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Peterborough And District 
Obedience Club
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Down bellow are titles of many videos including a 5 day seminar on RESCUE/ REHOMING 
by John Rogerson ( 20 hours )
&
A MUST FOR EVERYONE 
SURVIVAL FIRST AID FOR DOGS
by Dr. Dave Kerr
 THE TRAINING VIDEOS I HAVE LISTED BELOW
ARE RECORDED BY SOME ONE I HAVE MET PERSONALLY AT A THREE DAY CONFERENCE  HELD IN TORONTO, CANADA . THE SPEAKERS ARE SOME AND I STRESS SOME OF MY FAVORITE TRAINERS.

VIDEOS FEATURING
 

Dr. Ian Dunbar
Jean Donaldson
Dr. Pam Reid
Cheryl Smith
Dr. Dave Kerr
John Rogerson
Truid Rugaas
NEW TO THE LIST
 Roger Abrantes: " The Evolution of Canine Social Behaviour"
Donna Duford: " Aggression: Treatment Plans and Counseling Owners"
Brian Kilcommons: " Eclectic Training"
Sarah Wilson-Kilcommons " Dealing With Challenging Owners"
Gary Wilkes " The Relationship Between Science and Practical dog training"
Sue Sternberg " Stress Busters"
Barb Janelle " TTouch"
John Menzies " Applied Theory 101"
Dr. Jack Halip " Professional Animal Behaviour Associates" ( PABA )
Pat Renshaw " Class set up & Structure"


ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
DR. IAN DUNBAR is a Veterinarian, animal behaviour and training, seventeen booklets on pet behaviour problems, and eight videos to his credit.  Dr. Dunbar's monthly AKC Gazette " Behaviour" column was twice voted best dog column by the Dog Writer's Association of America. He also writes for Dogs in Canada, and for the Kennel Gazette,Obedience Competitor and Dogs Today in England, and has filmed his fourth " Dogs with Dunbar " television series on dog behaviour and training. Ian has produced three Canine Pantomimes as well as promoted the Puppy Dog All Stars. In the past twenty years, Dr. Dunbar has lectured in seven countries to six veterinary colleges, over 50 veterinary medical associations, and 100 dog clubs and humane organizations. Ian lives in California with Phoenix and Oso ( a Malamute and mutt )and a kitty called Mitty.

JEAN DONALDSON has a school called Renaissance Training out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

DR. PAM REID earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in animal learning, Behaviour, and cognition.  She is a certified applied animal behaviourist and operates a Toronto-bassed private practice for problem pets.  She competes in agility, obedience, and flyball. She lives with Shaahin ( the Saluki ), Ciaran ( the Border Collie ), Eejit ( the Border Collie/Border Terrier mix ), and Carmen ( the cat ).

CHERYL SMITH has a school called Good Dog Training out of Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

PUPPY BITING: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3 hours )
Puppies bite! Lucky for us they do! Puppy biting is a gentle but persuasive reminder that dogs are animals and need to be trained to be gentle.  Indeed, puppy bite-inhibition exercises are the only way to prevent dogs from biting as adults. Puppy play-biting is the only way pups can learn their teeth cause pain and so, develop a reliably soft mouth for adulthood.
PUPPY TRAINING WORKSHOP: WITH PUPPIES: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5.5 hours )
Off-leash training techniques for puppies ( between 12 and 18 weeks of age ) and/or adult dogs which have previously completed an off-leash puppy training class.
10 STUPID THINGS PEOPLE DO TO PUPS:  Dr. Pam Reid ( 100 Minutes )
A comprehensive puppy-parnting program with emphasis on educational games to enhance the development of off-leash and recall reliability. Learn the most influential mistakes mad during puppy-hood, and how best to avoid them!
SURVIVING COLLISION WITH ADOLESCENCE:  Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 100 minutes )
Reward-training techniques for teaching the adolescent dog to get a grip on life! Training the adolescent vs. puppy, solutions to pitfalls of using food to train, waiting for " good " behaviour. Why not punishment or man- handling. What is a good reprimand? Walking/pulling on leash, progressive shaping of wanted behaviours, common adolescent problems and solutions, finding the on/off switch to train. Troubleshooting and integrating training to everyday lifestyle to enjoy your teenage dog!
HARNESSING COOKIE POWER: Dr. Pam Reid ( 2 hours )
Positive reinforcement used to its utmost advantage as a training tool. Learn a few " nuts & bolts" techniques, heightened by video footage and a live demo of shaping behaviours. Watch a dog who has experienced the joy of precision learning!
