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SUMMARY:Seminar: Muzzle Fighting and Other Errors in Judgment
DESCRIPTION:Essentials of Modern Dog Training — Working Dog Emphasis\n\n\n\nSeminar Instructors: Jerry Bradshaw and Dr. Stewart Hilliard (Sanford\, NC)\n\n\n\nA much-anticipated collaboration between two old friends and mutual admirers: Join us for three days of in-depth conversation\, scientific analysis\, and hands-on training with Jerry Bradshaw of Protection Sports Association and law enforcement K9 fame\, and Dr. Stewart Hilliard. Jerry and Stewart will teach the core principles of modern working dog training\, including the application of functionally-defined aversive control. The curriculum will be most appropriate for trainers and handlers of sport and military/law enforcement working dogs\, and will focus on obedience and bitework. Substance detection and tracking training will be addressed in other Kynology events. Because Jerry and Stewart are both too old for this shit\, young virile dudes will be summoned to take all the bites\, muzzle punches to the face\, confusing directions\, and verbal abuse.  \n\n\n\n— Livestream Option Now Available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule & LocationProgram OverviewSeminar Resources\n\nHello all you lovely dog people! Here are your much anticipated and long overdo logistical details. \n\n\n\nEvent Kickoff (Thursday Evening) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors at 4:30\n\n\n\nMixer with light refreshments kicks off at 5 pm\n\n\n\nLecture from 6 pm – 8 pm-ish\n\n\n\nDiscussions\, Q&A and Socializing until 9 pm\n\n\n\n\nDennis A. Wicker Civic Center1801 Nash St\, Sanford\, NC 27330 \n\n\n\nThis is also the location for morning lectures each day thereafter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLivestreamers included! We’ll send you guys a follow up email tomorrow (if not Thursday) with a link and instructions for accessing the Livestream. Virtual doors will “open” by 5 pm for sound check and to give you guys time to ensure you can access before the lecture starts at 6 pm. \n\n\n\nFull Day Schedule (Friday – Sunday):\n\n\n\nLectures start at 9 am (plus a few minutes for people to arrive) each morning in the same room as the kickoff event (Civic Center\, 1801 Nash St\, Sanford\, NC 27330). \n\n\n\nAfternoon sessions (time and location) will be announced each day dependent on weather and when we break for lunch. BRING LAWN CHAIRS (or stand\, or make a friend with a spare) \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview:\n\n\n\nThis seminar will be approximately 40% lecture and theory\, and 60% hands-on demonstrations and training with selected dog-handler teams. Note that there are two separate locations for lecture vs practical work (tbd)\, and that 5 Feb is an evening session\, lecture only (7 PM to 9 PM). 6\, 7\, 8 Feb are full days. Dr. Hilliard’s lectures will provide insights into the following topics\, among others: \n\n\n\n\nEthology: Why working dog trainers are practical ethologists\, the critical distinction between predatory behavior and aggression\, and what is the deal with “fighting drive\,” anyway?  \n\n\n\nPavlovian Conditioning: The mechanisms of stimulus — stimulus learning and their relevance to dog training\, including inhibitory conditioning\, counterconditioning\, and the technical problem of extinction.\n\n\n\nInstrumental Conditioning: Essentials of response — consequence learning and practical applications.\n\n\n\nThe Contingency Square: A deeper understanding of the distinction between the valence (feels good or feels bad) of the stimuli we employ to train the dog versus the valence of the consequence the dog actually experiences\n\n\n\nPavlovian – Instrumental interactions and Misbehavior: How Pavlovian-Instrumental interactions determine the effectiveness of training techniques\, and procedures used to “insulate” the target instrumental response from interference by embedded Pavlovian contingencies\n\n\n\nAversive Control: Distinguishing between aversive stimuli (those that are unpleasant for the dog to experience) and functionally-defined aversive control (defined by the effect on behavior)\, and understanding why the distinction is important for dog welfare.\n\n\n\nNegative Reinforcement and Positive Punishment: Mechanisms of negative reinforcement and positive punishment\, including the critical distinction between escape and avoidance\, and the importance of safety cues \n\n\n\nSignaling: The roles of secondary reinforcers and secondary punishers in dog training.\n\n\n\nDog Welfare: The truth about learned helplessness\, the nature of stress\, and why dog welfare should not be defined in terms of the presence or absence of stress\, but instead in terms of the dog’s ability to predict and control stress\n\n\n\nTraining Methodology: The Agency- Accountability Approach to dog training and how it provides for training techniques that are kind and fair to dogs\, ethically-defensible\, and consistent with scientific data on animal learning and animal welfare– while also providing real-world results for dog trainers\n\n\n\nTerminology: How a %$#@-load of cussing makes you a better dog trainer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor those of you who fear you may be overwhelmed by the material\, we are providing you access to full length lectures on the essentials of pavlovian and instrumental learning to review before or during the event: https://kynology.org/student-portal/muzzle-fighting-seminar-resources/ (this is also where we will post recordings to the lectures after the event). