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All About Dogs
DATE: 8-9 November 2008
Day 1: Saturday, November 8, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
Winner of a 2007 Audie as one of the best books of 2007! For those of us who deeply cherish our dogs but are sometimes baffled by their behavior, For the Love of a Dog is a revelation-a treasure trove of useful facts, informed speculation, and intriguing accounts of emotions in people and dogs. Patricia will discuss how fear, anger, and happiness underlie the lives of both people and dogs and, most important, how understanding emotion in both species can improve the relationship between them. Like The Other End of the Leash, this book is a combination of science, stories, and practical advice that can improve the relationship between dogs and people all over the world.
Day 2: Sunday, November 9, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs
Ever wondered why your dog doesn't always do what you want? Sometimes the answer lies in the mirror! Patricia views humans as just another interesting species, muses about how dogs might interpret our behavior, and suggests how to interact with them in ways that bring out the best in our four-legged friends. Insightful and delightful.
Don't miss this seminar!!
Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, has made a lifelong commitment
to improving the relationship between people and animals. She is known worldwide as an expert on canine and feline behavior
and training, and for her engaging and knowledgeable books, DVDs and seminars. Patricia has seen clients for serious behavioral
problems since 1988, and is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Zoology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teaching "The
Biology and Philosophy of Human/Animal Relationships." She dispenses advice on behavior problems, and information about
animal behavior research, on Wisconsin Public Radio's Calling All Pets, which is heard in over 90 cities around the country.
A highly-sought after speaker on dog behavior and training, McConnell has presented seminars all over the United States,
and in Canada, Australia and Belgium. She'll be speaking soon in Germany and Sweden, as well as in many cities in the
United States. Dr. McConnell is also the behavior columnist for the Bark magazine ("the New Yorker of Dog Magazines")
and a Consulting Editor for the Journal of Comparative Psychology. She is the author of the much-acclaimed books The Other
End of the Leash (which is now published in 10 languages and For the Love of A Dog: Understanding Emotions in You and Your
Best Friend. Her self-published book and booklets on dog training and dog and cat behavior problems continually receive rave
reviews from professional trainers, veterinarians and dog and cat lovers from all over the world.
Patricia received
her Ph.D. in Zoology in 1988 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison researching dog behavior and communication between professional
trainers and working domestic animals. Her dissertation received the prestigious Allee Award from the Animal Behavior Society
in that same year. Patricia and Nancy Raffetto founded Dog's Best Friend, Ltd in 1988. Dogs Best Friend Training, LLC
is now owned and operated by the very capable Aimee Moore of Madison, WI. For more information about dog training classes
and behavior consultation in the Madison, WI area, go to www.dogsbestfriendtraining.com.
Patricia has three dogs,
one confident cat and a very spoiled flock of sheep on a small farm in Southwestern Wisconsin. Her two Border Collies, Lassie
and Will, keep her outside and active, and her Great Pyrenees, Tulip, keeps her humble. Trisha suffers from Separation Anxiety
each time she leaves her dogs at home when she leaves on her numerous speaking engagements around the country
Cancellation Policy. All cancellations must be in writing (email or fax)
• No less than 30 days prior to the start date, full refund.
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Between 29 and 7 days prior to the start date, 50% refund.
• Cancellations 6 days or less before
the course, no refunds.