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Issue 63

May — June 2008

Inside this issue:

Train the Trainer: Part 2 1

Committee 07/08 2

Editorial 2

Mission and Vision Statements 2

President’s Message 3

Apology 3

Aims and Objectives 3

Photo Call 4

Call for Nominations:

Susan Wilkins Achievement

Award 2008

4

2008 Million Paws Walk 5

Jasmin Mowbray

- APDT Prize Recipient

and Mary McVarish

- Member #102

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Sue Sternberg Workshop

Details

7

2008 APDT Prize for Canine

Welfare Essay

8

New APDT payment options 10

2008 APDT Conference

Program

11

Trainer the Trainer continues 12

APDT Library Details 19

Science Review: Prozac 20

Dogs of Thailand 21

2008 Crufts, Glorious Crufts 24

New Members, Regional

Representatives, APDT

Website & Chat List

25

APDT Merchandise 26

Legal Things 27

Notice Board 28

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Building Better Trainers Through Education

W hile many courses for dog trainers are available

right here in Australia, a tantalizing array of

overseas institutions also welcome Australian applicants.

Many of these overseas courses are taught by the world’s

most renowned authorities on positive motivational training.

While some courses may be out of reach for most due to

distance, cost, or length of commitment required, other

courses, including the telecourses, can be accessed right from

home for a very reasonable price. Again this is by no means

a comprehensive list, but it is my hope that this article may

whet the appetite of APDT members wishing to continue their

education.

(Continued on page 12)

Train the Trainer — A Look at International Dog Training Courses

By Mary McVarish

Mary McVarish who wrote our very popular lead story last issue Train the Trainer has undertaken extensive research again to provide Part 2 of her report on international courses. Mary’s report continues on page 17. Mary has obtained information from the following organisations to share with members: • The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers • Peaceable Paws Dog & Puppy Training • Legacy • Learning About Dogs Ltd • Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior • Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI) • Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour • Alpha Education • Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) • Animal Care College • Animal Behavior Associates • Raising Canine

Enjoy reading Mary’s article.Enjoy reading Mary’s article.Enjoy reading Mary’s article.Enjoy reading Mary’s article.

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Committee 2007/8

President: Karin Bridge [email protected]

Vice-President: Sandy Lack [email protected]

Secretary: Jenny Daniel [email protected]

Treasurer: Lyn Hynds [email protected]

Publicity: Jennifer Frede [email protected]

Acting Librarian: Jacky Walker 2 Lowing Close Forestville 2087 [email protected]

Regional Rep Co-ordinator Pauline Ferguson [email protected]

Education: [email protected]

Sue Bailey (Chair) [email protected]

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Lyn Hynds ____________________________

Editor: Jennifer Frede [email protected]

Assistant Editor: Alexis Mulhearn [email protected]

Editorial

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of the APDT is to enhance the human-dog relationship

by educating trainers, other animal professionals and the public, and

advocating dog friendly training.

VISION STATEMENT

All dogs are effectively trained through dog-friendly techniques and

therefore are lifelong companions in a relationship based on mutual

trust and respect.

Thanks t o the number o f contributions arriving by email, the new APDT Photo Library is rapidly growing. It has been fun categorising the photographs, and we know readers will appreciate a picture which illustrates the central theme of an article. The beautiful black and white photographs taken by Danielle Batha on her recent trip to Thailand are an example of how evocative a photograph can be. Danielle has used her photographs as an expression of concern for the many unloved dogs in the world in her picture story, Dogs of Thailand. Several other members have contributed articles for this issue. A warm thank you to:

• Mary McVarish - Train the Trainer

• Maureen Greenhalgh - Crufts, Glorious Crufts

• Karin Bridge - a review of a study on the usefulness of Fluoxetine on canine separation anxiety

In Australia, a number of unloved or unwanted dogs find themselves in an animal shelter and unfortunately not all are or can be adopted. Jasmin Mowbray, Sydney University veterinary student and author of the essay to win the 2008 APDT Prize for Canine Welfare explores some strategies which may reduce the length of stay experienced by these dogs. One strategy appears to be increasing regular human contact and another introducing a basic conditioning program.

And finally, please email any suggestions or ideas to the newsletter editor (see details to the left of this column) as well as any article you believe would interest fellow APDT members. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Jennifer and Alexis

Editors

A Dog of Thailand

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President’s Message General Meeting

Fri 4th July 2008

7:30 pm

The Rhodes Hall

63 Blaxland Road,

Rhodes, Sydney

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Meeting Open

Apologies

Minutes of last GM and

business arising

Correspondence:

In/Out

Business Arising

Reports:

President

Treasurer

Education

Library

Publicity

Sub committees

New Members

Logo Licence Applications

Business with due notice

General Business

Close of meeting

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Australia is a forum for trainers and anyone involved with dogs to

communicate and exchange ideas regarding training and behaviour.

APDT Australia provides educational and networking opportunities including a newsletter, sharing of re-

sources such as videos and books, an annual conference and workshops. Our annual conference features

speakers who are experts in their fields.

Building Better Trainers Through Education

Please note: the article “Agility to the Rescue” by Susan Sternberg which appeared in the Jan/Feb 2008 issue of our Newsletter should have included the following credit "first published in the Nov/Dec 2006 issue of The APDT Chronicle of t h e D o g , w w w . a p d t . c o m , 1 - 8 0 0 - P E T - D O G S , [email protected] and reprinted with permission of the APDT." APDT Australia apologise for this omission and thank the American APDT for their support in sharing articles with us.

Winter is here and while the ‘silly season of oodles of puppies’ has slowed, dog sports such as agility, tracking and obedience are in full swing—good luck to all members involved in these and other activities. Sometimes we get so tied up in our teaching activities, we forget the joy to be found and lessons to be learned in training our own dogs. There is little doubt that dogs remain our greatest teachers if we invest the time and learn to listen for the answers.

Continuing education options of another kind are outlined in Part 2 of Mary McVarish’s very informative article on Train the Trainer this time focusing on overseas courses available to Australian students.

APDT have been very fortunate in securing a day’s seminar with Sue Sternberg as she passes through Sydney on July 12th. If you missed Sue last time, don’t miss her again. An outstanding speaker and passionate advocate for dogs if you saw her before I know you’ll be lining up to see her again!

Finally, please support the RSPCA and your APDT by getting involved in the Million Paws Walk to be held on the 18th May. See page 5 for ways you can help.

Karin Bridge

President

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THE SUSAN WILKINS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2008

NOMINATIONS MUST:

• Be in writing

• Be no longer than 400 words

• Reflect the nominee’s achievements

• Be Supported by references, where possible

PRIZE:

• Certificate of Appreciation

• $500 cheque

RULES:

• Entry is open to all APDT members

• The judges’ decision will be final

• Entries become the property of APDT

• Entries close: Friday, 5 September, 2008

Nominations to be mailed to:

The Susan Wilkins Achievement Award

APDT Australia Inc

PO Box 3122

BANKSTOWN SQUARE NSW 2200

The Susan Wilkins Achievement Award recognises members of APDT who are making a significant, voluntary contribution to pet dog welfare and the betterment of dogs’ lives. Nominations are now sought for the 2008 Susan Wilkins Achievement Award. The award will be presented at the Annual Conference in October—November, 2008.

