Seminars
Rescue Rehab
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Fear Free Veterinary Visits
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This seminar gives tips for veterinary visits on things you can do for dogs that are stressed when going to the veterinary clinic. We can work on making visits stress-free for our dogs!
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Humans only seminar,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
The Shock of it All
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This seminar explains the science and myths of using aversive training methods like shock collars, TENS collars, E-collars, prong collars, and choke collars on our dogs.
#NoShockNeeded
Humans only seminar,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Understanding a Dog's Body Language
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An in-depth look at canine body language through postures and signals using videos and photos in a group discussion. Dogs communicate with us and other dogs constantly. They have a complex language system, understanding it helps you to become a better owner, train more successfully, and live more peacefully.
This is a human-only seminar.
Cost: $10
Dominance Theory in Dogs
Truths and Myths
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Is the dominance theory really true? Do dogs really try to dominate humans? Dominate other dogs? We will explore the truths and myths of this theory from a scientific perspective.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Possession Aggression:
Understanding Resource Guarding in Dogs
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Does your dog grumble, snap or even bite when you try to take something away, touch their food bowl or move them while sleeping? Or if someone tries to hug you or sit near you, does your dog get snarky? Those are signs of resource guarding! Learn what the behavior is, why it happens, and ways to help control the behavior. This seminar is two hours and is human-only.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
How Dogs See, Hear and Smell The World
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An in-depth look at understanding the inner workings of a dog. This seminar is two hours and is human-only.
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Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
A State of Distress: Understanding Separation Anxiety in Dogs
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This is a behavior that plagues many dogs and creates distress for not only dogs but their humans. In any case, there is help for these dogs. Learn what can cause these anxieties driven behaviors and tips to help reduce and/or resolve the responses.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Understanding Dog Play
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Play is an important part of a dog's life. To people, dog play can sometimes seem rough or not like play at all! Dogs signal constantly during play and offer lots of postures, communicating with each other that what they're doing is still play. Knowing how to read play signals will help you to know if and when to intervene. And did you know that different breeds have different play styles? We’ll discuss these play differences and teach you how to read dog play and how to know what is safe play and what is not.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Housetraining Your Pup
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Learn effective and successful ways to housetrain your puppy or adult dog! No matter what age, you can housetrain him/her!
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Why Dogs Bite
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Dogs bite, but why do they do it? We often think it occurs without provocation or warnings. On the contrary, there is always a meaning behind a bite. In addition, identifying the physical characteristics of a bite can help us to understand the motivation and intent of the dog's behavior. Join us as we dive into the complexities of the environmental, behavioral, and medical components of dog bites.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Anxiety and Compulsive Behavior in Dogs
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This seminar takes a look into mental disorders in dogs. Why are so many dogs anxious? Anxiety plagues many dogs and affects their quality of life. And for some dogs, compulsive behaviors like spinning, light chasing, licking, and more, cause them and their owners extreme stress. We will explore these mental conditions and have a discussion of identifying and working with dogs that suffer from these conditions.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Wolves Versus Dogs
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An exploration into the connection between wolves and dogs and how dogs became domesticated, loyal companions to humans.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Using and Understanding Enrichment
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Learn about the different ways to provide various types of physical and mental stimulation that suits your life style as well as your dogs preference.We will discuss many different ways you can add enrichment into your daily routine with ease. Providing proper enrichment can help with things like anxiety, boredom, confidence, and so much more. Every dog benefits from it. Learn about the endless possibilities you can do to improve your dogs day to day life.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Therapy Dog Team
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Dogsmartz Unleashed has helped so many dogs and their handlers prepare for and pass therapy dog certification tests. With Covid restrictions being lifted in schools, libraries, nursing facilities, and hospitals, the need is greater than ever for therapy teams to visit, comfort, entertain, and brighten peoples’ day. Attend this human-only workshop for a discussion of how good therapy teams are formed, the criteria of the various therapy dog certification processes, and suggested preparation strategies. Learn about Dogsmartz Unleashed clients forming a therapy dog group to serve the tri-county area as well as other groups in our area.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
There's more than meets the eye...
When behavior isn't what you think it is.
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An in-depth look at REAL motivators behind behaviors, behaviors that look similar but have different meanings, and the medical component behind behavior. In addition, how to be a "pet detective" to help decipher your own dog's behaviors.
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: $10
Preparing For Your New Rescue Dog
Preparing For your New Rescue Dog will be held the first Saturday of every month in Poland at 12:00pm!
November Date:
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Saturday 11/15/25 @ 12:00pm in Poland
Let us help you prepare yourself, your home, and your other pets for the arrival of a new rescue dog.
During this seminar, we will also discuss:
-House training
-Acclimation to children & visitors
-Crate training & confinement
-& Preventing separation anxiety, as well as resource guarding
Human-only,
pre-registration is required.
Cost: FREE
We are offering free seminars and workshops to help those that work in rescue, shelters, or pounds. Learn valuable skills and information to better work with rescue dogs whether in a facility or foster home. We offer techniques and programs that can help to improve their experience until adopted. Join us as we offer presentations on a variety of topics to help you and your dogs. Dogs that have found themselves in rescue can often be stressed, fearful, or aggressive. Our goal is to help you learn how to better and more safely handle them, learn about specific behaviors that often plague these dogs, and learn about ways you can make the experience better. We will provide additional resources for you to take home to help in your work with your dogs.
Coming Soon!
ONE NIGHT, ONE GOAL:
GET AS MANY DOGS ADOPTED AS WE POSSIBLY CAN.
We will bring in dogs from Animal Charities that are waiting to be adopted and host a LIVE confidence building class.
We get the dogs out of the shelter for a fun night and expose how wonderful they are to hopefully help find them forever homes!
Join us on Facebook so you don't miss out on the next DATE NIGHT WITH A SHELTER DOG.
Training Seminars for Veterinary Clinics
We offer seminars to veterinary clinics including, but not limited to:
Fear-Free Handling
Understanding the Body Language of Dogs
Handling Fearful and Aggressive Patients
Please call us today to schedule a seminar at your clinic!
If you are interested in carrying our brochures or puppy packets, please contact us. We are happy to deliver them to you!