ASSOCIATION NEWS
Early Afternoon
• Session 1 : Grisha Stewart , M . A ., CPDT-KA , KPACTP , TBA
• Session 2 : Joey Iverson , CBATI , CPDT-KA , KPA CTP , “ TAGTeach for Dog Trainers .”
• Session 3 : Bill Dotson , “ Tech Tools for 2022 .”
Late Afternoon
• Session 1 : Jim Crosby , M . S ., CBCC-KA , “ Evaluating Dog Bites .”
• Session 2 : Robin Bennett , “ How to Add a Membership Program to Your Dog Training Services .”
• Session 3 : Irith Bloom and Kristina Spaulding , Ph . D ., “ Active Learning Session 1 : Choice and Training – Behavior Issues .”
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Thursday , Oct . 20
Poster Presentations
Morning
• Session 1 : Panel discussion with Irith Bloom , Kristina Spaulding , Ph . D ., Megan Armstrong , Fanna Easter , Heidi Meizner , Camille Ward , Ph . D ., and Joanne Rechtine will discuss “ Find Your Crew and a Happier Training Life : Avoiding Burnout While Facing the Challenges of Being a Dog Professional .”
• Session 2 : Jim Crosby M . S ., CBCC-KA , “ How to Work with Law Enforcement or Shelters with Aggression Cases .”
• Session 3 : Kiki Yablon , KPA CTP , CPDT-KA , “ Speeding Up Training by Associating Antecedent with Consequence Such That The Desired Behavior Evolves Between Them .”
Late Morning
• Session 2 : Jamie Bozzi , CBCC-KA , “ Using Dog Sports to Increase Your Business .”
• Session 3 : Bill Dotson , “ Tech Tools for 2022 .”
Lunch Power Hour ( in exhibit hall ) Tim Lewis , Ph . D .
Early Afternoon
• Session 1 : Irith Bloom and Kristina Spaulding , Ph . D ., Active Learning Session 2 : “ Choice and Training – Communicating with Clients .”
• Session 2 : Panel session on “ Body Language : How Humans React to their Dogs ” with Tim Lewis , Ph . D ., and Grisha Stewart , M . A ., CPDT-KA , KPACTP .
• Session 3 : Beth Bowers , “ Canine Colors for Humans .”
Late afternoon
• Session 1 : Camille Ward , Ph . D ., CAAB , “ Why Can ’ t We All Just Get Along ? Understanding Conflict in Multi-Dog Households .”
• Session 2 : Meera Solomon ( volunteer coordinator ) and Michelle Harmon ( foster coordinator ), Fulton ( Georgia ) County Animal Services , “ Behavior Professionals Supporting Shelter Programs : How to Collaborate with Shelter Teams to Improve the Odds for At-Risk Pets Through Education , Enrichment , and Behavior Modification Programs .”
• Session 3 : Malena DeMartini-Price , CTC , “ Separation Anxiety , Beginner Level .”
Friday , Oct . 21
Poster Presentations Exhibit Hall Demonstrations
Morning
• Session 1 : Irith Bloom and Kristina Spaulding , Ph . D ., “ Active Learning Session 3 : Choice and Training – The Shelter / Rescue Environment .”
• Session 2 : Malena DeMartini-Price , CTC , “ Separation Anxiety , Advanced Level .”
• Session 3 : Tim Lewis , Ph . D ., and Mike Shikashio , CDBC , “ Looking at Aggression as a Biologist and a Behaviorist .”
Late Morning
• Session 1 : Bill Dotson , “ Best Tech Gadgets for Your Business .”
• Session 2 : Joey Iverson , TBA
• Session 3 : Dr . Amy Pike , “ Nutrition and Behavior : The Two Most Controversial Pet Dog Topics and How They Intertwine .”
Lunch Power Hour Jim Crosby
Afternoon
• Session 1 : Kiki Yablon , KPA CTP , CPDT-KA , “ Loose Leash Walking as a Complex Suite of Skills That Can Be Broken Down and Taught Separately .”
• Session 2 : Beth Bowers , “ Canine Colors – Human .”
• Session 3 : Bill Dotson , “ Fraud Investigator .”
Closing Keynote Speaker Michael Shikashio , CDBC , “ How to Make a Good Living as a Trainer .”
More information will be available in the SUMMER issue of Chronicle of the Dog , along with the registration booklet .
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