Summer Education Series:
Communication – Training – Problem Solving
Presented by Canine Behavior Consultant Debbie Revell, RN Dip CABT CDBC CCBD
| Part One | Part Two |
|---|---|
| Building Confidence: Behavior & Body Language | Understanding Canine Fear & Aggression |
| Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12 – 4:30 pm | Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 12 – 4:30 pm |
Part 1: Building Confidence: Behavior & Body Language
Ideal for dog owners that want to have a better understanding and relationship with their dogs.
Dogs speak to us in some surprising ways. Learning what they’re saying is a key ingredient for keeping your dog happy and safe. Ever wonder why your dog barks, lunges and growls at other dogs, bikes, or people? Would you like to know how to help your best friend better cope. Come join us for a fun afternoon full of information and training tips!
What’s covered:
- Understanding your dog’s body language
- Identify subtle signs of stress vs relaxation
- Miscommunications between dogs, adults and children
- Safety and bite prevention
- Insights into two common myths that sabotage many human-canine relationships
- Understanding the difference between behavior modification and training
- Awareness into why a dog may become ‘reactive’
- The secret of ‘fear periods’, and the impact they can have on a dog’s development
- Strategies to help build our dogs’ confidence and coping skills in a human world
- And more!
Sunday, June 7, 2026. Videos and case studies will be presented. CEU’s pending IAABC, CCPDT, KPA
Part 2: Understanding Fear & Aggression
Did you know that stress is the root cause of aggression in dogs? And that fears and phobias are relatively common and can affect dogs of all ages and breeds?
What’s covered:
- Reasons a dog may develop fearful or aggressive behavior.
- Understanding the five categories of aggression; defensive, offensive, frustration, possession and predation
- Insights into the causes and contributing factors that can lead up to each category of aggression
- The difference between anxiety, fears and phobias.
- Common fears found in dogs and what we can do to help our dogs better cope (nail trims, vet visits, thunderstorms, strangers, separation anxiety…)
- Early recognition and prevention for a variety of behavior issues
- Behavior modification techniques and training strategies to help our dogs overcome aggression, fears and phobias
- Complimentary therapies and pharmaceuticals will be explored
- And more!
Sunday, July 26, 2026. Videos and case studies will be presented. CEU’s pending IAABC, CCPDT, KPA
$45 per Session or $80 for the Series. Note: You will gain the most from Part 2 of the seminar if you have attended Part 1.
***Human only event
Contact Pets Behave at info@petsbehavedogtraining.com if you would like to attend. We will send a registration form via email and then your payment will secure your spot.
Let’s Focus on Friday!
Topic TBA
Friday, May ?, 2026 :: 6-9pm
Presented by Lisa Graham
Check back to see what great topic will be presented and worked on throughout the 3-hour Workshop.
| $75/team | Limit 6 teams | $25/audit | Unlimited |
Contact Pets Behave at info@petsbehavedogtraining.com if you would like to attend. We will send a registration form via email and then your payment will secure your spot.
**After you contact Pets Behave, please send a text to 941-284-5739 (Lisa Graham) with your name and dog name.
Let’s Focus on Friday Workshop
| Friday | TBA | 6-9pm |
Loose Leash Walking
Tired of being pulled around the neighborhood? Want to gain valuable tips to h help you enjoy walks with your dog? Join us for this 3-part workshop focused entirely on Loose Leash Walking.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. Open to past and current students or with instructor approval. No reactive dogs for this class.
Cost: $155
Loose Leash Walking 3-Part Workshop Class Schedule
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