TRAINING PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Do you have a delinquent dog? learn the causes and corrections of the most common training problems: including lack of attention, unreliable and unenthusiastic responses, not coming when called, pulling on leash, and breaking wind, no, sorry......breaking stays!
HOW NOT TO TRAIN YOUR DOG: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5.5 hours )
No attempt at training, ignoring or encouraging aggressiveness, shyness, not rewarding dogs, punish dog for coming, no control when owner is present, repeating and escalating commands, eagerness to punish before teaching relevance, too much food, no warning prior to punishment, no follow up after warning, adjusting to dog.
QUEST FOR NATURAL MOTIVATION: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5.5 hours )
Training tools pros and cons, " request/response/reward", lures, prompts, concept commands, refining and protecting patterns, training maxims, pattern problems and solutions, treatment as cause of problem, life rewards, " biggest problem in dog training " training interludes, empathic training, why not use " no ", 3 levels of training.
UNHIDDEN SOCIAL LIFE OF DOGS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5.5 hours )
Did we misinterpret Mr. Wolf's motives? Is this why our best friend is often viewed as our worst enemy in the adversarial training arena? Learn through actual video footage of dog-dog interaction, how dogs behave better than many owners
RELIABLE RECALLS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3 hours )
Given the choice between coming back to its owner and sniffing another dog's rear end, most off-leash, park-roaming dogs choose the later! Learn to apply your newly improved. Donaldson-training skills to effectively teach Spot to come reliably when called.
HOME ALONE: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3 hours )
When left at home alone in their adaptive quest for occupational therapy, it is hardly surprising dogs resort to doggy pastimes of chewing, digging, barking and house soiling., to pass the time of day. Learn how to teach your dog alternative, appropriate and acceptable doggy hobbies.
HYPER DOG: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3 hours )
When Puppydogs collide with adolescence, the problems are quite predictable; Iditarod leash-pulling, friendly, chest-high Scud-missile greetings and hyperactivity of Duracell proportions...rambunctious, and rebellious hyperactivity. The problems are quite preventable. The solutions are easy, simple, effective and above all, a whole lot of fun for you and the dog.
CHILDREN AND DOGS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3 hours )
Dogs and children can be a dram or a disaster. Come and learn how to teach your dog not just to tolerate, but to thoroughly enjoy living with children Teach the kids ( yours or others') child friendly, dog friendly training techniques for maximizing voluntary compliance and controlling all breeds of dog, both large and small.
TEMPERAMENT PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6.5 hours )
Emphasis on prevention of fighting and fearfulness. Fearfulness as a product of asocialization and unintentional reinforcement. Behavioural endocrinology and social antecedents of fighting.
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Simple and effective cures for common behaviour problems: house-soiling, submissive urination, chewing, digging, barking, jumping up and pulling on leash.
SOLUTIONS TO UNWANTED BEHAVIOURS Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Train your dog to speak to correct excessive barking, training without touching, use of lures, elimination on command, identifying & correcting mistakes owners make, house-training made easy, alleviate crate-soiling, stool-eating, learn difference between baiting & rewarding, why your dog's not really " spiteful" , why dogs ignore their owners' requests, learn about " shaping " behaviours & " reward-training " and what are " clickers "?
BAD BEHAVIOUR AND THE VETERINARY PRACTITIONER: Dr. Ian Dunbar
( 6 hours )
Learn easy and effective lure/reward handling techniques to teach puppies to stand still, lie down, and rollover on the first clinic visit. How to build confidence in shy and aggressive animals, teach animals to actively enjoy being restrained and examined. Learn time-efficient techniques for client education. Learn simple people training skills to encourage your clients to promote and market your practice.  Learn how to deal with angry clients and troublesome staff, and what makes staff and technicians happy and makes them want to work productively.
AGGRESSION AND TEMPERAMENT: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Learn how dogs become aggressive and /or fearful. Steps to effectiveness in retraining a good temperament as a foundation for behaviour.
CANINE AGGRESSION: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Why do dogs bite? Types/ definitions of aggression, superstitious behaviour, " Fight or Flight", specific aggression examples and solutions, fun aggression prevention suggestions and more.
UNDERSTANDING CANINE AGGRESSION: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6.5 hours )
The development of the subordinance hierarchy, the developmental status quo and psychological " dominance" the complexity of cooperative social structure- friendships, allegiances and sharing: the antecedents of disputes in pet dogs; assessing the severity of fighting problems: and their prevention, treatment and control. Existing confusing wolf and dog-dog interaction to dog-human aggression. Analyzing dog bites using a variety of behavioural models, including instincts, drives, traits, interactive traits, situational behaviour, subliminal bite cues, superstitious bite stimuli, to explain defensive, offensive and so called " rage " attacks.
