A complete resource dedicated to the promotion of shelter dog adoptions and permanent placements.
A site providing adoption information throughout all phases of the adoption process, from the initial decision to adopt an adult shelter dog through placement.
BEFORE YOU ADOPT - MAKE A RESPONSIBLE DECISION
COMMON BEHAVIOR QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
SURRENDERING OR GIVING UP A PET
Jenny is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and a 2002 graduate of the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, regarded as the "Harvard of Dog Schools." Jenny teaches Basic Manners class with C&C Pals on Monday nights. Jenny is also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers ("APDT"), an organization that promotes the use of "positive reinforcement" training for dogs.
To reach us, please send an email to:
Jenny
Seminars and presentations attended:
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The Rules, Tools and Tricks of Positive Reinforcement - Leslie Nelson |
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Reinforcement: What's Premack Got to Do With it? - Kathy Sdao, M.A. |
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Learning Theory 101 - Teoti Anderson, CPDT |
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Living with Multiple Dogs - Trish King, CPDT |
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Medical Problems that Masquerade as Behavior Problems - Louisa Beal, DVM |
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Role of Halters / Head collars in Managing Canine Behavior - Mary Lee Nitschke, CPDT, PhD |
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Behavior Evaluations - Kimberly Barry, PhD |
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Dog-Dog Aggression - Trish King, CPDT |
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Twisted Twins: Adolescence and Aggression - Trish King, CPDT |
| The Different Faces of Aggression - Trish King, CPDT |
| "Nothing in Life is Free" - a Kinder, Gentler Version of Dominance - Kathy Sdao, M.A. |
| Identifying Breed Mixes Through Looks and Behavior - Trish King, CPDT |
| How Dogs Learn and How Best to Teach Them - Terry Ryan, CPDT |
| The Brave New World of Dog Training - Dr. Roger Abrantes |
| Anthropomorphism: Its Benefits and Costs in the Human - Pet Relationship - James A Serpell, PhD |
| The Evolution of the Dog and how it Affects Our Pets - Ray Coppinger, PhD and James A Serpell, PhD |
| Humane Dog Training - Donna Duford |
| A View from the Bridge - Karen Pryor |
| "I Was Lured" - Ian Dunbar, PhD, CPDT |
| Working with Shy and Fearful Dogs: Tips, Techniques and Misconceptions - Donna Duford |
| Fido's Fear Factor - Treating Canine Fear Issues - Nicole Wilde, CPDT |
| Know Your Dog - A Proactive Approach to Canine Health - Thom Somes |
| K9 Games - Ian Dunbar, PhD, CPDT |
| Variety, Variability and Creativity: Hidden Challenges and Unexpected Opportunities - Ken Ramirez |
| Why are We Stupid in Love with Our Dogs - Patricia McConell, PhD |
Last Updated 07/01/08 07:27 AM