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UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS – Call
407-321-1006 for further details
Detouring Doggie Delinquents Preventing and Handling Aggressive Displays Sun. March 11, 2012 10
a.m. - 5 p.m. Limited to 10 dogs
This session will be held outdoors to allow maximum space
for dog and handler teams. Directions to the event site will be provided for registered participants. Dog families from all
over Florida and from other states drive in for these programs. Sessions are presented by P.J. Lacette who has been training
dogs for more than 35 years, and who specializes in aggression issues as well as how to prevent them through gentle, effective
methods with pet, show and performance dogs.
Aggression is based
on fear. The dog fears the approach of strangers, is nervous around children or other dogs, flees or charges when startled,
barks and lunges at the neighbors’ pets or growls when the food bowl is approached.
Punishment increases the aggressive reaction in the long run, even if the dog initially seems quieter after being yelled at,
admonished or worse. Your dog has to learn to trust you to take care of the scary things, to allow you to decide who enters
your home and to be polite to other dogs on the street.
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Learn gentle, effective ways to conquer or control your dog’s fears. Get back to the fun of living with your dog. He
can learn to accept you taking his things and grabbing his collar.
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Teach your dog to more calmly accept people and dogs he sees on his walks and use self-control while they pass.
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Develop realistic expectations for your pets. Not all dogs need to visit classrooms full of children. Some dogs are happiest
if they never go near a dog park or a doggie day care.
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Encourage your pet to turn to look to you for guidance rather than react to stress or excitement by growling or snapping.
Learn to talk dog, reading the information his body language is providing.
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Use your own body language to help show your dog you are in control of the situation.
Each working dog spot includes
two adult handlers (no children allowed in this program):
• Early
bird discount price for complete questionnaire with payment received by Feb. 23: $125
• Registration after Feb. 23: $195.
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Limited observer spots: $50 ($75 per couple) by advance registration only
• Veterinarians and their employees may observe for $10 per clinic with advance registration.
(Limit two spots for $10 per veterinary clinic per workshop; $10 per additional clinic spot to partially cover lunch cost
and handouts)
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PAYMENT AND A COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER FOR APPROVAL FOR WORKING SPOTS. Our system
for approving dogs for this workshop is understandably cautious and time-consuming -- payment must be submitted before we
review your form. Approval behavior questionnaire can mailed or e-mailed to you. Extra postage is required to return
your form by mail.
• All prices include light lunch and handouts.
Click here for DETOURING DOGGIE DELINQUENTS REGISTRATION/QUESTIONNAIRE
Foster
boy Vincent and Shelby in a quiet moment.
I can't say enough positive things about the Detouring Doggie Delinquents class that I attended with my rescued golden girl, Shelby. It was a day of intense learning,
but you kept it interesting and at all times, offered suggestions and insight if you saw us doing something that wasn't
in our dogs' best interests.
Shelby will never be a *dog park* dog. She'll probably never be the dog I could take
to GRRMF events.
But....that's okay. I learned that these situations, while enjoyable to
me, might be uncomfortable for her and therefore might set her up for failure.
I've continued
our training at home, and if Shelby is out with me for a trip to the vet or groomers, I've learned how to position my
body so that Shelby knows I am not only the leader, but I will protect her from anything that frightens her.
Enjoy the photos. I used what you
taught in your class to introduce my two fosters to her. We did everything slowly. And the clickers and treats were always
in hand.
As you can see, Shelby has completely accepted her foster brothers Vincent and Farley and
honestly seems to now enjoy their company. Who would have ever thought that *Snarky Shelby* could come this far? My sincere thanks for all you do!
Pam Strickland,
Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida
Contact us for workshop dates, details, & practice
locations: Conformation, Field Retrieving, Obedience Retrieving, Scent Articles, Tracking for Beginners, Growl Class, &
Detouring Doggie Delinquents aggression program.
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