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Week 1 - Introduction to Reactivity and Free Work
19 Lessons-
StartPain and Behaviour
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StartWhat is Reactivity?
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StartReactivity or Over Reaction?
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StartWhat Causes Reactivity?
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StartStress Responses - The Four Fs
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StartNervous System Responses
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StartFeeling Safe
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StartThe Importance of a Reset
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StartIntroduction to ACE
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StartGetting Started with ACE Free Work
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StartWhat Are Your Dog's Candles?
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StartObservations
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StartGait
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StartIntroduction to Body Language
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StartBody Language - The Mouth
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StartBody Language - The Ears
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StartBody Language - The Tail
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StartBody Language - Movement
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StartIntroduction to Body Language - Activity
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Week 2 - Relationship
11 Lessons-
StartMoving on with ACE Free Work
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StartThe Counting Game in Free Work
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StartJoining Your Dog at a Station
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StartWhat's This?
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StartSettle in Free Work
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StartCombination Stations
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StartEquipment to Stay Safe
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StartStroking the Lead
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StartRethinking Loose Lead Walking
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StartACE and Loose Lead Walking
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StartLoose Lead Walking with 300 Peck
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Week 3 - Relearn
15 Lessons-
StartIs This OK For You?
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StartACE Body Contact
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StartIntroduction to TTouch
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StartZebra TTouch
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StartEar TTouch
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StartRewarding Education
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StartThe Power of Patterns
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Start1, 2, 3 Pattern Game
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StartUp and Down Pattern Game
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StartTwo Steps Pattern Games and ACE Free Work
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StartTake a Breath
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StartLATTE and ACE Free Work
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StartDefault Behaviour
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StartEscape U Turn
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StartCheck Ins On Cue
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Week 4 - Real World
10 Lessons-
StartTraffic Lights for Managing Distance
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StartChanging Associations
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StartHazards and Risk Assessment
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StartEmergency Situations
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StartSuccessful Stealth Training
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StartPracticing Hazard Awareness
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StartUsing What is in the Environment
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StartSafe Places to Walk
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StartMia's Meander
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StartMia's Rainy Day Meander
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Additional Resources
8 Lessons-
StartPain and Problem Behavior in Cats and Dogs, Daniel S Mills, et al
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StartBehavior Problems Associated with Pain and Paresthesia. Daniel S. Mills, Fergus M. Coutts, Kevin J. McPeake
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StartA Review of Medical Conditions and Behavioral Problems in Dogs and Cats. Tomàs Camps, Marta Amata nd Xavier Manteca
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StartMore on Gait
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StartCAM LIVE: The importance of preventing access to slippery floors with Gemma Harvey
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StartMini Snuffle Balls
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StartVeterinary Assessment of Behaviour Cases in Cats and Dogs
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StartThe Effect of Castration on Behaviour
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Introduction to ACE for Reactivity October 2023
Exploring how to use ACE Free Work and integrated training to help your sensitive dog
Introduction to ACE for Reactivity
Join Penny Leedal and Sonia Catherall for this 4 week online workshop starting on Wednesday 3rd October 2023.
This workshop will guide you week by week to:
Help you to understand what causes reactivity.
Help your dog to reset using ACE Free Work.
Teach you to observe your dog.
Build your dog's confidence.
Learn new skills in an ACE integrated manner.
Strengthen your bond and build your relationship.
You will have a live Zoom session each week, backup home study materials and an invitation to join a dedicated Facebook group where you can upload videos and connect with others on the course.
In addition you will be able to book an hour long 1-1 session with either Penny or Sonia to kick start your Free Work or discuss your dog's progress.
Cost of the workshop is £145 and will give ACE credits.
Penny Leedal is an ACE Advanced Tutor, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (mAPDT 01274) and a member of the Pet Professional Network.
Sonia Catherall is an ACE Associate Tutor, Certified Canine Behaviourist and Control Unleashed Instructor.
Course Curriculum
Week 1: Intro to Reactivity and ACE Free Work (Reset)
What causes reactivity
What is ACE?
Getting started with Free Work
Candles
Observations
Week 2: Relationship
Moving on with Free Work
Combination Stations
Counting game
What’s This
Joining your dog at a station
Settle in Free Work
Week 3: Relearn
ACE Body Contact
TTouch – Zebra and Ear slides
Pattern games
Week 4: Real World
Hazard awareness
Using what is in the environment
Safe places to walk
Mia’s Meander
Penny Leedal
