Welcome to Positively Canine, LLC! We are a state of the art training center for dogs and their people, serving the Metro Oklahoma City Area. You will find us conveniently and centrally located just off the freeway at Wilshire Boulevard and the Broadway Extension, in the Broadway Business Park.
Our training methods are modern, humane, and geared to enhance your dog's well-being, manners, and relationship with you, his owner. We offer a variety of classes including basic manners, puppy classes, socialization, as well as Canine Good Citizen, Rally, and all levels of obedience. Also, we will have private sessions available upon request.
In addition, we offer special events, practice time modules, seminars, workshops, and a media/reading library, all in a pleasant climate controlled environment for you and your dog's comfort. We hope to see you there!
Presented by Kathy Cascade, PT
International Instructor, TTouch Training Method
July 26, 2008 9:00am - 4:00pm Spaces Limited
With dog: $115.00 Without: $100.00
Sponsored by: POSITIVELY CANINE
Who Should Attend? Animal care professionals who work in a variety of environments including shelters, veterinary clinics or hospitals, grooming, boarding, or daycare facilities, and anyone who is involved in animal rescue work.
Seminar Topics:
The purpose of this seminar will be to address the particular challenges faced by caregivers and health care professionals who often work with animals in high states of stress. The focus will be on techniques to decrease physiological arousal and reduce stress reactions in both dogs and cats. Using a variety of TTouch techniques and concepts, Kathy will demonstrate effective tools for calming animals, improving coping skills, and managing environmental triggers. Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and hands-on practice Kathy will address the following:
The physiology of stress: How to recognize physical and emotional signs of stress through careful observation.
How to effectively influence stress responses with touch and movement.
The importance of posture and physical balance in reducing inappropriate behavior.
The non-threatening approach to first contact with an animal.
How to build trust and relieve tension in the body through TTouch bodywork.
How to promote confidence and cooperation through movement exercises, using a variety of leading techniques and the TTouch Confidence Course.®
How to create a sense of safety and comfort by being aware of spatial needs to promote appropriate social signals.
How to incorporate TTouch into the Shelter environment.
How to incorporate TTouch into the Veterinary exam.
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