| | | | Knowledge Is Power
"I used to look at [my dog] Smokey and think, 'If you were a little smarter you could tell me what you were thinking,' and he'd look at me like he was saying, 'If you were a little smarter, I wouldn't have to.'" ~ Fred Jungclaus
Increase your K9 IQ!
You've enjoyed them on DSD, now's your chance to meet them in person. Our esteemed bloggers and pet professionals Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Dr. Ian Dunbar, and Ms. Nicole Wilde all have upcoming live appearances scheduled for this spring and throughout 2010. Show your dog some love by taking time to learn from the experts.
| Dr. Nicholas Dodman Seminar Series
CA, IL, NJ - early bird ends 2/14
 We are pleased to announce the following Seminar series from Dr. Nicholas Dodman.
Dr. Dodman is the Director of Animal Behavior at Tufts University and has authored numerous best selling books including The Dog Who Loved To Much, The Well Adjusted Dog, Puppy's First Steps and Dogs Behaving Badly. Dr. Dodman is internationally recognized and has been featured on 20/20, Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dateline and World News with Peter Jennings.
Dr. Dodman is also a long time friend and featured blogger on Dog Star Daily. Program descriptions and registration information can be found at ThePetDocs.com.
| Dr. Ian Dunbar Doggy-Lecture Dates
 Dr. Ian Dunbar is a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author/producer of multiple books, and videos.
Largely regarded as the father of positive reinforcement dog training, Dr. Dunbar has played a major role in evolving the profession from punishment and dominance-theory based to positive reinforcement techniques.
Dr. Dunbar founded the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) in Canada and the United States. The APDT is now the largest pet dog training organization in the world.
Dr. Dunbar is credited with introducing and promoting the idea that puppies under the age of six months can and should be trained. He founded his training school, Sirius Dog Training, based on that philosophy. He is also the co-founder of DogStarDaily.com.
Dr. Dunbar will be presenting all new material throughout the U.S. in 2010 and 2011.Seminar information and registration can be found at JamesandKennth.com.
| Nicole Wilde's North American Tour 2010
Nicole Wilde, CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer) is the author of eight books, writes columns and articles for various magazines and newspapers including Modern Dog Magazine, and has hosted the Dog Talk radio show. She co-stars in the DVD Train Your Dog: The Positive Gentle Method and guest stars on The Dog Whisperer (with Paul Owens) DVD.
Nicole has worked with all types of canines, both domestic and exotic (specializing in wolves and wolfdogs) as a trainer (and rescuer) for over twenty years. She has also worked with the Los Angeles city shelters, and was Executive Director for a rescue center for wolves/wolfdogs and Pit Bulls. Nicole trains dogs and their owners through her company, Gentle Guidance Dog Training, in Southern California. Program descriptions and registration information can be found at Phantom Publishing. | | | | | | |
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