Photos!

The APDT photo library is now under way thanks to the contributions of its members but we would love more photos. As a reminder, we are seeking photos of dogs:

• engaged in agility, flyball, lure coursing, other organised activities

• playing with other dogs, pups, cats, children, adults, elderly people, people with disabilities

• sporting activities — riding skateboards, surfing, swimming

• sleeping or resting with other dogs, cats, children, adults

• in various positions — pointing, sitting, standing, in a down/stay, alert

• protection dogs in training or on duty

• pets as therapy and assistance dogs in training or on duty

• happy snaps — looking cute, smiley, sleek, gorgeous

• being groomed — washed, clipped, blow dried

• in obedience classes — on their own or with other dogs

• in Shows, in crates, in exercise yards, in pens, urinating, defecating or other things your dog does that show another aspect of dog behaviour or training

Please include your name and the name of your dog or dogs in the photo.

For legal reasons, if the photo includes the face of a child or patient in a facility, you must obtain written permission to use the photo. A copy of this approval will need to be submitted with your photo.

To submit your photos: E: [email protected]

If you have hardcopy photos to submit, please post them to: The Assistant Editor – Photo Library

APDT Australia Inc PO Box 3122 BANKSTOWN SQUARE NSW 2200

Please DO NOT write on the back of the photos. If you wish to label them, write your details on a label or post-it note and place this on the back of the photo.

All photos will remain the property o f A P D T , s o remember to keep a copy for yourself

Gun dog, Demon: Michelle Johnston

Ned in a line for a pat: Sue Robertson

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RSPCA Million Paws Walk

Sunday 18 May 2008

A fun day for pet owners and animal lovers and an important fundraising event for the RSPCA.

Dear Member,

APDT Australia is proud to be involved in this year’s RSPCA ‘Million Paws’ Walk, held nationally on Sunday May 18. We hope to increase public awareness of APDT and to promote our vision of dog-friendly, reward-based training methods to the community.

There are three ways we encourage you to take part:

1. Join in the Walk

Wherever you are in Australia, why not get together with a few friends and support your local Million Paws Walk, helping to raise money for the great work of the RSPCA. At the same time, you can help raise the profile of APDT by wearing an APDT shirt, bandana, badge or other identifying garment, while demonstrating that training can be fun and successful for dogs and owners alike.

Visit www.millionpawswalk.com.au to find the nearest walk location in your state or territory.

2. Volunteer to help on the APDT stall in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney

If you would like to spend a couple hours answering questions about APDT, please contact:

In Adelaide, Adrian and Chris Green Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 8842 2074

In Melbourne, Paula Denby-Gibbs Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 9395 8692

In Perth, Georgia Karajas Email: [email protected] Phone: (08) 9249 9956

In Shepperton Vic. Rebecca Kempton Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 5854 8320

In Sydney, Sandy Lack Email: [email protected]

Phone: (02) 97311301

OR

3. If you would like to organise a stall elsewhere in Australia

Please contact our Million Paws Walk coordinator, Sandy Lack, email [email protected] or phone on 02 97311301 or 0425 316 766.

Thank you in advance for supporting this finitiative of APDT.

Karin Bridge President

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M ary McVarish (APDT member 102) has been a

violist in the Sydney Symphony for many years. While

she enjoys working as a classical musician, her fantasy

career would be a job as an animal behaviourist. She

lives with her husband, violinist Chris Kimber, and her

Golden Retriever Banjo, 8½ yrs. Banjo is a former

obedience competitor who has made it abundantly clear

that he would rather spend his days as a loving friend to

our Miniature Poodle Cass, 12yrs, who is an ace retriever

even though he is blind.

Mary is an instructor at the Northern Suburbs Dog

Training Club (St Ives, NSW) and assists with classes at

People Pet Partnership. She successfully completed the

2006-2007 Delta Canine Good Citizen course and is a

Delta accredited instructor. She continues to study

canine behaviour with CASI (Companion Animal

Sciences Institute). Mary has recently begun offering

private in-home lessons in pet dog training and behaviour

and is hoping to find a veterinary practice looking for

someone to give positive reinforcement based puppy

preschool classes.

Part 2 of Mary’s report Train the Trainer begins on the front

page of this issue.

Mary pictured with her beloved Banjo Photo reproduced with kind permission of Hugh Thomas of Fur Family Photos

2008 APDT Prize for Canine Welfare

E ach year, APDT awards a prize of $300 to a

veterinary student at the University of Sydney who

writes the essay judged to be the best on the topic

of Behaviour and Welfare of the Domestic Dog as

judged by Associate Professor, Dr Paul McGreevy

BVSc PhD MRCVS MACVSc. This is an annual award, and

APDT was delighted to send along a representative

to present a certificate and cheque to Ms Jasmin

Mowbray, the 2008 winner.

Jasmin (left in photograph) received her award on

18th April, 2008 from Sandy Lack, APDT Vice

President.

Jasmin’s essay begins on page 8.

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APDT Presents

A Day With Sue Sternberg

Saturday 12 July 2008

9.00am – 4.00pm

Bankstown District Sports Club

8 Greenfield Pde, Bankstown, Sydney, NSW

Sue Sternberg is the founder and Executive Director of Rondout Valley Animals for Adoption - an

open-admission, not-for-profit animal shelter. Rondout serves not only the local community but has

been a leading innovator of national and international programs dedicated to ensuring improved

quality of life for dogs at shelters as well as successful and safe animal adoptions.

Sue has been one of the most popular presenters at American APDT conferences - sharing her

amazing knowledge with an irresistible wit and passion. Her wide range of experience includes

work as a behaviour consultant for the ASPCA, an animal control officer, a shelter and kennel

owner, a teacher of trainers and competitor in a variety of dog sport. She is the author of Successful

Dog Adoption, Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters and A Guide to the Inductive Retrieve.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

Sue was the keynote speaker at APDT’s Annual Conference 2005 – here’s what you said about her:

Session One:

An Ethogram Of The Dog

Extensive video archives of dog behaviour footage taken during Assess-A-Pet will be used, which catalogues all the responses and common behaviour patterns. Behaviours are broken down into small units, and multiple examples of each behaviour are given, both in normal speed and in slow motion. Learning to read these subtle and small behaviours are the key to truly understanding and being able to observe dogs.

Session Two:

Train To Adopt ™

This program covers the importance of achieving and maintaining quality of life for dogs in shelters. Training, behaviour modification programs, mental, behavioural and emotional stimulation for shelter dogs will be covered. Before deciding to hold a dog for adoption, a shelter must provide true quality of life for each dog. This session will also describe when something must be done because a shelter dog is suffering.

Registration fee: $65.00 (members) $95.00 (non-members, includes 2008/09 Associate Membership to APDT) Included: Morning & Afternoon Tea, a light lunch & secure parking Registrations close: Friday 4 July 2008 (no walk-ins are possible on the day) Enquiries: Karin Bridge – P: 9418 2467 E: [email protected] Accommodation: Bankstown Travelodge (on site): P: 9793 0000

Registration form and payment options can be accessed through the APDT website: www.apdt.com.au

“She is forthright, funny and an amazing intellect. “Sue was brilliant. A very innovative and fantastic speaker. I have learnt so much”


In Australia, an average of 65 000 dogs are

received by animal shelters each year (RSPCA

2006). These animals are subjected to novel,

unpredictable surroundings and social isolation.

