Webinar Presentations
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Webinars will run approximately 1-2 hours including presentation and questions.
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Hélène Lawler - Pesky Poisoned Cues: How to Spot Them, Avoid Them, and Fix Them
Date: Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
You’ve likely been told, or have heard someone say: “That cue has been poisoned!” But what exactly does this mean? And why should you care?
I used to think that a Poisoned Cue is simply a cue that my dog has learned to ignore. For example, if we recall our dog while he’s chasing a squirrel and he learns to ignore our recall. Or when we label a cue before a behaviour is perfected, and then we struggle to get the precise behaviour we want for that cue.
But these are examples of a damaged or spoiled cue, not of a Poisoned Cue. A Poisoned Cue has much more serious consequences, and is much harder to correct.
Specifically, a Poisoned Cue is a cue to which your dog has developed a negative association, and thus finds aversive. Punishing. [Cue scary music]
Yes, it is possible for your well-meaning cue to in fact become punishing to your dog. Yikes!
How do you know if you have a Poisoned Cue? Your dog will tell you!
Consider: You cue your dog to do a behaviour and she respond by being slow, sniffing, scratching, lip licking or displaying other signs of avoidance. Or, conversely, she gets all silly, grabs a toy, runs around, barks or otherwise behaves in an over-stimulated manner.
Sound familiar? If yes, then you might be dealing with a Poisoned Cue. And the fallout can cause you a lot of grief: Arousal problems, shutting down, quitting, slow performance, and more.
Want to learn how to tell if you have a Poisoned Cue and how to fix it? Join me in this webinar! We will cover:
- What Poisoned Cues are and how they happen
- Why they are so damaging to your training
- How to tell if you have poisoned any of your cues
- Matching Law Hell and why Poisoned Cues are so hard to fix
- A step-by-step strategy for curing your Poisoned Cues
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand! Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
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Chris Zink, DVM - Shoulder Injuries in Dogs - Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
Date: Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Soft tissue injuries of the shoulder are very common in dogs of all sizes and shapes, whether they are performance dogs or beloved family members. The shoulder has 25 muscles and all the associated tendons and ligaments. In addition, the dog bears 60% of its weight on the shoulders, so it’s understandable that so many dogs experience shoulder injuries. In the last 10 years new diagnostic techniques have allowed us to determine exactly what anatomical structures are involved, and that has allowed us to devise appropriate treatment and prevention strategies. In this webinar, Chris Zink will explain in clear and easy to understand terms, with lots of illustrations, how you can diagnose, treat and even prevent shoulder injuries.
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October 5th
Due to FDSA Training Camp
Marge Rogers - Success with Dr. Overall's Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath
Date: Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Can dogs really learn how to self-calm through biofeedback? Yes, they can! Veterinary behaviorist and author of the Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Dr. Karen Overall, has provided us with the tools to help our dogs.
The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall's Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs. She includes video examples demonstrating the behaviors at home, away from home, and in the veterinary clinic. We'll also review how the right types of tactile interactions can help calm dogs.
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Barb Buchmayer - Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down!
Date: Thursday, October 12th, 2023
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Do you have an energizer-bunny dog? Then you are in the right place!
High-energy dogs need more than miles, they need activities that engage their minds while exercising their bodies. Introducing 11 innovative games you play with your dog that build self-control and grow your relationship.
Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion - or at least moving them toward that goal.
These are not just plain vanilla games. Think more Salted Caramel Chocolate Galaxy games. (Well, maybe skip the chocolate for your dog’s sake.) All of the games are totally customizable and easily adaptable for you and your dog.
Check out these dog-lover-tested, pup-approved elements:
- Fun to play: both indoors and outside
- Simple to learn & easy to play
- Perfect for a wide range of skill levels: from pet dogs to sports dogs
- Totally customizable for you and your dog
This game-changing webinar will introduce you to the 11 games that can take your dog from fired up to calmed down - so you can enjoy your lives together!
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Marge Rogers - Success with Dr. Overall's Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
This second in a two-part series focuses on Dr. Overall's Protocol for Relaxation. Dr. Overall advises us, "This protocol is the essential, basic behavior modification program on which all more complex programs using desensitization (DS) and counter-conditioning (CC) will be built." We'll look at the protocol itself, see examples with puppies and adult dogs, and demonstrate how to incorporate work with triggers. We'll also review case studies demonstrating how all the protocols work together to create a foundation for behavior modification.
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Barb Buchmayer - Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down!
Date: Thursday, October 19th, 2023
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
Do you have a bored or high-energy dog looking for a job? Herding breeds of all stripes will benefit from the training in my book, Positive Herding 101, but your dog doesn’t need to have herding instinct to join in the fun!
This webinar is for you if any of these statements apply:
- My dog and I are totally new to herding.
- I do other dog sports and would like to give herding a try.
- We’ve tried herding but I wasn’t comfortable with the training so I stopped.
- I have started my dog on livestock but am having problems that prevent us from moving forward.
- We have had success using traditional training methods but I am looking for a more dog-friendly approach.
In this webinar, I will go over the basics of herding and then show you how I start training a herding skill in my front room without stock and the steps along the way as I transition this skill out into the field with livestock.
Creating savvy handlers and thriving dogs!
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