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration options\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Participant (On-Site\, $550) Discounted to $450 before 5 Jan 2025\n\n\n\nFully immerse yourself in lectures\, discussions and live-demos\, with or without a dog. Unlike traditional seminars\, which prioritizes individualized attention to each dog-handler teams with little participation from other handlers and auditors who pay a nominal fee to passively listen in\, the hands-on demonstrations and training sessions with selected participants dogs will be inclusive of the entire group\, permitting everyone to ask questions and fully participate in the discussions\, learning the practical application of topics presented in the lectures by watching a multitude of dogs and scenarios. \n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nGet the full benefit of hands-on demonstrations without the responsibility of bringing a dog. Opting to audit allows uninterrupted observation of multiple dog/handler teams as they work through challenges\, so that you can gain actionable insights to apply to your own training later. \n\n\n\n\nDemo-Dog Handler Applicant  (Must additionally purchase a $150 Upgrade if Selected) – Limited to 10\nThose who would like to participate with their dog in the hands-on demonstrations must first purchase a ticket as a Demo-Dog Handler Applicant to reserve your spot as a seminar participant and get into the queue for handling spots. After purchase\, submit multiple 1 – 2 minute video clips (rather than one very long video) of a training session showcasing your dog working in a busy\, unfamiliar environment. Video clips should show your dog interacting with multiple rewards\, including food\, different types of toys\, and bites on equipment (if appropriate for your discipline). The objective here is to make sure that the dog can function well in a seminar context and that in-seminar work will promote learning for all seminar participants\, including your dog. \n\n\n\nSubmit your videos via WhatsApp to Stewart at 210-382-4872 (preferably attached as a document for higher quality) or share via e-mail (or google drive upload) to events@kynology.org \n\n\n\nIf your video is approved you will then receive an email directing you to Kynology.org where you will be able to lock in your handler spot by making the additional payment to upgrade. Total for handler spots is $600 if initial purchase is made prior to 5 Jan 2025 (initially pay $450 to reserve your spot as a seminar participant\, submit video of your dog to apply for handling spot\, if video is approved then pay $150 to lock in handling spot) or $700 ($550 + $150) thereafter. \n\n\n\nFear not if you are not selected to bring your dog! You will still be able to fully participate as an auditor\, with no additional purchase required. Note that purchase of the handler applicant ticket commits you to attend the seminar (i.e.\, no refund will be given if your dog is not selected as a demo dog). Essentially\, Auditor and Handler Applicant tickets are both general admission tickets to the seminar (and are priced as such)\, but have been set as separate tickets so that we know to look out for your video application\, and so that those wishing to attend the seminar can see whether or not the limited number of demo dog handler spots are still available or “sold out” before purchasing. Seminar participants are still welcome to submit video to apply to be an alternative in the event the demo-dog spots are already filled. \n\n\n\n\nLivestream (Virtual Participation) – includes 2 WEEK access to Recordings!\nThis Kynology event is very close to being at capacity (2 seminar tickets remain\, both with the option of applying to bring a dog). In anticipation of this being a sold out event\, we are now offering a Virtual Option to accommodate those of you who fail to snag an on-site ticket\, as well as by request for those unable to make it in-person to North Carolina. (Note that if you really really want to come and find the in person tickets sold out\, email us at events@kynology.org pleading your case and we can ask the venue space if we are able to squeeze in another person). \n\n\n\nSo here’s the deal: This will be our first Kynology Livestream without a pro support crew (we are setting this up just for you guys!). We’ll record and livestream all of the lectures and discussion\, and as much of the practical work as Jerry’s Wi-Fi and logistics allow (so long as the handlers consent). There may be some hiccups with the live feed\, so we will grant virtual participants access to the recordings for TWO WEEKS after the event. So whether we experience technical glitches\, your internet goes out on you\, your dog glitches out and distracts you\, or you are simply unable to watch a scheduled session — you will be able to re-watch anything you missed (or simply want to watch the whole seminar again so that this heavy-duty information sticks). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or issues registering please contact events@kynology.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocal Hotels (Sanford\, NC)\n\n\n\n\nHoliday Inn Express\n\n\n\nHome2 Suites\n\n\n\nHampton Inn\n\n\n\nComfort Suites\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sharing an AirBnB? Registered Participants may Click Here to add yourself to a Whatsapp group to connect with others for this event.
