June 4, 2008

Dealing with dangerous dogs for Animal control and adoption center staff. - $100

NH SPCA , Stratham, NH

Susan T. Carney
Manager of Behavior and Training Programs
603-772-2921 Ext 112
www.nhspca.org

Learn how to handle, transport and safely work with dangerous dogs or dogs that exhibit the potential for dangerous behavior.  Learn Training methods for dogs that may just be fearful and learn the difference between aggression based on intent to do harm and aggression based on fear or lack of knowledge.

June 11, 2008

Behind the Adoption Desk – behavior and training knowledge of dogs for better adoptions, fewer bites and reduce stress in the kennel. $100

NH SPCA , Stratham, NH

Susan T. Carney
Manager of Behavior and Training Programs
603-772-2921 Ext 112
www.nhspca.org

Adoption Counselors need to know far more than your average dog owner. Knowing dogs, their behavior, how to interpret behavior and the importance of not humanizing their “feelings” is the key to better adoptions.  Find out the 28+ body signals dogs use to calm and talk to each other. Learn how to NOT get bit, and understand why the simple things make all the difference.

June 18, 2008

Behavior evaluations $100

NH SPCA , Stratham, NH

Susan T. Carney
Manager of Behavior and Training Programs
603-772-2921 Ext 112
www.nhspca.org

Once you have evaluated a dog what does it mean?  The importance of the evaluation (dogs and puppies) understanding the outcome and making better matches will help with adoptions, as well as fewer returns. Includes an overview of available testing programs.