The welfare of shelter dogs can be adversely

affected by these stressors. This paper

discusses three recent studies of dog welfare

within the shelter environment: the effect of

human-dog interaction, the efficiency of

behavioural training and factors which contribute

to the success of adoption.

Many studies have assessed the effect of human

interaction on improving the welfare of shelter

dogs, including a recent paper by Coppola et al.

(2006). Thorn et al. (2006) investigated the

effectiveness and feasibility of implementing

basic conditioning programs for dogs

surrendered to shelters. Factors affecting the

length of stay in shelters were determined by

Normando et al. (2006).

To measure the effect of human interaction on

the stress response of shelter dogs, Coppola et

al. (2006) implemented a 45 minute contact

session on Day 2 after arrival at the shelter.

Salivary cortisol concentrations were measured

on Days 2, 3, 4 and 9. Thorn et al. (2006)

conducted three experiments to:

• determine the speed with which shelter dogs

learnt to sit;

• determine whether the training was retained

over time in the shelter environment;

• and examine if sitting is a behaviour that can

be transferred to new environments and

people.

This last experiment is important for assessing

the effectiveness of training on adoption

success. Normando et al. (2006) implemented a

Temporary Adoption Program (TAP) to

determine factors that influence adoption. Dogs

showing behavioural problems were assigned to

a special TAP group (n = 92), while the other

dogs were assigned to either the standard TAP

(n = 238) or control (n = 293) group.

Results from the study by Coppola et al. (2006)

demonstrated that on Day 3 after being admitted

to the shelter, dogs given human contact had

significantly lower salivary cortisol concentrations

than dogs with no contact, suggesting that

human interaction reduced the stress response.

Conversely, no significant differences in cortisol

concentrations were recorded on Days 4 and 9.

Other studies also indicate that human

interaction can reduce behavioural indicators of

anxiety in shelter dogs (Hennessy et al. 1998;

Hennessy et al. 2002a). When determining the

time taken for shelter dogs to learn to sit, Thorn

et al. (2006) demonstrated that minimal training

for 10-15 minutes a day resulted in a decrease in

the mean latency to sit and an increase in the

total time spent sitting. It was also found that the

dogs could retain the skill after a short period

without training, and with a new stranger and

setting (Thorn et al. 2006). The study by

Normando et al. (2006) found dogs displaying

behavioural problems stayed longer than other

subjects in the trial. From these results it can be

inferred that by increasing human interaction

through training, the prevalence of undesirable

behaviours can be reduced, therefore decreasing

the length of stay in the shelter.

Within the shelter environment, there are many

psychological stressors which adversely affect

the welfare of confined dogs. These include

novel surroundings, exposure to intense noise,

disruption of familiar routine and separation from

attachment figures (Tuber et al. 1999). These

dogs also lose control over environmental

contingencies due to the unpredictable nature of

their surroundings (Hennessy et al. 2002b).

Social isolation from humans and conspecifics is

considered a major stressor for dogs, which are

a highly social species (Hennessy et al. 1998).

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Coppola et al. (2006) highlight the positive

effects of interaction with humans in ameliorating

distress caused by confinement, concluding that

regular human socialisation prevented

sensitisation of the physiological response to

unknown situations. Furthermore, by

implementing a regular behavioural training

program, an element of predictability and routine

is introduced and contact with humans is

achieved. Normando et al. (2006) highlight the

potential adverse consequences of irregular

human contact by illustrating that dogs with

interrupted programs are generally more

apathetic and vocal (Normando et al. 2006).

Prolonged residency in a shelter is another

welfare issue that needs consideration, as well

as a cost to society and an ethical problem

(Normando et al. 2006). It is therefore important

to reduce the time spent in shelters by increasing

adoption rates. Normando et al. (2006) suggest

improving the perceived desirability of the dogs.

Potential adopters react favourably to dogs

displaying particular behaviours, such as sitting

at the front of the pen (Wells and Hepper 1992).

Dogs exhibiting trained behaviours are viewed

positively by visitors (Thorn et al. 2006;

Normando et al. 2006), possibly due to the

perception that they will have an easier transition

to home life, are capable of further training, and

may attribute training with intelligence. Basic

training also appears to decrease the prevalence

of undesirable behaviours, such as barking,

aggression and stress behaviours, including

spinning and pacing (Thorn et al. 2006).

The study by Thorn et al. (2006) is limited by the

fact that no consideration was given to the

challenge of training dogs showing behavioural

problems, such as aggression or fear. It may be

more difficult to train these animals and demand

additional time in each session and decreased

intervals between sessions. Coppola et al.

(2006) also excluded dogs showing behavioural

problems from their study. The results

concerning the length of stay of dogs showing

behavioural problems by Normando et al. (2006)

could have been biased, as potential adopters

underwent an interview process to assess their

suitability. The application of training programs

in shelters may be thwarted by staff who believe

that training is not worthwhile, due to time and

funding constraints (Thorn et al. 2006).

Since human interactions have a positive effect

on stress response and the behaviour of a dog in

a shelter contributes to public perception of its

desirability, applying basic conditioning programs

can enhance the welfare of shelter dogs. This

can occur by changing the shelter environment

and by increasing the chance of adoption

success.

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Coppola, C.L., Grandin, T. and Enns, R.M. 2006, ‘Human interaction and cortisol: Can human contact reduce stress for shelter dogs?’, Physiology and Behaviour, vol. 87, pp. 537-541.

Hennessy, M.B., Voith, V.L., Young, T.L., Hawke, J.L., Centrone, J. and McDowell, A.L. 2002a, ‘Exploring Human Interaction and Diet Effects on the Behaviour of Dogs in a Public Animal Shelter’, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 253-273.

Hennessy, M.B., Voith, V.L., Hawke, J.L., Young, T.L., Centrone, J., McDowell, A.L., Linden, F. and Davenport, G.M. 2002b, ‘Effects of a program of human interaction and alterations in diet composition on activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis in dogs housed in a public animal shelter’, Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association, vol. 221, no. 1, pp. 65-71.

Hennessy, M.B., Williams, M.T., Miller, D.D., Douglas, C.W. and Voith, V.L. 1998, ‘Influence of male and female petters on plasma cortisol and behaviour: can human interaction reduce the stress of dogs in a public animal shelter?’, Applied Animal Behaviour Science, vol 61, pp. 63-77.

Normando, S., Stefanini, C., Meerst, L., Adamelli, S., Coultis, D. and Bono, G. 2006, ‘Some factors influencing adoption of sheltered dogs’, Anthrozoos, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 211-224.

RSPCA 2006, ‘RSCPA Australia National Statistics 2005-2006’, viewed 15 Mar. 2007, <http://www.rspca.org.au/resource/stats.asp>.

Thorn, J.M., Templeton, J.J. Van Winkle, K.M. and Castillo, R.R. 2006, ‘Conditioning shelter dogs to sit’, Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, vol. 9, no. 1, pp. 25-39.

