 Barked: Thu Aug 27, '09 1:06pm PST |
 | |  | | Greater Chicago Cavalier Rescue's Fall Paw Party!
When: Sunday, September 13, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Arabian Knights Farm
6526 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
What/Why: There will be games for Cavaliers and their people including decorating large peanut butter flavored dog bones to take home ($2)
Pet Photographer
Lunch is included
Raffles and doggie items for sale
The guest speaker is Mick McAuliffe (please see his bio below) who will speak on
canine behavior including how to deal with a timid/and or frightened dog
Entry fee: $10; children 12 and under: $5
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels only at this event please.
Mick McAuliffe, Animal Behavior Specialist, Co-Owner, and Manager of The
Houndry, served as the Director of Animal Behavior and Training for the
R.S.P.C..A. Queensland, where he developed world-leading assessment,
modification and training programs for multiple species. In addition to his
extensive work in canine training, Mick has applied his training skills to a
variety of animals, from Sea World Australia's large marine mammals to serving
as head avian keeper and trainer for a collection of 130 native and exotic birds
and developing free-flight shows for visitors. Mick has lectured on Animal
Behavior across 4 continents, working extensively in Australia, Japan,
China,England, Saudi Arabia and now the United States. Currently living in
Chicago, Mick provides Behavior and Training Consultations for Dogs, Cats, Birds
and Horses. He generously volunteers his time and expertise to the Naperville
Humane Society where he has developed and implemented a competency based
Volunteer Animal Training Program, "4 Paws Forward" intended to increase the
adoptability of animals in shelters. He also
donates his time to NAHS teaching canine educational seminars. Mick offers
clients programs that meet their individual needs, including group classes, mini
consultations, open seminars and in-home private training. Mick believes that
our dogs live with us as part of our family, learning what we like and dislike
through everyday experiences. He doesn't believe in dictatorships or set
training sessions. Instead, he educates owners on how to teach dogs our rules
and guidelines each day. Whether you're sitting on your sofa or going for a walk
- living is learning. Training should be fun for you and your dog, not
stressful. Mick teaches using only positive reinforcement techniques eliminating
the need for physical or verbal correction or training equipment that can cause
pain or injury. Mick will coach you on how to teach your dog with patience and
understanding resulting in a well-mannered dog and a life-long bond with your
canine companion.
The number one behavior that is taught in all our classes is CALM behavior,
because if their not calm they can't think, if they can't think they can't
learn.
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