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Leah’s Credentials And CEUs

Leah maintains all her certifications with continuing education which is listed below.

Please See Introducing Leah Video.

 

Out of Control Dogs was very good.  More tools for training without food or to use to transition from working with food.  Dogs that are fearful or too upset or over stimulated often will not take food rewards.  This was a great addition to my working knowledge!!!

What does the dog say? A look at Barking: Very interesting Lecture. Favorite Take Away: Dogs can run and bark at what they fear (or want to go away) due to Mobbing instinct seen in Wolves that run at Bears or Crows that fly at Eagles. Lots of good info with this one!

Although Medication is the last thing I want to recommend, I like staying up to date on all the options.

Dr. Lore I Haug is a behavioral veterinarian that works out of Sugarland Texas. This was a very good mini course on available drugs that can compliment behavior modification or anxiety issues when necessary. This is an overview of possible prescription drugs that veterinarians may dispense at times. Very good presentation.

The LIMA approach (Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive) provides both a standard and guidelines for working with dogs as effectively and humanely as possible. Understanding LIMA and applying it effectively will improve your effectiveness as a trainer and/or behaviorist.
Presented by Kristina Spaulding owns Science Matters Academy of Animal Behavior, LLC. She specializes in the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. Kristina has a PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience/Biopsychology. She studies the social cognition, evolution and behavior of dogs. Since 2010, Kristina has taught 14 undergraduate courses including Learning, Evolutionary Psychology, Statistics and Introduction to Biopsychology and Behavioral Neuroscience. In 2012, she earned the Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Student Award. She has also served as an invited presenter at several teaching workshops and presentations hosted by the University and was an invited speaker at the Evolutionary Studies Summit at SUNY New Paltz in 2012. She is also on the APDT’s education committee. Prior to opening Smart Dog in 2001, Kristina obtained her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University at Wisconsin and served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend, then owned by Dr. Patricia McConnell.

 

Great webinar helping with understanding canine brains and where aggression can be processed and why this is important.

 

 

 

Interesting perspective from Janice Koler-Matznick, M.S., A.C.A.A.B. on the comparison of dogs to Dingos as opposed to Wolves as the origin of species. Lots of compelling information to learn even more about.

 

More great information about how dogs perceives the world through their amazing noses!
Fantastic things come from teaching nosework to our dogs. Great for rainy days!
Great Lecture when you and your pets are not able to go out!
In addition to certification a diploma has also been earned.
Consulting Skills and Working with People.
Certified Behavior Consultant- Knowledge Assessed Certificate
When it’s time to use other desired resources besides food.
Renewed through 2024
Shaping and Targeting are extremely helpful for more difficult tasks or tricks.
Sensible And Non Threatening Education or Sensory Approach, Novel Experience
Knowing Canine Cognition thoroughly is crucial to developing a realistic set of goals and expectations!
Great Course for Self Control Exercises for all dogs, not just service dogs!
CGC, Temperament and also AKC Trick Dog evaluator.
Sarcopenia is the loss of skeleton and muscle mass and strength and it is strictly correlated with physical disability, poor quality
of life and death. ilsk factors for Sarcopenia include age, gender and level of physical activity.
Never can learn too much about this from multiple sources and teachers.
Intricate use of timing and learning together for the best learning experience for any dog or puppy.
Learning the utmost intimate and slight indications of how a dog is feeling in the moment.
There are lots of things you can do to help a dog get ready for a new baby.
Keeping up to date!~

 

This was a great resource of why we don’t want to overdue the carbohydrates for our dogs!!!
Keeping it up to date!
Because Cats can be helped too.

 

Nutrition and Behavior matters greatly!

 

Good People Sense
More good Information
Multi Species learning.
Who doesn’t like tricks ? 🙂
Good information for all.