*This webinar will be recorded, you will have access to the recording for a year.
In the dog training community, a great deal of effort goes into teaching dogs “attention.” But what does that mean? Staring into the handler’s eyes? Moving in an abnormal position gazing at a toy? Ignoring all distractions? Maintaining focus? Working for hours on end? Be willing to eat all the chicken and cheese we dole out? Is a dog’s attention span based on his age, sex, or breed?
However we may define it, here’s the reality: We can get frustrated and confused when a dog doesn’t (can’t?) focus, or won’t give us his attention no matter how much we know or how good our timing may be. We’re smart trainers, so we know it’s not dominance or being stubborn or blowing us off but sometimes, we’re left scratching our own heads and asking, “What’s really going on in that dog’s head?”
Let’s take a deep dive into Attention, which is an awfully big, vague label for many complex interactions and networks in the mammalian brain.
Armed with an understanding of the anatomy of attention and the individual dog, we can align our goals and expectations with who that dog truly is. When we know how to engage the astonishing power of intrinsic motivation, we can —– SQUIRREL! (Just kidding…unless you are really into squirrels?) — make the most of every dog’s capacity for attention.
This is a replay of a previously recorded webinar, AND Suzanne is doing a new live Q&A session afterwards, so jump in with your questions and enjoy the lively discussion. The recording of the webinar will already be in the course for you to watch ahead of time if you wish. REPLAY at 1pm EST on August 11th.
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*This webinar will be recorded, you will have access to the recording for a year.
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- Anatomy of Attention: When VAN ran over DAN and other tales (August 11th)
- Wild or Worried: Understanding Arousal (August 18th)
- Thresholds, Transitions and Triggers (August 25th)
- Distractions and SQUIRREL – Using Them in Training (September 1st)
To participate in the LIVE Q&As you have to buy them prior to the webinar start dates, but if you would just like to enjoy four great webinars for a great price, you can purchase any time through September 1st at 2pm EST.
