Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Accredited Seminars
Updated: August 4, 2008
The programs and event listed below have been pre-approved for CPDT Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Inclusion in this list indicates only that the course content for each event as submitted adheres to the CCPDT’s current test content outline. The CCPDT does not endorse any specific instructor, school, or commercial entities, nor does it make any representation, warranty or guarantee as to any participant’s satisfaction with any of the included events. CCPDT expressly disclaims liability for damages of any kind arising from participation.
If you have a specific complaint about the course content of an event you have attended, please contact Mimi Eckert, CCPDT Administrator, by email at meckert@ccpdt.org or in writing to Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers, 1350 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Please provide details of the event you attended including title, instructor, dates and location, along with your specific complaint and your full contact details including your CPDT certification number. Your complaint will be forwarded to the CCPDT Board of Directors for review.
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Workshop/Seminar |
Fundamentals of Learning Theory |
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Topic |
Using the four quadrants in operant conditioning, contrast of operant conditioning with other types of learning, decision making regarding use of behavioral consequences |
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Sponsor |
Animal Behavior Associates, Inc. |
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Speaker |
Dr. Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep |
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Date |
For complete details and future session dates visit: www.animalbehaviorassociates.com |
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Time (from- to) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm Mountain Time |
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Location |
Telecourse |
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CEU’s |
4.0 |
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Contact Information |
info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com
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Workshop/Seminar |
Fundamentals of Canine Behavior |
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Topic |
Important concepts related to dog behavior including agonistic behaviors, social behaviors and communication, misconceptions about social dominance, how domestication has modified behavior, affiliative, reconciliation and displacement factors |
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Sponsor |
Animal Behavior Associates, Inc. |
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Speaker |
Dr. Suzanne Hetts and Dan Estep |
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Date |
For complete details and future session dates visit: www.animalbehaviorassociates.com |
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Time (from- to) |
6:00 – 7:00 pm Mountain Time |
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Location |
Telecourse |
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CEU’s |
4.0 |
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Contact Information |
info@AnimalBehaviorAssociates.com
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Workshop/Seminar |
The Family in Dog Behavior Consulting |
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Topic |
Topics include the family lifecycle; individual development; developmental stages of dogs; emotional triangles; rules, roles, and generational boundaries; genograms; mastering resistance; and interventions. |
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Sponsor |
San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers |
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Speaker |
Lynn Hoover, MSW, CDBC |
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Date |
For complete details visit www.dogbehaviorconsulting.com |
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Time (from- to) |
Variable |
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Location |
Distance education |
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CEU’s |
20.0 |
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Contact Information |
Info@dogbehaviorconsulting.com
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Workshop/Seminar |
Diploma of Dog Training and Behavior Consulting |
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Topic |
In-depth exploration of the species typical behavior of dogs, consulting and coaching skills, dog training and behavior change programming. This program provides the solid and extensive foundation of knowledge necessary to work at a professional level with dogs and their guardians. |
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Sponsor |
Companion Animal Sciences Institute |
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Speaker |
James O’Heare and Nicole Wilde |
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Date |
Ongoing – Distance Program, Self-paced, 3 years allowed |
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Location |
Online |
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CEU’s |
See website (includes several courses) |
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Contact Information |
jamesoheare@rogers.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Diploma of Dog Training |
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Topic |
In-depth 3 course exploration of the technology of dog training. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to work at a professional level with dogs and their guardians as a dog trainer. This program of study would be of interest to anyone wanting to make dog training a serious career. There are both hands-on and academic assignments, although the focus is on hands-on learning. |
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Sponsor |
Companion Animal Sciences Institute |
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Speaker |
James O’Heare |
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Date |
Ongoing – Distance Program, Self-paced, one year allowed |
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Location |
http://CASInstitute.com online |
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CEU’s |
See website (includes several courses) |
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Contact Information |
jamesoheare@rogers.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Diploma of Advanced Canine Behavioral Sciences |
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Topic |
In-depth examination of the principles of learning, critical thinking & scientific reasoning, domestic dog behavior, dog training, functional assessment of behavior problems, behavior change programming, behavior consulting skills and research methods. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to work at a professional level with dogs and their guardians and to carry out scientific research in that field as well as write scholarly papers for journals. |
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Sponsor |
Companion Animal Sciences Institute |
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Speaker |
James O’Heare and Nicole Wilde |
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Date |
Ongoing – Distance Program, Self-paced, 4 years allowed |
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Location |
http://www.CASInstitute.com online |
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CEU’s |
See website (includes several courses) |
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Contact Information |
jamesoheare@rogers.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Working with Challenging Clients |
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Topic |
There’s no way around it: no matter how superb your dog training skills, the success of your business is partly contingent on how well you work with people. This course examines specific types of challenging clients and techniques that can be used effectively with them. |
