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This new talk and seminar are the result of a thorough research project conducted at the Etologisk Institute in Denmark under the supervision of the speaker. The discoveries made by the Abrantes’ team tested all old principles and theories, and uncovered new revolutionary principles. These discoveries enable dog owners to train their dogs more efficiently and effortlessly—actually, the dogs train them selves!

Roger Abrantes describes and illustrates all techniques, and explains the basic concepts of learning theory, as well as the new concepts his team introduced. To this purpose, the speaker uses multimedia presentations, and an artificially intelligent computer program simulating the application of learning theory. This talk and seminar deal with complex issues. However, and as usual, Dr Abrantes presents the topics in plain English. Talk and seminar are therefore suited to both the experienced and knowledgeable trainer as well as the novice dog owner.

Many dog owners, shelter/rescue workers, trainers, and other canine professionals find anxiety, fears, and phobias to be among the most challenging behaviors to treat. This information-packed workshop combines lecture, photographs, and extensive video footage to explore the art of working with fearful dogs, with some overlap into fear-based aggression.

• Causes and prevention
• How fear manifests
• Recognized and lesser-known stress signals
• How to work with fearful dogs in the home
• Suggestions for group classes
• A Firm Foundation program on which dogs can build confidence
• Skills owners should know
• Skills to teach dogs
• What training equipment is (and is not!) appropriate

Interactive exercises include participation in solving a fear-related case history. You will also get an overview of how complementary therapies can make your treatment plans even more successful.

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Cancellations and refund policy: All cancellations must be made in writing and postmarked or emailed no later than April 15, 2010 for a refund (less a $50.00 processing fee). Cancellations postmarked or emailed after April 15, 2010 and no-shows are not eligible for a refund. Refunds requested after the no-refund date related to life crises including, but not limited to the death of an immediate family member may be granted (minus a reasonable processing fee) at the sole discretion of Super-K9 Training/Michele Devenport Crouse.

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Roger Abrantes, PhD in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology, and BA in Philosophy, DHC, DF, MAPBC, born in Portugal in 1951, has lived most of his life in Denmark.

He is the author to 17 books in English, German, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Italian, and Czech, and numerous articles on behavior. He is probably one of the most versatile ethologists in the world.

 

His work ranges from lecturing at the Etologisk Institute, where he is the scientific director, to appearances as guest lecturer in universities world wide, popular talks, treatment of behavior problems, teaching canine and human behavior to police officers, training rats to detect landmines in Tanzania, and  performing marine environmental management duties (he is also a certified Divemaster and Rescue Diver).

 

He has written popular books with sound advice to pet owners as well as theoretical scientific dissertations. He teaches ethology, anthropology, and epistemology (theory of knowledge), besides his practical work with dogs, horses cats, rats, and diving missions.

 

He is a popular guest in TV and radio programs in his home countries and in the US.

 

His English books Dog Language–An Encyclopedia of Canine Behavior and The Evolution Of Canine Social Behavior became hits the moment they reached the US bookshelves. He lectures often in the US.

 

Dr. Abrantes is especially known for his views on social behavior and its applications to the daily understanding of pet behavior; and for his no-nonsense working methods, a practical and thorough application of Ethology and Learning Theory, teaching the animal the new patterns patiently and efficiently step by step.

 

His actual work involves research into the evolution of human behavior as well as questions concerning the philosophical aspects of evolutionary biology (besides being committed to the Tanzania project and his diving commitments).

 

Roger Abrantes is truly a citizen of the world. If you ask him where he lives, he will answer you 'Planet Earth' and there's something about it. He lives in Cambridge, UK, Lisbon, Portugal, New York, USA, Morogoro, Tanzania, and on an island, which name he refuses to reveal, in the south of Thailand.

 

He speaks nine languages, English, Portuguese, French, Danish, and Swedish (fluently), Spanish, Italian, German, and Thai (less fluently).

 

He is a keen sportsman, having raced cars for many years. He has also played roller hockey in the German Bundesliga where he was his team's first goal-keeper until a few years ago.

 

Nowadays he runs 10 ks and when he's not working he dedicates himself to his two life-long passions: reading (everything) and listening to music (Blues, Rock, New-Age, Opera).

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Nicole Wilde is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT), a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and a popular speaker at the organization’s conferences. She is a faculty member and on the Advisory Board for the Companion Animal Sciences Institute, and an Advisory Board member for the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals.

Nicole is an internationally recognized author and lecturer. Her eight books include So You Want to be a Dog Trainer and Help for Your Fearful Dog (www.phantompub.com). She writes training and behavior articles for various newspapers and magazines including Modern Dog, blogs for Dog Star Daily, and co-stars in the DVD Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method.

Nicole served as Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles’ Animal Services, and as Executive Director for Villalobos Rescue Center, a sanctuary for rescued wolves/wolf hybrids, pit bulls and exotic animals. She runs Gentle Guidance Dog Training in southern California, training owners to work with their dogs’ obedience and behavior issues.

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