Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February 2024 10am to 5pm.

Haynes Village Hall, Bedfordshire, MK45 3QB

This is a Dog & Bone event, in association with www.dogologydogs.co.uk

This two day seminar is dedicated to supporting dog owners and canine professionals with frustration prone dogs.

During this seminar, experienced speakers, Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons) GMBPsS, CDBC and Hannah Molloy BSc (Hons) will provide a deep dive into the neurobiology and body language of frustration to help attendees develop an understanding of the causes of frustration and how to identify a frustrated dog. Following this, day two will explore practical solutions for supporting frustration prone dogs, including understanding body language, how to effectively manage the environment, examining case studies, and introduce Dan and Hannah’s Wheel of Frustration Tolerance model as a guide for solving frustration related problems.

Schedule:

Day 1

What is frustration? – A neurobiological perspective
Identifying frustration in dogs and humans
Frustration and the neurobiology of rewards
Body language in frustration
Consolidation Tasks, Q&A Discussion

Day 2

Managing antecedents for frustrated dogs
Wheel of frustration tolerance
Case Studies
Practical demonstration of techniques
Consolidation Tasks, Q&A Discussion

To find out more about Daniel and Hannah, check 'about the speakers' on the right hand side of this page.

To find out about nearby accommodation, visit https://www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/accommodation

Once you have purchased your ticket, please check your email inbox (and spam folders) for an email with further information about the event.

Please see the "FAQ" section to the right of this page for more information.

Frustration in Dogs - 2 day event

£149.00

"My first ever seminar and I thought it was great - will deffo attend more"

"A very well run event, friendly, professional, I look forward to the next one" Gill C

"lovely friendly team. Thank you."

"Well organised, good communication, very thoughtful refreshments catering for all tastes/needs, good venue." Shirly F
Q. If I can’t come, can someone else come in my place?

A. Yes, that’s fine, we just need their name and contact details before the event.

Q. Will I receive a certificate of attendance?

A. All attendees can request a certificate of attendance which can be used as evidence of CPD.

Q. Will I receive a printed ticket?

A. No, but you will receive confirmation of your place and further information via e-mail.

Q. Are refreshments included?

A. Complementary tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and a sandwich buffet lunch is available at £5 per person (payable on the day)

Q. Can students get discounts?

A. Students can get a 10% discount by using the coupon code STUDENT. They will need to provide one of the following (valid at the date of the seminar) either in advance or on the day…

Totum Card

University Student ID Card

International Student Identity Card (ISIC)

Student travel card

Student Debit Card

Student Beans Card

Q. What is the refund policy?

A. For information about refunds and other terms, please visit the Terms and Conditions page (blue section, point number 15)

Q. Will the event be recorded / will photos be taken?

A. Photos and videos are often taken by Dog & Bone at their events, either for social media, advertising or for videos of the events. If you do not want to appear on any media, please let us know at the beginning of each day.
About the speakers:

Daniel Shaw

Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC is an animal behaviourist with a background in animal behaviour, psychology and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent, Daniel supports dogs and cats with behaviour problems, and has a special interest in the effects of trauma on animals. Daniel provides expert witness assessments for legal cases involving the Dangerous Dogs Act and recently spoke in Parliament on the topic of dog bite reform. Daniel is a qualified psychologist (degree level), a certified dog behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and is currently obtaining a masters degree in neuroscience. Daniel regularly presents seminars and webinars to other pet professionals and the public. His online course platform ABK Learn provides both owners and professionals with insights into the psychological health of dogs and provides a wealth of information on many common behavioural problems. His new flagship course, Trauma Informed Pet Professionals explores the neurobiology of trauma and presents cutting edge techniques for helping dogs that have experienced trauma.

Hannah Molloy

Hannah Molloy BSc Hons is a qualified Animal Behaviourist that has trained and rehabilitated over 10,000 dogs, in 10 years. Featured on Channel 4's Puppy School as a training expert and the author of the internationally best selling dog body language encyclopedia 'What's My Dog Thinking?' Hannah is an award winning and engaging speaker for zoo's, colleges and professional associations such as International Canine Behaviourists (ICB), is an expert witness in Crown Prosecution for dangerous dog cases and is called upon to consult on policies regarding dog and human behaviour in Parliament. Her previous paths have seen her at the Dogs Trust as a Training & Behaviour Advisor, and running an inner city dog training company in Birmingham. Hannah has a deep knowledge in the practical application of behaviour science with people and animals. She also creates tailored content for Pet Shops, Vets, Groomers, and Pet professionals who are interested in using Applied Behaviour Principles to challenge cultural norms, strengthen pet businesses and improve pet mental health globally.

Frustration in Dogs - 2 day event

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