Is your dog reactive, barking on leash at dogs or people? Maybe he's nervous and quiet, unsure how to handle new situations? Are you having trouble taking your competition dog to agility or obedience shows because they bark at the judge or even leave the ring? In this seminar, we will address how to make your dog comfortable, confident, and focused in novel and challenging environments and help you support him when he's overwhelmed. Dr. Cook will explain the hidden signs of stress and how to use therapeutic, “social play” to both gauge your dog's emotional state and help them relax and have new responses to what stress them. Come learn about The Play Way! In this seminar, you’ll learn: -- How to identify stress in dogs -- A new definition of working threshold -- Why social play is different from toy play for stressed dogs -- How to help your dog "Look and Dismiss" and take challenges in stride

Sponsor:Marin Humane Society
Speaker(s):Amy Cook, PhD, CPDT-KA, CDBC

Contact: Kristin Herrera
 Email: kherrera@marinhumanesociety.org
 Web: https://training.marinhumane.org/oh-behave/events/seminars/details/905--Training-and-Emotions-with-D