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Sponsor |
Companion Animal Sciences Institute |
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Speaker |
Instructor: Nicole Wilde |
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Date |
Ongoing, distance course |
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Time (from- to) |
Self-paced, 3 months allowed |
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Location |
http://www.CASInstitute.com online |
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CEU’s |
6.5 |
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Contact Information |
jamesoheare@rogers.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Animal Training |
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Topic |
Principles of animal learning and conditioning as they apply to practical training |
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Sponsor |
Animal Behavior Institute, Inc. |
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Speaker |
Dr. Gary Fortier |
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Date |
Course is run on a trimester basis, details available at www.animaledu.com |
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Time (from- to) |
Ongoing |
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Location |
Distance education (internet course) |
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CEU’s |
4 |
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Contact Information |
Ms. Laura Hoyt, hoytl@animaledu.com, 866-755-0448 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Harvard Extension Course PSEY E-1093: The Learned Dog |
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Topic |
Learning theory, animal learning and the practice of animal behavior |
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Sponsor |
Harvard University Extension |
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Speaker |
Bruce Blumberg, PhD |
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Date |
Ongoing |
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Time (from- to) |
4 months |
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Location |
Distance and on-site learning and course work |
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CEU’s Awarded |
22 |
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Contact Information |
bblumberg@fas.harvard.edu or Harvard University 617-495-4024 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Dog Trainer Program – Karen Pryor Academy |
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Topic |
Force-free clicker training for basic through complex behaviors and shaping. Learn operant skills to teach humans & animals (TAGteach). |
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Sponsor |
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior |
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Speaker |
Carolyn Barney, Carolyn Clark, Dani Weinberg, Emma Parsons, Gerilyn Bielakiewicv, Helix Fairweather, Julie Shaw, PJ Lacette, Steve Benjamin, Terry Ryan |
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Date |
Ongoing - combines online learning and hands-on workshops |
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Time (from- to) |
Approximately six months |
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Location |
10 locations in the US and Canada |
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CEU’s Awarded |
22 |
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Contact Information |
tia@karenprioracademy.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Therapy Dog I: Preparing for a Therapy Dog Evaluation and Therapy Dog Team Using Positive Reinforcement Techniques and Equipment |
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Topic |
Therapy Dog evaluation and working a Therapy Dog team. For Trainers: Learn to teach others to pass a Therapy Dog evaluation and become a functioning working team, using only positive reinforcement techniques and equipment |
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Sponsor |
E-Training for Dogs, Inc. |
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Speaker |
Susan Sharpe, CPDT |
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Date |
Ongoing 8 session course (Check website) |
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Time (from- to) |
Variable |
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Location |
Online |
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CEU’s Awarded |
5 |
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Contact Information |
Cheryl L. Asmus, Ph.D., etrainingfordogs@comcast.net 877-652-3915 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Basic Body Language |
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Topic |
Dog body language |
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Sponsor |
Doggone Safe |
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Speaker |
On-line course (self study) |
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Date |
Anytime |
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Time (from- to) |
Anytime |
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Location |
http://doggonesafe.coursehost.com Free demo available |
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CEU’s Awarded |
2.5 |
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Contact Information |
Joan Orr joanorr@doggonesafe.com or 877-350-3232 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Dog to Dog Introductions |
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Topic |
How we can become better observers and what we can do to help introductions go more smoothly |
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Sponsor |
The Michigan Humane Society Pet Education Center (PEC) |
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Speaker |
Terri Mallett, CPDT |
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Date |
August 9, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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Location |
The Michigan Humane Society, 3600 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309 |
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CEU’s Awarded |
2 |
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Contact Information |
PEC Office: 248-650-1059 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Tricks: Foundation, Fitness & Fun |
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Topic |
Learn to use trick training to solve problem behavior, increase attention and improve physical fitness |
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Sponsor |
Dogs of Course - Dana Crevlling, CPDT |
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Speaker |
Sassie Joiris |
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Date |
August 16, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
South Hadley, MA |
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CEU’s Awarded |
6.5 |
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Contact Information |
www.dogsofcourse.com or Dana Crevling, CPDT at crevling@dogsofcourse.com; 508-528-3568, 8 am – 7 pm ET, M-F |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Click to Calm |
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Topic |
Innovative & highly effective strategies to calm, alter, & re-shape a dog’s aggressive displays |
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Sponsor |
Texas Hearing and Service Dogs |
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Speaker |
Emma Parsons |
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Date |
August 18 – 19, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
Dripping Sprints, TX (near Austin) |
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CEU’s Awarded |
13 |
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Contact Information |
Melinda Biggs melinda@servicedogs.org 512-990-8586 www.servicedogs.org |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Lug Nuts |
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Topic |
Learn how to organize and host informal weight-pulling contests in neighborhoods where fighting is common |
