Description of Seminar/Conference
	This seminar will be helpful for owners of dogs who exhibit shy, fearful, or anxious behaviors, and dog trainers, rescue and animal welfare professionals, or other pet care professionals who work with dogs with these behavior issues. Kathy will present an effective and positive approach to working with dogs who exhibit difficult behavior issues such as extreme fearfulness, anxiety, reactivity to new environments, noise phobias, and hyper-arousal. “S.A.N.E. Solutions” is simply a collection of tools and creative exercises designed to help dogs reduce tension and arousal while building confidence and coping skills. The goal is to give the dog a new experience of feeling safe, calm, and in control while in a challenging environment or in the presence of other dogs or people, which previously would have elicited a fearful response. Based on the principles of Tellington TTouch Training and sensory integration, this approach employs the use of novel sensory experiences to enhance learning. Learning Objectives Recognize and correctly interpret canine body language and communication signals. Understand the significant link between posture, physical balance, and behavior. Identify the four primary coping strategies dogs employ when feeling threatened or stressed. Learn how to apply a sensory approach to reducing arousal through specific forms of touch and purposeful movement exercises. Understand and apply the mechanics of using the leash with two points of contact to eliminate pressure on the neck and influence physical balance. (Lead a dog on leash in balance). Learn how to use unique leading exercises designed to introduce new people to fearful dogs. Learn the rationale and application of light pressure wraps or garments to help dogs reduce anxiety and touch sensitivity. Observe and learn to build trust with a fearful dog using the concept of “giving choice.” Observe and learn specific exercises to reduce separation anxiety and build confidence.

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