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Pawliltically Incorrect Symposium
California, 2002
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VIDEO 1 - PUPPY SOCIALIZATION AND IMPRINTING:
Are puppies really learning what we are teaching?
Panel Members: Chris Bach, Ian Dunbar, Trish King, Kathy O'Brien. Moderator: Jan Elster
In the brave new world of dog training, puppy socialization classes are considered a must. Pups should, we say, learn that
the world is a varied, interesting, non-scary world. But sometimes what we teach doesn't turn out to be what they learn.
This panel discusses the pros and cons of puppy socialization classes, and explires ideas about how to set up classes.
VIDEO 2 - IS DOMINANCE THE NECESSARY FIRST STEP FOR TRAINING?
Panel Members: Chris Bach, Jean Donaldson, Art O'Keefe, Lee Patrick. Moderator: Jan
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VIDEO 3 - PUNISHMENT
What are the short and long term results?
Panel Members: Thad Lacinak, Art O'Keefe, Michele Pouliot, Ted Turner. Moderator: Jan Elster
"Corrections" are nothing more than a reaction to incorrect behavior. When correcting your animal, many people misinterpret
the animal's "intentions" as obstinence or disobedience and areact in a harsh or violent way. Verbal reprimands, physical
manipulation, compulsion, swatting, jerking of the lead are all forms of corrections or punishment. This panel addresses the
issues.VIDEO
4 - DOG PARKS
The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Panel Members: Claudia Kawczynska, Chuck Tompkins, Trish King. Moderator: Jan Elster
Whether official or impromptu, dog parks are very popular these days. Owners love them because their dogs get a chance to
exercise and socialize with other dogs. Dog parks also provide an opportunity for owners to socialize with each other. But
are dog parks always good for dogs? In this panel, the discussion is on the good, the bad, the ugly of dog parks. |
VIDEO 5 - GENETICS VS ENVIRONMENT
How much does each play in determining a dog's behavior?
Panel Members: Ian Dunbar, Thad Lacinak, Kathy O'Brien, Ted Turner. Moderator Jan Elster
Why are dogs so different from one another? Most agree that at least some of the variability we see in dog behavior is
heritable, and therefore genetically determined. This would certainly come as no surprise to most dog trainers. Dogs have
been bred specifically to reinforce certain behavioral or personality traits. Some dogs, ranging in size from tiny terriers
to massive pit bulls or dobermans, have been bred for their aggressive nature. Others, such as collies or spaniels,
faithfully transmit a docile, loving nature from generation to generation. Still others have been bred to carry out specific
tasks related to hunting, or managing flocks of animals. How much is "nature" and how much is "nuture"?
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6 - TRAINING TECHNIQUES
Keeping your options open
Panel Members: Jean Donaldson, Michele Pouliot, Chuck Tompkins, Sapir Weiss. Moderator: Rick Johnson. Trainers know that
one technique won't work for all dogs or all people. All aspects of training will be candidly discussed, including available
equipment and the use, timing and appropriateness of punishment and other consequences. |
VIDEO 7 - RESPONDING TO DOG AGGRESSIVE MOVES
What do you do?
Panel Members: Jean Donaldson, Ian Dunbar, Trish King, Art O'Keefe. Moderator: Jan Elster
Trainers can place themselves in danger when they work with dogs, especially dogs with a history of aggression. Owners
walking their dogs can be at risk from loose dogs who approach the, even if the oncoming dog is "friendly". And,
pedestrians, joggers, and cyclist - without dogs themselves - can attract unwanted canine attention or aggression. This
panel discusses various methods that can be used to respond to potentially aggressive dogs.
VIDEO 8
- ELECTRONIC COLLAR TRAINING
Panel Members: Barbara DeGroodt, Sonny Henegar, Thad Lacinak, Chuch Tompkins.
Moderator: Jan Elster. So, the debate rages on: E-collar, electric collar, shock collar, modern day medieval torture device,
life saver, no matter what YOU call it, get the straight scoop about this training device. This panel of trainers, for and
against collar use, discusses proper usage, places it's effective and places it definitely is not...or is there such a place
in your training program? Is this the right way to go with your clients or yourself, is it the end-all, beat-all, training
device? Stop, listen, ask questions, get some answers, or just more thing to contemplate, isn't that what learning is all
about? |
VIDEO 9 - DOG-DOG AGGRESSION
Panel Members: Thad Lacinak, Ted Turner, Sapir Weiss, Ian Dunbar. Moderator: Jan
Elster
Every trainer has had to deal with the difficult problem of dog to dog aggression. How does on deal with lunging dogs on
leash, household aggression, aggressive dogs in dog parks and the many variations of dog-to-dog aggression? What
environmental or genetic conditions may be causing this problem that seems to be growing in epidemic proportions? It is a
human tendency to try to punish the unwanted behaviors, so what are some of the approaches that should be considered?
And...how do you break up a dog fight? This and more is addressed by this panel. |
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