Dr. Roger Abrantes UK seminar December 2011
Roger Abrantes, PhD in Evolutionary Biology and Ethology, scientific director of The Ethology Institute Cambridge, is the author of many books on canine behavior and training including the hugely popular ‘Dog Language,’ ‘The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior,’ and the ‘Animal Trainers Handbook‘. This December he’s making a rare visit to the UK - something that many dog trainers are quite excited about…
Dr. Roger Abrantes
The brave new world of dog training: science with a brain and a heart
Where?!: The University of Buckingham hosted by dog & bone
When?!: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th December
But When?!: 10.00 - 17.00
You’ve heard all about positive and negative reinforcers and punishers; stimulus discrimination, SDs, S deltas, teasing, back chaining, dominance and submission. You’re probably a bit confused as how and when to use one or the other. On top of all that, you feel that your dog training, though efficient, is a bit faceless. You want to be a good trainer and have a good dog, but you also want to show your face; be yourself - do it your way. Is this possible? Are science and affection compatible in dog training? Register today.
Dr. Abrantes’ new seminar reveals the truths about the new world of dog training. Being a biologist with a vast practical experience with animals, he explains the topics independently of political correctness, commercial interests, or fashion trends.This is a no-nonsense seminar and your chance to discover the naked truth about the methods and gizmos you hear about. Whether your goal is to be a good and responsible dog owner, a proficient dog trainer, a disciplined learning theory student, or to develop your own qualified and non-opinionated view on modern dog training with all its gizmos and trends, you just can’t miss this seminar.
dog & bone have arranged a unique addition to this seminar: Dr. Abrantes will explain in detail his methods for treating common behaviour problems in pet dogs including: home alone problems, aggressive and fearful behaviours and simply walking dogs.
Attendees will receive a certificate signed by Dr. Abrantes, refreshments throughout the day and benefit from special seminar pricing on the full range of dog & bone products.
Register today
This lecture will be held at The University of Buckingham situated in the historic market town of Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, in the excellent purpose built lecture theatre. Set in beautiful grounds there is free on-site parking and with a Travel lodge hotel only 5 minutes walk from the venue with rooms at only £19 per night. Full details and registration is here.
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