Animal Psychology 101
Dates: Feb. 15, 22 and 29, 2011 -- (three Wednesday evening classes)
Location: Animal Psychology Center, 910 E. Watertown St., Rapid City, SD
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Tuition for Class Series: $79
Come and learn all about how animals -- specifically canines (DOGS!) -- communicate with body language, thought patterns, and intention. You will learn a training routine with your dog designed to implement these theories. The fun part is we will coach each other, everyone getting to work together with all dogs as well as their own. This part is very important as each dog will have something different to teach you, even if it's comedy!
To register for the class, or get more information about it, contact Katherine. Braeburn Dog Park is located next to the fish hatchery in Rapid City: Jackson Blvd./Hwy 44. Class offered through Community Education of the Black Hills.
Get on a waiting list for classes in Phillip. We need a few more people to hold a class in Phillip, SD. Contact Katherine if you are interested.
About this class:
- Not your typical "sit, stay and heel" experience!
In this class, you will learn to improve your relationship and communication with your dog, which is the key to resolving dog behavior issues and the foundation of all other training you might want to do. - Based on natural dog pack communication and hierarchy. You will learn how to create a healthy relationship with your dog, establishing your role as pack leader.
- Training is individualized; not one-size-fits-all. The techniques and focus areas for you and your dog may be very different than what another class member needs with their dog. Katherine will work with each dog and owner on issues specific to them.
- Multiple sessions give you a chance to receive additional instruction, and get specific questions answered, after you have had a few days to practice what you learned in earlier sessions.
Note: If your dog is very aggressive with other dogs, he/she will not be permitted to participate. This is for the safety of all involved. Contact Katherine to schedule an individual session instead (see the Services page of this website for more information).
DOGA -- Yoga with Your Dog!
Location: Animal Psychology Center, 910 E. Watertown St., Rapid City, SD
Time: 6:30 to 7:30pm
Tuition for Class Series: $35
Dogs and Yoga you say??! Dogs are naturals at yoga! Besides having some yoga poses named for them, dogs never make comparisons between themselves and they don't care that another dog has bigger paws or a smaller butt! Spend some quality time with your best friend doing yoga…Doga! We will get a workout doing strength and stretching, incorporating some massage, meditation, and deep relaxation. Your dog should be basic obedience trained or very easy going. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring your own dog with training collar and leash. Mats and water will be provided. Class is limited to 1 dog per registered student!
To register for the class, or get more information about it, contact Katherine. Class offered through Community Education of the Black Hills.
photo from www.petwellbeing.com
An explanation of "dog pack" behavioral techniques
Katherine has practiced natural "dog pack" behavior techniques for years, well before they became popularized by celebrity trainers like Cesar Millan or Tamar Geller. She is overjoyed to see these humane and effective techniques moving into mainstream pet training practices.So what is "dog pack" training? Simply put, it's about the dog's natural desire to subordinate to the pack leader. Your dog's pack is your family and if YOU have established yourself as the 'alpha' of that pack, then things are probably going pretty well. If not, then the dog will challenge your authority, treat you like an equal or, worse yet, consider himself to be the pack member in charge of things.
Understanding how your dog views his role in your family pack, and how to establish yourself as the undisputed pack leader, will result in a happier, more secure, and better behaved dog.
