Workshops

I am available to give a 1/2 or 1 day workshop for any group on topics of behavior science, behavior modification and training methods. The workshops are structured to fit your needs and may include the use of animals on site either for the purpose of demonstration or for attendees to train. Fees are based on lecture time, my travel time and lodging and any fees associated with the use of animals on site if needed.

Please contact me if you are interested and we can discuss options

Currently Scheduled Workshops:

Train Any Pet (Presented through the Batavia Park District)

Come and learn fun, positive and effective methods of training any species of pet with which you may be sharing your life. Dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, fish, reptiles and more can all benefit from the use of these training methods. Learn how to teach your pets good manners as well as fun behav- iors that will stimulate them to problem solve and will enrich their lives. The class will include a short lecture on the principals of learning and training and then spend the majority of time using a variety of fun games to practice the various skills needed to be a good trainer. Experience the perspective of the animal as well as the trainer! The goal of the class is to introduce the principals of positive training for any species and send you home with the skills to start training some basic behaviors right away.

Workshop Location: Batavia Boat House, 1 Logan Street, Batavia, IL

Workshop Dates and Times: (Note: Workshop Activity Number is 340114)

February 2, 2012 (Thursday) - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

February 11, 2012 (Saturday) - 10 AM to 1 PM

Two additional dates in April and May - same location, same price, same contact info after March 15, 2012

April 28, 2012 (Saturday) - 10 AM to 1 PM

May 24, 2012 (Thursday) - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Workshop Fee: Batavia Resident: $33.00; NonBatavia Resident: $43.00

Phone number to register: 630-879-5235

Website Registration: https://webtrac.bataviaparks.org/

Follow instructions to register for website. You can go on as guest to see class but you must register on website to register for class on the web. Search for the class by the Activity Number which is: 340114

Future Workshops:

Creating Healthy Relationships with Animals Through the Science of Behavior and the Art of Training

(Shortened version of content of PRINCIPALS OF BEHAVIOR class)

Beecher, IL (Near Bult Field)

Scheduled for 2012 - dates to be announced

9 to 5 PM

Training Sessions

(Same location)

AM Session - 9 to 12 PM; PM Session 1 to 4 PM

*Training sessions are open to anyone attending the workshop. We will be working with live animals in the workshops. Space will be limited to ensure a quality learning experience.

The workshop is for caregivers of ANY species of animal and will cover:

The principals of behavior and how ALL animals learn
What your part is in shaping your companion animal's behavior
How to become an accurate observer of animal behavior
Basic strategies for behavior change
Positive and effective training techniques for any species of animal

The teaching method is a combination of lecture, video and in-class exercises and learning games.

Contact me if you have any questions about this class

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