Speakers Dog Symposium 2018:
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Reactive Dogs: the science behind the causes and approaches to helping them
Dogs that seem to 'over react' to what should be 'benign' stimuli seem to be on the increase across Europe. Dogs that lunge at unknown people, bark excessively at other dogs in the distance, dogs that have panic attacks at loud noises, dogs that bite when stroked by their owners.
This presentation will look at 'nature' and 'nuture': how both genetics and the environment the dog was brought up in can both contribute to the development of this 'over reactivity'. By understanding what is going on inside these dogs, we can consider how best to start working with these cases, reducing the dog (and owners!) stress and applying welfare friendly behaviour modification programs tailored to the individual.
Dogs that seem to 'over react' to what should be 'benign' stimuli seem to be on the increase across Europe. Dogs that lunge at unknown people, bark excessively at other dogs in the distance, dogs that have panic attacks at loud noises, dogs that bite when stroked by their owners.
This presentation will look at 'nature' and 'nuture': how both genetics and the environment the dog was brought up in can both contribute to the development of this 'over reactivity'. By understanding what is going on inside these dogs, we can consider how best to start working with these cases, reducing the dog (and owners!) stress and applying welfare friendly behaviour modification programs tailored to the individual.
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Julia Robertson established the Galen Therapy Centre in 2002, specialising in Canine Myotherapy, treating dogs with postural and loading issues. Running a busy consultancy, treating working, performing and companion dogs, she has developed a range of courses from workshops to accredited diplomas in Canine Myotherapy. As a passion advocate of canine myotherapy, working closely with vets and other professionals, Julia has put together a dedicated team of Galen Myotherapist practising throughout the UK. She sat up Galen Natural Progression in 2006 with Elisabeth Pope to train therapists and to treat dogs using exercise physiology; a gentle prescriptive method of dogs performing natural exercises that assists their mobility, flexibility and balance. They wrote and produced the DVD Tongue to Tail, the integrated movement of the dog (2012), which won the ‘The Maxwell Award’ by the ‘Dog writers association of America’. |
Winkie Spiers: Social walks classes in the city.
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Anne Lill Kvam´s passion for working with dogs began in in 1986 when she trained her dog for search and rescue. From 1997 to 2000 she was involved in mine detection and removal in Angola, instructing dogs and handlers. She was a student of Turid Rugaas and has worked professionally as a dog trainer since 1996. Since retiring to Norway she has managed her own training school, ‘Troll Hunderschole’, and is a high requested speaker around the world. Her well-known book, ‘The Canine Kinddom of Scent’, was published in 2001.
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Aurelien and Cristina Budzinski:
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