CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County will host two dog behavior workshops this Saturday, February 27 at the Riverview Inn downtown.
Workshop 1 is Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog & Dog-Human Communication, and Workshop 2 is Understanding the Dynamics of Dog Interaction.
Nationally acclaimed, Nashville-based professional behaviorist, Nikki Ivey, will lead the seminar that promises to help people to better understand dog language and communication.
“This training goes way beyond sit-stay-come. Dogs are great communicators, but unfortunately most of us miss really important cues that can lead to anxiety and sometimes aggression, two leading behavioral issues that cause dogs to be re-homed or surrendered to shelters,” Humane Society Executive Director Amy Shaver said.
“It’s our job to do all we can to arm these families with the resources they need to keep peace in their homes so these animals don’t become displaced.”
To ensure quality instruction time, no dogs are permitted during the workshops; however, a few pre-selected shelter or foster dogs will be brought in at the end of the day so attendees can witness training and assessment techniques learned throughout the day.
The Humane Society has kept costs to an absolute minimum so that a maximum number of dog owners can benefit. The cost is just $25 for Workshop 1 (includes 3 hours of instruction time) or $45 for Workshops 1 & 2 (includes 4 additional hours of instruction time) with a one-hour break for lunch.
For workshop details or to register, visit http://clarksvillehumanesociety.org/2016/02/08/dogspeak-seminar or call 931-206-1028 to reserve with a credit card over the phone.