Dog Writers Association of America
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2011 awards, announced this past Sunday. Special congratulations to Risë VanFleet for her winning article in The APDT Chronicle of the Dog! This year the APDT created a new award with the DWAA to promote the book that best espouses the spirit of positive training and our Canine Life and Social Skills program. We are very pleased that the first winner is Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz and Larry Kay for the book, The Love That Dog Training Program (Workman Pub.) Sadly, Dawn passed away last year and her loss to the dog training field is a great one. We are very honored to have her and co-author Larry Kay as recipients of this first award.
Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) Store Open!
The CLASS Store is now open for business!
Dog trainers will receive special discounts. Visit www.mydoghasclass.com/store for details and to place an order.
Train Your Dog Month 2012
Visit the Train Your Dog Month site for fun tips and resources to help celebrate the New Year and promote training and socialization! Visit our schedule of Facebook chats and webinars with the professionals for the public!
2011 APDT Award Winners
The winners of the APDT Ian Dunbar Member of the Year 2011, Premier (2011) Shelter Worker Award, Dogwise (2011) John Fisher Essay Award, and the Dr. Robert Curran NewTrix (2011) Video Award have been announced.
Important Safety Tips!
Visit our Safety Tips on how to use training to help keep your pet safe during the busy winter holiday season.
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2012 APDT Annual Educational Conference and Trade Show
October 17 - 21, 2012
Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati
All meeting and events will be at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
Hotels with APDT Special Rates will be available for reservations after February 23, 2012.
We will be announcing the speaker list and the agenda the first of March. Check back for some fun, interesting and cutting edge informational sessions.
Awards
Below are the 2011 awards. You can also view the list of previous winners.
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This award is for the best video showcasing a specific training topic chosen for each year.
The award honors work to further the enhancement of the human-canine bond and the importance of the relationship with dogs in our lives.
These awards recognize shelter staff and shelter volunteers who are committed to using positive training methods to improve the chances of adoption for the dogs on their care. |
This award honors both John Fisher and the work of writers whom we think he would have enjoyed reading.
This award is for an APDT Member who exemplifies the APDT spirit through training of dogs, as demonstrated by meeting a variety of requirements set forth by the Awards Committee. |
One of our membership benefits is the privilege of posting seminar/event information free of charge on this Web site.
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Dog Walking Academy
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Seattle, WA
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Beyond Socialization - Using Shelter Play Groups for Training & Assessment
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Cincinnati, OH
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| Mar 24 |
Western States No Kill Conference
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Albuquerque, NM
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| Mar 24 |
Living and Learning with Animals (LLA) with Dr. Susan Friedman
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Ventura, CA
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S.A.N.E. Solutions for Challenging Dog Behavior - Kathy Cascade, T Touch Instructor
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Lawrenceville, GA
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Fixing the Unfixable: A New Look at Separation Anxiety - w/DeMartini-Price & Phairas
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Hudson, MA
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Wayne Hunthausen, DVM
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New Berlin, WI
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Beyond Socialization - Using Shelter Play Groups for Training & Assessment
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Dallas, TX
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Get S.M.A.R.T. and Step Up Your Training for Dog Sports
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Sumner, WA
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Dog Walking Academy
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San Francisco, CA
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