Eating is Essential

During an initial behavior consultation, when my client says “but my dog isn’t food-motivated,” my response is “Not yet.” While various medical conditions may contribute to the creation of a finicky eater, so can unwise – often unintentional -- learning experiences.

Addressing these obstacles to efficient training will improve the overall prognosis for all dogs, especially in challenging cases (e.g., dogs with a history of aggressive behaviors). This session will cover:

• Parameters of fluent eating

• Specific situations in which foster the habit of picky eating 

• Five common mistakes that teach inappetence -- and alternatives that promote healthy eating

Join this engaging webinar to delve deeper into the world of dog behavior and nutrition! Gain valuable insights into enhancing your dog's eating habits and overall well-being. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts and take the first step towards a healthier, happier relationship with your dog!

What's included?

  • CEUs

    1.5 CEUs approved for CCPDT, IAABC, and KPA

  • Q&A Time with Kathy Sdao

    30 minutes of bonus Q&A time with Kathy Sdao included in the recording!

  • Recordings available!

    Lifetime access to the recording!

Your Speaker!

Kathy Sdao

Kathy Sdao is an applied animal behaviorist. She’s been a full-time animal trainer for forty years, first with marine mammals and then with dogs. At the University of Hawaii, she received a master’s degree working with a research team that trained dolphins to understand sign-language. She then worked for the United States Navy training dolphins for open-ocean military tasks. Kathy also worked as a marine-mammal trainer at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Washington. After leaving the zoo world, she co-created Tacoma’s first dog-daycare. Kathy launched Bright Spot Dog Training in 1998. Services include consulting with families about their challenging dogs and mentoring professional trainers who want to maximize the power of positive-reinforcement training. Kathy is proud to be an original faculty member for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpos; she’s taught at more than forty of these popular conferences. Kathy has lectured at venues across the United States, Canada and Europe, and in Australia, Israel, Japan and Mexico. In 2012, she published her first book, Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace.