Workshops & Seminars

Animal Humane's Behavior Workshops and Seminars

Animal Humane's Behavior Workshops and Seminars teach pet parents about typical animal behavior to help bridge the communication gap between people and pets and also provide intensive hands-on training to help us improve our pets' behavior. Learn about our variety of workshops and seminars below, then register on our Training Calendar.

Behavior Seminars

Do you “speak” dog? What about cat? As pet parents, we’re not always prepared to interpret our pets’ behaviors. Luckily, our behavior seminars are here to help teach you a little bit more about animal behavior and communication, to take some of the guess work out of “why does my pet do that?”

Understanding Dog Body Language
This 2-hour long presentation will help you to learn what dogs are saying to each other, and to you. You will learn how your dog perceives your body language and learn how to use this knowledge to be a better observer of your dog.

Register on our Training Calendar now!

Behavior Workshops

Are you too busy to attend a 6 week training course but still want to give your dog a training tune-up? Our hands-on workshops are great for practicing important behaviors with your dog or for learning new tricks to use at home!

Each class covers one topic:

  • Loose Leash Walking & Polite Greetings
  • Reliable Recalls
  • Solid Stays
  • Tricks

Each workshop is 1.5 hours long and is open to 6 owner+dog teams. People interested in attending without their dog are also welcome.

Register on our Training Calendar now!

 

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Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM Pet Behavior Seminars

Classes offered by Dr. Jeff Nichol, DVM, owner of Behavioral Medicine for Pets. Specific dates listed below. To register, please email: jnicholdvm@aol.com or call 505.792.5131. Visit his website!

Location: Animal Humane's NE Heights Adoption & Training Center, 9132 Montgomery Blvd NE
Cost: $40.00


2013 Seminar Dates

  • Monday, February 25 — Cats
  • Monday, May 13 — Dogs
  • Monday, July 15 — Cats
  • Monday, November 18 — Dogs

    • Dog Classes

    • Biting and fighting
    • Destructive behavior
    • House soiling
    • Excessive barking
    • Fear of loud noises
    • Bad manners-unruly behavior

    Cat Classes 

    • House soiling
    • Biting and fighting
    • Wild and active behavior
    • Hair loss-self injury
    • Agitation and fears 
    • Chewing & property damage

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    Pet Loss Group

    A group supporting those who have lost or anticipate the loss of an animal companion. This group is offered by Ann Beyke, M.A. LPC. Visit her website: petlosscounselor.com

    Times offered: Third Saturday of the month
    Locaion: Animal Humane's Main Campus, 615 Virginia St SE
    Cost: $20; sliding scale available

    To register call 265.3087 or email petlosscounselor@aol.com