Trainers and behavior consultants who work with family dogs,
particularly in families with children, face some unique challenges in
balancing the needs of their clients with the needs of their
client’s dogs. We want our families’ dogs to be safe and
well-mannered companions, but do the dogs have to sacrifice their own
personal doggishness for them to realize this goal? How do we help our
families get the dog they want while ensuring a good quality of life
for the dog? This workshop will cover the essential elements to
consider when opening your training or behavior practice up to
families with children, such as: -It’s OK to admit you don’t like
kids! -Bad matches hurt everyone: how to help select the right breed
or individual dog for the family in front of you. -Assessing the
resident dog and their family to build an effective training plan
-Which kids make great dog trainers, and which kids don’t. -When
anthropomorphism works in your favor! -Even “nice” dogs bite; what
to teach kids about dogs to keep everyone safe! We’ll analyze videos
of dog/child interaction to help you spot potential problems, and
review actual case studies to better your understanding of putting
these principals into practice. we’ll also provide you with valuable
resources that will offer you additional knowledge and ongoing
support. Barbara Davis, CDPT-KA, CDBC has been in practice as a dog
trainer and behavior consultant for over 30 years; her business,
BADDogsInc family dog training and behavior, was formed in 2004, and
she specializes in meeting the needs of families and their companion
dogs. Barbara’s behavior case studies have been published in
APDT’s Chronicle of the Dog, and she has provided web content for
APDT, www.mydoghasclass.com and www.ccpdt.org. Barbara is a founding
member of IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior
Consultants), where she has served as Chair of the Application Review
Committee and has been Chair of their Dog Division since 2013. She
also serves as a faculty mentor for IAABC’s acclaimed Animal
Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice course. Barbara and her
family live in Corona, CA with their family-friendly Golden
Retrievers. CEUs - IAABC - 8, CCPDT - 8 (trainers)
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