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APBC Annual Conference 2012
Harnessing the power of the dog's nose
(or...There’s no business like ‘nose’ business!)
The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors once again draws in the greatest expertise and cutting-edge research to put together its 2012 Annual Conference. A dog’s nose is one of the most underestimated and useful tools this species offers. The exciting, day-long conference programme covers every aspect of the dog’s sense of smell.
A unique day of learning; from the mechanics of the nose, to the practical nature of how it helps us, and dogs, work together. Speakers on every ‘scent subject’ include nosework in behaviour modification, pheromonal and calming effects, search and rescue as well as the latest research into scent for medical assistance.
The conference is designed for behaviour counsellors, veterinary professionals, trainers, rescue centre professionals and all those interested in learning about this valuable skill.
The dog’s nose knows no boundaries when it comes to working alongside this incredible companion species.
Programme
Evolution and the mechanics of the dog's nose
Police dog scent training for your own dog
Search and rescue dogs
How to incorporate nosework in behaviour modification programmes
Medical Detection Dogs - update
early bird price: £50
Training and Behaviour - the harmonious approach
Examining how skills to train companion and other animals integrate with programmes to modify behaviour
(programme details being finalised - please check back for updates!)
9.30 Does training puppies ensure future good behaviour?
Gwen Bailey, Puppy School
10.10 Guide Dogs - Training for safe function in the modern world
David Grice and Tim Stafford
Guide Dogs train over 760 new guide dog partnerships every year and currently maintain the health and working standard of over 4500 working guide dogs. This presentation, by David Grice and Tim Stafford, will explain the work of Guide Dogs, with specific focus on the role of a guide dog and an explanation of how dogs are educated to carry out working tasks. In addition they will discuss how guide dog behaviour is maintained by the blind and visually impaired owners and reveal the complexities of the ever changing working environment.
10.50 Coffee
11.20 The human animal bond - its importance in behaviour modification programmes
Pippa Hutchison
12.00 Deaf dogs - them and us - let's talk communication!
Karen Lawe
When training a deaf dog our body language is as important as theirs in the communication process. This talk shows how we do and can give signals to (deaf) dogs, how they give signals to us and other dogs & building the trust and understanding between you. Karen will show some of the more common signs and a few perhaps specific to her own dog. IShe will also speak of equipment and techniques one can use in communication with a deaf dog and making a dictionary.
12.40 Q&A
13.00 lunch
14.00 Control Yourself!
Sally Jones
A high proportion of the problem behaviours displayed by dogs can be managed or even solved by obedience training. Traditionally this has put the onus on the owner to be in charge and alert at all times. In recent years, there has been a shift towards teaching the dogs themselves to control their impulses and be responsible for their behaviour. This talk will look into why this is such a powerful way to teach our canine companions the life skills they need to live in harmony with us and how the techniques can be applied to assist in a behaviour modification programme.
14.40 Behaviour, Training and Intuition; what the dog 'nose' but can't say
Claire Guest
Recent advances training dogs to accurately identify and alert to changes in human health by detecting minute changes in our body odour has opened the door to a new and exciting world. The potential is vast,dogs are highly accurate and sensitive to, life threatening conditions, such as cancer, blood sugar changes in diabetics and Addison's disease.
Clearly dogs have had the ability to do this for centuries, how then have we missed this, what impact has it had on our relationship with the dog, and how often has behaviour been misunderstood?
15.10 coffee
15.30 Science-Based Dog Training (with Feeling)
Dr Ian Dunbar
A pre-recorded presentation put together specially for this APBC conference by Dr Ian Dunbar, who, using his usual humour and great insight, approaches the theme of how training can change a dog's behaviour regardless of breed or breeding, sex, age, medical conditions, or environmental and experiential history. Dr Dunbar examines why verbal 'binary feedback' enables people to transcend computer-generated learning theory when resolving behavior problems or teaching off-leash reliability. Dr. Dunbar will explain how to quickly phase out all training tools, (yes, especially including food lures and rewards), motivate dogs with life-rewards and then, calmly insist on compliance.
16.00 Q&A/discussion
16.30 Summary from the chair
Principal sponsor: Zylkene
Fees: APBC Members - £55 Non members - £60
FEES INCLUDE REFRESHMENTS AND A PACKED LUNCH
Please note that no refunds for cancellations can be given after 19th February 2011. Cancellations prior to 19th February 2011 are subject to an £8 cancellation fee. The organisers reserve the right to replace speakers in necessary.
Please click on link below for full details, including details of local hotels, and to book online
Rosie will once again be apearing in a panto for Durrell as an angel (type casting) see www.durrell.org for exciting news on this and a few other matters such as saving species from extinction. etc.
Rosie on the radio
Rosie has recently featured on the BBC6 music George Lamb show for a chat about his cat who will only eat when he is looking at it. George explained that the cat would run over to its bowl of food and begin to "chow down" every he walked into the room. Rosie explained that it might be behaving like that as it doesn't want George to get there first. The discussion inevitably spiralled into pure Lambesque absurdity as he began to wonder how cats flirt and whether covering yourself in ham would encourage the cat human bonding. We won't even mention the nipple tassels. Thus highlighting the dangers of not researching your interviewer before a show. However, it was great fun and he did make me laugh.
APBC
Rosie has been acting as Education Officer on the Association for Pet Behavioural Counsellors (APBC) committee and hopes to be elected at their AGM 1st March 2009. For more information regarding the APBC visit www.apbc.org.uk
Book proceeds to a worthy cause
Rosie is also donating 25p from every copy of her book "Good Dog? Bad Dog?" sold to help further improve the welfare of the animals at Durrell by supporting their operant conditioning training programme. Examples of this include training the Tamarins to sit on a pair of scales to be weighed and they do this quite happily for the small price of a grape. Durrell have also started to train their gorilla's and orangutan's to present certain parts of their bodies for inspection in exchange for a nice ice lolly or a piece of orange. This enables the animals to be checked without having to catch them up which is usually a very stressful experience for all.
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