URL:https://kynology.org/event/seminar-essentials-2026feb05-08/
LOCATION:Tarheel Canine Training\, Inc\, Sanford\, NC\, 27332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Science and Swear Words in Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Seminar: Science and Swear Words in Los Angeles\n\n\n\nInstructors: Darshan Herran and Dr. Stewart Hilliard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEssentials of Modern Dog Training — General Training Emphasis\n\n\n\nJoin us for four days of in-depth conversation\, scientific analysis\, and hands-on training with SoCal’s Darshan Herran and Dr. Stewart Hilliard. In addition to being an industry-leading expert on progressive dog training and behavior modification\, and a very successful competitor in French Ring Sport who has trained dogs since he was knee-high to a grasshopper\, Darshan is a very nice man whom you could definitely take home to meet your mother. Stewart\, however\, will cuss enough for the both of them. This event will focus on core aspects of modern dog training\, including the application of functionally-defined aversive control. The curriculum will be appropriate for trainers working in a broad variety of disciplines\, including companion dogs\, working dogs\, and obedience dogs. Note that CANIS is offering a discount for early registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview:\n\n\n\nThis seminar will be approximately 40% lecture and theory\, and 60% demonstrations and hands-on training with participants’ dogs. Dr. Hilliard’s lectures will provide insights into the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nPavlovian Conditioning: The mechanisms of stimulus — stimulus learning and their relevance to dog training\, including inhibitory conditioning\, counterconditioning\, and the technical problem of extinction.\n\n\n\nInstrumental Conditioning: Essentials of response — consequence learning and practical applications.\n\n\n\nThe Contingency Square: A deeper understanding of the distinction between the valence (feels good or feels bad) of the stimuli we employ to train the dog versus the valence of the consequence the dog actually experiences\n\n\n\nPavlovian – Instrumental interactions: How Pavlovian-Instrumental interactions determine the effectiveness of training techniques\, and procedures used to “insulate” the target instrumental response from interference by embedded Pavlovian contingencies\n\n\n\nAversive Control: Distinguishing between aversive stimuli (those that are unpleasant for the dog to experience) and functionally-defined aversive control (defined by the effect on behavior)\, and understanding why the distinction is important for dog welfare.\n\n\n\nNegative Reinforcement and Positive Punishment: Mechanisms of negative reinforcement and positive punishment\, including the critical distinction between escape and avoidance\, and the importance of safety cues \n\n\n\nSignaling: The roles of secondary reinforcers and secondary punishers in dog training.\n\n\n\nDog Welfare: The truth about learned helplessness\, the nature of stress\, and why dog welfare should not be defined in terms of the presence or absence of stress\, but instead in terms of the dog’s ability to predict and control stress\n\n\n\nTraining Methodology: The Agency- Accountability Approach to dog training and how it provides for training techniques that are kind and fair to dogs\, ethically-defensible\, and consistent with scientific data on animal learning and animal welfare– while also providing real-world results for dog trainers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration options\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ($700) Early Bird Special – $550 before 15 Dec 2024\n\n\n\nGet the full benefit of hands-on demonstrations without the responsibility of bringing a dog. Opting for an auditor spot allows you to fully immerse yourself in the lectures and discussions\, and allows uninterrupted observation of multiple dog/handler teams as they work through challenges\, so that you can gain actionable insights to apply to your own training later. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking Spot Upgrade (Approved Dogs Only) – Requires Application + $300 Upgrade from General Admission Ticket\n\n\n\nTo apply for a handler-dog team spot\, please submit multiple 1 – 2 minute video clips (rather than one very long video) of a training session showcasing your dog working in a busy\, unfamiliar environment. Video clips should show your dog interacting with multiple types of rewards\, including food rewards and different types of toys. The objective here is to make sure that the dog can function in a seminar context and that in-seminar work with the dog will promote learning for all seminar participants\, including your dog. \n\n\n\nSubmit your videos via WhatsApp to Stewart at 210-382-4872 (preferably attached as a document for higher quality) or share via e-mail (or a google drive upload) to events@kynology.org \n\n\n\nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://kynology.org/event/science-and-swear-words-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Canis Behavior & Training\, 18603 Topham St\, Tarzana\, CA\, 91335\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seminar: Pavlov and Pause Tables
