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Practical Lessons from Guinea Pigs

​Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of training through the lens of adorable guinea pigs? Join Chirag Patel and his herd of 14 super cute guinea pigs at ClickerExpo LIVE as they Dem-OH the practical application of behavior science. Even if you don’t work directly with guinea pigs, it’ll be highly relevant, as the principles and strategies are universally applicable to all learners and can be adjusted and applied to the learners you work with.

This Dem-OH will be followed by another exciting learning experience as Eva Bertilsson and Ken Ramirez will use their coaching expertise to guide Chirag through interactive and engaging training sessions. This unique opportunity allows you to observe first-hand the effectiveness of coaching techniques and practical training in action.

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To Click or Not To Click?

Over the years, various applications and heated debates have emerged regarding the timing and usage of markers. At ClickerExpo Portland, Eva Bertilsson provides her perspective on this contentious issue by recounting her own decision-making process in a range of scenarios.

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Join Kiki Yablon at ClickerExpo LIVE and Portland

Join Kiki Yablon at ClickerExpo LIVE (virtual) and ClickerExpo Portland (in-person)!At ClickerExpo LIVE, Kiki will present Training with the Grain: Choosing Better Alternatives. In this Learning Lab, participants will bring a problem scenario that they would like to address, and as a group, we will discuss and brainstorm ways to “train with the grain.”

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Join Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. at ClickerExpo!

Join Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. at ClickerExpo 2024! From consulting on training lions and pelicans to the hierarchy of behavior-change procedures and more, Susan will cover a breadth of topics that will enrich your learning!

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Building a Better Trainer: How to Become the Best Trainer You Can Be

Join Emelie Johnson Vegh at ClickerExpo LIVE to learn how to set yourself up for success, just as you do with your learners. We often find ourselves dreaming and planning, only to fall short in execution or face unexpected challenges. This can lead to self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy. Emelie will address these common hurdles and guide you in treating yourself with the same skill and compassion you show your learners.

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United We Click

Delve into the science and best practices of clicker training, covering key definitions that are often misunderstood, with Laura VanArendonk Baugh at ClickerExpo Portland. Explore the appropriate times to employ advanced techniques and when they are unnecessary or even counterproductive in practical training (spoiler alert: much of the time).

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Behavioral Stages Versus Vaccines: Clarifying the Confusion

At ClickerExpo LIVE, Linda Randall DVM, KPA CTP, and Kathie Nurena MD, KPA CTP, will examine the impact of vaccines and infectious diseases on the behavioral stages of developing dogs. The presentation includes an overview of current medical perspectives on vaccines, preventive measures, and the risk of contagious diseases in relation to behavioral considerations. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to formulate policies regarding class attendance and vaccination status, with a deeper understanding of emerging trends in the incidence of infectious diseases.

In Ask and Dem-OH! you’ll learn solutions and watch answers demonstrated to some of the most commonly asked questions such as “Do I always have to have food with me when I train?”

In Being Heard Among the Herd, Peggy and her Dem-OH helpers will showcase a wide variety of individually trained base behaviors that can make training a herd safer and more effective.

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Join Grisha Stewart at ClickerExpo Portland

Did you know that secure attachment could be considered an antecedent for dog behavior? Join Grisha Stewart at ClickerExpo Portland, OR for, The Power of Love, where she will explore attachment theory as it relates to dogs (and touch on humans as well), providing practical techniques for applying this knowledge to reactivity and separation anxiety.