Tuber, D.S., Miller, D.D., Caris, K.A., Halter, R., Linden, F. and Hennessy, M.B. 1999, ‘Dogs in animal shelters: Problems, suggestions, and needed expertise’, Psychological Science, vol. 10, no. 5, pp. 379-386.

Wells, D.L. and Hepper, P.G. 1992, ‘The behaviour of dogs in a rescue shelter’, Animal Welfare, vol. 1, pp. 171-186.


New Online Payment System

Changes are currently underway on the APDT Website

APDT Australia has added an online payment system to its website. Online payments

can currently be made for :

� membership renewals

� and for registration to the Sue Sternberg Workshop to be held in Sydney soon

Follow the links on the APDT home page to make payments via credit card

Additional workshops and merchandise sales will be added over time

so keeping looking!

And Remember!

All details for the Annual APDT Conference, 2008, can be found on the APDT

website.

This year Q Conference Support is managing the APDT conference. They are

updating their website regularly with program information.

Follow these steps to keep current:

1. Go to www.apdt.com.au

2. Click on Events

3. Look for On Q conference—APDT

4. The menu displayed on the left will enable you to access information

about the conference speakers, accommodation, social events, costs and

travel details.

Preliminary conference program opposite.


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Program

Bankstown Sports Club, Sydney

Friday 31 October

Morning Sessions

Roger Abrantes The Evolution Of Canine Social Behaviour

Roger Abrantes The Evolution of Canine Social Behaviour (cont)

Afternoon Sessions

Jennifer Messer Temperament Testing for Puppies

Pamela Dennison Juvenile Delinquent Dogs

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Saturday 1 November

Morning Sessions

Pamela Dennison Realizing Excellence With Attention, Redirection & Desensitiza-tion for aggressive dogs (Camp REWARD)

Pamela Dennison Camp REWARD (cont)

Afternoon Sessions

Roger Abrantes The Problem with Cats & Dogs

Stream 1: Pamela Dennison How to set up your own aggressive dog classes – prerequisites, who is a good candidate and who isn’t

Stream 2: Jennifer Messer Striving for Puppy Wellness

Stream 3: Roger Abrantes The Silent Language

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Sunday 2 November

Morning Sessions

Jennifer Messer Successful Puppy Classes

Jennifer Messer Successful Puppy Classes (cont)

Afternoon Sessions

Roger Abrantes Problem Behaviour in Dogs

Pamela Dennison Pet Dog Classes – Fun & Relevance

Disclaimer:

This preliminary program does not include all social events, book signings or trade show and is subject to change.


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Among the most respected US training centres is the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers (SF/SPCA), founded by Jean Donaldson. Four times per year the academy runs a full time, intense 6 week course in dog training and behaviour counselling. The philosophy is strongly aversive-free. Positive reinforcement, negative punishment (reward removal) and other non aversive techniques are promoted.

The academy has three full time instructors, Jean Donaldson, Janis Bradley, and John Buginas, and one part time instructor for only 10 students each session. Lectures, classes and one-on-one coaching are provided. Students have access to SF/SPCA shelter resources including shelter dogs. Each student is assigned an untrained shelter dog every two weeks to train in basic obedience and their dog accompanies them to training classes taught by their peers. They are also assigned a shelter dog with a behaviour problem and must design a training plan to address the problem. As well as courses on dog training and behaviour, the certificate includes: courses on interview skills and people training; career planning: issues in dog training. Prerequisites include: fluent English; the physical ability to leash handle dogs of all sizes, including untrained dogs; sufficient dog handling experience (most students are not long-time professionals); reading three specified books on positive training.

A Yahoo group provides communication throughout the course and afterwards.

The information on the academy’s website is excellent, providing: course descriptions; a sample course schedule; a suggested reading list,; frequently asked questions; faculty biographies; a quiz to determine whether pet dog training is the career for you.

The SF/SPCA Academy also runs short courses and seminars during the year which sound fantastic for any APDT Australia members who may be spending a few days in San Francisco on a trip overseas.

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Peaceable Paws is Pat Miller’s training school in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA. Pat Miller should need no introduction to APDT members, as she

is one of our recent conference speakers and author of several books including, Positive Perspectives – Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog. As well as offering training classes, camps, and private training for people and their dogs, Peaceable Paws has an Intern Academy program for dog training professionals and hobbyists which is definitely worth considering for APDT Australia members visiting the USA. Each course takes place over six days (45 hours), and includes: hands-on positive training; lectures and discussions on the principles of learning and behaviour; and assessment by written and practical tests. There is a Peaceable Paws Yahoo Group list which is open to anyone interested in positive training and also a list which is only open to academy grads and those registered to attend.

Intern Academy Program

Level 1 Intern: Canine behaviour and training. Maximum eight students.

Level 2 Intern: Behaviour modification. Maximum six students.

Level 2 Intern: Instructors Course. Maximum six students.

The prerequisite for the Level 2 courses is successful completion of Level 1, or equivalent. The Level 2 courses may be taken in any order. Courses fill quickly, so if you are interested, it would be best to be thinking about 2009. The academy has had students from Canada, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates, but not as yet from Australia.

Students who successfully complete the Intern courses can be listed on the Peaceable Paws website, along with other positive trainers who meet the criteria for inclusion.

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Legacy is Terry Ryan’s training centre in Sequim, Washington, USA. Terry Ryan is one of the pioneers of positive training – Legacy was founded in 1975. Legacy’s instructors utilise operant conditioning, classical conditioning and relationship education. All techniques that cause pain or fear for dogs are prohibited.

The centre offers on-site training for dogs and people, and also classes and workshops for instructors. These include the Bob Bailey chicken courses - an excellent way to learn the principles of training, and also Terry Ryan’s


Coaching People to Train their Dogs courses which include; information on learning theory; training techniques; people skills; business tips; behaviour; equipment.

One of the big draws of Legacy is that they will create customized workshops, seminars, camps, and tours for a group. This could work well for a group of Australian trainers – if five or more people register from the same group, the leader comes for free! Special requests for topics or activities can be accommodated. Visits can be arranged to observe venues such as a prison where service dog training takes place, a nearby wolf haven, or a canine hydrotherapy facility. Chicken training can be arranged. Terry Ryan has a list of appropriate dogs belonging to past and present students that can be brought in for overseas students to work with.

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Learning About Dogs at Wag More Barn in the Cotswolds, UK, is the training centre of Kay Laurence. Kay Laurence is known for top level obedience work, sheep herding, agility, heelwork to music, search and rescue, and pet dog training and is also one of the UK’s leading clicker trainers. She was one of the very first trainers in the UK to introduce behavioural training through positive reinforcement. She is also a dedicated educator and a committed supporter of people who wish to develop professionally as trainers. The centre attracts many international students for its seminars and workshops. Learning About Dogs offers a variety of courses but those of most interest to APDT members would probably be the Clicker Trainer’s Competency Assessment Program (CAP) and the teaching courses including; the Learning About Dogs Teaching Course; Teaching Puppy Education Course; Teaching Junior Life Skills Course; Teaching Senior Life Skills Course; Teaching Foundation Clicker Course. All of these onsite teaching courses take place over five days and after assessment, a Learning About Dogs Teaching Certificate or Diploma may be granted. Course fees do not include accommodation, but there are some nearby options including bed and breakfast, hotels, and campsites.

