog – How to Pick Your
Perfect Pal
A 2-hour FREE seminar,
presented by local dog
professionals Betsy Howell and Lee Livingood. Topics included will be:
Puppy or Adult; How to Choose the Right Dog/Puppy for Your Situation; How to
Choose a Breeder or Rescue Group; Costs
of Living With/Caring For a Puppy/Dog. Space is limited,
so ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
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THE
HEALING POWER OF A DOG
This 2-day seminar will prepare the OWNER to
be a therapy dog handler in various therapy settings. This is NOT a
seminar to train the dog to pass a therapy evaluation. This IS a
seminar to teach handlers about the different types of therapy and how to be
professional in therapy sessions. Topics covered will include:
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The difference between Animal Assisted
Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapies (AAT) and the benefits of
each
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Identification of nationally recognized groups who
evaluate therapy dogs
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An explanation of the skills evaluated
in therapy dog training
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HIPAA training to ensure compliance with
the federal law concerning health privacy rights
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Preparing your dog for visiting
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Being your dog's advocate during a
visit
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How to chose a facility to visit
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Handler skills for dealing with the
person being visited
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Useful skills for dogs in therapy
visiting
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Preparing yourself for a visit
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The parts of a visit
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How to present yourself professionally
during visits
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Trouble-shooting problems
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THE POWER
OF THE CLICK
This is a 2-day seminar in
which the basics of clicker training (operant conditioning) are explained,
demonstrated, and practiced.
Learn how to use markers and
positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog how to:
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Behave appropriately
around people and other dogs
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Improve competition skills
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Overcome fears
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Come when called
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Walk nicely beside you
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Retrieve any item
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Do tricks
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and many other skills
Time will be provided for hands-on practice
during the day. Topics covered will include:
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Explanation of the theory, history, and
uses of Operant Conditioning
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How NOT to use a clicker
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Choosing the best treat (Reinforcement)
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Playing the Clicker Game
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Using a partner to train
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Teaching the Indicator
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When and how to put a cue on the
behavior
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Designing practice sessions and keeping
track of progress
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Improving trainer skills and techniques
(speed, dexterity, accuracy)
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Refining and perfecting dog’s skills (aka
shaping behaviors)
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Rate and frequency of rewards
(consistent, intermittent, or variable)
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Use of ‘jackpots’ to reward exceptional
performance
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Fading the use of rewards
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Teaching complex skills/chaining more
than one behavior
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First Aid for Dogs
Produced using materials provided by the
American Red Cross, this special seminar includes hands-on experience with
dogs. Course materials include a reference book and DVD.
Successful completion of the course will
be sufficient to pass the Dog Scout First Aid badge.
Anyone wanting to earn the Dog Scout First
Aid badge should bring their dog to the course or make prior arrangements to
have the dog demonstrate the procedures successfully.
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Watch this
space for announcements of future seminars.
Other topics under development include: Advanced Clicker
Training
Rally Obedience
Canine Health topics
Freestyle ("Dancing With Dogs")
Communicating with Your Dog
Learning Theory for Dogs Presenters will be regional
specialists and published authors
who concentrate in working with dogs. |
