Course Details
You’re probably all familiar with the idea of counterconditioning and desensitization. Some of you might even use counterconditioning on its own. But have you ever tried desensitization on its own?
Join Irith Bloom to explore this underutilized option for helping animals learn to cope with stressors in their lives. She’ll talk about what “straight desensitization” (don’t worry – that’s not a term you’re supposed to know already) means, what it looks like, and how to do it well. Along the way, she’ll delve into body language, creating the right setup, what to do when triggers appear out of nowhere, and more!
Straight desensitization may very well be the missing element you’ve been looking for, so come find out more about how straight desensitization can help take your training to the next level!
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$19.95 - This pre-recorded presentation including lecture and Q&A will show in your Webinar Library after purchase.
About the Presenter:
Irith Bloom finds joy in helping people teach with kindness while developing choice-rich environments for their companion animals. She has been training since the 1980s and has worked with animals ranging from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. She is a sought-after presenter, and her writing has been published in countless online outlets, as well as in print media including the recent book “Your Puppy and You: A step-by-step guide to raising a freak'n awesome dog.”
Irith is co-founder of the Freak’n Awesome Dog Project, which helps people live the life of their dreams with their dogs. Her training company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, provides both peer-to-peer and trainer-to-pet-family services worldwide through the magic of online meetings.
Irith is a CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, VSPDT, KPA CTP, CSAT, CBATI-KSA, and a Fear Free Certified Practitioner (FFCP - Trainer). She is also certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans, and is on the faculty of Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior.
Irith has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is on the Board of Directors of the IAABC Foundation, on the Advisory Board for Pets for Vets, Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and was on the Board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) from 2019 to 2024. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue. Irith is between dogs at the moment, but shares her home with a well-behaved human spouse named Aaron.
