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Association of Pet Dog Trainers(New Zealand) |
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Established February 2009
Past Events
"The Holistic Approach To Managing Stress & Anxiety In Dogs"
A presentation by Dr Viv Harris
When:
Sunday 28th August 2011 ,
7.15pm - 9pm Presentation + Social evening
Where:
Johnsonville Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore ave, Johnsonville
Dr. Viv Harris has been a practicing Veterinarian for over 25 years, owning her own practice for over 11 years and developing a deep interest in Holistic Veterinary medicine.
She will present an introduction to Holistic Veterinary Medicine touching on the useful complementary therapies she uses with great success such as acupuncture, natural allergy treatments, nutritional therapy and Bach flower remedies. The talk will focus on combining conventional veterinary knowledge with complementary therapies, particularly when treating stress and anxiety issues in dogs.read more
APDTNZ members free
Non-members and guests $10 door charge
Please RSVP by Friday 26th August to Jan Voss
Call/text Jan on 021 818 222 or email: janvoss@acedogtraining.co.nz
Non-members and guests $10 door charge
Please RSVP by Friday 26th August to Jan Voss
Call/text Jan on 021 818 222 or email: janvoss@acedogtraining.co.nz
The conference was held and was a succesful weekend for all involved. We will have further updates soon on this educational and enjoyable event for attendees. Read below to see who shared their knowledge with us all.
As a unified group of APDTNZ members it is a great thanks to each individual for making this an enjoyable and successful weekend. What a great opportunity to learn and network within our country.
Our esteemed guest speakers were:
Susie (l), presenting some gifts from us all to say "Thanks Heaps!", to ( from left to right) Teresa, Gabrielle and Nikki
Committee and guests
Our esteemed guest speakers were:
Jean Donaldson via video conference link !(USA)
Dr Gabrielle Carter (AUS)
Teresa Crich (AUS)
also a special visit from Dr Nikki Cross from MAF sharing her knowledge over the Code of Welfare and what this means to dogs and dog trainers.
Susie (l), presenting some gifts from us all to say "Thanks Heaps!", to ( from left to right) Teresa, Gabrielle and Nikki
Committee and guests
APDTNZ also thanks The Brentwood Hotel, for making this unique event possible again.
Dr Gabrielle Carter. BVSc (Hons)
Shared a variety of topics such as;
"Is your dog dominant?"
Read the recently published article in NZ Dog world ( courtesy of NZ Dogworld)
Also:
-BUT PUNISHMENT WORKS
-UNDERSTANDING AGGRESSION
-ANXIETIES AND PHOBIAS
-BUT PUNISHMENT WORKS
-UNDERSTANDING AGGRESSION
-ANXIETIES AND PHOBIAS
Teresa Crich - direct from Australia,
shared topics such as:
-THE ROLE OF TRUST IN TRAINING,
-WHATS NEW PUPPY DOG?,
-PLAYGROUPS-THEIR IMPORTANCE
-WHATS NEW PUPPY DOG?,
-PLAYGROUPS-THEIR IMPORTANCE
... through the wonders of technology we were able to offer are very special and unique opportunity to take part in a live video conference with
Jean Donaldson !! - live from California
-Culture Clash
-Dogs are from Neptune
she spoke on the topic of
Dog-Dog Bullying
60 minutes: PPT presentation and lecture via Skype
30 minutes: questions were delivered ahead of time in writing, or taken from the floor, live.
Description:
"While much aggression is caused by underlying fear, anxiety or a dog feeling uncomfortable about people or other dogs, bullying of other dogs is a specific case where behavior modification approaches that aim to improve a dogs degree of comfort around other dogs are ineffective."
..and there was so much more to experience during this unique event.
Dr Nikki Cross - from MAF
updated us all on current Dog Welfare laws. There were Trade stands full of the newest products , books and training material. It was a superb opportunity to network with like minded people from all around NZ sharing their pursuit to a better world for everyones dogs...in association with
"Chill Out: Dealing with Overly Aroused Dogs"
a DVD session from Pia SilvaniWhen:
Friday, 4 March 2011 , 7.30pm - 9pm DVD + Social evening
Where:
"Trust Room" Johnsonvile Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore ave, Johnsonville
This is a great opportunity to view and discuss some extreme cases of overly aroused and out of control pet dogs then compare our Kiwi solutions to the strategies that were suggested and followed through by the speaker.
What is the difference in behaviour modification and obedience training for dogs?
Do they go hand in hand? What comes first?
This seminar deals with adult dogs that lack self control.
He wont stop biting me Ive tried Time Out but it didnt work.
My children no longer like the dog since they cannot walk into a room without being attacked.
He is beginning to growl and we are becoming afraid.
What would you do?
Video cases and shown and discussed. How do you know what type of program to put these dogs on and what are the risks, if any?
Who is Pia Silvani?
My children no longer like the dog since they cannot walk into a room without being attacked.
He is beginning to growl and we are becoming afraid.
What would you do?
Video cases and shown and discussed. How do you know what type of program to put these dogs on and what are the risks, if any?
Pia Silvanis love of teaching began 30 years ago as a private trainer, dance instructor, track, field and swimming coach for the Special Olympics and Regional Clinician for an international aerobics corporation. Currently Pia is the Director of Training and Behavior at St. Huberts Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey, USA.
The results of her efforts is an astounding 100+ dog training classes per week which includes 8 levels of pet dog training classes, speciality classes for dogs with extreme behavioural problems and much more.
Pia Silvani also developed a behaviour department and conducts private consultations specializing in aggressive and anxiety-related problems for dogs and cats.
She has spoken at various conferences and forums internationally (from Belgium to Japan), written several books and frequently appears on US television.
Pia also routinely consults with various shelters to assist them in improving and expanding their programs.
The results of her efforts is an astounding 100+ dog training classes per week which includes 8 levels of pet dog training classes, speciality classes for dogs with extreme behavioural problems and much more.
Pia Silvani also developed a behaviour department and conducts private consultations specializing in aggressive and anxiety-related problems for dogs and cats.
She has spoken at various conferences and forums internationally (from Belgium to Japan), written several books and frequently appears on US television.
Pia also routinely consults with various shelters to assist them in improving and expanding their programs.
Please reply to Jan Voss (APDTNZ Event Co-ordinator),
Phone/text 021 818 222
Email: events@apdt.org.nz
Phone/text 021 818 222
Email: events@apdt.org.nz
Free Admission for members. $10 for non-members
Friday 17th September , DVD + Social evening
"Are Puppies Really Learning What We Teach Them?"
by Trish King - Marin Humane Society (USA)
by Trish King - Marin Humane Society (USA)
Where: Johnsonvile Community Centre, 3 Frankmoore ave, Johnsonville
"Interested people came from far and wide.There was a lot of lovely chatter afterward.
A good night was had by all".
"Interested people came from far and wide.There was a lot of lovely chatter afterward.
A good night was had by all".
The 2010 Inaugural APDTNZ Conference in association with Masterpet
The committee of the APDT NZ wishes to thank the generous sponsers, our esteemed speakers, and the enthusiastic response from all the members for having helped make this weekend a wonderful event and laying a firm foundaton for a very positive future for this association.
2010 Committee and conference speakers.
"Smarter Trainers, Better Dogs"
Queens Birthday weekend 2010
Our speakers were: