Seminars and Masterclasses

Practical Workshops & Masterclasses with Sarah Whitehead
BA(Hons), MSc, Member of the APBC, APDT (156)

Dog to Human Aggression Masterclass with Sarah Whitehead

 

This workshop will look at assessment, intervention and management of aggression problems in dogs. We will explore dog-to-human aggression using a range of case studies and visual material.

Up-to-the-minute ideas and techniques will be discussed along with real-world practical tips and methods to transform your behaviour consultations and increase successful resolutions.

Book early! This Masterclass was over-subscribed last year!

Day to include refreshments and a delicious light lunch.

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

Price: £145.00

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‘Beyond Behaviour Therapy’ Masterclass with Dr Rachel Casey, BVMS MRCVS

 

Dr Rachel Casey, BVMS PhD DipECVBM-CA Dip(AS)CABC CCAB ILTM MRCVS, is a well-known veterinary behaviourist.

She is Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the Department of Clinical Veterinary Science University of Bristol and RCVS & European Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine.

'As a non-vet behaviourist does this case need anything beyond behaviour therapy?'

This may be a question that we often ask, but making an objective assessment of the 'tools' - including non-prescription 'treatments' that are available to owners can be a minefield.

This Masterclass will focus on how to judge what is worth using to aid behaviour therapy, including how to assess the value of clinical research (or the absence of clinical research in some cases!).

Essential for all non-vet behaviour practitioners.

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

The cost is £145 per person, to include refreshments and a light lunch

Price: £145.00

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Chase Recall Masterclass with Stella Bagshaw

 

Teaching a chase recall needs to be strategic, methodical and motivational – for both dog and owner. With unique understanding and first-hand experience of successfully teaching remarkably effective chase recalls, Stella Bagshaw will show you how to teach this important skill step-by-step, including:

• What signals to use – when and how
• Equipment, including line handling
• Theory versus real life!
• Motivation – what it really means to the dog
• Handler commitment and motivation.
• Prey – what the dog considers prey
• Environment – where you walk your dog and why it matters

Practical demos included. Everyone involved with training or behaviour should do this course! Don’t miss it!

The day includes refreshments and a delicious light lunch.

Sorry - fully booked! Please e-mail us to be added to the waiting list

Price: £145.00

Dog-to-Dog Aggression Masterclass with Sarah Whitehead

 

Back by popular demand! This workshop will focus on the assessment, intervention and management of aggression problems in dogs to their conspecifics.

We will explore dog-to-dog aggression using a range of case studies and visual material. Up-to-the-minute ideas and techniques will be discussed along with real-world practical tips and methods to transform your behaviour consultations and increase successful resolutions.

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

Price includes refreshments and a light lunch.

Price: £145.00

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Dog Olympics! Practical Workshop with Stella Bagshaw

 

In honour of the Olympic Games, Stella will present a range of practical exercises and imaginative  games perfect to play in classes at any time.

  • Team games
  • Individual games
  • Competitive games
  • Collaborative games

All designed to will increase motivation in owners, create a fun and supportive atmosphere, and teach new skills.

Plus, for once, the chance to have fun with your own dog, learn new tricks and even win prizes!

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

Handler – only 16 places! £145      Non-handler : £115

Please note: humans will be expected to have a good understanding of positive reinforcement basics. Dogs need to be social and able to cope with quiet times during the day when their human is working!
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Price: from £115.00

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Sex and Hormones Masterclass with Sarah Whitehead

 

No sex please?! Whether we like it or not, our dogs (and bitches!) are influenced by sex hormones. This raises many questions about behavioural development during puppyhood and adolescence, the impact of testosterone, the role of neutering, and the (many!) functions of mounting behaviour.

This Masterclass will dare to go where none has gone before, and look at the importance of sex and hormones, and the implications for understanding them in the context of other canine behaviours, such as aggression.

Prepare yourself for a fascinating day! No practical demos (!), but video and case histories instead!

The cost is £145 per person, to include refreshments and a light lunch.

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

Price: £145.00

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Emily Larlham – UK Exclusive! with Emily Larlham of YouTube ‘Kikopup’ fame!

Two-day workshop
The Building Blocks to Advanced Canine Training and Companionship

If you have seen any of Emily’s fabulous ‘Kikopup’ clicker training videos on YouTube, you’ll be sure to want to come and see her in person. Emily is the most creative clicker trainer that I have seen for years. Her teaching style and imaginative methods are both inspirational and motivational.

Just a few highlights from her packed outline itinerary:

  • Training using Progressive Reinforcement - How to train without using intimidation
  • Training Treat Deliveries, Capturing, Free Shaping and Luring as Behaviours - Treat Deliveries (so that the delivery is not punishing or confusing), Capturing (“Do it again”, “try something else.”), Free Shaping (when to begin and end), Luring (pointing, targeting)
  • Backwards ‘Luring Lab’ & rear end awareness
  • Combining methods for faster, precise and more reliable results.
  • Default Behaviours for training situations and real life/ Situational Cues - No mugging / Leave it / Settle / What to do between training / Loose leash / Default social behaviors
  • How much stress is too much? Too little?
  • Anthropomorphism and opinion versus scientific evidence
  • Chin rests and Advanced targeting
  • The ‘Crazy Tricks Laboratory’
  • Core trick dog behaviours to use as building blocks
  • Core service dog behaviours
  • Using Freestyle to move onto variable schedules of reinforcement - at home and in your classes
  • Multi dog households and Multi dog tricks
  • Working with fearful, reactive and aggressive dogs

Sorry, now fully booked! However, September is some time away, so please e-mail us to be added to the waiting list if you are keen. Thank you!

Price: £260.00

Behaviour INTENSIVE Masterclass with Sarah Whitehead

 

A chance to pick the brains of Sarah Whitehead, full member of the APBC, and APDT (156) on in-depth canine behaviour. This is a unique opportunity for practitioners, trainers, and veterinary staff to attend a day with Sarah Whitehead and only five other participants, allowing you to gain the maximum benefit from the day and ask as many questions as you like!

Masterclass content is individually tailored to participant needs, but will include case histories, video material, and latest thoughts and findings on both canine behaviour and the human end of the lead, helping you to become even more effective with your clients.

“The most valuable training I have taken for years!” said one happy participant!

Sarah schedules this Masterclass to suit the participants, so please let us know if you wish to attend and we will offer a date to suit.

The cost is £195 per person, to include refreshments and a light lunch. Book now!

Price: £195.00

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Puppies – Are We Doing Enough? Masterclass with Sarah Whitehead

 

This interactive Masterclass will explore assessment, behaviour modification and prognosis in puppies that present behaviour and training issues in classes, one-to-one training or handling, the vet practice and in the home.

We will be looking at whether the ‘accepted’ puppy class structure really gives them what they need, life classes, and the pros and cons of controlled off-leash play in classes.

Sarah’s vast experience in this area will be presented using video footage, case histories and research – making this an essential Masterclass for anyone involved with puppy training, puppy classes or puppy or care.

The day includes refreshments and a delicious light lunch.

Early bird pricing as below, held until 3rd Jan 2012

Price: £145.00

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