Grisha Stewart
​Behavioral Adjustment Training Seminar
​Two Day Behavior Training Seminar
​April 29th & 30th, 2017

BAT 2.0 Seminar Agenda

• -Behind the Behavior (Functional Analysis, Respondent Learning, etc.)
• -Human’s Foundations (Leash Skills, Management, etc.)
• -Dog’s Foundations (pre-training)
• -BAT Set-ups (How to Read Body Language, How to do BAT) 
• -Variations and Other Applications (BAT on Walks & Other Real-Life Settings, Set--Up Variations, Puppy Socialization)
• -Practicing Your BAT Skills (People-as-Dogs -Practice with Humans, possibly Video Assessments)

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April 29th, 2017 - Day 1:
10 - 11:00 Lecture
11:00 - 11:15 Break with coffee/tea & light snacks
11:15 - 12:30 Lecture
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 2:45 Lecture
2:45 - 3:00 Break with coffee/tea
3:00 - 4:30 Lecture 
4:30 - 4:45 Break with coffee/tea & snacks
4:45 - 6:00 Lecture

April 30th, 2017 - Day 2:
10 - 11:00 Lecture
11:00 - 11:15 Break with coffee/tea & light snacks
11:15 - 12:30 Lecture
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 Lecture
3:00 - 3:15 Break with coffee/tea
3:15 - 5:00 Lecture

​Fighting is expensive for dogs. Instead of jumping directly into fighting, most dogs give distance-increasing signals, from subtle to overt. But many dogs have also learned to give up on the subtle signals and leap straight to showing big aggressive displays, fighting, or fleeing in panic.
 
When dealing with aggression, fear, or frustration, BAT builds social skills, confidence around the trigger, and trust in the handler. While food or other rewards are used with BAT in certain situations, the main focus of BAT is on giving the dog maximal control in the desensitization process without interference from the handler. This technique is subtle, yet powerful, and should definitely go into your training toolbox.
 
This presentation will show many video clips with case studies using a variety of BAT set-ups, as well as videos of how to deal with problems that crop up, practical hands-on work for your own leash skills, and how to use BAT with other behavior modification techniques. We will discuss the science behind BAT and similar techniques, the reasons and ways that BAT is kept low-stress, how to get volunteers for set-ups, how to use BAT ‘undercover’ in the real world, how BAT compares to other methods, and more. You’ll also get some hands-on practice via roleplaying with leash handling techniques that are essential for BAT.
 

Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA is an author, international speaker, and dog trainer who specializes in dog reactivity. She founded the online Animal Building Blocks Academy in Alaska and Ahimsa Dog Training in Seattle, which has earned many awards, including Best of Western Washington. “Ahimsa” is a Buddhist doctrine of nonviolence to all living things, which reflects Grisha’s focus on empowerment to promote the well being of dogs and their humans.
 
​Her latest book, “Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression,” was published by Dogwise in early 2016. Her popular second book, “The Official Ahimsa Dog Training Manual: A Practical, Force-Free Guide to Problem Solving & Manners,” was published in 2012 and updated in 2014. Her popular BAT 2.0 DVD series about empowered socialization and training, was released in 2014.
 
Grisha is an enthusiastic and entertaining presenter who creates her seminars to accommodate a variety of learning styles.
 
Web: http://grishastewart.com
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