Schedule of Events
Limited Editions Seminar
A New Dog Dawning: Rethinking common beliefs that undermine canine health, behavior, and the human-canine bond.
October 4-5, 2008
13 IAABC credits / 12 CCPDT credits
The third Limited Editions Seminar will be held at my home in Charlestown, NH, the weekend of October 4-5, 2008. The topic is A New Dog Dawning: Rethinking common beliefs that undermine canine health, behavior, and the human-canine bond. I decided to revisit this subject because of the continued role these beliefs play in the physical and behavioral deterioration of companion dogs. The beliefs that will be discussed include:
- Humans domesticated dogs
- A healthy, well-behaved dog creates a solid bond with the owner
- Scientific evidence = truth
- The problem-oriented method is the best way to resolve canine medical and behavioral problems
- Dogs love us unconditionally.
- Responsible dog owners spay or neuter their pets
- Faulty genes cause problems
- Positive methods represent the most humane and natural way to teach dogs
Using case histories and examples, each belief will be discussed in terms of relevant history and background, followed by a discussion of its effects on canine health, behavior, and the relationship. Options relative to each belief will then be explored.
Attendance is limited to 6 participants to provide the opportunity for in-depth, no-holds-barred discussion. The fee is $500, which includes lunch, snacks, notes, and a lot of intense, thought-provoking discussion.
To register or for further information, please contact me at mm@mmilani.com
Animal Talk Naturally Live Interview
October 8, 2008, 2:30 PM EST
Another fun and informative live interview with the Animal Talk Naturally folks, this one about animals and emotion. Just go to www.ATNGoneWild.com and click on the orange button that says "Click to Listen Now" that will appear in the announcement for the show at the scheduled time. This will take you to the page when the show is airing live.
Click the links below to hear earlier Animal Talk Naturally Live Interviews:
First Things First: The Fundamentals of Ethology as These Relate to Companion Animals
November 1-2, 2008
Best Western Conference Center
Westminster, MD
13 IAABC / 13 CCPDT Continuing Education Credits
Have you ever observed some animal behavior that caused you to think, “Wow, that animal must have a screw loose!”? In reality though, and as this seminar demonstrates, even the most seemingly bizarre displays make sense if we understand the fundamentals of ethology. After exploring the key concepts governing all animal behavior, the seminar then examines the basic repertoire of displays and how companion animals adapt and use these to survive in sometimes complex human environments.
For further information or to register, contact Deb Winkler at (410) 549-1135 or deb@humanedomain.net
Myrna Milani is now offering online one-to-one mentoring for animal care professionals. Click here for more information.
Videos of some of Myrna Milani's past canine and feline seminars are available at www.tawzerdogvideos.com.