CONTROLLING AND AVOIDING BITING PROBLEMS:  Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Misleading breed biting statistics and unrepresentative and sensational media coverage. Controlling aggression by common sense precautions and sensible and effective legal ordinances, emphasizing the target of the attacks ( human, dog, other animals ) , the severity of the wounds, and the level of owner irresponsibility. Advice for dog professionals, owners and especially children to avoid and /or defuse incidents to utilizing dog-friendly training techniques. Dogs bite because they are dogs, because they are utterly undersocialized and because by and large, people are not very nice to them; many " training " techniques are combative and even physically and psychologically abusive
PREVENTING AND TREATING CANINE AGGRESSION: Dr Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Natural four stages of bite inhibition in early puppy development and play. Socialization and confidence building exercises to teach dogs to thoroughly enjoy the company and actions of people, especially children, strangers and men.  Desensitizing techniques for human proximity, staring, handling and gentling and : ouch tests: ( particularly for collar, ears and paws and jaws ) and possessiveness around valued objects (PR., food bowl, bones and toys). The friendly Dog Program- a concerted positive PR program for dogs and dog training, incorporating: puppy ( handling and socialization ) parties: pink-ribbon walks" with tricks and greetings: jun and games and television.
AGGRESSION IN DOMESTIC DOGS: Jean Donaldson ( 3 hours )
Reasons for aggression, increasing social distance, fear and aggression, object guarding, leash aggression, rehabilitating fighters, dogs meeting dogs, selecting other dogs to aid rehab process, video of actual rehab, and much more..........
DOG/DOG AGGRESSION: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
A lecture and video/slide presentation of the development of social hierarchies in dogs, with emphasis on heredity, hormonal and social causes of fighting.
GROWL CLASS WORKSHOP: Cheryl Smith ( 5.5 hours )
Learn about territorial aggression, sibling rivalry & multi-dog households, learn when & where dog/dog aggression is likely to occur & how to prevent & correct the behaviour, workshop with various dog/dog aggressive dogs, owners learn how to fit muzzles & collars properly, optimum leash position , choices to make for unavoidable encounters, ways to redirect other dogs approaching your dog, video clips of growl classes in which owners learn how to control their dogs appropriate play behaviour to allow aggressive dogs to begin reintegration with other dogs, ultimately learning how to interact and play together off leash!
BITING DOG WORKSHOP: Cheryl Smith ( 6 hours )
Classification & etiology of aggression, types of stress & responses in dogs, how to anticipate or correct aggressive behaviour, interpreting dog's body language, learn to recognize stimuli which trigger aggressive responses, pros & cons of training equipment & handling, causes of aggression such as timing & inappropriate rewarding by owner, how to systematically desensitize your dog to human aggression, workshop with various aggressive dogs improving individual aggression problems such as approach by strangers, and much much more!
GETTING DOGS OFF DEATH ROW: Dr. Pam Reid ( 4 hours )
A must for the ambitious trainer who has chosen to work with aggressive dogs! ....aggression in dogs defined, diagnosed, dominance aggression explained, compiling accurate history of dog; what questions to ask owners, categorizing aggression, types of conditioning, ethical considerations, rehabilitation; building positive associations with aggression-provoking subjects, rewarding absence of aggression, flooding, response blocking, breaking aggressive sequences, differential reinforcement, use of medication, punishment, discussion of case histories....... many training gems!
AGGRESSION - DIFFICULT CASES: Jean Donaldson ( 100  minutes )
A wide variety of practical tips from a selection of case histories, including discussions on sources such as resource-guarding, poor handling, undersocialization, separation anxiety. Specific cases and solutions with appropriate setups.
AGGRESSION - EASY CASES: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 100 minutes )
Most cases of dog-human aggression are far from life-threatening; they are easy to understand, easier to resolve and even easier to prevent. Lack of confidence as #1 cause, analyzing bite cases, discussion of importance of bite inhibition and socialization.
IMPROVING TRAINING SKILLS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Skills of experienced trainers explained; demonstrations of variety of exercises which improve abilities of novices and experienced trainers; increasing dog's attentiveness to handler; reinforcing voluntary compliance, motivation, and the dog's desire to perform and please; and increasing the speed of acquisition and retention of training.
DAY 1: PUPPY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Puppy problems, trainer knowledge, sources for education, pros & cons of apprenticing, gaining respect, food & phasing out in training, live puppy demos, top videos & books on training , physical prompting socialization, housetraining & more..................