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Sponsor |
Dogs of Course Dana C. Crevling, CPDT |
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Speaker |
Sue Sternberg and Jane Kopelman |
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Date |
August 30, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm seminar 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm community event |
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Location |
Seminar – Methuen, MA Community Event – Lowell, MA |
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CEU’s Awarded |
3 CEUs for seminar 2 CEUs for event |
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Contact Information |
Dana Crevling at www.dogsofcourse.com or Crevling@dogsofcourse.com or 508-529-3668 ET, M-F 8:00 am – 7:00 pm |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Explore Your Canine Connection |
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Topic |
Behavior, body language |
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Sponsor |
Bernie’s Place Dog Training Facility |
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Speaker |
Brenda Aloff |
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Date |
September 6 – 7, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
Escalon, California |
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CEU’s Awarded |
12 |
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Contact Information |
Sandra Magee 209-838-7246 or sanbobs@aol.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
The Tricks & the Trade: Animal Acting & Modeling |
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Topic |
Learn how to train the basic skills for canine acting & modeling |
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Sponsor |
Dana Crevling, DPDT/Dogs of Course and Let’s Talk Dogs |
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Speaker |
Sassie Joiris |
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Date |
September 6 – 7, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
Olympia, WA |
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CEU’s Awarded |
13 |
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Contact Information |
www.dogsofcourse.com or Dana Crevling, CPDT at Crevling@dogsofcourse.com; 508-529-3568, 8am–7pm, ET, M-F |
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Workshop/Seminar |
The Advanced Clicker Training Workshop |
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Topic |
Advanced clicker training skills for experienced clicker trainers, guiding them to the next level of skill |
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Sponsor |
Dogs of Course; Dana Crevling, CPDT |
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Speaker |
Kathy Sdao, MA, CAAB |
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Date |
September 13 – 14, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
Wyndmoor, PA |
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CEU’s Awarded |
13; 6.5/day |
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Contact Information |
www.dogsofcourse.com or Dana Crevling, crevlling@dogsofcourse.com or 508-529-3568 8:00 am – 7;00 pm EDT, M-F |
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Workshop/Seminar |
5 day Intensive Hands-On Working Internship with Sue Sternberg and Leslie Burgard, CPDT |
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Topic |
Learn to evaluate temperament, interpret dog-dog interactions and train behaviors with various methods while working the raw talent of sled dogs – trained only to do their “day jobs” |
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Sponsor |
Leslie Burgard, CPDT and Eden Mountain Lodge and Sled Dog Kennel |
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Speaker |
Sue Sternberg and Leslie Burgard, CPDT |
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Date |
September 14 – 18, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm with some evening activities |
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Location |
Eden Mills, Vermont Eden Mountain Lodge and Sled Dog Kennel |
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CEU’s Awarded |
22 |
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Contact Information |
Leslie Burgard, CPDT, leslie@dogsthink.com |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Jean Donaldson Presents “What’s All the Whispering About? Myth-Busting and Making Sense of Behavior” |
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Topic |
Topics include scientific data on canine behavior, social organization, & behavior modification strategies. Jean will dispel myths & misconceptions around dog behavior & training methodologies & provide behavior modification strategies & demonstrations for common behavior problems |
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Sponsor |
Humane Society of Boulder Valley |
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Speaker |
Jean Donaldson |
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Date |
September 20 – 21, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Breakfast & lunch included both days |
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Location |
Humane Society of Boulder Valley, Boulder, CO |
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CEU’s Awarded |
13 |
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Contact Information |
www.boulderhumane.org or call 303-442-4030 x 368 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Behavior Wellness for Dogs and Cats |
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Topic |
Behavior |
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Sponsor |
The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers |
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Speaker |
Suzanne Hetts, PhD & Daniel Estep, PhD |
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Date |
September 27 – 28, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
The Multi-Purpose Room A The San Francisco SPCA, 243 Alabama St., San Francisco, CA 94103 |
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CEU’s Awarded |
6.5 for Saturday Only, 13 for both Saturday & Sunday |
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Contact Information |
Abby Draper The SFSPCA Academy for Dog Trainers 2500 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4213 |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Toy Dog Instructor Training Program |
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Topic |
Behavior, Training Techniques, Health & Care, Nutrition of Toy Breed Dogs |
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Sponsor |
Shana Carranco, The Holistic Dog Trainer! |
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Speaker |
Shana Carranco, The Holistic Dog Trainer! |
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Date |
September 29 – October 3, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
9:00 am – 5:00 pm daily |
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Location |
Miami, Florida |
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CEU’s Awarded |
22 |
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Contact Information |
Shana Carranco, The Holistic Dog Trainer!, TDIPT@The HolisticDogTrainer.com or www.TheHolisticDogTrainer.com or 786-378-2291 (phone), 305-704-8391 (fax) |
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Workshop/Seminar |
Private Lessons and Help Line Strategies |
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Topic |
Building client rapport, coaching/teaching skills and managing difficult clients both via phone and in person |
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Sponsor |
The Michigan Humane Society Pet Education Center (PEC) |
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Speaker |
Bonnie Braund |
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Date |
October 4, 2008 |
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Time (from- to) |
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
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Location |
Michigan Humane Society, 3600 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 |