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Latest episode: June 30th, 2022
July 16th and 17th
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?
Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?
Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.
Thursday, July 28th at 6 pm ET
Stress is a huge factor in animal behavior. Join Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom to learn more about stress – what stress is, how stress affects learning and behavior, and why the way we train needs to take stress into account. Whether you are struggling with an over-the-top dog who just can’t seem to focus at agility trials or battling more serious behavior issues, this webinar is for you!
Thursday, July 28th at 9 pm ET
Agency has become something of a buzzword in the positive reinforcement training community. But what exactly is agency, and why is it so important? In this seminar, Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom will provide you with a stronger understanding of agency. They will also give you tools to increase both agency and stress resiliency. Want an optimistic dog? This session is for you!
October 19th – 21st, Daytona Beach, FL
Join us in person for this year’s APDT Conference. Irith and I will be doing a variety of talks on agency and choice. And don’t miss the panel discussion on Finding Your Crew – fostering support and friendship among dog professionals.
Fear and Impulsivity Mentorship – October 17th, 2022 – Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear clients, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues?
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