DAY 2: PUPPY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Praising, leash work, benefits of " the walk " , home alone dogs, puppy recall demos, " stays " & owners' mistakes, proofing pups, uses of food, key points of puppy class & more.............
DAY 3: PUPPY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Controlling problems, 20 most important points to teach, " test driving" dogs, marketing, establishing rapport, vets on your side, flyers, live puppy demos, tools in training, off-leash play, mistakes of owners, food for temperament, effective teaching methods, " bozo" game, & more.............
MAXIMIZING INSTRUCTOR POTENTIAL: Jean Donaldson ( 2 hours )
Techniques to teach ( and trick ) owners to want to train their dogs!  Refining Instructor skills necessary for dealing with clients in class, establishing criteria for owner success, how to deal with training under-miners, yes-butters, non-optimal conditions for training. Learn to develop; unconditional positive regard for owners, repertoire of intervention, tolerance factors. Personality characteristics of effective learners, how to live through " being bad at it " long enough to " get good at it " . Maximize your existing instructor qualities within! An absolute gem for all levels of instructors!!!
ADVANCED TRAINING SKILLS: Jean Donaldson ( 90 minutes )
A fascinating look at technical exercises to go from competent to GREAT as trainer! ( rather than from Novice to adequate ), A brilliant collection of practical tips: differences between a novice and advanced trainers & how to bridge the gap, training as science, art & sport, lure removal, analysis of cost of punishment, dog's perception of payoff, getting rewardable responses from " tricky dogs " ( gregarious compulsive greeters, spooked or stressed dogs, " soft " or pressure-intolerant dogs ) and much more! Eloquently delivered in typically awesome Donaldson- style! Simply a MUST FOR TRAINING ENTHUSIASTS!
TRAINING SECRETS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Regardless of " methods ", understanding learning theory improves effectiveness, efficiency, ease and enjoyment of training; learning sequences, lures vs.  rewards, eight criteria for rewards and reprimands, reinforcement schedules, " life " rewards and integrating training.
DAY 1: LEARNING THE BASIC SECRETS: Dr. Pam Reid ( 6 hours )
Main types of learning; operant and classical conditioning; single-event learning; inter-action of learning forms; behaviour modification; factors affecting learning; multi-media presentation. Enjoy learning " secrets " of training basics.
DAY 2:  APPLYING THE SECRETS:  Dr. Pam Reid ( 6 hours )
Stimulus control; taste aversion learning; extinction; conditioned emotional responses; aversive control of behaviour; the big picture; using videos; demos and much more.
IMPROVE YOUR CHOPS WORKSHOP: Jean Donaldson ( 6 hours )
Difference between a gifted, mediocre, and poor trainer; " different dogs" with instructors; moment-to-moment interactions; qualitative and quantitative differences between experienced and novice trainers; live doggy demos; and bump up your own training skills and your ability to teach training to others.
IMPROVE YOUR DOG'S CHOPS WORKSHOP: Jean Donaldson ( 6 hours )
Basics of animal learning theory of greatest importance to dog trainers; top six reasons for botched dog performance; rule-out protocol; live doggy demos, exercises, and contests, all illustrating these concepts.
FUN & GAMES TRAINING WORKSHOP: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3.5 hours )
Join a delightful doggy workshop with In; quicker & more energetic doggy position changes ( sit, down, stand ) , training distance commands with a smile! Relevance & difference between hand cues & verbal commands from the dog's point of view, how to alleviate learned helplessness behaviours, how to teach an easy " stay ", sparkling doggy games; musical chairs, fastest & slowest recalls, woof relay, object drop on target...... watch everyday dogs become superstars! Entertaining! Informative and downright FUN!
TORONTO INTRO TO K-9 GAMES: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 3.5 hours)
Heel/sit demo, Joe Pup Relay, Doggy Dash, Kong Relay, Heeling Relay, Take and Drop, Woof Relay, Waltzes with Dogs, discussion and explanation of ever changing rules for the new games. See the ultimate in proofing at its finest, with all types of dogs, in a magical atmosphere of fun, excitement, and shear joy of training.
MOTIVATION AND COMPLIANCE WORKSHOP: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5 hours )
" Go with the flow, and let the dog grow."  K-9 games clip, continual objective assessment of training, why dogs are demotivated, why punishment doesn't work, training efficiency demo, active obedience, integrating training into everyday life, training distractions as rewards, what is a bribe, lure, and reward? How to eliminate food as a lure in training, introducing " life rewards" to your dogs, and more!
