This is one of many projects I've been meaning to get back to. I've been reading a lot, working on a few new things, and I've been putting a lot of time and effort into a class I will be teaching later this month. I also keep seeing a lot of information about alphas and pack theory, so I'm sure I will be revisiting those topics and dispelling those myths with current, reliable, verifiable science.
For now though, the topic at hand. I will be teaching a class through the Columbia Parks and Recreation at the Waters Moss Activity Center on February 25, from 6:30 to 7:30. Pre-registration is required and there is a $10 fee. You can register at http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/Leisure_Times/. The class, "Dogs and Kids," is listed on page 16.
The class will discuss the a little bit about dominance and hierarchy, and what it is and isn't and the fact that dogs are not trying to dominate your children. The class will also cover communication dogs use use to show they are uncomfortable, about to bite, relaxed, or want to play. Finally I will talk about over-arousal and when and how to put an end to it.
For more information, you can see a couple of interviews I've recently done.
This is me on Radio Friends with Paul Pepper. A correction, I said "45 million dog bites." I was quoting statistics by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, but I misspoke. That should have been "4.5 million."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEZH4XnKKAY
This was done by The City Channel:
http://gocolumbiamo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1026