The CAP program may be undertaken by Australian trainers by posting a video of their assessments to the UK for feedback and evaluation. Criteria may be found at http://www.learningaboutdogs.com/cap.htm. The fee

for this assessment is £14. I spoke to a trainer experienced with CAP who reports that while the CAP program does not include information on learning theory as such, it is a well constructed structured approach to clicker training from the basics up to really advanced cutting edge technique. The training is very thorough and really helps you to learning to read dogs.

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The Karen Pryor Academy, founded in 2007, is designed to educate both experienced and aspiring instructors. The curriculum is a collaboration between the academy and many accomplished trainers who share a commitment to force-free training. The faculty consists of respected trainers including Emma Parsons, Terry Ryan, and Steve White.

The academy has training centres at nine locations in North America, and there is also an International Program which may be of interest to some APDT Australia members. This course, open to experienced dog trainers who live outside the US and Canada, is an innovative program which combines on-line and face to face tuition. The next starting date is Jan 5, 2009. Students complete the base program on-line; a demonstration of the on-line tuition is available on the Academy website. After completing the base program students travel to Legacy Training in Sequim, Washington State for 10 days of training and assessment with Terry Ryan. Dogs are provided for students to work with. Currently, the academy has students from Finland, Israel, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sweden and Japan.

To complete the on-line portion of the course, students need high speed internet access. It is also necessary to have access to a dog and occasional access to an animal of another species or a second dog.

Application deadline for the 2009 course is December 1, 2008.

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The Companion Animal Sciences Institute was founded by James O’Heare, author of many publications including Aggressive Behaviour in Dogs. CASI offers online certificate courses and diploma programs providing: preparation and ongoing professional development for professional dog training; behaviour consulting;


dog day-care operation; shelter work. Courses in canine nutrition and fitness are also available. The most notable way in which CASI differs from many other institutions is in the depth of the courses on offer. Studies are advanced, science based, and academic. while maintaining a very encouraging and supportive atmosphere. The institute actively endorses positive reinforcement based methods for training and behaviour change and does not condone the use of aversive tools and methods. CASI is totally distance oriented (no on-site training or workshops), and is therefore a realistic option for overseas students, in fact a number of Australian students have done or are still currently enrolled.

As a current CASI student, I have found studies with CASI to be challenging but most definitely rewarding. For each course, students are given extensive notes, mostly written by James O’Heare, and a list of assignments. Each course has one or more required texts for reading and reference. Assignments consist of a series of essays and some, particularly the training assignments, include hands-on which can be done, for example, by tracking response rates when carrying out specific tasks. One feature that sets CASI apart is that some of the diploma programs (advanced canine behaviour sciences and advanced companion animal behaviour) begin with a course in critical thinking. This is excellent training for almost anyone, especially people like me who (not uncommonly among animal lovers) have to guard against a tendency to base opinions and important decisions on emotion rather than logic.

In order to increase the amount of hands-on practical learning available to students, it is possible to add a practicum and/or supervision module to some diploma programs.

An important part of studies with CASI is the online classroom offered through Yahoo groups. Students use the classroom to discuss assignment topics, training and behaviour cases they are currently working on, problems with students’ own dogs, general issues in dog training and behaviour, and career development. I have found the discussion to be at a very high level with both tutors and students from all over the world being generous with their insights and support. CASI also regularly invites respected experts as “guest speakers” for online discussion.

Students receive free membership in, The International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), which is a wonderful resource for research and publishes a peer reviewed journal.

Assignments, which are submitted by email, are invariably returned promptly, with helpful comments.

CASI has the approval of the premier international professional associations and certifying bodies including the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. CASI is also approved by the Delta Society. I believe that CASI courses would be suitable for anyone with a desire to have a thorough grounding in dog training and behaviour as long as they are prepared for a challenge. CASI studies would also be a good choice for the student who has completed a certificate course (such as those offered by TAFE or DELTA) and seeks to continue their studies.

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John Rogerson, author of books including In Tune With Your Dog, and founder and principal lecturer of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour in the UK, runs a number of courses in dog training and behaviour. Most of his courses are onsite in London, Windsor, and Darlington, but he also has a correspondence course which sounds well worth investigating.

The correspondence course is designed to fit in with the International Kennel Club Accreditation Program for dog trainers and behaviourists. This is a major selling point for John Rogerson’s course, as accreditation of many other organisations, is only recognised by the organisation that conducts the course.

The course is constructed in 20 modules, each with a written exam which sent in for marking and then returned with the next module. Each module includes a list of required reading matter and resources needed. Students must also be able to watch or participate in dog training classes. A variety of expeditions are required including to:

• a breed show

• view litter/s of puppies

• an obedience or agility competition

• a veterinary surgery

• watch a behaviour consultation


The correspondence course is theory only, so in order to be accepted, students must have extensive practical training and handling experience. Approximately 60% of applicants are turned away.

The course is available by post or by email.

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Alpha Education offers several correspondence courses tutored by Sarah Whitehead and colleagues. Sarah is a pet behaviour counsellor in the UK, an international lecturer, and author of many publications on dog training and behaviour.

“Think Dog!”, an intermediate course in behaviour and training, was originally written by the late John Fisher. John Fisher was one of my heroes – I chanced upon his book Dogwise years ago soon after I had joined a training club where my first dog, a gentle Golden Retriever puppy, was fitted with a check chain on enrolment. After discovering Fisher, I became a “closet” positive trainer. This led to enrolling in Think Dog! (at that time offered by COAPE). Though initially apprehensive because it was years since I had done any formal study, I found Think Dog! absorbing and thoroughly enjoyable. The assignments required original thought rather than simply paraphrasing the ideas of others, and studying turned out to be informative, fun and even creative.

Think Dog! has been updated by Sarah Whitehead and now makes use of DVD material as well as written material, including DVD behaviour cases to explore. Students receive the course material and resources (DVDs) by post, and assignments may be submitted by email or post. Think Dog! consists of six units plus a special study which is a research based project of the student’s own choice.

“Think Dog! Advanced”, written and tutored by Sarah Whitehead, is for students who have successfully completed Think Dog! or equivalent and includes some practical observations and research. Like Think Dog! the course includes a special study which is an own choice research project.

Think Dog! is a course in canine body language and expression which makes extensive use of DVD footage to analyse.

Alpha Education also offers “Think Dog! Practical”, a two day on site all practical canine

handling and training course, and “Training for the Future”, a puppy class instructor course which includes three units by home study and one practical weekend in Windsor, Berkshire.

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I have a soft spot for COAPE as it was here some years ago that I began my search for information about dog behaviour. Both the tutors and courses have changed since then, so I don’t have any personal experience with the present offerings. COAPE, founded in 1993, offers both correspondence and live residential courses, most of which are accredited by the Open College Network in the UK. COAPE promotes kind, fair, effective methods of training and through their website, report that they have courses for everyone from foundation courses for beginners to diploma courses for experienced trainers. They also profess their belief in providing up to the minute theories and practical techniques.

