Module 1: Puppy Foundations Webinar 1: In the Beginning How breeder and parental choices impact puppy development. Webinar 2: What is Attachment? Exploring human-animal bonding and sibling dynamics. Webinar 3: Postnatal Development Habituation, socialization, and the breeder's role. Webinar 4: What is Weaning? Understanding gut development and long-term health. Module 2: New Homes and Best Starts Webinar 1: Tricky Transitions What can new puppy guardians do to smooth the big move? A review of needs for 2-3 month old pups. Webinar 2: How do Puppies Learn A look at operant conditioning, classical conditioning and social learning types. Webinar 3: Out and About Physical and safe introductions to the big wide world. Webinar 4: Children and Puppies First impressions count. Introducing co-operative participation activities in the pup including grooming and handling. Module 3: Tricky Tweens Webinar 1: Body and Brain Development Beyond 3 Months (Including Puberty) What does this mean for physical and cognitive development and how to optimize experiences. Webinar 2: Expanding a Safe Base Setting ourselves up for confident, communicative and responsive dogs. Webinar 3: Is There a Perfect Puppy Playschool? How can pet professionals offer services that positively impact on puppy development. Webinar 4: The Bitey End of the Pup Why do young pups bite and what can we do to allow normal development without risking long term undesirable patterns? Module 4: Troublesome Teens Webinar 1: What is Adolescence and How Does it Differ from Puberty? What are the impact on body and brain and why does this matter? Webinar 2: Neutering – Losing Body Parts is a Big Deal How to plan with individualized informed decision making. Webinar 3: Frustration Delving into the practical approaches to minimize long term rebound and anger issues. Webinar 4: Case studies A look at some common behaviour issues in juvenile dogs and the use of a multi modal approach for effective resolution.

Sponsor:Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training
Speaker(s):Dr. Amber Batson

Contact: Nordic Education Centre for Et
 Email: mail@nordicdogtrainer.com
 Phone: 479-904-2803
 Web: https://www.nordicdogtrainer.com/