So many of our handling techniques are done TO the animals we are training. I want to use techniques that are done WITH my animals. This program explores what that means and it illustrates some remarkable changes that can be achieved using very basic lessons, but using them mindfully. It is built around some remarkable before and after video footage taken at a clinic. The talk includes a description of the microshaping strategy, and the use of constructional training. The images are all those of horses, but the concepts apply to any animal where good balance matters. Learning Objectives: Who owns the process - what does that mean: illustrated with example/non-example An introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Teaching the micro behaviors that create good balance Before and after examples There are many different strategies for developing micro awareness The micro shaping Strategy Shaping on a Point of Contact Simple lessons can create great changes: a remarkable case history Who owns the process - an answer from Mia Segal, a Feldenkrais practitioner Asking questions not giving answers: here are the questions

Sponsor:Pet Professional Guild
Speaker(s):Alexandra Kurland

Contact: Sharon Nettles
 Email: membershipcoordinator@petprofessionalguild.com
 Phone: 731-432-3688
 Web: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3236930