Course Details
Having confidence is a quality that we would like in ourselves as well as our dogs! However, not all dogs are born with it, either by design or genetic flaw, or due to lack of exposure and experiences during formidable times of maturation. Perhaps they have had some trauma that has left them lacking confidence as well. A dog’s ability to be confident is part nature, and part nurture. Confidence and resilience are related concepts. Confident dogs can handle meeting new people, unfamiliar dogs, or be in new situations without become fearful. Resiliency on the other hand, is the ability to bounce back from situations that cause fear or discomfort. Therefore, building resiliency will help build confidence and building confidence can help with resiliency. Dogs can certainly lack confidence in specific areas but be confident in others. Some dogs may be environmentally confident, but not socially, or be more socially confident, but lack it environmentally. In this webinar, we will explore ways to build confidence in your dog, both physically and mentally! Ensuring your dog feels safe during this process is important. Confidence comes from the Latin word, ‘trust’, so we do not want to violate their trust in us during this process.
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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:
Karen Deeds, is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She is the co-owner of Canine Connection in Ft. Worth, TX with her husband, Bob Deeds, a retired Federal K9 Handler on Texas Task Force I. Karen started her business in 1994 after realizing the need for educating the public about dog training and behavior while volunteering for a local humane society. She worked in the Assistance Dog Field for 15 years and the vet profession for 9 years. She currently provides her expertise on behavior problems including fear, anxiety and aggression. She has consulted and worked with thousands of pet dog owners, various shelters and many rescue organizations, as well as has testified in dozens of court cases regarding dog bites. She currently teaches in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex focusing on Reactive Integration and also provides private consultations.
Karen has presented seminars to the general public, rescue groups, animal control officers, at various dog training clubs, dog training facilities, and various shelters throughout Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee. She has presented at the Dallas SPCA, Texas A&M Veterinary College Behavior Club, Texas Animal Control Association Conference, Missouri Animal Control Conference, the annual Texas Unites for Animals, and the IAABC conference. She is often called upon to help rescue groups make difficult decisions about behaviorally challenged dogs in their care. Her work with high drive working and sport dogs have helped develop more comprehensive behavior modification protocols that are dramatically impacting the success of her students.
