Description
Continuing the Journey
Understanding, Supporting, and Rehabilitating Fearful and Traumatized Dogs
Join us for an in-depth, full-day seminar focused on working with fearful, stranger-sensitive and socially neglected dogs. Designed for people who work with or have adopted traumatized dogs, this seminar blends science, practical skills, and real-world application.
📅 Date: Saturday, September 26
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👥 Capacity: Limited to 40 participants
💲 Cost: $100.00 per person
☕🍽 Included: Coffee, water, snacks, and full lunch
What We’ll Cover:
This seminar, taught by DVGRR’s Lisa Jagielski and Heather Hatt is an expansion of the class they taught at the Humane World for Animals Animal Care Expo in 2019. The seminar will walk you through the full journey of supporting fearful dogs, including:
- The science behind fear and behavior
- Intake processes for people-fearful dogs
- Creating safe, low-stress environments
- Safety protocols to prevent escape
- Safe handling techniques
- Leash acclimation for fearful dogs
- Reducing stress during grooming and vet visits
- Enrichment strategies for emotional well-being
- Building trust, confidence and resilience
- Rehabilitation plans and documenting/assessing progressions & regressions
- Proper setups for kennels, foster homes, and adoptive homes
Who Should Attend:
- Shelter and rescue staff
- Volunteers
- Dog trainers
- Foster homes
- Adopters of fearful or traumatized dogs
How to Register:
Registration is required and space is limited to 40 participants.
Please answer the questions to complete your registration.
If you have questions, please contact Heather Hatt, heather@dvgrr.org, or Lisa Jagielski, lisa@dvgrr.org