Other Free Workshops this Winter
DON'T MAKE ME BITE YOU!
HELPING DOGS FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH PEOPLE and ALL THE CRAZY THINGS WE DO
Sat, Jan 14, 1:30 – 3:30pm
We all want dogs that are tolerant of our children, neighbors and even strangers – no matter what they do. But even the most tolerant dog can bite when stressed. And for dogs that are less forgiving (most dogs), what we think of as friendly (or don't think about at all) can be way beyond our dog's comfort zone. Let's face it: We know that we mean well, and so we have trouble understanding how our dogs can see it any other way. But think about the rescue dog that shies away from a stranger's hand. The dog that bites the child trying to lift him. The dog looking up at the "giant" leaning over him. Or the dog that nips the bicyclist who passes too close. Our speaker will help you see things from the dog's point of view, so you can protect your dog from us humans before your dog protects himself. Speaker: Colleen Pelar, dog trainer at All About Dogs & author of the living with kids and dogs website and the book, Living With Kids and Dogs..Without Losing Your Mind (www.livingwithkidsanddogs.com)
AN INTRODUCTION TO HOLISTIC MEDICINE FOR PETS
Saturday, Jan 21, 1:30 – 3:30pm
When conventional veterinary medicine fails to provide us with answers to our pets' health or behavior issues, many of us wonder if we should explore alternative therapies. Holistic medicine takes the unique approach of viewing the patient as a whole and offers a wide array of treatment options to treat the dog, and not just the disease. Our speaker, holistic veterinarian Dr. Jordan Kocen, will unveil the mysteries of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and homeopathy, and shed light on when it's appropriate to explore these non-conventional therapies – either in conjunction with, or in place of, traditional veterinary medicine. Speaker: Dr Jordan Kocen, DVM, CVA, Holistic Medicine Department at SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists (www.southpaws.com/medical-team/jordan-kocen)
LISTENING TO YOUR DOG'S BODY LANGUAGE
Saturday, Feb 11, 1:30 – 3:30pm;
St Luke's Episcopal Church, 6030 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD
Dogs talk to each other and to us all the time, but we don't understand what they're saying. And we can create or prolong behavior problems when we can't recognize that our dog is afraid, distinguish between play and aggression or read when he's distressed. Think of it as learning a second language; and like any language, this one has its own nuances and gestures. How many of us, for example, can tell when a wagging tail doesn't say "happy"? Only when you can understand what your dog is saying will you know how to respond. Speaker: Jules Nye, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP; Sit, Stay and Play (www.sitstayandplay.com)
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT ALL THESE LOOSE DOGS??!!!
Saturday, Feb 18, 1:30 – 3:30pm;
St Luke's Episcopal Church, 6030 Grosvenor Lane, Bethesda, MD
We hear it all the time. What can I do about the loose dogs in my neighborhood? In my apartment building? On the canal? The loose dog runs directly at your dog, causing a scuffle (or worse). A friendly dog may react to this rude, threatening behavior in an uncharacteristically aggressive manner. For a reactive dog, already on alert, such unwanted contact can lead to a defensive rage…and condemnation, even though your dog was on leash. In this workshop, we will give you tips on what to do when that loose dog appears, how to de-escalate neighborhood conflicts over the loose dog problem and, if all else fails, how the animal complaint process works. Speaker: Diana Clement, former Montgomery County Animal Control Officer and MD Animal Control Instructor.
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