DESCRIPTION:Agility Challenge Acres (Troy\, OH)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEssentials of Modern Dog Training — General Training with Special Emphasis on Agility\n\n\n\nInstructors: Forrest Micke and Dr. Stewart Hilliard\, with Daisy Peel\n\n\n\nJoin us for four days of in-depth discussion\, scientific analysis\, and hands-on training with Forrest Micke and Stewart Hilliard. This event will focus on the essentials of modern dog training\, including the application of functionally-defined aversive control\, and is appropriate for trainers working in a broad variety of disciplines\, including companion dogs\, working dogs\, and obedience training. Forrest and Stewart will be joined by internationally-famed agility competitor Daisy Peel to bring new innovations to the special technical challenges of training for high-level agility competition. Working\, audit\, and livestream options are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Overview:\n\n\n\nThis seminar will be approximately 40% lecture and theory\, and 60% demonstrations and hands-on training with selected participants’ dogs.  \n\n\n\nDr. Hilliard’s lectures will provide insights into the following topics: \n\n\n\n\nPavlovian Conditioning: The mechanisms of stimulus — stimulus learning and their relevance to dog training\, including inhibitory conditioning\, counterconditioning\, and the technical problem of extinction.\n\n\n\nInstrumental Conditioning: Essentials of response — consequence learning and practical applications.\n\n\n\nThe Contingency Square: A deeper understanding of the distinction between the valence (feels good or feels bad) of the stimuli we employ to train the dog\, versus the valence of the consequence the dog actually experiences\n\n\n\nPavlovian – Instrumental interactions: How Pavlovian-Instrumental interactions determine the effectiveness of training techniques\, and procedures used to “insulate” the target instrumental response from interference by embedded Pavlovian contingencies\n\n\n\nAversive Control: Distinguishing between aversive stimuli (those that are unpleasant for the dog to experience) and functionally-defined aversive control (defined by the effect on behavior)\, and understanding why the distinction is important for dog welfare.\n\n\n\nNegative Reinforcement and Positive Punishment: Mechanisms of negative reinforcement and positive punishment\, including the critical distinction between escape and avoidance\, and the importance of safety cues \n\n\n\nSignaling: The roles of secondary reinforcers and secondary punishers in dog training.\n\n\n\nDog Welfare: The truth about learned helplessness\, the nature of stress\, and why dog welfare should not be defined in terms of the presence or absence of stress\, but instead in terms of the dog’s ability to predict and control stress\n\n\n\nTraining Methodology: The Agency- Accountability Approach to dog training and how it provides for training techniques that are kind and fair to dogs\, ethically-defensible\, and consistent with scientific data on animal learning and animal welfare– while also providing real-world results for dog trainers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial events\n\n\n\nFor those of you who are specially interested in agility\, Daisy will be hosting two agility course run-throughs at Agility Challenge Acres during this event. These run-throughs are open to the public and will take place during the evenings on Wednesday\, Dec 10 (open to everyone) and Friday\, Dec 12 (for seminar attendees and special invitation). Seminar attendees are invited to watch or participate in both run-throughs (participation is included with seminar registration at no extra cost) \n\n\n\nStewart and Forrest will be attending these run-throughs to brainstorm with Daisy technical solutions for agility\, which will be discussed at the seminar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration options\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Participant (On-Site) – $400\n\n\n\nFully immerse yourself in formal lectures on advanced topics\, lively discussions\, and hands-on demonstrations with or without your dog. Unlike typical seminars that prioritize individualized attention addressing the particular needs of each dog-and-handler in turn (with little participation from other handlers and “auditors” paying a nominal fee to passively listen in)\, the hands-on portion of this seminar will be inclusive of the entire group\, permitting everyone to ask questions\, fully participate in discussions\, and learn by observing a multitude of dogs working through different challenges and at different levels. The goal is to leave you with an actionable game plan and a framework from which to build\, rather than an assortment of one-off fixes. (Bored scrolling awaiting “your turn” NOT a thing!) \n\n\n\nLive demonstrations and training sessions will be curated to show the practical application of principles introduced in the lectures\, highlighting training progressions as response requirement criteria are advanced (aka\, how to up the ante without busting the game). As such\, a limited number of “demo-dogs” (along with their handlers) will be accepted to participate in live training sessions based on how tractable they are for illustrating the application of concepts described in the program overview. Those who opt not (or are not selected) to bring a dog get the full benefit of hands-on demonstration without the responsibility of having a dog in tow. \n\n\n\nDemo-Dog / Handling Spot UPGRADE (+$200) – Limited to 8 (Requires Application)\n\n\n\nThose who would like to apply to participate with their dogs in the hands-on portion must first purchase a ticket to reserve their spot as a seminar participant and get into the queue to upgrade to a handler spot. After purchasing your seminar ticket\, submit multiple 1 – 2 minute video clips (rather than one very long video) of a training session showcasing your dog working in a busy\, unfamiliar environment. Video clips should show your dog