Webinar Presentations
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Webinars will run approximately 1-2 hours including presentation and questions.
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Chris Zink, DVM - Managing Arthritis in Active Dogs: Evidence-based Strategies for Slowing Progression, Reducing Pain and Increasing Mobility
Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
The vast majority of dogs will experience osteoarthritis as they age. This webinar provides new, accessible information on how we can effectively manage this chronic condition in our dogs, and help them age gracefully and live a long, comfortable life.
Note: This webinar has been updated and re-recorded to include new materials!
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Stacy Barnett - The Pre-Alert Playbook: Building the Skill Behind Every Confident Call
Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
In nosework, the Trained Final Response isn't judged. This means that whether you've thought about it this way or not, you've already been training yourself to read your dog's searching behaviors, not just wait for the alert. That instinct is one of the real advantages our sport builds into handlers.
This webinar (plus live Q&A) takes it out of instinct and into a system: five specific, observable categories of pre-alert behavior you can name, watch for, and train your own eye on, using real search video so you can see exactly what the difference actually looks like frame by frame.
We'll cover how to tell true target-odor engagement from a novel or distracting odor, how odor pools away from source and what that does to your dog's patterns, and the specific physical tells.
We cover communication such as speed and direction changes, elevation shifts, and body rotation that show up as your dog problem-solves toward source, the difference between a genuine sniff-and-dismiss and a space your dog is still working, and what a truly blank area looks like versus one they just haven't solved yet.
You'll also leave with concrete, structured ways to practice this specific skill deliberately by building your own "laboratory," breaking it into progress checkpoints, and using your reinforcement system to sharpen your observation, not just your dog's search.
Whether you're running Novice or pushing into Elite and Summit, sharpening your pre-alert observation means fewer false alerts, more trust in your dog's searches, and more confident finds under real time pressure.
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Jane Ardern - Managing Arousal on Stop Start Behaviours for Peak Performance
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Stop/Start behaviours are everywhere in dog sports. Waiting on a start line, being sent on a retrieve, stopping on a whistle, working a beating line, recalls and sendaways for obedience and they all require dogs to switch between action and stillness. This is where anticipation and arousal are already high. For some dogs the excitement of what might happen next can make the waiting more challenging and then the action behaviours can become either slow or frantic. In this webinar, I will explore what is happening when arousal starts to affect performance and how we can train the transitions between “go” and “stop”, rather than simply focusing on the behaviours themselves. I will use examples from gundog training alongside other dog sports, we’ll look at how reinforcement, anticipation and frustration can influence arousal. We’ll also explore practical ways to build dogs who can ‘wait’ without losing their heads, a sharp flashy ‘stop’ and a ‘go’ that’s driven, focused and powerful.
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Petra Ford - Fitness for Explosive Speed
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Many dog sports, such as Dock Diving, FastCat, and Flyball, require quick bursts of speed. Proper, targeted conditioning will help prevent injury and improve performance. For an explosive takeoff, dogs need an incredibly strong core as well as full range of motion and strength in their hind end. It’s important that our dogs recruit and utilize the appropriate muscles. If not, dogs will compensate which decreases performance and predisposes them to injury. In this class we will look at developing an appropriate warmup. You will learn beginning through advanced core strengthening exercises with an emphasis on proper form. Just like with humans, poor form can actually cause tightness and injuries. We will incorporate hind end stretching and strengthening exercises. Finally, we will work on explosive, plyometric exercises that will improve your dog’s speed for short distances. The majority of the exercises in this class can be done at home in a relatively small space. A few exercises will require a hill, but that can be done when the weather changes. By then you will have laid the groundwork. It is highly recommended to have a piece of equipment similar to a Fitdisc. Something unstable like a couch cushion or mattress can be used as a substitute. I will also demo a few exercises on a peanut. But again, it’s not a requirement. I will offer suggestions on substitutions you can use.
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Irith Bloom - Strangers Keep Out!
Date: Thursday, October 22nd
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Having strangers in the home can be hard for some dogs. Maybe they pace, whine, bark, and generally make a nuisance of themselves until the “stranger” is gone. Or maybe they just hide. Either way, it’s stressful and embarrassing! Do you worry that Aunt Maureen will get bitten and you’ll never hear the end of it? Do you get judgy looks from friends whose dogs love all visitors? Have you given up on ever being able to hire a pet sitter? In this presentation, Irith Bloom will take you through strategies for helping dogs cope better with visitors. She’ll share creative options for helping your dog make friends, go over a variety of management options, and introduce training routines you can practice with helpful friends and neighbors. Ready to get your social life back? Join Irith at this webinar!
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Crystal Wing - Play is a Behavior: Understanding and Leveraging Your Dog's Natural Instincts
Date: Thursday, October 22nd
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Discover how to make play sessions more engaging and enjoyable for your dog by understanding their natural instincts! Join me for an insightful hour of video demonstrations and discussion where I delve into the predatory motor pattern and how selective breeding influences your dog's play behavior.
In this session, you will learn:
- The components of the predatory motor pattern and how they manifest in different breeds.
- Techniques to identify your dog's play preferences and tailor activities to their natural inclinations.
- How to use a variety of toys, including a toy hierarchy and flirt poles, to maximize engagement and enjoyment.
- Step-by-step methods to teach grip development for dogs that bite handles or are unsure how to interact with toys.
- Practical strategies to integrate play into your training routines, enhancing both fun and learning for your dog.
Whether you're a dog trainer, enthusiast, or owner, I will provide you with knowledge and tools to make play a vital part of your dog's life. Learn how to create meaningful play experiences that cater to your dog's unique personality and instincts.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your approach to play and strengthen the bond with your dog.
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