Course Details
The puppy who screams and pulls to get to other dogs on walks, the dog who barks throughout the entire car ride, the agility partner who gets overexcited and goes off course… we all know these animals need help. Typical advice usually focuses on addressing the arousal that is happening in the moment, and that is certainly important. But it’s only part of the picture. Arousal levels are the result of more than just what happens at a trial, on a walk, or during a car ride. When we focus on just the obvious overarousal in one context, we miss out on opportunities to address arousal in lots of other contexts, which can make it a lot harder to get the results we want.
Factors affecting arousal include everything from how a home is set up to what an animal’s daily routine looks like and how the animal’s housemates behave. In this presentation, Irith will delve into ways to reduce arousal in daily life in the home. She will also discuss techniques for teaching animals to manage their own arousal more effectively. Wherever you are seeing overarousal issues, working on arousal management at home is one of the keys to success. Join Irith to learn more about this important piece of the puzzle!
About the Instructor:
Irith Bloom helps people create choice-rich environments that enable pets to live in greater harmony with humans and make the entire household happier. She is faculty at both Fenzi Dog Sports Academy and Victoria Stilwell Dog Training Academy, on the Board of Directors of the IAABC Foundation, a member of the Advisory Board for Pets for Vets, Chair Emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International (APDT), and a former CCPDT Board Member. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue. She is a sought-after presenter, and her writing has been published many times, including in her book “Your Puppy and You: A step-by-step guide to raising a freak'n awesome dog.”
Along with Dr. Kristina Spaulding, Irith co-founded and is faculty at Carefree Companion, a program that helps animal professionals successfully work with clients to improve stress resilience and emotional regulation in non-human animals. Through her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, Irith also offers online services to pet professionals worldwide.
