2011 - Events

Behaviour Modification and Training Theory Intermediate Workshop 2
Where: dog-care-centreDate: 17 September 9:00 - 15:30Cost: Please see below
Covers:
Understanding Force Free training including: Behaviour modification, free shaping, positive reinforcement, clicker training.
Modern Dog Training
Opperant ConditioningClassical Conditioning
Negative ReinforcementPositive PunishmentNegative PunishmentExtinction
Dealing with dog-dog aggression in short.
Setting boundaries and structure for dogs and the family
Theory and Practical:
Teaching cues like sit with clicker training making use of free shaping etc.
Recall training
Lead walking
Dogs jumping on people
Spaces available: 10 people onlySpaces available for dogs: 4 dogs only (cost: R250 extra-hands on training with your own dog)
Cost of seminar: R400 without a dog p/pCost with a dog: R650 p/pCost if attending 16 July course: R300 and with a dog R550 p/p
Discounted rate for those attending course of 16 July @ R300 with no dog)
R.S.V.P: 25 August 2011. Please send proof of 50% deposit payment to training@dog-care-centre.comContact us on 021 987 1027 0r e-mail us for banking details on training@dog-care-centre.com
Please note that if you place your name here as attend please be sure to pay your deposit within 48 hours as we will not be able to keep your space longer then that.
Space limited to 10 people only.
Open Day @ dog-care-centre
9 April 9:00 - 12:00
Come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere while meeting our dogs.
Support our dog shop all items except sledding gear is marked down up to 20% from treats, dog food, toy's, grooming products and many more!!!View our products by clicking on the link below.http://www.dog-care-centre.com/shop-online.html...View our Kennel facility.http://www.dog-care-centre.com/Day.htmlhttp://www.dog-care-centre.com/board-train.html
Enroll your Husky for training lessons as well as talk about sledding and any other dog related topics. Come share tales of your own dogs.http://www.dog-care-centre.com/husky-academy.html
Enjoy FREE snacks under the trees.
Buy a lucky draw ticket and stand a chance to win 1 OF 3 Mischa gift packs containing 2 bottles of Merlot wine and dog-care-centre engraved glasses. Fees go towards Husky Rescue S.A.
Entry fee: R0.00
Everybody is welcome, please feel free to invite guest but they also need to confirm with us so that we know who and how many people to expect and cater for.All children and well behaved parents welcome:-))Please R.S.V.P. BY 1 April 2011 - info@dog-care-centre.com
Behaviour and Body Language Course
16 July 2011 - 9:00 - 16:00
Covers:
Understanding Force Free training- shaping etc.
Body Language - neutral, aggressive, defensive, play etc.Facial Expression - ears, mouth, eyes, forehead.Vocalizations - barking, growling, howling
Excessive salivation, certain hair loss, dandruff etc.
Calming SignalsStress - including threshold
Practical session
Dogs in their EnvironmentGeneral states - fight, flight, fidget, freeze
Dog-Human communicationincluding solicitation behaviours, resource guarding
Dog-Dog CommunicationIncluding resources, play, meet and greet
Dog Communication and Behaviour in everyday lifeWalking your dogPassing other dogs etc.
Assess a dog you just met
How to do introductions
Cost: R400 p/p Includes lunchDeposit payable: R200 p/p by 10 June 2011
10 spots available.
2009 - 2010 EVENTS
Husky Rescue S.A. FUN WALK 201014 August 8:00am, 4.5km walk. R40 per person - monies go towards Husky Rescue. Dog goodies for sale and prizes to be won! All breed of dog welcome! Entries close Monday 9 August 2010 Joostenberg Vlakte, Cape Town

All Breeds Sledding Club S.A. MUSHERS CONVENTION 27 June 2010Guest Speaker: Kirsten R Frisch. Living in Alaska apart from being a musher she worked as a race Veterinary Technician to short distance races, handler for international long distance races such as the Yukon Quest 1600km-Sled Dog race and Basin 300. Apart from being a certified dog trainer her experiences also include rescue work, mushing, dog daycare, author and web master of alaskan-husky-behavior.com and author of the book called 101 Things Every Dog Wants You To Know. After living in Alaska for over 10 years she still visits often for races like the Yukon quest. She now lives in North Carolina with her husband and 3 Huskies. She owns a successful training centre called the Gentle Canine. Date: 27 June 2010 Time: 9:00 – 12:30/13:00 Location: dog-care-centre Joostenberg VlakteLimited space available, booking is essential. Price: R400 (50% deposit payable when booking)The convention consist of me Louise Basson certified dog trainer and owner of dog-care-centre talking about the basics of sledding, a DVD of Lance Mackey and a webinar with Kirsten R Frisch with a more detailed view of mushing.
Husky Rescue S.A. FUN WALK Saterday-14 August 2010 R40 per person walking. Stalls selling dog goodies will be available as well as prizes to be won!!!
Homeopathic Dog Course Saturday 18 September 9:00 - 12:00 R300 per person - 50% deposit payable upfront.
Dog Behaviour course 2 October 2010 9:00 - 12:00 R300 pp
FIRST AID COURSE Date: 16 January 2010 Time: 9:00—13:00 Venue: dog-care-centre (25 Anderson South, Joostenberg Vlakte) Price: R400 Includes refreshments and snacks. Limited space available. Booking Essential Speaker: Manuela Fritz certified dog trainer and TTouch practitioner a long with Louise Basson dog behaviour and training consultant. The course consists of theory and practical information.There will also be books and first aid kits available to purchase. Please fill out the contact me form if you are interested in any of these courses. For behaviour training in Pretoria or a Ttouch practitioner Manuela Fritz will be able to assist. Please contact me for more details. Below are photo's of the January first aid course practical sessions.




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