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10th and 11th
September, 2011 -
Craiglockhart Campus, Napier
University, Edinburgh
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Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. is an Ethologist and Certified Applied Animal
Behaviourist who has consulted with cat and dog lovers for over twenty
years. She combines a thorough understanding of the science of behaviour
with years of practical, applied experience.
Dr.
McConnell is a much sought after speaker and seminar presenter, speaking to
training organizations, veterinary conferences, academic meetings and animal
shelters around the world about dog and cat behaviour, and on science-based
and humane solutions to serious behavioural problems, including aggression.
She is the author of 13
books and booklets on training and behavioural problems, as well as the
critically acclaimed books:
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For
the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend
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The Other End of the Leash:
Why We Do What We Do
Around Dogs
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The first day of the Seminar
will focus on the most common context of dog-dog and dog – human aggression
related problems. Attendees will benefit greatly from the wealth of
knowledge that Patricia has to share on the subject along with learning
about the employment of safe and effective techniques aimed at restoring
calm and balance to both dog and handler. As one of the world’s leading
experts on canine aggression Patricia will deliver a unique opportunity for
those in the field of dog training to enhance their skills and further their
understanding & approach when working with this type of behaviour.
The second day will be based on one of her books
‘FOR THE LOVE OF A DOG: Emotions in You & Your Dog, and How they Affect
Training and Relationships’. This book has been hailed as Patricia’s
greatest written work to date. Prepare to listen to her passionate, funny
and witty presentation on the fascinating subject of canine emotions with
real case studies which will bring you to a new level of understanding and
communicating with the dog.
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VENUE INFORMATION
The Seminar will be held
at Napier University's new state-of-the-art Craiglockhart Campus,
Edinburgh.
The campus is located 15 minutes from the city centre of
Edinburgh and boasts excellent transport links to nearby hotels, bars and
attractions.
 
The new purpose-built Campus, integrated with
Craiglockhart's
existing 19th Century historic buildings
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DIRECTIONS TO THE VENUE
By
road
From the north or south take the city bypass to Dreghorn Junction.
Follow the Dreghorn Link and turn left at the mini roundabout onto
Redford Road. At the end of Redford Road
turn right onto Colinton Road and continue to the roundabout. Turn left
at the roundabout and follow Colinton Road to the traffic lights, turn
right onto Glenlockhart Road and Craiglockhart Campus is on your right
hand side.
Bus routes from city centre
4
every 20 mins via St Andrews Square, Princes
Street, Haymarket and Dalry.
10 every
10 mins via Princes Street, Lothian Road, Tollcross and Polwarth.
23 every
20 mins via Hanover Street, The Mound, Tollcross, Brunstfield,
Morningside and Craighouse.
27 every
10 mins via Hanover Street, The Mound, Tollcross and Polwarth.
45 every
30 mins via Hanover Street, The Mound, Tollcross and Bruntsfield
For most
of the buses shown above you need to ger off at the bus stop on Colinton
Road just outside the campus. The 23 service stops at the campus
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Contact Information
- Telephone:
07999
866 989
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- Postal address:
Action 4
Dogs,
4 Borthwick Castle Terrace,
North Middleton, Midlothian, EH23 4QU
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- E-mail:
info@action4dogs.co.uk
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