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Canine Body Language Workshop
FREE SEMINAR to learn about dogs!
Canine Body Language Workshop
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Ridgewood Library
Knowing how to read dog body language is a vital part of communicating with dogs, and an important step in keeping both people and dogs safe. Misinterpreted cues can lead to a dog becoming stressed or overly excited which often leads to a dog who feels he has no choice but to bite. The goal of this workshop is to help you avoid saying “I had no idea that dog was going to bite!” With the use of video and live demonstrations you’ll learn how to tell the difference between a dog who is having a good time, one who is tolerating interactions and one who has had enough and is about to bite. Canine and human volunteers will demonstrate how to use your own body language to create a non–threatening interaction with a dog you’re meeting for the first time.
Who Should Attend This Workshop?
Pet Dog Owners –
Understanding your dog’s body signals is a big part of knowing what your dog is thinking and feeling. When you can “read” your dog quickly, you can help interactions with people and other dogs go in a positive direction. It’s important for you to know when your dog is having a great time and when he feels it’s “time to leave the party”.
Parents And Children –
Whether you own a dog or not, parents fear their children may one day be bitten by a dog. Learning how to recognize the signals a dog gives before a bite will keep you and your children safe. Even young children can learn the proper way to approach a dog, interpret what their body is saying and respond appropriately. Quick and easy tips will make it easy to quiz your children when interacting with dogs.
People Who Don’t Own A Dog –
If you’ve ever been approached by a dog and wondered if they wanted to be patted on the head or left alone this workshop is for you. Even if you have never owned a dog, you’ll find that the canine language is a puzzle you can easily put together once you understand the pieces.
Please leave your dog at home, but do bring the whole family to learn more about the way dogs use their bodies to communicate.
Presented by Kathy Santo, Dog Training
