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Paws and Cues Dog Training

Present a 2-day seminar by

SUZANNE CLOTHIER

RELATIONSHIP CENTERED TRAINING

April 25 and 26, 2009     

TOPICS INCLUDED:

• The Geometry of Canine Body Language - Accurate reading of body language contributes to accurate assessments of the dog's state of mind, responses, and appropriate training solutions for the dog. This is a foundation skill for anyone working with dogs.

• Assessing Relationships: Takes Two to Tango! Understanding how the handler and the dog both contribute to the relationship, common issues, how handler habits can support or hinder a dog, knowing what to solve with the dog, what is solely the dog's, and what is an issue of team work & understanding.

• Handler Body Language & Tool Use - Practical experiments in changing handler awareness, use of body language, and specific use of tools (food/rewards, clicker, leads, movement, breath, pacing, pressure, space)

• Behavior Problems: Stand In These Paws - An understanding of the dog's perspective, motivations and needs; how innate canine behavior drives some "problems", the need for respect, empathy and accurate assessment.

• Practical Bones: Foundation Exercises for Relationship Centered Training(tm) - Practical exercises to help strengthen the relationship at the foundation level; Puppy Politeness Poker, ACI (auto-check-in), , Go Hunt, Follow Me, Say Hi 1-2-3, Ghost Handling

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PawsAndCues@comcast.net

We are trying to arrange a day of ½ hour private consults. If you are interested, please note that in your email.