Aim: To provide information and promote interest in the welfare and behaviour of animals through seminars and workshops given by a range of experts.
Spring 2012; more events coming soon
HORSES: Series of six evening classes in equine behaviour
Six evenings every Thursday from January 19th - 1st March 2012
Held at the Holistic Horse and Pony Centre in Ockham, Surrey. 7.30-10pm. Details. Taking bookings now. First class: social structure of the horse and behavioural needs.
First Aid for Dogs: course with Claire Hemmings
Saturday 25th February 2012
£40 for the four-hour course. Details. Taking bookings now.
RABBITS: Rabbit behaviour day
Sunday 26th February 2012
A whole day dedicated to rabbits. Covering rabbit behaviour, body language and communication, how to have a happy rabbit, how rabbits learn and how behaviour problems can develop.
£20 for the day; £15 for members. Details. Taking bookings now.
Learning theory day
Saturday 3rd March 2012
A day exploring the fascinating topic of how animals learn. The focus is on horses and dogs but other species will be featured. £30 for the day. £20 members. Details. Taking bookings now.
HORSES: Body Language and Communication in Horses
17th March 2012 MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE
You’ll never look at horses the same way again! £30, £25 for members. Details) Taking bookings now.
DOGS: The Holistic Nature of Canine Behaviour Problems with David Ryan
Saturday 24th March 2012
This one-day seminar explores the nature of dogs, how they maintain emotional equilibrium, why they fall into problem behaviours and the principles behind some simple solutions.
£45; £33.75 for members. Details Taking bookings now.
HORSES: Exploring the latest findings in equine cognition
31st March 2012
Morning lecture with equine scientist Leanne Proops; £15, £11.25 for members. Details) Taking bookings now.
DOGS: Exploring training calmness through reward
1st April 2012
Day event with Amber Batson. This day course looks at how calmness in pet dogs assists in reducing the incidence of behaviour problems, training issues and health abnormalities. The course explores whether calmness can be 'trained' and how much the overall lifestyle of the dog contributes. £45; £34 for members. Details.
Amber Batson: cat event - dates coming soon
For details of past events click here. The views expressed by the speakers are not necessarily those held by Learning About Animals