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Transforming the Terrible Teens
When
Sat Jun 19, 2010 - Sat Jun 19, 2010
Where
Olympia, WA - United States
Instructor Trish King CPDT-KA, CDBC View Event Publisher
Price
$110-$135
Registration Info http://www.dogsofcourse.com
The "Terrible Teens" is one of the most trying times for owners and is a critical time for the adolescent dog that is gaining independence, applying early learning (or lack of it) to the world, and experiencing psychological and physiological changes. Adolescence is a period when dogs are at the highest risk for losing their families and/or their lives. The "Terrible Teens" phenomenon happens for many reasons. Often puppy owners forget or do not fully understand that raising a well-behaved and well-adjusted adult dog is a lengthy process that is subject to a number of developmental stages for the dog. This can be especially trying when the owners look down and see what appears to be a fully grown dog. They may wonder why the wonderful puppy they have spent countless hours guiding is suddenly behaving badly or has not “grown out” of a behavior. Or it could be a case of an adolescent puppy relinquished to a shelter or back to the breeder having a difficult time adjusting to a new home, a different set of rules, and a new family.
This seminar is about those dogs: the untrained, overly-excitable, bullying, suspicious, fearful, socially awkward, or shy adolescent and how to help owners teach them to be compliant, happy companions. Using discussion, video and a live consultation, Trish King will concentrate on practical tips - improving management, developing a relationship, handling techniques, and deciding which exercises might be most appropriate for teenage dogs. Whether you have a “Terrible Teen”, or make your living working with or transforming them, this is the seminar for you!
6.5 CEUs expected for CPDTs and IAABC