This is a Dog & Bone event, in association with www.dogologydogs.co.uk
19 and 20 November 2024 - 9am to 5pm.
Rosedale Sports Club, Andrews Lane, Cheshunt EN7 6TB
Predation Substitute Training – New ways of managing your dog’s predatory behaviour
Hunting is your dog’s favourite hobby? Instead of being the nagging factor who spoils the fun, start hunting together and grow as a team!
Is your dog’s prey drive getting on your last nerve?
Are you looking for enjoyable walks and lasting relief for your everyday life together?
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could find a way to use the huge amount of motivation and pleasure that our dogs find in predatory behaviour for our training and to intensify our relationship with our dogs?
Most conventional training programmes aim to interrupt and stop the dog's predatory behaviour, either by a recall or by conditioned pain or fear.
The problem common to both methods is that they work against the dog’s nature and what they actually want at this moment: go for a hunt!
In our workshop we are going to focus in theory and practice on:
- What is predation, why do dogs love to prey and why is predatory behaviour so hard to interrupt?
- How to stop uncontrolled chasing and help your dog control their urge to chase in a healthy and force-free way.
- Finding ways to practice predatory sequences together with your dog in a controlled and safe environment.
- Structuring your walks to set your dog up for more focus and engagement outside.
- Discovering a variety of games and exercises to express your dog’s predatory energy through Predation Substitute Games and grow as a team.
The games and exercises are instructed live with demo dogs and backed up with video material.
To find out more about Simone, check 'about the speaker' on the right hand side of this page.
To find out about nearby accommodation, visit www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/accommodation.
Evening event
We are likely to be organising an evening event at the Feathers Inn, Wadesmill for the evening of 19th November. Details TBC. Their central reservations phone number is 0345 6086040 and if you want to book a room at this venue, you can get 10% off with the discount code FRIENDS10. Either call to book and quote the code, or look for the 'promo code' box at the start of selecting your room online.
https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/hertfordshire/feathers/hotel
Please see the "FAQ" section to the right of this page for more information. We will email all attendees with further information nearer to the event.
Predation Substitute Training with Simone Mueller
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 will receive 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. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be available and a sandwich buffet lunch is available at £10 per person (payable on the day)
Q. Can I bring my dog?
A. This is a spoken event with a small number of demonstration dogs. Other dogs (apart from assistance dogs) will need to stay in vehicles during the event, as long as they are suitably modified for the weather conditions. Dogs must be kept off the local pitches.
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. Can charity workers get discounts?
A. Charity workers can get a 10% discount by using the coupon code CHARITY. Please email us once you have booked your ticket with something to show you work for a charity.
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. Where can I stay locally?
A. We have a list of possible accommodation at https://www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/accommodation. We do not personally recommend any particular accommodation and do not guarantee these are the closest or cheapest, or best!
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.
Simone Mueller, certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN), is the author of the Predation Substitute Training series and she helps owners of high prey-drive dogs all over the world to harness their dog’s predatory chasing with fair and friendly training methods.
Simone is a proud member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE).
Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining
Learn more: http://www.predation-substitute-training.com