DOGGY DEMOS WORKSHOP: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 5 hours )
Settle down, speak, shush, distance commands, position changes, off, take it, attention, and more demos...... Tone of voice in training, proofing basic obedience skills, when and how to phase out food in training, and much more.
DAY 1: TRAINING BUILDING BLOCKS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours ) 
Training efficiently & effectively, why fun & games, knowing theory vs. relationship with dog, why hand feed, live doggy demos, distance commands, and much more................
DAY 2: THEY STILL DON'T GET IT! Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Live doggy demos, verbal & visual commands, Holy Grail in training, instructive reprimands, " the Force" in training, training games, heeling, canine games, joy of learning, how & what to train a good dog, and much more...................
DAY 3: STAGES OF TRAINING: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours ) 
Reward training, magic of lure, lure vs. bribe, stages of training, enforcement phasing out lure, proofing behaviours, live doggy demos;; sit on recall, watch me, moving sit, and much more...................
DAY 4: GRASP THE BIG PICTURE: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Communication with dog, essence of training for true companion dog, off-leash training, troubleshooting, immersion training, live doggy demos; following, canine games ( musical chairs, take & drop, kong pickup, woof & recall relays, doggy dash ) a must for the training enthusiast.
HANDLER TO DOG FEEDBACK IMPROVEMENT: Jean Donaldson ( 3 hours )
Knowledge versus flare, characteristics of good and poor trainers, option narrowing, timing, oscillation, alerting dogs to training mode, criteria setting, no reward mark, doggy demos; ( jumping up sit/down), indirect access equals reward for dogs, training class demo, and more............
GOOD DOG/ BETTER DOG:  Jean Donaldson ( 3 hours )
Live doggy demo ( Akita; down), reinforcement, reasons dogs fail, how to make behaviours strong and on cue, undertraining explained and solved, execution of techniques, practice affects reliability, enjoyable, fun, effective info!
DOG WORKSHOP: Jean Donaldson ( 3 hours )
Live doggy demos; sit/stay, heeling, doggy push-ups, creeping, training quicker responses, recall near distraction, attention proofing, sit while heeling, stay, also shaping explained as method of training!
NEW: CALMING SIGNALS IN DOGS: Turid Rugaas ( 4.5 hours )
A back to basics approach for learning communication signals in dogs from their ancestral origin, to their current, complex and humanly- restricted lifestyles in today's society.....Includes discussion of dogs as hunters, teaching self discipline, peaceful conflict solving, calming signals ( what they are, & how they work for dogs ) to decrease and /or manage dog/dog/ aggression, and reduce tension. Learn to recognize & identify five distinct types of barking & how/why dogs use them.  Watch Turid work her " magic " on more than 10 individual dogs, using subtle signals to calm, relax and increase their attentiveness!
THE DOG WHISPERER: STRESS PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT: Turid Rugaas ( 4.5 hours )
An interactive workshop where owners learn to read their dog's signs of stress & how best to deal with each individual dog. Emphasis on Leach handling & reducing/eliminating leash-pulling & jumping up.  Discussion of current devices used as " problem-solvers" ( choke chains, prong collars, etc.) Dealing with multiple dogs & associated stresses, including specific problem solvers & demos of dog/dog aggression management techniques that work! Discussions, slides, numerous demos, & much more! Experience Turid's Peaceful magic at work!
CANINE REPRODUCTION & SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 6 hours )
Uniqueness of canine reproductive endocrinology. Seasonally monoestrous cycle, detecting ovulation, reading estrous behaviour for timing of breeding, increasing litter size and pup survival, breeding development of social hierarchies.
SURVIVAL FIRST AID FOR DOGS: Dr. Ian Dunbar ( 100 minutes)
Learn what to do in an outdoor emergency with your dog, checking what's "normal", finding a pulse, signs of stress, shock, CPR, cuts, bleeding, broken bones, bandaging, splinting, uses of medication, checking for, and dealing with bloat, and much much more. know how to save your dog's life...a must for the outdoor enthusiast!
RESCUE/RE HOMING SEMINAR: John Rogerson ( 20 hours )
This course is designed for those interested in, or involved in working for any rescue society and provides rehoming techniques that have proven to be successful.  The course will include how to assess dogs ( prior to, and one in kennels) for existing and potential problems, how to safely approach and handle dogs, how to match dogs and people, and give advice and follow- up counseling.

Contact DIANA ROBINSON for further information at
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ONTARIO, CANADA
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TEL. 1 (905 ) 838-2314
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