Join Behavior Vets when we host Applied Ethologist, Kim Brophey, for a 3-part webinar series! In order to get the most out of this series, we are offering all 3 parts as a package. The “Antecedent Iceberg” - Embracing the Natural Integration of Ethology & Behaviorism The contributions from the science of behaviorism to the dog behavior profession cannot be overstated. Without a comprehensive understanding of the principles and mechanisms of learning theory, it is difficult for trainers to accurately understand or influence behavioral goals and challenges in pet dogs. Behaviorism must undoubtedly maintain a consistent seat at the table in the dog behavior and training industry, as it continues to facilitate creative innovations and inform best practices in approach and methodology in countless ways. There are, however, current problems in our profession that have resulted from a more rigid operational interpretation of and ideology around behaviorism - fostering an unnecessary separation from (and even delegitimization of) some of the other natural sciences. This common disconnect can have profound implications for the dogs and families served by professionals if certain critical elements of behavior are accidentally ignored in assessment and practice in the interest of strict adherence to the singular lens of behaviorism. Beyond these more extreme examples of ideological conflict between disciplines and approaches, many imagined differences between the behavioral sciences persist simply because of varying language and perspectives on the subject matter. Discipline-specific terminology and emphasis can seem exclusionary, inhibiting fluid understanding and complimentary integration between the relevant sciences - even when they are fundamentally validating and supporting each other’s work. Indeed, this has historically been the case for the erroneous polarization between the fields of ethology and behaviorism in our industry - at great cost to dog behavior professionals, dogs and families. We need to vastly improve our translation between the sciences, and resolve the injurious friction that arises from useless distinctions. Behaviorism principles are intrinsically, even elementally, compatible with those of ethology (and many other sciences) as it directly pertains to our comprehensive understanding and mediation in dog behavior work. In this seminar, attendees will learn about the natural intersection between behaviorism and ethology as it relates to dog training and consulting in the modern age, as the great scope of the “Antecedent Iceberg” in the ABC’s of the operant model is examined beyond the surface of observable behavior. Bridging the ethological and behaviorism approaches to behavioral analysis enables us to consider both the more operational immediate proximate antecedents as well as the more distant ultimate antecedents that together comprise the massive iceberg of facilitating conditions of behavior. Furthermore, the principles and concepts of classical and operant conditioning can be viewed within the magnificent greater context of evolution as the mechanisms for adaptation of all life on earth to ever-changing circumstances. The stage setting influence of an animal’s more invisible phenotypical elements must be fully appreciated and accounted for as part of any truly comprehensive functional analysis - even if these factors complicate the equation and challenge our ability to operationalize. The L.E.G.S.® (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self) model of integrated canine science offers a promising solution for us moving forward in this regard as an ideal starting point for our endeavor. Saturday January 15, 2022 - 11am to 12:30pm EST Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 1 Ethically and effectively working cases as a canine behavior professional requires us to perform both initial and ongoing comprehensive analysis of all contributing elements to a dog’s behavior. Participants will be introduced to Kim Brophey’s widely celebrated and endorsed L.E.G.S.® system of Applied Ethology as a simple and practical framework for doing so – bridging multiple scientific disciplines and delivering new depths of understanding by organizing the critical components of all animal behavior. Learn how to identify, understand, and integrate the full scope of potential factors influencing behavior – Learned, Environmental, Genetic, and unique internal conditions of the individual animal’s own Self –in order to prevent misunderstandings and incorrect assessment of cases, obstacles to the progress of behavior modification, inadequate safety and management provisions, and even life-threatening circumstances for both animals and people. Saturday February 19, 2022 - 11am to 12:30pm EST Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 2 The second part of this session will take a deep dive into the ten genetic working groups of dogs, exploring their original historical purpose and the resulting selective forces on behavior for specialized perceptions and responses in various conditions. We will examine how many of the erroneously labeled “behavior problems” commonly observed in pet dogs are the natural consequence of the friction created by modern conditions - the preservation of genetic keys (niches) that no longer fit the environmental locks (habitats) in which they find themselves. Through a greater understanding of the behaviors for which the various working groups were designed, we will appreciate how readily these artificially selected patterns manifest problematically in the average pet dog lifestyle, and how paramount certain adjustments to our expectations and common practices of stewardship need to be in our profession and culture. Saturday March 19, 2022 - 11am to 12:30pm EST Other info: These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention. January 15, 2022 - The “Antecedent Iceberg” - Embracing the Natural Integration of Ethology & Behaviorism February 19, 2022 - Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 1 Saturday March 19, 2022 - Ethological Contributions to “Behavior Problems” in Dogs – Part 2 11am to 12:30pm EST each day (USA and Canada) This is an online event. The Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to the event. "Doors" open at 10:30am EST, each day. Feel free to log in and wait in our "waiting room" via Zoom. These webinars will be recorded. Anyone that purchases a 3-Part Webinar Package will receive the recording within 1 week after each live event date. You will be able to view the webinar even if you cannot join us on the event date. The recordings will be available for viewing for up to 6 months. These webinars will not be available for purchase after the series is complete. CEUs will be granted to those who purchase a ticket for the 3-Part Webinar Package, even if they cannot join us on the date of the event. CEUs pending: CPDT IAABC KPA Registration: 3-Part Webinar Package - Purchase all 3 parts : $99 total (single webinars are typically $45 each) If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the 3-part package. Cancellation policy: No refunds About Kim: Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in Asheville, NC. Kim’s commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized internationally, awarded the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC seven years in a row. She is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Kim Brophey’s Dog L.E.G.S.® model of comprehensive canine science has been endorsed by prominent canine scientists such as Raymond Coppinger and embraced by reputable dog trainers worldwide. From her applied ethology content in Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course to her highly anticipated, market-disrupting Applied Ethology & Family Dog Mediation® Course, Kim’s work is a celebrated contribution to the field. Her groundbreaking book, MEET YOUR DOG, TED talk, and Beyond The Operant (BTO) collaborative have made profound waves and become favorites among both dog professionals and the public. Kim continues to build bridges and invite others to contribute to a new conversation about dogs- one that challenges us to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.

Sponsor:Behavior Vets
Speaker(s):Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM

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