interacting with multiple rewards\, including food\, different types of toys\, and bites on equipment (if appropriate for your discipline). The objective here is to make sure that the dog can function well in a seminar context and will promote learning for all seminar participants\, including your dog. (Not saying your pokey puppy that couldn’t give a hoot about treats or toys couldn’t be motivated\, or your radioactive rocket readjusted\, but is outside of the scope of this event). Note that we will ask those who are selected sign a waiver form to be filmed for live demonstrations. \n\n\n\nSubmit your videos via WhatsApp to Stewart at 210-382-4872 (preferably attached as a document for higher quality) or share via e-mail (or a google drive upload) to events@kynology.org. Your dog MUST show interactions with reinforcers\, as described above. \n\n\n\nIf your video is approved you will then receive an email directing you to Kynology.org where you will be able to lock in your handler by making an additional payment to purchase a Demo-Dog UPGRADE. Those who are not selected will still be able to fully participate in the seminar\, with no additional purchase required. Note that purchase of the handler applicant ticket commits you to attend the seminar\, and that no refund will be given if your dog is not selected as a demo dog. \n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual Participant (Livestream) – $250\n\n\n\nCan’t make it in person? Join us from anywhere! (Lectures and Discussions will be live-streamed). Note that while we are unable to address virtually-submitted questions in realtime\, livestream attendees will have the option to submit written questions and comments during the seminar. These questions and comments will be reviewed by the instructors during breaks and will likely influence subsequent discussions. General questions will be broadly addressed during the course of the lectures\, and a select number of interesting questions may be answered in an FAQ section available to registrants after the seminar.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Recordings\n\n\n\nTime zone\, Job Responsibilities or Prior Commitments getting in your way? Due to popular request\, we will be granting attendees access to recordings for a window of time after the event (one month\, possibly longer) to catch up on anything missed due to dogs\, jobs and that pesky need to sleep. We intend for this to be a LIVE event that encourages (and is influenced by!) remote participation (rather than paid access to videos on-demand)\, but also don’t want to exclude those of you who can join us for much but not all of the seminar. \n\n\n\n\n\nNEW — Hybrid & 2-Day Options\n\n\n\nWe have added two additional options to allow partial on-site participation (weekend or otherwise)\, with or without access to Livestream and recordings. Note that we added this to accommodate those who are unable to participate all four days\, but it is highly recommend that you register as a full seminar participant (and attend all four days in-person) to experience the full picture and get the most out of this seminar. \n\n\n\nHybrid Option (2 days on-site + 2 days livestream) – $325\n\n\n\nFor those who cannot make it on-site all four days. Includes Livestream and temporary access to recordings. \n\n\n\nWeekend Warrior (2 days on-site) – $225\n\n\n\nOn-site only. Does NOT include Livestream or access to recordings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor questions or issues registering\, please contact events@kynology.org or check out our handy-dandy FAQ troubleshooting page https://kynology.org/faqs/ \n\n\n\n*** Note that this is our first time handling ticket sales internally\, and we still seem to be experiencing intermittent glitchiness. If you encounter a “sold out” or any other issue blocking you from purchase\, please contact us at events@kynology.org (or check out Ticket Purchase FAQs) and we’ll get you sorted ***
URL:https://kynology.org/event/essentials-2025dec11-14/
LOCATION:Agility Challenge Acres\, 5467 East State Route 41\, Troy\, OH\, 45373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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SUMMARY:Specialized Seminar: Next Level Detection (ATK9 2025)
DESCRIPTION:ATK9 2025 “Next Level Detection” attendees: In order to access the Next Level Detection Summary\, we are requesting that you retroactively register for the event (we know\, we know … it’s already happened) so that you can view materials we are limiting to ATK9 Next Level Detection attendees.  \n\n\n\nYou will first need to create an account on our website (follow the “Log in here” link > “Log in with user and password”  >  “Register” in teeny tiny text below the login box. You should be able to create a password to log in right then and there\, otherwise\, login information will be emailed to you).  \n\n\n\nOnce you are logged in\, you will be able to retroactively RSVP for the event that you’ve already attended (probably there is a more straightforward way to do this\, but we’re dog trainers\, not web designers). Once you have registered\, you will automatically be granted a community membership\, which will enable you to view members only resources\, including the detection summary page https://kynology.org/detection-seminar-resources/ \n\n\n\nNote that you MUST be logged-in to view! Those who have already created an account (prior to Nov 1) may need to email us to retroactively grant you a community membership.
URL:https://kynology.org/event/specialized-seminar-next-level-detection-atk9-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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