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Divine K-9 Seminars & Workshops
Dog Behavior Expert SARAH KALNAJS is coming to NYC!
Divine K-9 Dog Training presents Sarah Kalnajs, of Blue Dog Training & Behavior, in New York City on March 20 & 21 of 2010. We are happy to have this opportunity to bring this 2008 APDT conference and 2009 Australian APDT conference speaker to the metro area.
We have decided to lengthen the discussion on puppies to a full day, as well as offer something a little different from her other seminars around the country.
The 2-day seminar will be held in the Bronx Borough of New York City (the northwest section called Riverdale):
Fieldston Upper School - Student Commons
3901 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471
The location is easily accessible by public transportation and car.
The fees for the seminars include lunch. We will have vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. This is a non-working seminar, so please, no dogs allowed.
This seminar is open to dog professionals and enthusiasts
CPDT CEUs available: 6.5 per day.
IAABC CEUs available: 6 per day.
$105 – one day, 9am to 5pm
$195 – both days, 9am to 5pm
***Early bird special: Register by December 1, 2009 and you can join Sarah for an intimate dinner setting for a Q&A session with her the Friday evening before the seminar. We will pick a location when we know how many people will be attending. The dinner will have to be paid out of pocket, but the extra time with Sarah will be at no additional charge. Make sure to let us know if you are interested if you register before this date.
To register for one or both days, please email us at
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Here is more information on the seminar topics:
MARCH 20, 2010
Clever Dogs, Clueless People – half day
This half-day presentation will address the many pitfalls dog owners and professionals can stumble into when living and working with dogs. Sarah will touch upon the fallout of flooding techniques, the outdated dominance theory, barrier frustration, resource guarding and how to prevent it, why dogs need mental stimulation and how to provide it, and more! So many behavior issues that develop can be prevented and Sarah will point out the warning signs as well as what to do if you are already there. This presentation will include video footage.
Behavior Building Blocks – half day
A strong house starts with a solid foundation – Sarah believes there are five behaviors that must be taught to every dog for this foundation. This half-day presentation will include video footage. These behaviors are not only helpful in creating a well-mannered family companion, but also a necessity when dealing with behavioral issues, including aggression.
MARCH 21, 2010
Puppies, Puppies, Puppies:
Discussing Development, Selection, & Aggression – full day
What we know about social development in puppies: sensitive periods; when to introduce to people, children, novel, other dogs; Carmen Battaglia work with puppies; how trainers should interview breeders (choosing a puppy workshop).
What I wish I learned in puppy kindergarten: Proper socialization & more.
Serious Aggression in Puppies: Puppies under 16 weeks of age have the capacity to exhibit worrisome issues including severe fear, resource guarding, offensive aggression and overconfidence. It is critical for trainers that offer puppy classes or in-home services to learn how to recognize early signs of aggression seen at this age and the importance of early behavioral intervention, before the behavior was worsened through rehearsal and practice. All too often aggression in puppies is perceived as harmless and dismissed with the belief that they'll "grow out of it." This seminar is a must for dog professionals. Dog enthusiasts are also welcome.
About the Speaker:
Sarah Kalnajs is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) and Certified Pet Dog Trainer (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) with more than ten years’ experience working in canine behavior, training and research. She is the owner of Blue Dog Training and Behavior in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sarah is an honors graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has completed post-graduate work both at Edgewood College and at the Kewalo Basin Marine Mammal Research Lab at the University of Hawaii. She is one of the first international students to complete the Canine Behavior Program conducted through the Etiologist Institute under the mentorship of Dr. Roger Abrantes in Denmark.
Sarah serves as a consultant to a number of humane societies in Southern Wisconsin, training staff and implementing evaluation protocols and training and behavior programs. She is well-known for her evaluation protocol (the Blue Dog Behavior Evaluation) as well as the Dog-Safe Waist Restraint System used by shelters and dog owners who need to evaluate or work with reactive, fearful or aggressive dogs. In addition to her work with dogs, Kalnajs has participated extensively in dolphin and humpback whale research.
Sarah is president of Wisconsin American Eskimo Rescue and political liaison for the Wisconsin Dog Rescue Coalition. Kalnajs is a professional member of the Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA), Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior (IAACAB).
Sarah produces the popular and highly-acclaimed DVD series, Language of Dogs and Am I Safe. She is one of the editors of the peer-reviewed Dog Trainers Journal, and is a member of the advisory board and faculty of Cynology College specializing in shelter and rescue behavior, evaluation and modification in shelter settings. She has been interviewed by radio, television and print media and has written articles for the APDT’s Chronicle of the Dog, Madison magazine and other publications. Sarah is also a presenter for the popular dog-related teleconference site, Raising Canine.
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Housetraining & Wee-wee pad training Workshop
Struggling with your puppy’s schedule? Does your puppy keep missing the wee wee pad? Does your puppy regularly have accidents in the house? This is the clinic for you! We will discuss all of the basics of housetraining as well as answer questions specific to your situation. The clinic will cover schedules, timing of rewards, what to do if your puppy has an accident, how to teach your puppy where to go, and more. We will also discuss the “amazing crate!”
DATE: Sunday March 28, 2010
TIME: 7:30pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Tribeca Soho Animal Hospital - 5 Lispenard St.
New York, NY 10013
TUITION: $35 per person. This is a human-only workshop, no dogs please. Limited number of spots. Payment is required ahead of time to reserve your spot in the workshop.
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Impulse Control Seminar
Is your young dog too excited to think or work when he sees other people and dogs? Does he lose his brain when he sees movement, toys, or food? Is he completely focused and fabulous at home, but he cannot replicate his performance in public? Do you want to teach him to focus completely on you and his "job" even in the most distracting environments?
Does your dog sniff while he is working, or leave his work to go sniff? This clinic will address a variety of ways to end the sniffing while building drive and motivation for working with you - all *without* physical or verbal corrections!
We will teach the dogs how to make good choices using fun exercises. You will build upon each layer of understanding and learn how to apply these techniques to real-life situations from your kitchen to outdoors on walks.
DATE: Sunday April 11, 2010
TIME: 7:30pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Tribeca Soho Animal Hospital - 5 Lispenard St.
New York, NY 10013
TUITION: $50 per person. Limited number of working spots for dogs and people. Payment is required ahead of time to reserve your spot in the workshop.
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Tricks for Treats Workshop
Trick training is a great way to enjoy your canine companion! At the same time, you are stimulating your dog's mind and helping to build its confidence! Tricks are a creative outlet for your dog. It's perfect for dogs 6 months and up. Tricks will include Big bear, Little bear, Twirl, Are you shy, Speak, Shell game, Smell it-find it, Roll over, Take a bow, Doggie pushups, Bang, you're dead, Shame on you, Crawl, The seal, Free shaping. Some previous obedience training is helpful. Be sure to bring a hungry dog and delicious treats!
DATE: Sunday April 18, 2010
TIME: 7:30pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Tribeca Soho Animal Hospital - 5 Lispenard St.
New York, NY 10013
TUITION: $50 per person. Limited number of working spots for dogs and people. Payment is required ahead of time to reserve your spot in the workshop.
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Limited spots! Payment is required ahead of time to reserve your spot in the clinic. To register or for more information,
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