Description
Using feral dogs as our teachers to improve our knowledge of dogs and ourselves, this two-day feral dog rehabilitation workshop in New Mexico is like no other dog training experience out there. Feral dogs are like magnifying glasses on our dog training skills, behaviors, and mindset. Feral dog rehab gets to the essence and depth of the human-dog relationship with an animal that has developed street smarts and survival techniques without human influence. The lessons feral and fearful dogs teach can be applied to help ALL dogs.
You will be guided by Julie Hart, an experienced and effective feral dog rehabilitator, in collaboration with Nelson Hodges, founder of Canine Human Relationship Institute. During the workshop will be focused on classroom and demonstration with some hands-on opportunities. The class focus will be on trust building, human/dog body language, leash handling, predictability, and building relationships. We will learn how humans can connect with dogs on a deep level by being what dogs need to feel safe. Learning how to be present by controlling your mind, energy, emotions, and expectations are all side benefits of working with feral dogs.
Nelson Hodges will hold a 2-hour Zoom class with attendees to supplement the in-person portion of the workshop. (Date to be announced)
Julie has many years of experience rehabilitating fearful and feral dogs for adoption and for her clients. She works with the dogs in foster homes the Las Vegas shelter extensively, successfully preparing them for pet dog life. Julie is a certified dog trainer through IACP and a certified relationship-based trainer with CHRI. She will include over-arching concepts as well as details about how to live with and help fearful and feral dogs.
