Trainers' Academy Series
Part II: Introduction to Hearing and Service Dog Training
Instructor: Becky McClintock, Training Director, Texas Hearing & Service Dogs (ret.)
Sat. and Sun.,
June 27 and 28, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
THSD Training Center
4925 Bell Springs Road
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Directions)
Get an overview of the entire training process of a Hearing or Service Dog.
Topics include:
- Hearing Dog training
- Service Dog behaviors tug, push and retrieve
- Preparing Hearing and Service Dogs to work in public
- How to match a dog and client
- Team Training challenges
- This seminar is approved for 13 CPDT CEUs
It is advised that dogs and trainers participating in this seminar have experience with clicker training.
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Part I
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Part III
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| Fees: | |
| Part I: Evaluating Shelter Dogs | |
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$225 |
| Part II: Introduction to Hearing and Service Dog Training | |
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$225 |
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$275 |
| Part III: Advanced Hearing and Service Dog Training | |
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$225 |
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$275 |
| Parts II and III | |
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$450 |
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$550 |
Please note: Participants bringing dogs to Parts II and III: Please bring a kennel for your dog during lecture portions.
Email Melinda at melinda@servicedogs.org for more information or any questions.