Mogens Eliasen will be giving seminars and courses for the general public in Kentucky from April 21 till April 26, 2005. The locations will be in
Mogens' unique training concepts build on a thorough understanding of the dog's instincts and needs. It is focused on developing the dog's ability to use its instincts and natural behaviors in a useful way instead of curbing and restricting them, as traditionally is the case in standard obedience training. The result is a much happier and well-behaved dog - and owner. Mogens' dog training concepts are unique and have never before been offered in the Eastern part of North America. They are based on a thorough respect for the dog's nature and always have an answer to the question, "What is in it for the dog?". In sharp contrast to standard obedience training, Mogens' methods focus on developing the dog's natural behaviors, not restricting them or prohibiting them. "Dogs are not meant to be robots - they are intelligent animals that need mental stimulation and challenges in order to stay in harmony with themselves and their environment - in my experience, 90-95% of all behavioral problems originate in inadequate mental stimulation", says Mogens. "Most people do not comprehend that dogs need more than food and shelter and some petting. They need to be appreciated as valuable members in a pack with competent human leadership, and they need to work their instincts. Instincts are like a river. If you try to stop the flow, then, sooner, or later, it will break the dam and do a lot of damage. Instead, if you redirect its flow into some meaningful and useful purposes, it becomes a treasured pal and valuable ally, not an annoying nuisance or a threat." Through his studies in Europe with famous mentors like Konrad Lorenz and Eberhart Trumler, and his own extensive experimenting with training concepts during his many years in competition training and Search & Rescue training, Mogens has developed a very simple and very practical model for how instincts work and control behavior, "The Need Barrel" model. Applied particularly to the dog's social instincts, it provides some very powerful insights into how a person can control the dog's behavior through positive motivation of fundamental mechanisms that are more effective and reliable than food... The key to results with this approach is to build a relationship with the dog - with the dog's terms of communication, but under the human's control and guidance. Mogens Eliasen's background is very diversified. In addition to all his dog training and studies of dogs, it includes a high-level scientific degree in analytical chemistry, service as Intelligence Officer in NATO headquarters in Europe during the "Cold War", a business career in hazardous waste management, and public speaking and publishing. He has been involved with training of dogs, dog owners, and dog trainers since 1972, and he has developed many training programs and education systems, including the Search and Rescue Dog training and deployment manual for the Danish Government. He enjoys public speaking and practical work with dog owners. His is the author of several books, e-books, and videos on dog training, feeding, and healthcare for dogs, published through K9joy®. A more detailed bio is available at http://k9joy.com/mogensbio.html.
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The Kentucky tour includes the following events: | |
 Louisville: |
Free instruction/training/coaching to teach the dog to not pull on the leash, without any pain or punishment or other abuse. The participants that show the most improvement in their dog's leash manners during the class will be allowed to pick prizes of value up to $250 each, in the form of free tickets to courses/seminars on this page, including the week-long camp course! More information and sign-up. |
Elizabethtown: | Seminar: "Food & Nutrition for Dogs" - an introduction to the dog's biology and digestive system, how it differs from the human system, and the conclusions we can draw from this in regards to appropriate feeding. The seminar will further discuss what you can read on labels and why your vet is not very likely to tell you the truth... Students are encouraged to bring the labels of the dog food they feed. After this seminar, you will be able to make your own diligent decisions about what and how to feed your dog a healthy diet. More information and sign-up. |
Louisville: | Workshop: "The Basics of Dog Language" - an introduction to effective communication with dogs; learn how to interpret the dog's body signals - and to use them yourself! The second half will be practical interaction with selected dogs in typical day-to-day situations. The workshop will refer to Anders Hallgren's book "The ABC's of Dog Language". This knowledge should be mandatory for all dog owners - and less than 10% know it well enough to make sense to a dog... More information and sign-up. |
Elizabethtown: | Seminar: "The Dog's Social Instincts" - an introduction to a new way of understanding the dog's behavior and what it takes to influence it. This seminar gives the core foundation of all Mogens Eliasen's training concepts. Mogens makes this seminar mandatory for all students in his practical classes, for very good reason - the valuable insights you get about your dog's behavior are simply not to be without, if you take your dog seriously! This seminar will open a new door for you to your dog's world. The questions, "why does my dog do this?" will take on a completely new meaning... More information and sign-up. |
Louisville: | Workshop: "Mental Activation for Smart Dogs" - an introduction to the number one reason for problem behavior: inadequate mental stimulation - also known as boredom! The seminar explains the reasons behind - and the ways the problem can be prevented or solved through just 15 minutes of fun per day. The majority of the time will be devoted to practical training of selected dogs in practical exercises from the e-book "BrainWork for Smart Dogs", which will constitute an excellent reference. More information and sign-up. |
Elizabethtown: | Seminar: "Responsible Health Care for Your Dog" - a down-to-earth overview of the dog's biology, particularly where it differs from that of humans. Why shaving a long-coated dog in the summer is making it hotter! Why you should never lift a dog like a child! How you remove ticks. Dealing with common parasites. How and when to protect the dog against weather. How to make a health check-up on your own dog. When and how to use a vet. Emergency first-aid, and much more. More information and sign-up. |
Lexington: | Seminar: "Risk Management, Vaccination, and Preventive Medication for Dogs" - a practical guide to making diligent decisions about whether or not to use vaccines and other preventative medication. Most people, unfortunately, simply succumb to the scaremonger from professional advisors that profit on the fear. After this seminar, you will be able to call the bluff of the commercial advertising and the vets that get paid serious money from the pharmaceutical industry for reaching certain quotas of vaccinations, whether or not the diseases are of any danger to your dog... More information and sign-up. |
More information about the events, including specific locations and times, is available from Nicole Rempfer More information about K9joy and its publishing and teaching activities at http://k9joy.com. Phone inquiries are welcome at (250) 428-4210. | |
