A 90 minute webinar for the breeder who wants to be sure their puppies have the best start in life. It is a Puppy Behavior and Socialization Course that is rich in photos and videos following a litter of Great Pyrenees from birth to 9 weeks. It also covers puppy evaluation techniques and what to look for in a puppy.

Description: This course has several handouts that can be downloaded. Early puppy behavior and socialization exercises, early neurological stimulation from both the mother and what should be done, and when, by humans. It explains when you should expect certain behaviors to appear, what is normal and not normal, and what to look for when choosing a puppy.

Instructor:Barbara Handelman M.Ed., CDBC

Length: One 60-90 minute lesson

This course covers the following:

• Epimeletic Behavior
• Et-epimeletic Behavior
• Early neurological stimulation exercises
• The difference between socialization and socializing
• Puppy socialization exercises
• Puppy brain development
• Critical periods for socialization
• Typical behaviors, and when
• Introduction to solid foods
• Sound and surface sensitivity
• Puppy play skills
• Socializing with other dogs
• Temperament evalautions

Cost:  $42.00 USD

CEUs:
CCPDT – 2 CEUs (CBCC-KA 2 CEUs)
IAABC – 1.5 CEUs
ABCDT-L2 – 13 CEUs

This course is part of the Breeding and Genetics Diploma

It may be taken alone or as part of the Diploma.

Dogs as child substitutes. What are the negatives of “fur babies?”

What happens when we forget to love the dog because we are too busy loving the “person?”

An exploration of humans parenting animals and what that means to today’s canine companions. Is it “good” for them, or harmful?

Recent data suggests that many modern humans are applying natural parenting strategies to the animals in their homes, especially dogs. This webinar seeks to explain this phenomenon through the evolutionary and psychological forces on both species. Scientific literature, along with anecdotes about people and their “fur kids,” will be presented. There will also be a discussion about the positive and negative effects of this trend on the physical and mental well-being of the dogs, with information on how pet professionals can help owners meet the needs of their canine “children.” is it healthy for the humans and the dogs to think of dogs as child substitutes will be covered.

Speaker:  Shelly Volsche, CPDT-KA, DipCFN

Attendees can expect to learn:

• The most commonly discussed models of dog domestication
• A cross-cultural look at humans “parenting” animals
• The basics of attachment from an evolutionary perspective
• How canine “parenting” may fulfill the needs of the client and dog
• How to use that attachment to improve the human-canine bond

Recorded: May 8, 2014.  Available as a recording.

Cost: $25.00

CEU’s Available:
2 IAABC CEU’s
1.5 CCPDT CEU’s
2 ABCDT-L2 CEU’s
2 NADOI CEU’s
2 PPAB/PPG

Members of APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off.All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. See instructions below on how to find the password to take part in this professional discount.

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.

NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
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Canine Cancer

According to a study in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2011, canine cancer is now the number one cause of death in dogs.  In this presentation, I will not only cover the process of cancer diagnosis, types of cancer and treatment plans, but I will present a holistic approach to care that includes hospice, diet, nutrition, high quality of life, prevention and the natural dying process.  In addition, I will address how we can embrace our grief and honor the memory of our dogs should that time come.  Throughout, I will provide examples from real-life canine cancer experiences.

Speaker: Lola Ball, MS
Founding Member of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
Author: WHEN YOUR DOG HAS CANCER – MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG
Ebook: EBOOK: WHEN YOUR DOG HAS CANCER – MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG

Students will learn:

• The techniques used to diagnose cancer in dogs and why a cancer diagnosis might not be definitive
• Symptoms that could indicate cancer in your dog
• Treatment options available for cancer in dogs
• What is animal hospice care and why/when you might consider it
• The stages of the natural dying process and how to identify each

This webinar was recorded Live and is now available as a recording.

Cost: $25.00

CEU’s Available:
1.5 CCPDT CEU’s
2 ABCDT-L2 CEU’s
2 NADOI CEU’s
2 PPAB/PPG

Members of APDT, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off. All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. See instructions below on how to find the password to take part in this professional discount.

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
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NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
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IV Nutrition for Dogs

The Use of Intravenous Nutrition in Pets

Due to poor nutritional practices in many pets they often no longer are able to absorb the nutrients they ingest. Many chronic illnesses may be exacerbated by a lack of nutrition. There is either poor gut function or excessive toxic load or both, causing an overload of the system.

Intravenous (IV) administration can offset the need for massive quantities of oral supplements thus treating the disease at a root level.  Nutrition, that when abundant, will not allow disease to flourish appears to assist healing a litany of disease labels.  Long used human IV therapies have been adapted by the author for use in our canine companions.  Even western medicine can recognize the place for IV nutritional therapies, for instance the use of B12 injections in small intestinal disease.

Case studies, background and when to use different protocols will be discussed.  IV therapies have been used for behavioral issues and wellness programs to neoplasic protocols.  All-in-all this author believes if you give the pet’s body what it needs (i.e. oxygen) it will heal itself.

Recorded Live online: February 6th, 2014

Available as a recording (OnDemand)-
Unlimited access for 32 days.

Speaker: Dr. Nancy Brandt, DVM, CVC, CVA

Cost: $25.00 USD

CEU’s Available:
2 IAABC CEU’s
1.5 CCPDT CEU’s
2 ABCDT-L2 CEU’s
2 NADOI CEU’s
2 PPAB/PPG

Members of APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off. All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. See instructions below on how to find the password to take part in this professional discount.

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
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NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
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Socializing Puppies

Speaker: Casey Newton, BS, CPDT-KA

 A puppy’s most critical time to learn is in the first twenty weeks of life. Therefore, we     have only a small window of time to provide our pups with essential early socialization. Socialization, in its complete definition, is much more than introducing puppies to other dogs. It is gaining exposure to the world and learning to adhere to boundaries within a human culture’s norms. Wonder Puppy’s “Puppy’s First Twenty Weeks” Protocol to socializing puppies includes all of the ingredients needed to start a puppy on the path to mental, physical, and emotional wellness. It helps build confidence, encourages impulse control, and nurtures the parent-puppy relationship.

Attendees will learn:

• Looking at the whole puppy to address socialization
• How to prevent what some call “dominant” puppy behavior
• How to set boundaries for puppies without having to resort to punishment
• 10 essential exposure and basic skill exercises for complete socialization
• How to prevent separation anxiety in puppies
• How to modify puppy social interactions and play behavior
• What goes into running a “balanced playgroup”
• Support material for puppy parents

Recorded live now available as a recording.

32 days unlimited access.

Cost: $25.00

CEU’s Available:
2 IAABC CEU’s
1.5 CCPDT CEU’s
2 ABCDT-L2 CEU’s
2 NADOI CEU’s
2 PPAB/PPG CEU’s
2 IACP CEU’s

Members of APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, IACP, ABCDT-L2 or NADOI receive over 25% off. All Lecture Series Webinars are only $18.00 each. See instructions below on how to find the password to take part in this professional discount.

IAABC members, Click HERE to apply your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.

NADOI, CCPDT, ABCDT-L2, PPG, IACP and APDT members, click HERE to apply for your discount.
Email cheryl@e-trainingfordogs for the passcode.