CARMAA is presenting some wonderful events for 2012, including our annual DogtoberFEST which takes place the first weekend of October. Please join us and spread the word about CARMAA’s vision for supporting a collective community of compassionate people, advocating every day for homeless animals.
Turid Rugaas
International Dog Trainer
Coming to Pittsburgh the weekend of September 7, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012 Evening Lecture
"What is possible between a human and an animal is attainable only within a relationship."
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977, with a deep background of experience that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery. She is well respected for her holistic, relationship approach to dogs and the people that love them.
Whether the audience is companion dog owners or experienced trainers, Suzanne's broad knowledge, common sense and humor offer exciting, practical information and approaches that will enhance the dog/human relationship. Join us as we host Suzanne for an evening lecture on Friday, May 25th. Or, for a more in-depth understanding of Suzanne's methods, register for one of two days of her workshop.
For more information about Suzanne, check out: www.suzanneclothier.com
Friday, September 7, 2012 Bonus Workshop
Norwegian dog trainer and behaviorist Turid Rugaas has made it her life work to study canine social interaction. She coined the phrase "calming signals" to describe the social body language that dogs use to avoid conflict, invite play, and communicate a wide range of information to other dogs. Yawning, lip-licking, sneezing, even scratching are just a few of the many signals you can learn to recognize and use to better understand interactions with your dog. Identify situations that are stressful to your dog so you can resolve or avoid them and rehabilitate a dog that has lost her ability to read or give calming signals. Become a keen observer of canine behavior at home, in the community, and among dogs to nurture better behavior and build a solid relationship. CARMAA is offering a weekend of learning with Turid, September 7th, 8th and 9th, 2012. Register for a one or two day seminar and bonus hands-on workshop. (Note: workshop space is limited and can only be offered in combination to a one or two day registration.) For more information about Turid, check out: www.turid-rugaas.no/UKFront.htm.