Probably the courses which would be most relevant and practical for Australian trainers would be CO2, Introduction to Companion Animal Psychology, written and tutored by Robert Falconer Taylor, and CO4, Canine Behaviour and Training, written and tutored by Val Strong and associates. CO4 includes: basic training techniques; motivating owners; puppy classes; special needs dogs and owners; and marketing.

Starting date is either February 1st or September 1st.. Course materials are emailed to students, each unit is a separate e-book. Additional course material is available on-line. Students can contact tutors by email when necessary.

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Animal Care College, established in 1980, claims to be the first institution in the world to provide distance learning courses in caring for animals. Over 40 courses are offered, most of which are accredited through the Open College Network in the UK. A diverse range of topics is available including: canine psychology; dog training class instruction (theory); pet sitting; pet bereavement counselling; nutrition; alternative and complementary therapies. All courses are distance learning (correspondence courses). The college estimates that most students need to do about 30 hours of work for level 1 and 2 courses and 60 hours for level 3 courses. No formal qualifications are necessary in order to


submit an application to study, but many of the courses do require some experience, or for the applicant to be employed in the field of animal care. The college is presently exploring the development of a Diploma in Canine Psychology in association with a university which will be a degree course.

submit an application to study, but many of the courses do require some experience, or for the applicant to be employed in the field of animal care. The college is presently exploring the development of a Diploma in Canine Psychology in association with a university which will be a degree course.

Animal Care College has a policy of enrolling a student in a course only if they believe that the course will be of benefit to the student. This is ascertained by a letter from the prospective student explaining why they would like to take the course and how they hope to use what they have learned.

Each student has a tutor, and there are on-line discussion pages and an internet chat room for students to contact each other and discuss their studies. Students from all over the world, including Australia and New Zealand, are enrolled.

According to David Cavill, author of Running Your Own Boarding Kennels and founder of the college, the training philosophy of Animal Care College is positive reinforcement as exemplified by Pryor and others.

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Dr Suzanne Hetts, author of Pet Behavior Protocols and husband Dr Dan Estep, and others from Animal Behaviour Associates in Colorado are making great use of the opportunities of modern technology by running courses for both “pet parents” and animal professionals via telecourses and webcasts. Telecourses are actually conference calls. While participation with the use of a low cost calling card or Skype may be a possibility for Australians with broadband, making use of the webcast format would probably be more practical. On the Animal Behavior Associates website, a recorded FAQ webcast is available to learn more about the way the telecourses are set up and to “test drive” the technology. I discovered that it worked very well on my wireless broadband.

The website also includes a list of courses on offer, some of which would probably be very interesting to many APDT members. When students enrol in a course they receive confirmation by email, and later a reminder email with course notes 3 or 4 days prior to the actual course. Students may ask questions during the webcast by typing their queries into a question box on the webcast page. Courses are recorded and may be replayed as often as desired up until 3 or 4 days after the course ends, to increase understanding and retention.

Animal Behaviour Associates also sell audio CDs of many of their courses.

For information about telecourses and products, it is possible to subscribe to a monthly e-zine through the website. Another offering worth i n ve s t i g a t i n g i s a n e w we b s i t e BehaviorEducationNetwork.com, which will provide information and resources including distance learning opportunities on companion animal behaviour for pet professionals. There is also a new website targeted at “dog parents”, HelpingFido.com.

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Susan Smith, of Raising Canine, offers both on-line courses and telecourses. Currently, two on-line courses are available, with more in the works. The first, Beginning Dog Training, provides a foundation in learning theory and behaviour. The course has homework, and participants are required to submit video. A weekly telephone meeting is optional. The second course, Criteria Setting and Record Keeping, is designed to help increase the efficiency of more experienced trainers. Again homework and video submissions are required.

Most of the telecourses run for about 90 minutes, but some are longer, more in-depth courses. A great variety of subjects are offered. Some topics are relevant to those new to the world of canine behaviour and training, and others are quite advanced. Courses include: dog behaviour; curriculum development and classroom management; consulting skills; business related issues. These topics could be of interest to many APDT members. The speakers include many of the big names in dog behaviour such as Jean Donaldson, Terry Ryan, Trish King, and more. Accessing the telecourses courses by phone may be possible for people with a VOIP (voice over internet)


phone service, or alternatively, the courses are recorded, so that they are available as a download over the internet. Some courses include notes distributed by internet. For those with the technology to access this training, the courses would appear to be an inexpensive and convenient way of learning more about topics of interest.

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My aim in writing this article is to draw attention to some of the many institutions providing courses accessible to Australian pet dog trainers. If contemplating enrolment in any course of study whether in Australia or overseas, my advice would be to contact the school or training centre and ask numerous

questions to ascertain whether the training would be suitable for you and to include questions about the tutors and their qualifications and the actual training philosophy of the institution. Some schools may even be willing to put a potential applicant in touch with current or former students for feedback. I hope this article raises some interest in further study and proves a useful starting point for APDT members exploring avenues for learning more about dog training and behaviour.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Many thanks to Oliver Beverly of C.L.E.A.R. Dog Training, Janice Hopper of Tail Waggers Training, and Carole Husein of School for Dogs South Australia. The ideas and information they provided were most helpful!

CONTACT DETAILS The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers 2500 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA www.sfspca.org/academy Ph: (415) 554 3095 Fax: (415) 554 3017 Email: [email protected] Peaceable Paws PO Box 3146, Hagerstown, MD 21741, USA www.peaceablepaws.com Ph: (301) 582 9420 Email: [email protected] Legacy PO Box 3909, Sequim, WA 98382, USA Ph/Fax: 360 683 1522 www.legacycanine.com Email: [email protected] Learning About Dogs Ltd PO Box 13, Chipping Campden, GL55 6WX UK www.learningaboutdogs.com Ph: +44(0)1386 430189 Email: [email protected] Karen Pryor Academy 49 River St, Waltham, MA, USA www.karenpryoracademy.com/dog-trainer-program/international Ph: (781) 398 0754 Fax: (781) 398 0761 Email: [email protected] Companion Animal Sciences Institute www.casinstitute.com Email: [email protected]

Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour East Howle Ferryhill County Durham DL17 8SA UK www.johnrogerson.com Ph: 01740 653572 Email: [email protected] Alpha Education PO Box 372, Windsor, Berkshire, SL44PZ, UK Ph: +44 (0) 1753 856 780 Fax: +44 (0) 1753 859004 www.thinkdog.org www.dogtrain.co.uk www.trainyourdogonline.com Centre of Applied Pet Ethology PO Box 6 Fortrose, Ross-shire IV10 8WB, UK www.coape.org Ph: 0044 1463 811878 Email: [email protected] Animal Care College Ascot House, High Street Ascot SL5 7HG, UK www.animalcarecollege.co.uk Ph: +44 (0) 1344 628269 Fax: +44(0) 1344 622771 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Animal Behavior Asssociates, Inc 4994 South Independence Way Littleton CO 80123 www.animalbehaviorassociates.com Ph: (303) 932 9095 Fax: (303) 932 2298 Email: [email protected] Raising Canine www.raisingcanine.com Ph: (512) 916 4007 Email: [email protected]


