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Positive, practical solutions for the most challenging
behavior problems
Living with a dog exhibiting fearful, reactive or aggressive
behavior can be heartbreaking. It can leave pet owners with little to no hope of
sharing a peaceful life with their canine companions.
This 2 day seminar
introduces a new innovative training methodology designed for the most
challenging behavior problems faced by pet owners. TACT, Touch Associated
Clicker Training creatively combines the science and art of learning theory,
clicker training and massage therapy. This unique approach is used specifically
to rehabilitate and prevent shy, fearful, reactive, and aggressive behavior in
dogs and puppies utilizing positive training methods.
TACT utilizes a
ritualized protocol designed with safety, structure and predictability. TACT
develops confidence and coping skills while changing the emotional response in
fearful dogs. TACT incorporates a detailed home management and real world
exposure control program for owners to follow to coincide with their training
protocol. TACT is beneficial for all dogs, including puppies, shy dogs, and
shelter dogs.
Both pet owners and experienced trainers will learn how to use
the TACT program to:
- Desensitize a dog's fear of people and new
environments
- Build confidence and coping skills, while changing the
emotional response in fearful dogs
- Provide structure, bringing
predictability to the dog's life
- Develop and deepen the canine/human
relationship
- Recognize canine body language and how to use this knowledge to
set their dog up for success to maximize training results Implement an
effective home and real world management program
- Develop a two way
communication system between dog and handler
- Enlist pet owners to become
part of the solution in a creative and fun way
An effective tool in the canine
professional's behavior modification toolbox TACT's Caregivers Fatigue program
provides a plan for healthy self care. Whether you are a canine professional or
a pet owner this seminar will be provide valuable information to add to your
training toolbox.
The seminar will include some live dog demos. Due to our live
demos, participant's dogs are not allowed inside the building. Weather
permitting, participants are allowed to have their dogs crated in their vehicles
in the parking lot. We will be emailing registered attendees asking for
individuals who may be interested in having their dog participate in our live
demos for this event. |
