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Before You Surrender
Helping you keep your pet
Many of the issues owners face with their pets can be resolved — and we’d like to help you with that.
Before surrendering your pet, visit KeepYourPet.com. It is a go-to resource for information on services available throughout the Sacramento region that can help you keep your pet as an important member of the family.
Resource Guarding
For Dogs Who Don't Share
Does your dog growl when you try to take his stuff? Do you end up playing Keep Away with your dog every time she takes something she’s not supposed to? Does your dog eat food and other items before you can take them away? Your dog is exhibiting resource guarding behavior.
Stranger Danger
Manage and Modify Stranger-Directed Aggression
Has your dog growled, snarled, or snapped at strangers? Are you worried that they might? Does your dog take a long time to warm up to new people? Learn how to prevent bites and help your dog feel more comfortable around new people.
Leash Monsters: Reactivity
Manage and Modify Reactivity on Walks
In this seminar, we’ll give you some tips and tricks that will help you teach your dog to walk on leash without barking and/or lunging at other dogs, people, cars, etc. We’ll also provide management and training strategies that will help build focus in your dog and work toward a happy, healthy, non-reactive relationship.
Dog Speak
Canine Body Language
Has your dog’s behavior ever caught you by surprise? Dogs often let us know how they’re feeling and what they’re about to do with subtle signals before they react. Unless you know what to look for, you might miss them! Learn how to read what your dog is saying, which can help prevent frights, fights, and bites! This is the first installment of our Dog Pro series for those who work and volunteer with dogs, as well as dog owners of all experience levels.
These seminars are for humans only. PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS.
Home Alone
Separation Anxiety Seminar
Separation anxiety is a panic disorder in dogs that is stressful for everyone. The solutions vary depending on each dog and common recommendations found online often provide no relief or make things worse. Learn how to help your dog feel more comfortable when you leave.
These seminars are for humans only. PLEASE DO NOT BRING DOGS.
Includes lecture, photo and video examples. Presented by Sacramento SPCA Behavior and Training Specialist, Lisa Mullinax, CDBC.
Ticket Price: $39