In t er n a t ion a l Cou r ses for Pet Dog Tr a in er s, 2008

COURSE FORMAT LOCATION DURATION QUALIFICATION COST

SAN

FRANCISCO SPCA

Certificate in Training & Counselling

Full time on site course

Short courses

Also seminars

San Francisco, CA, USA

6 weeks Certificate in Training & Counselling

US$6500

This does NOT include accommodation

PEACEABLE PAWS DOG & PUPPY TRAINING

Intern Academy: Level 1 Intern Level 2 Intern: Behaviour Modification Level 2 Intern: Instructors Course

Full time on site Hagerstown, MD, USA

6 days (45 hrs) for each level

Pat Miller Certified Dog Trainer (PMCDT) when all 3 academies completed

Level 1: US$950

Level 2: US$1250

This does NOT include accommodation

LEGACY Coaching People to Train Their Dogs I & II Bob Bailey Courses Custom Workshops

Full time on site Sequim, Washington, USA

Coaching People, 5 days

Bob Bailey courses, 5-7 days

Bob Bailey Courses are approved for CCPDT units

Coaching People I: US$1200

Coaching People II: US$900

Bob Bailey Courses: US$1300-1600.

This does NOT include accommodation.

LEARNING ABOUT DOGS LTD

Competency Assessment Program (CAP) for clicker trainers Teaching courses A variety of other courses

CAP available on site or overseas by video

Full time on site for teaching courses

Other shorter on site courses

Near Chipping Campden, England’s Cotswolds

5 days for teaching courses

CAP 1,2,3,&4 (LADs Clicker Trainers Competency Assessment Program), Learning About Dogs Certificate or Diploma

£550 x 5 day teaching courses

Includes certification assessment

KAREN PRYOR ACADEMY

Dog Trainer Program-International Edition

Online with 10 days on site

Hands on training at Washington State, USA

6 months online

Followed by 10 days hands-on training.

Graduates become Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners

US $5300. This does NOT include accommodation.

COMPANION ANIMAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE

Variety of programs & courses in dog training & behaviour. Also nutrition & fitness

Online

Added practicum if desired

Ontario, Canada

Depends on program or course

Various Diplomas & Certificates awarded by CASI depending on study undertaken

Depends on program– ranges from $300 – $350 Canadian for a single course to $2704 Canadian for the Diploma of Advanced Canine Behavioural Sciences

THE NORTHERN CENTRE FOR CANINE BEHAVIOUR

Dog Training & Behaviour Correspondence course

Correspondence

Email or

Post

East Howle

Ferryhill

County Durham, UK

Student’s own pace, suggested time: 2 years part time, or 10 months full time

80% each module: certificate

90% each module & summer camp: eligible for membership in the C.B.I. of the Northern Centre for Canine Behaviour

£345 (£295 if full time employee at animal charity or on unemployment or disability benefit)

ALPHA EDUCATION

Think Dog! Think Dog!

Advanced Talk Dog!

Correspondence

Email or

Post

Practical courses at

Surrey & Berkshire, UK

Think Dog! & Think Dog! Advanced - 6 months

Talk Dog! - 3 mths

Certificate from Alpha Education & from the Open College Network

£375 + £45 deposit for Think Dog! & Talk Dog! courses


The library contains books, videos, CDs and DVDs that may be borrowed for free by members. Live in Australia? Pay using internet banking and email your order and payment receipt.

Rules for borrowing

• Only Financial Members of APDT Australia may borrow from this library.

• There is no borrowing fee, but to cover postage and packaging there is a charge of $5.00 for each book (less than 500g) or $2.00 for each CD and DVD posted to an address within Australia. This charge is payable with your request.

• There is no charge if the item is borrowed at a meeting or seminar but please place your order beforehand.

• Should any item be damaged or lost, the member will be required to pay replacement costs.

• Only 2 items may be borrowed at a time with a maximum borrowing time of one month.

• There is a late fee of $5 per week for overdue items.

• Please include the fee when you return overdue items.

• Please rewind videos, put them back in the correct box and ensure that items are protected when posting.

• To borrow items please send a cheque, made out to APDT, along with your request to:

Jacky Walker 2 Lowing Close Forestville 2087

• Items should be returned to the same address.

• When ordering, please identify all items by number and description.

• Please do not ask the librarian to make a selection for you.

• For information or bookings, email Jacky at: [email protected]

Disclaimer: APDT Australia Inc. does not necessarily agree with nor condone the information contained in library items that have been supplied on loan to members.

If you want to watch something that is currently on video tape but you need it on DVD please ask the librarian. The video will be converted to DVD format. Note that it only costs $2 to borrow a DVD rather than $5 for a video cassette. That's a bargain!

Lib r a r y

COURSE FORMAT LOCATION DURATION QUALIFICATION COST

CENTRE OF APPLIED PET ETHOLOGY (COAPE)

Introduction to Psychology, Canine Behaviour & Training

Correspondence

Email

Onsite practical courses available

Residential diploma at Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK. Various other UK venues for other practical courses

9 months for correspondence courses

COAPE certification,

Also National Open College Network Certification

£45 registration + £395 course fee

ANIMAL CARE COLLEGE

Variety of courses including Canine Psychology & Diploma in Dog Training Class Instruction (theory)

Correspondence Ascot, UK Depends on number of units. Each unit takes about one month. 2 year maximum allowed for each course

Some courses lead to awards from college itself, most courses are recognised by Open College Network

Registration £25. Fees vary, usually between £300 & £420

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR ASSOCIATES

Variety of courses on behaviour & training

Telecourses accessible by phone or webcast

Colorado, USA Varies: many courses 1¼hr, some longer

N/A Usually US$39 to US$59

RAISING CANINE

Online: Beginning Dog Training, Criteria Setting , Record Keeping variety of telecourses

Online courses & telecourses

Online courses-self paced

Telecourses: mostly 1½ hrs, some longer

Most telecourses qualify for CCPDT units

Online courses: Beginning Dog Training US$1,500

Criteria Setting: US$350

Telecourses: US$25 - $35, some cost more


Fluoxetine, commonly marketed as Prozac or Sarafem, is an antidepressant in the group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine prolongs the effects and levels of serotonin in the brain which are thought to influence mood-states including depression, panic and anxiety. In humans, Fluoxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It has also been recommended in the treatment of various behavioural disorders in canines, including aggression and separation anxiety. Below is a summary of the recent study by Landsberg et al. looking into the effectiveness of Prozac on separation anxiety.

This study looked at the behavioural disorder of separation anxiety (SA) in dogs. SA is the second most commonly reported behavioural disorder referred to veterinary behaviourists (after aggression), causing great distress to owners and dogs and frequently results in dogs being surrendered to shelters or for euthanasia. It can occur in any breed, sex or age of animal. Common behaviour modification protocols, including desensitising departure cues, developing greater independence from the owner and conditioning alternate coping strategies when alone, can take time, patience and skill to implement. Successful pharmacological intervention would greatly improve the ability of owners to treat SA. Clomipramine, a tricyclic antidepressant, was developed originally to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans, and was the first medication approved for treatment of canine SA. Studies have shown that clomipramine is clinically most effective in the treatment of SA when combined with a behavior modification program (Petit et al. 1999; King et al. 2000; Seksel and Lindeman, 2001). However, other investigators were unable to detect any favourable effect of clomipramine over placebo in dogs with SA in which behaviour modification was undertaken (Podberscek et al. 1999).

