Educational Events
Live and recorded events with credentialed dog pros!
We are proud to bring you live and recorded events to help you learn about your companion. From our monthly Q&A Monday, to focused topic-based discussions and interviews with credentialed guests committed to rewards-based practices utilizing methods steeped in science.
Upcoming Live Events
Monday Q&A
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Jennifer Pratt of Wag the Dog and Company
Join us in our monthly question and answer sessions where we answer your general training and behavior questions with explanations of dog behaviors, management recommendations and overviews of what training options are available. |
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Returning to Work - Part 1Jennifer Pratt of Wag the Dog and Company
Part 1 of our returning to work series focuses on what separation anxiety and isolation distress is and how to assess if your dog is suffering from it now before you return to work out of the home full time. Monday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. cst
Duration: 30 minutes Free LINK |
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The Links Between Emotional Health and Behavior Q&ARenée Erdman of Bravo Dog
Did you know that just like people, our dog's behavior is linked with their emotional health? Join us as we discuss what influences "good" emotional health and what you can to do ensure you are adding to it rather than subtracting from it. |
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About our guest:
Renée Erdman CTC, ACDBC, DipCBST, VSPDT is a certified behavior consultant and trainer living in Vancouver, British Columbia where she is the owner of Bravo Dog Training and Behaviour. In addition to her private training business, Renée sits on the Board of Directors at Whistler Animal Shelter and is on the Ethics committee with the IAABC. Her mission is it to educate dog guardians on evidence-based factual information that improves relationships and restores harmony.
Renée Erdman CTC, ACDBC, DipCBST, VSPDT is a certified behavior consultant and trainer living in Vancouver, British Columbia where she is the owner of Bravo Dog Training and Behaviour. In addition to her private training business, Renée sits on the Board of Directors at Whistler Animal Shelter and is on the Ethics committee with the IAABC. Her mission is it to educate dog guardians on evidence-based factual information that improves relationships and restores harmony.
Skijoring with Your Dog
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Robyn Rittmaster
Join us as we speak with Robyn Rittmaster about the winter sport of Skijoring with your dog. Think cross country skiing and dog sledding! Plus she will also share other fun harness dog sports without the snow. Monday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m. cst
Duration: 30 minutes Free LINK |
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About our guest:
Robyn Rittmaster, CTC, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA is a certified dog trainer and behavior counselor living in Ottawa, Canada where she is an instructor at the Ottawa Humane Society. Prior to her professional dog training career, Robyn was a hockey coach at the University of Ottawa and a professor in Algonquin College's Veterinary Assistant program. When not at work, you will find her competing in agility and harness dog sports with her companions.
Robyn Rittmaster, CTC, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA is a certified dog trainer and behavior counselor living in Ottawa, Canada where she is an instructor at the Ottawa Humane Society. Prior to her professional dog training career, Robyn was a hockey coach at the University of Ottawa and a professor in Algonquin College's Veterinary Assistant program. When not at work, you will find her competing in agility and harness dog sports with her companions.
Returning to Work - Part 2
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Jennifer Pratt of Wag the Dog and Company
Part 2 of our returning to work series focuses on separation anxiety and isolation distress what you can do now to keep it at bay, quick fix it myths, what really works and finding qualified help. |
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Recorded Events
For all our recorded live Facebook events, visit our Facebook page LINK and click on the videos area or our YouTube channel LINK and head to our Facebook Live Event Recordings playlist.
More guests to come for 2021!
We are excited that these additional pros will be joining us and will be adding dates to the calendar soon! Zazie Todd, PhD of Companion Animal Psychology and author of Wag The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, Jody Karow, CTC of Go Anywhere Dog, Mindy Waite, PhD, MS, CAAB, CPDT-KA of Animal Behavior Professionals and more...Stay tuned!