This study looked at the effectiveness of Fluoxetine (Prozac) used alone i.e. without an accompanying behaviour modification program. The researchers looked at 208 client owned dogs divided into two groups. Group One was given a chewable Prozac tablet daily for a period of six weeks.

To be included in the study, the dogs needed to exhibit one or more of the four selected SA behaviours for at least one month:

1. destructive/rearranging behaviour

2. excessive salvation

3. inappropriate defecation

4. inappropriate urination.

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The results of the study indicated that a chewable Prozac tablet given once daily was of some benefit in improving the severity of SA even without a formal behaviour modification program, although the authors do suggest that even greater benefit may have been seen if behaviour modification had been included.

Even better, improvement was observed as early as one week after starting the treatment and there were no serious side effects conclusively attributable to the treatment. Mild adverse reactions did occur, the most significant being anorexia/decreased appetite (24.2%), vomiting (20%), calm/lethargy/depression (18.2%), and diarrhea (14.1%). In general, however, the decreased appetite tended to occur early in the course of treatment and resolved within the first week, affirmed by the fact that there was little permanent weight loss.

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et al. (2000) Treatment of separation anxiety in dogs with clomipramine: Results from a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter clinical trial. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci., 67, 255–275.

Petit, S., Pageat, P., Chaurand, J. P., Heude, B., Beata, C. (1999) Efficacy of clomipramine in the treatment of separation anxiety in dogs: Clinical trial. Rev. Med. Vet., 2,133–140.

Podberscek, A.L., Hsu, Y., Serpell, J.A. (1999) Evaluation of clomipramine as an adjunct to behavioral therapy in the treatment of separation-related problems in dogs. Vet. Rec., 145, 365–369.

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Gary M. Landsberg BSc DVM DACVB Dip ECVBM-CA, Patrick Melese MA DVM DACVB

Barbara L. Sherman MS PhD DVM DACVB, Jacqueline C. Neilson BS DVM DACVB

Alan Zimmerman PhD, Terrence P. Clarke DVM PhD DACVP.

From: The Journal of Veterinary Behavior, Clinical Applications and Research vol. 3, no. 5.


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We were in Thailand on holiday staying in the Siam area, near the well-known MBK Shopping Centre and National Stadium Station.

In Bangkok there are amazing supermarkets that are super fun, aimed at high income earners and foreigners. My favourite was at the Paragon Centre. The supermarket stocked a bunch of dog food brands that were familiar to me and a whole lot that weren’t. There was also a range of doggy accessories from jackets, t-shirts and jeans to fancy dog bags, bedding, collars and leads.

There is a dog that hangs out at the National Stadium Sky Train Station. He turns up every afternoon and sleeps or watches the goings on as everyone rushes past. One day, as I was passing, I saw that someone had attached some sunglasses to his head using multiple rubber bands. I watched him for a while and saw that they were sitting in a way that obstructed his vision. When he started to paw at them I walked up to him slid them off his head, put them on the ground and walked away.

Sky Train Dog


In Bangkok there were lots of people begging, although the police would move them on if they spotted them. Lots of them were women with multiple children and babies, as well as people with disabilities. There was a man who would sit in a particular spot every afternoon with a lab-looking pup. My partner and I had a somewhat heated debate as to whether or not to give him money. It was clear that it was the pup that got us to consider opening our wallets. I needed to question his reason for having the pup. Was it going to be his companion for the dog’s life? Or just a useful tool to increase his income only to be discarded when it stopped being cute and profitable? I was told that I was being paranoid and cold-hearted and I suggested my partner was being naive. You do what you must to survive but I didn’t want to support the potential misuse of this pup, but we were never to know his agenda or intentions.

If you’re wondering, we did give him some money.


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In Bangkok there are weekend markets called Chatuchuk, with rows and rows of animals from rabbits (wearing little dresses), to small squirrel looking things (also seen sporting tops and hats). Some animals were extremely young and all were kept in individual tiny cages.

I saw cockfighting at the market. Little baby echidna-like animals being sold (some were brown, others looked Albino), there were also baby turtles, heaps of different kinds of fish, lots of birds and a tonne of puppies - rows and rows of pups.

I saw a German Shepherd, a Bull Terrier, Toy Poodles, Golden Retrievers, Collies, a Husky, and the list goes on.

Some were in cages piled on top of each other in rows, while others were all in together, either in cages or open pens.

Part 2 of Danielle’s story will appear in APDT Newsletter, Issue 64.


Cr u ft s, Glor iou s Cr u ft s:- Th e Wor ld ’s Gr ea t est Dog Sh ow , 2008 b y Mau r een Gr een h algh m em ber #227

Each year for four days in March, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, UK, opens its doors to the biggest dog show in the world. Crufts is organised by The Kennel Club, UK and only invited dogs are permitted to attend. I went this year and had a mind-blowing experience. I have tried to write about the experience but it was difficult because of the level of my excitement.

There are hundreds and hundreds of trade stalls and a program full of so many dog activities that you have a great deal of difficulty seeing even a quarter in any one day.

The Arena is the focal point of this extreme extravaganza with two further pavilions. One provides a wide variety of food outlets, the other houses the obedience competitions consisting of 160 000 people and 23 000 dogs. Dogs are transported to and from the venue in shuttle buses from car parks around the NEC but many stay with their owners in one of three large hotels on the complex.

We stayed at the Hilton Hotel. On the reception desk was a huge basket of dog treats and on check-in were asked if we wanted a “dog in room“ sign for the door. All the dogs looked very much at home in this 5 star establishment and we soon got used to sharing a lift with dogs and were

amused to see the room service trolley included dog food - how we missed our own!

We had gone to see the obedience and found the competition quite different to what we do in Australia. The focus seemed to be on precision heeling, the dog being almost glued to the left thigh and we had blank looks when we asked about articles, seek back, jumps and directions.

I liked their Pre-Beginners Stakes which is basic competitive obedience where the handlers are encouraged to motivate their dog through the exercise. Toys and other training aids, but not food, may be used between the exercise. Pre-Beginners must have at least a bronze award from the Canine Good Citizen Dog Scheme which promotes responsible dog ownership and socially acceptable dogs and enhance our relationship with dogs which I believe to an excellent training program. Their philosophy seemed to be a trained dog is a happy dog.

Mary Ray presented a wonderful new circus routine of dog dancing with her dog Levi. They warmed up the crowds for the official climax of the four days: The Best in Show Award. This year a magnificent Giant Schnauzer, Philip, took out the prestigious award and seemed to be a very popular choice.

It was also great catching up with Warren and Trish from Black Dog Wear. It’s amazing who you bump into!

In my opinion, Crufts is the World’s Greatest Dog Show and I can’t way to go back next year!

Pre-Beginners Skates

Photo courtesy of The Kennel Club, UK

Philip, Crufts Best in Show, 2008

Photo courtesy of The Kennel Club, UK

Val Harvey (APDT, UK), Maureen (centre) taking the time

to look at the range of products available at 2008 Crufts


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